Archive of articles published on the 9th of December 2009

New research demonstrates advances in optimizing treatments and quality of life
A new mouse could help understand how some lung cancer cells evade drug treatment
Study highlights implications of influenza pandemics on blood supplies
Spontaneous liver rupture in a patient with peliosis hepatis
Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans
XMM-Newton revolutionizes the way we view the universe
UC Berkeley social scientists build case for 'survival of the kindest'
Fast, accurate urine test for pneumonia possible, study finds
Sonic Hedgehog variations linked to recurrence, survival and response to therapy of bladder cancer
Digital avalanche rescue dog
Studying hair of ancient Peruvians answers questions about stress
77 percent of European pigs are castrated without anesthetic
Potential cancer drug may offer new hope for asthma patients
Debunking fears: Latino growth does not boost crime
High-fat low-carb diets could mean significant heart risk
American adults receiving flu vaccine at about the same rate as in 2008, study finds
People affected by autism believe increase is 'real,' not diagnostic
Pivotal trial data demonstrate Neuropace RNS system reduced seizures in people with epilepsy
Why cancer cells just won't die
Consumers overpredict the use of holiday gifts
New skin stem cells surprisingly similar to those found in embryos
Study confirms association between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in children
Study finds gender gap persists in cardiac care
Toward a fast, accurate urine test for pneumonia
Energy efficiency technologies offer major savings
Ubiquitous health
Money changes what we think is fair, Rotman research finds
Carnegie Mellon scientists discover first evidence of brain rewiring in children
Coaxing injured nerve fibers to regenerate by disabling 'brakes' in the system
Coaxing injured nerve fibers to regenerate by disabling 'brakes' in the system
MIT takes step toward airport scanners that can identify explosives
Tropical forests affected by habitat fragmentation store less biomass and carbon dioxide
Older dental fillings contain form of mercury unlikely to be toxic
New clues emerge for understanding morphine addiction
Brain activity exposes those who break promises
Newly discovered mechanism allows cells to change state
Astronaut balancing act: Training to help explorers adapt to a return to gravity
Female birds -- acting just like the guys -- become sexual show-offs in cooperative breeding species
Entropy alone creates complex crystals from simple shapes, study shows
Non-invasive technique blocks a conditioned fear in humans
UBC geneticist reveals molecular view of key epigenetic regulator
More than fish bait: Worms unlock secrets to new epilepsy treatments
Low-density lipoprotein receptor reduces damage in Alzheimer's brain
A new target for lymphoma therapy
Sticks and stones break bones, but this UH study may prevent it
MSU research may lead to new ways to control honeybee parasite
New silicon-germanium nanowires could lead to smaller, more powerful electronic devices
How calorie-restricted diets fight obesity and extend life span
Physicians knowledge of childhood food allergies needs room for improvement
Cyclone Cleo has reached its maximum wind speed
Charles Darwin: More than the origin
Nerve-cell transplants help brain-damaged rats fully recover lost ability to learn
Drug industry embraces new business strategies after tough year
Tropical birds waited for land crossing between North and South America: UBC study
Magnetic power revealed in gamma-ray burst jet
Are holiday and weekend eating patterns affecting obesity rates?
Fermi sees brightest-ever blazar flare
News brief: Dermatologic infections in cancer patients treated with EGFRI therapy
Scripps Research team uncovers chemical basis for extra 'quality control' in protein production
'Mini' transplant may reverse severe sickle cell disease
The pitch of blue whale songs is declining around the world, scientists discover
A faint star orbiting the Big Dipper's Alcor discovered