Archive of articles published on the 2nd of March 2009

Drinking wine lowers risk of Barrett's esophagus, precursor to nation's fastest growing cancer
Invasives threaten salmon in Pacific Northwest
Classifying concussions could help kids
Astronomy's bright future
USC researchers identify gene variant associated with both autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction
One-third of Americans lose sleep over economy
Kids with contact lenses like their looks better than kids with glasses
TV viewing before the age of 2 has no cognitive benefit, study finds
Low levels of vitamin B12 may increase risk for neural tube defects
Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality
More than 20 percent of sexual assaults drug-facilitated
Gullies on Mars show tantalizing signs of recent water activity
New clues about mitochondrial 'growth spurts'
Help for children with sick hearts
Insulin drug study shows significant improvements in more than 52,000 diabetic patients
Study predicts when invasive species can travel more readily by air
New discovery paves the way for new diagnosis of serious lung disease
Computer-assisted learning -- fun and usefulness combined
Unfolding 'nature's origami'
Why do women store fat differently from men?
Evidence appears to show how and where frontal lobe works
Special issue 'Comparative Cognition in Context' now published
Names turn preschoolers into vegetable lovers
Airborne asthma allergens
Monash scientists debug superbug
Young ex-servicemen at increased risk of suicide
Young men who leave the UK Armed Forces are at higher suicide risk
Discovery provides hope for sufferers of disfiguring bone disease
Drug-resistant influenza A virus potentially serious to high-risk patients
Study documents increasing prevalence of influenza A resistance to drug oseltamivir
Modern life-making women 'ignorant and ill-equipped' to cope with motherhood
The 2 worlds of kids' morals
1 drug may help people both lay down the drink and put out the cigarette
Doubling a gene in corn results in giant biomass
Swift Satellite records early phase of gamma ray burst
Research uncovers promising target to treat chronic abdominal pain
U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer
The lower atmosphere of Pluto revealed
Prenatal molecular diagnosis for tuberous sclerosis complex
Educational materials for new mothers may prevent shaken baby syndrome, CMAJ study shows
Doctors call for change in how non-active TB in immigrant children treated
New research shows program effective in educating parents about prevention of shaken baby syndrome
Sex is in the brain, says new research from Stanford
Technique may help stem cells generate solid organs, Stanford study shows
Anti-immigrant sentiment greater in California than Texas
Penn research team tests bedside monitoring of brain blood flow and metabolism in stroke victims
Study sheds light on angiogenesis inhibitors, points to limitations, solutions
Optical techniques show continued promise in detecting pancreatic cancer
Chantix side effects no worse with depression history
New and unexpected mechanism identified how the brain responds to stress
New study finds increased prevalence of left-handedness in children with facial development disorder
New potential therapeutic target discovered for genetic disorder -- Barth syndrome
Markets still a good litmus test for the economy, finance expert says
Educational materials increase knowledge and behaviors important for preventing shaken baby syndrome
Broccoli may help protect against respiratory conditions like asthma
Engineering bouncing babies, 1 at a time
Simple device can ensure food gets to the store bacteria free
Study critiques corn-for-ethanol's carbon footprint
Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with progression of MS
Doctors endorse vegan and vegetarian diets for healthy pregnancies
Swimming lessons associated with reduced risk of drowning in toddlers
Swimming lessons do not increase drowning risk in young children
Having parents with bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of psychiatric disorders
Young adults with post-traumatic stress disorder may be more likely to attempt suicide
Untreated psychiatric disorders common in single mothers on welfare
Alcohol abuse may lead to depression risk, rather than vice versa
Universal vaccination associated with decreased Canadian cases of most deadly strain of meningitis
Scripps research scientists engineer new type of vaccination that provides instant immunity
Human vaccine against bird flu a reality with new discovery
Researchers unveil new monkey model for HIV
Protein complex shown to play pivotal role in stem cell development in 2 Stanford studies
MIT, BU team combats antibiotic resistance with engineered viruses
Researchers discover gene variant associated with cocaine dependence, cocaine induced paranoia
Story tips from the Departments of Energy's Oak Ridge National Lab -- March 2009
Airborne ecologists help balance delicate African ecosystem
Largest study compares cholesterol treatment in HIV patients and patients without HIV
Owning alcohol-branded merchandise common, associated with drinking behaviors among teens
Lengthy daily stints in front of the TV linked to doubled childhood asthma risk
It's in his smell