Archive of articles published on the 23rd of April 2009

First evidence for DNA-based vaccination against chronic hepatitis C
Liver disease responsible for most alcohol-related illness and deaths
New oncogene gives valuable insight into hepatocellular tumors in humans
BUSM study finds photographs of UV exposure can impact sunburns in preteens
Alarming increase in drug-affected newborns
Reef boom beats doom
Brown anthropologist examines stigma of infertility in Nigeria
Scientists moving closer to 'artificial noses'
Throwing the micro switch: MicroRNA may link smoking risk gene to neurobiology of addiction
Treating addiction by eliminating drug-associated memories
Double-lung transplants work better than single for long-term survival
Muscle deterioration in patients with lung disease seen connected to CO2
Largest collection of anomalous white dwarfs observed in new Hubble images
Scientists give a hand(edness) to the search for alien life
Poor treatment for common vertebral compression fractures
Double-action power stations: Energy and hydrogen
Regulation of cell proliferation by the OGF-OGFr axis is dependent on nuclear localization signals
New NIST guidelines for organization-wide password management
Researchers give high marks to new technology for fingerprint identification
Discovery of an unexpected boost for solar water-splitting cells
Students least informed about environmental science are most optimistic
Baroque classical music in the reading room may improve mood and productivity
'Super reefs' fend off climate change, study says
Living outside the box: New evidence shows going abroad linked to creativity
Ultrasound can help low-risk patients avoid invasive thyroid biopsy
Popular gaming system may offer radiologists an alternative way to view patient images
Preoperative MR may assist surgeons in nerve sparing during robotic prostatectomy
Cardiac CT offers a better, cost-effective approach to diagnose low-risk chest pain patients
New, automated system for diagnosis of major coronary artery stenosis
MRI: Effective tool for determining pathologic stage of prostate cancer
Study links arm/hand swelling to number of lymph nodes removed during breast cancer surgery
Major advance in cell reprogramming technology
New cow genome sequence released
Image-guided treatment helping women with tubo-ovarian abscesses avoid unnecessary surgery
Pediatric patient body shape may play a key role in decreasing radiation dose during CT scans
Excluding the lateral view in chest radiograph screenings decreases radiation exposure by 67 percent
Non-invasive test accurately identifies gynecologic malignancies
Teleradiology offers CT colonography to rural areas
New study argues for CT colonography as primary colon cancer screening test
MRI identifies five causes of complications from ACL reconstructive surgery
New MR technique may help save women from unnecessary breast biopsies
A biological basis for the 8-hour workday?
New method developed by UC San Diego bioengineers gives regenerative medicine a boost
Second look ultrasound: Effective MRI correlate for identifying incidental breast lesions
A major breakthrough in generating safer, therapeutic stem cells from adult cells
New women's imaging technique allows for a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer
'Non-surgical' method for chronic tendinosis of the Achilles tendon
Educating physicians about ventilation-perfusion scanning leads to reduced radiation exposure
Stanford researcher's discovery of ion channel turns ear on its head
Ultrasound changes care of some patients with rheumatic conditions
New MR sequence helps radiologists more accurately evaluate abnormalities of the uterus and ovaries
New computer algorithm helps physicians determine and monitor breast density
Early-stage lung cancer identified using computer-aided system
Survey shows Americans may be missing direct route to head and neck cancer care
Researchers find possible genetic link for pelvic floor disorders
Franklin letters found
Wetlands likely source of methane from ancient warming event
Greenland's 'good news' methane finding
Fire influences global warming more than previously thought
Ancient Greenland methane study good news for planet, says CU-Boulder scientist
New study reveals the protein that makes phosphate chains in yeast
Study rules out ancient bursts of seafloor methane emissions
Indus script encodes language, reveals new study of ancient symbols
Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention
Sequencing the cow's genetic code -- a new agricultural era dawns
Bovine genome provides clues to possible new developments
International science consortium publishes analysis of domestic cattle genome sequence
Cattle genome sequencing milestone promises health benefits, researcher says
US shorts critical farm animal research, scientists say
Completed bovine genome sequence opens door to better cattle production
Completed cattle genome could improve beef and dairy production
Fingerprinting slow earthquakes
What makes a cow a cow? Genome sequence sheds light on ruminant evolution
Chromosome breakpoints contribute to genetic variation
Fire is an important and under-appreciated part of global climate change
Fire is important part of global climate change, report scientists
Hypertension, diabetes and increased carotid artery wall thickness means increased risk of stroke
Even modest exercise can reduce negative effects of belly fat
Majority of ordering physicians lack knowledge of radiation exposure risks from CT
DTI allows radiologists to see areas of the brain rarely seen using other imaging modalities
64-slice CT: Most dose efficient for evaluating pregnant patients with possible pulmonary emboli
Educating referring clinicians about advanced imaging leads to drop in imaging exams
MRI: Imaging technique of choice to exam pregnant patients with possible appendicitis
Mayo clinic study finds gene bringing together animal and human research in alcoholism
Good relationship with parents may prevent teen drinking problems
Beyond associations: Colorectal cancer culprit found
Novel cancer drug reduces neuroblastoma growth by 75 percent
Type of vitamin B1 could treat common cause of blindness
New Medicare policy may pose risks to black kidney patients
Knowledge unlocks key to healthier options for dialysis patients
Texas has more farms, fewer acres, new study shows
Radiation device in the breast reduces complications for early stage breast cancer patients
Insight into fish disease to help protect farmed fish stocks
Immune cell type controls onset and course of severe malaria
New mediator of smoking recruits