Archive of articles published on the 6th of April 2009

Gutsy germs succumb to baby broccoli
Broccoli sprouts may prevent stomach cancer by defeating Helicobacter pylori
Sun Dial uses mobile phones to alert Muslims to prayer
Frogs reveal clues about the effects of alcohol during development
How men and women cope differently with stress traced by Hebrew University researchers
Stem cell innovation at risk
New head-to-head clinical studies reveal Reach Ultraclean toothbrush and floss deliver superior plaque removal compared to leading competitive products
Weizmann Institute scientists develop a unique approach for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen
Titan may have subsurface ocean of hydrocarbons, says Stanford researcher
Archaeological discovery in Jordan valley: Enormous 'foot-shaped' enclosures
Hollow mask illusion fails to fool schizophrenia patients
Device controls electron spin at room temperature
Electrosmog on the circuit board
3-year-olds get the point
States that vote early can reap big bucks if they pick a winner
Can organic cropping systems be as profitable as conventional systems?
Premature ejaculation spray enables men to last 6 times longer after penetration
Stem cell therapy grows new blood vessels
Heart Failure Congress 2009
Was a 'mistress of the lionesses' a king in ancient Canaan?
New Arctic satellite data shows Arctic literally on thin ice
A potential new target for treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer
Biomarker associated with poor outcome in aggressive childhood cancer
MIT: Cooperative behavior meshes with evolutionary theory
Teacher-designed performance pay programs offer smaller incentives to more teachers
Sexual behavior at work still a problem shows new study from U of T's Rotman School
New risk variant for atopic dermatitis identified
Researchers develop new way to see single RNA molecules inside living cells
Gene helps protect tumor suppressor in breast cancer
The fragility of the world's coral is revealed through a study of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
A molecular ripcord for chemical reactions
Avastin effective at delaying brain tumor progression in recurrent disease
Story tips from the DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory April 2009
Link between widely used osteoporosis drugs and heart problems probed
You wear me out: Thinking of others causes lapses in our self-control
Researchers wanted: Humans need not apply?
Ambati study published in PNAS
Substituting water for sugar-sweetened beverages can reduce excess calorie consumption
Children with low self-control more likely to become overweight preteens
Stanford study first ever to show US AIDS Relief program saved a million lives
Is there a seat of wisdom in the brain?
Obesity rates differ among racial/ethnic groups in kids as young as four
Mental health problems in childhood may predict later suicide attempts in males
Obesity rates differ among racial/ethnic groups in kids as young as four
Mass spec technique analyzes defensive chemicals on seaweed surfaces for potential drugs
Mass spec technique analyzes defensive chemicals on seaweed surfaces for potential drugs
M. D. Anderson study finds pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life
Male flower parts responsible for potent grapevine perfume: UBC research
Young adults at future risk of Alzheimer's have different brain activity, says study
New technique invented to reveal pancreatic stem cells
2 nondrug treatments appear to reduce depression after heart surgery
Studies investigate childhood obesity, diabetes and related conditions
Reducing sugar and increasing fiber intake may improve diabetes risk factors in Latino teens
Study reveals potential to amass more carbon in eastern North American forests
Researchers regenerate axons necessary for voluntary movement
Biology of flushing could renew niacin as cholesterol drug
Big belly and obesity linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
How the retina works: Like a multi-layered jigsaw puzzle of receptive fields
Compendium of pancreatic cancer biomarkers established as strategic approach to early-detection
Simple bedside test improves diagnosis of chronic back pain, could guide treatment
New pain assessment tool distinguishes between pain subtypes
Evolution-proof insecticides may stall malaria forever
Evolution-proof insecticides may stall malaria forever
A woman's nose knows body odor