Archive of articles published on the 15th of December 2010

Breast inflammation is key to cancer growth, Kimmel Cancer Center researchers say
UNC scientists discover potential strategy to improve cancer vaccines
Submerging your feet in alcohol will not get you drunk
New combo lung cancer therapy improves survival over single-line treatment
Study classifies and uses artificial proteins to analyze protein-protein interfaces
Compound derived from curry spice is neuroprotective against stroke and traumatic brain injury
MDMA: Empathogen or love potion?
Plasma therapy: An alternative to antibiotics?
Study links increased BPA exposure to reduced egg quality in women
Novel therapy for metastatic kidney cancer developed at VCU Massey Cancer Center
Cyclone lasting more than 5 years is detected on Saturn
p53 determines organ size
Fabric softener sheets repel gnats
New research finds delaying surgical procedures increases infection risk and health care costs
Plant consumption rising significantly as population grows and economies develop
Marinomed's iota-carrageenan effective against H1N1
Hospice care increasing for nursing home patients with dementia
Opportunity leads to promiscuity among squirrels, study finds
'Green genes' in yeast may boost biofuel production by increasing stress tolerance
New colonoscopy skills assessment tool developed for trainees
Ancient forest emerges mummified from the Arctic
Missing molecules hold promise of therapy for pancreatic cancer
Study supports gluten-free diet in potential celiac disease patients
New American Chemical Society Prized Science video on 'red tide' shellfish poisoning
Study improves understanding of method for creating multi-metal nanoparticles
A positive mood allows your brain to think more creatively
UGA researchers develop rapid diagnostic test for common type of pneumonia
Nanoscale gene 'ignition switch' may help spot and treat cancer
Elevated zinc concentrations in Colorado waterway likely a result of climate change
Blood-sucking superbug prefers taste of humans
Scientists decode secrets of a very common virus that can cause cancer
Atomic weights of 10 elements on periodic table about to make an historic change
Researchers discover compound with potent effects on biological clock
Researchers discover compound with potent effects on biological clock
Warning lights mark shellfish that aren't safe to eat
Protein disables p53, drives breast cells toward cancer transition
Polar bears still on thin ice, but cutting greenhouse gases now can avert extinction
Preteen conduct problems leads to teenage serious violence and delinquency
Stanford study identifies multitude of genetic regions key to embryonic stem cell development
Bacterial life on and in humans orchestrates health and disease
Cilantro ingredient can remove foul odor of holiday chitlins
Toxic toy crisis requires fresh solutions
Does fluoride really fight cavities by 'the skin of the teeth?'
Soft substrate promotes pluripotent stem cell culture
New method for making tiny catalysts holds promise for air quality
Feast, famine and the genetics of obesity: You can't have it both ways
Membership in many groups leads to quick recovery from physical challenges
New study about Arctic sea-ice, greenhouse gases and polar bear habitat
Concussed high school athletes who receive neuropsychological testing sidelined longer
Put on the brakes after foot or ankle surgery
deCODE discovers genetic markers that improve the power of PSA testing for detecting prostate cancer
New discoveries make it harder for HIV to hide from drugs
Polar bears: On thin ice? Extinction can be averted, scientists say
Where unconscious memories form
Meteorite just one piece of an unknown celestial body
Nanomaterials in our environment
Link between cholesterol compound and multiple sclerosis unlikely, researchers say
Satellites give an eagle eye on thunderstorms
Body fat distribution associated with a higher risk of ER-negative breast cancer
Second brain death exam may be unnecessary, hurt organ donation rates
Vitamin D and parathyroid hormone levels may not affect cardiovascular mortality
Heart disease, stroke deaths continue to fall but costs remain high
SIDS spikes on New Year's Day
Census analysis: Nation's diversity grows, but integration slows
Seaweed as biofuel? Metabolic engineering makes it a viable option
New research shows dolphin by-catch includes genetic relatives
Close proximity leads to better science
Close proximity leads to better science
Insight offers new angle of attack on variety of brain tumors
Sticking to dietary recommendations would save 33,000 lives a year in the UK