Archive of articles published on the 1st of February 2010

Study finds reduced brain gray matter concentration in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea
Children more likely to visit the dentist if their parents do too
Study suggests that healthy adults may need less sleep as they age
Epigenetics could help researchers determine any risks associated with low-dose radiation
NIH takes step to assess any possible risk associated with low-dose radiation exposure
Videoconferencing: An effective way for residents/fellows in rural areas to attend essential courses
Children with cochlear implants have quality of life equal to normal hearing peers
Immune protein fends off exotic virus
Uncritical IT implementation in Swedish schools
Cells send dirty laundry home to mom
Dogs may provide an excellent model for understanding human complex diseases
Study shows cigarette smoking a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease
Antibodies attack immune proteins
National Jewish Health researchers discover how virulent bacteria
Tumor suppressor p53 prevents cancer progression in cells with missegregated chromosomes
Seeing the brain hear reveals surprises about how sound is processed
MSU researcher identifies cell mechanism leading to diabetic blindness
New discovery may expand availability of bone marrow transplants by stopping fatal complications
Scientists discover enzyme that 'cleans' cancer cells
Whole grain consumption by teens and young adults falls short of guidelines
Engineers explore environmental concerns of nanotechnology
Research shows profit, not politics, drives sovereign wealth fund
Magnetic nanoparticles show promise for combating human cancer
MicroRNA: A glimpse into the past
Code defends against 'stealthy' computer worms
New study finds fingers account for majority of pediatric amputations
The new civil defense: UC researchers look at public's role in national cybersecurity
'Starving' fat suppresses appetite
Studies provide insight into key oat chemical
New research on type 2 diabetes could benefit young adults with the condition
Glacier-melting debate highlights importance of satellites
Helmets reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders by 35 percent
Compound found that targets wide range of viruses
Researchers fight world hunger by mapping the soybean genome
Survey finds many surgeons suffer injuries from minimally invasive techniques
Minimally invasive adult liver donation for pediatric transplantation available exclusively
Disappearing ducks?
Caregivers of ICU patients are collateral damage of critical illness, say Pitt researchers
After 18, family influence still key to one's ethnic identity
Managed wolf populations could restore ecosystems
Innovative technique can spot errors in key technological systems
Novelty lures rats from cocaine-paired settings, hinting at new treatments for recovering addicts
Plantations can provide the same ecosystem services as natural forests
Computer model demonstrates that white roofs may successfully cool cities
Detecting cancer early
Haiti earthquake a reminder that disasters are preventable, CU-Boulder expert says
Smoker alert: Information you can live with
Genetically-modified mice reveal another mechanism contributing to heart failure
Benefits outweigh risks associated with newborn screening for disorder
Of swine, birds and men -- pandemic H1N1 flu
Tobacco plant-made therapeutic thwarts West Nile virus
Growing cartilage -- no easy task
Double agent: Glial cells can protect or kill neurons, vision
Study finds Ponseti method of clubfoot correction
Ecologists discover forests are growing faster
Evolution impacts environment, challenging traditionally held view, UC Riverside study finds
New brain research: Hunger for stimulation driven by dopamine in the brain
Acetaminophen protects kidneys after muscle injury
Tropical Storm Oli forms in the southern Pacific
Olga now raining on third of 5 Australia territories
Child-specific doses for pediatric PET patients
Stem cells rescue nerve cells by direct contact
New study shows effectiveness of MEND program in prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity
Humble garden pea helps Kew scientists develop 'cool,' noninvasive diagnostic test of seed quality
New form of stem cell communication rescues diseased neurons
Decreased muscle strength predicts functional impairments in older adults
Distance education for parents of children with autism found effective
Tweens sexual activity delayed by theory-based abstinence-only program
Abstinence-only intervention may play a role in preventing sexual involvement among teens
Memory failing? You may be at higher risk for stroke
'Peter Pan' apes never seem to learn selfishness
High-throughput analysis of gene regulation, DNA synthesis in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Anesthetic approach stops pain without affecting motor function
Argonautes: A big turn-off for proteins
DNA testing on 2,000-year-old bones in Italy reveal East Asian ancestry
Childhood obesity may contribute to later onset of puberty for boys
Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
Heart patients using herbal remedies may be at heightened risk of dangerous drug interactions
Scripps Research scientists create new way to screen libraries of 10 million or more compounds
Nutrition services, prevention important in nutrition care for special health needs
Virus pulls bait and switch on insect vectors
New adhesive device could let humans walk on walls
Loss of 'guardian angel' gene prompts premature birth
Ability to navigate may be linked to genes, researcher says
Antidepressant may result in improved cognitive function after stroke
More smokers kick the habit with extended nicotine patch therapy, Penn research shows
Researchers find 'broad spectrum' antiviral that fights multitude of viruses
Why the mirror lies
Preventive program associated with reduced spread of H1N1 at summer camp
Genetic mutations associated with suicide risk among patients with depression
Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder see their own faces differently
Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals
Exercise may increase volume in certain brain areas of patients with schizophrenia
News brief: Contrast agent with MRI improves detection of lymph nodes metastases
Scientists discover new treatment for chronic pain condition