Archive of articles published on the 13th of May 2010

Game theoretic machine learning methods can help explain long periods of conflict
Computers can effectively detect diabetes-related eye problems
How to diagnose superior mesenteric artery aneurysm correctly for radiologists?
A human hepatoma multidrug resistant cell line in vitro
Adhesion and immunomodulatory properties of a probiotic strain B. lactis HN019
Which esophageal stent is more effective, Ultraflex or Choostent?
New forensics research will help identify remains of children
Tiny sensors tucked into cell phones could map airborne toxins in real time
New intervention to reduce self-stigma among persons with serious mental illness
Scientists offer new take on selective fishing
Opinion polls underestimate Americans' concern about the environment, Stanford study finds
Academic probation hits college guys harder
Cheese found to improve the immune response of the elderly
Unmet expectations and smoking prove key factors in quitting bladder medication
Study finds rotavirus vaccine greatly reduces hospitalizations for acute gastroenteritis in children
New research shows cardiologists can quickly detect significant coronary artery disease using a non-invasive simple, short respiratory stress test
Molecular robots on the rise
Not a fish story: Protected corals increase fishing profits
Virtual humans appear to influence ethical decisions in gender-specific ways
Sniff of local anesthetic in the dentist's chair could replace the needle
Study shows costs and benefits of testosterone in birds
New hope for better treatment for a rising cancer
Childhood psychological problems create long-term economic losses, study finds
Fossil find fills in picture of ancient marine life
Tissue engineers create a new way to assemble artificial tissues
Volcanic plume meets and occluded weather front, changes wind direction
Firms pay more to high-skill foreign IT pros than to US colleagues, shows INFORMS study
Strategies for increasing carbon stored in forests and wood
It was brawn over beauty in human mating competition
Calcium in early life may prevent obesity later
Without this protein, embryonic development halts
Wistar scientists explain the persistence of melanoma through 'dynamic stemness'
Low oxygen levels prevent X chromosome inactivation in human embryonic stem cells
Uncovering Nottingham's hidden medieval sandstone caves
Cardiac procedure significantly reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease and stroke, researchers find
How the brain decides what to eat
Genetic ancestry testing challenges identified by American Society of Human Genetics task force
How microtubules let go of their attachments during cell division
Aiming to cure deafness, Stanford scientists first to create functional inner-ear cells
Scripps Research scientists find chemical signal from predators that sparks fear in mice
Why a whiff of cats or rats is scary (if you're a mouse, that is)
Study identifies 1 of the mechanisms behind breast cancer metastasis
DksA polices the intersection of replication and transcription
How do organisms make dietary choices?
Invasive 'tunicate' appears in Oregon's coastal waters
UGA researchers use patented SERS technique to rapidly, accurately detect rotavirus strain
NYU College of Dentistry, Penn State develop new model for investigating tobacco/oral cancer link
Lifestyle factors significantly impact survival of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, study finds
Consortium recommends microarray testing as new standard for pediatric genetic diagnosis
'Votes' of sub-cellular variables control cell fate
Emergence of fungal plant diseases linked to ecological speciation
Study raises new concerns about radiation and breast cancer
Novel pouch could reduce mother-to-infant HIV infection
Falls and follow-ups: Medical attention following a fall critical to senior health
New pathway discovered in cellular cholesterol regulation
Silver tells a volatile story of Earth's origin
Water was present during birth of Earth
Tibetans developed genes to help them adapt to life at high elevations
MicroRNA and host gene play key role in regulating cholesterol pathways
Ethics experts call for refocus of scientific review to ensure integrity of research process
As global temperatures rise, the world's lizards are disappearing
BYU lizard researcher dusts off 30-year-old field notes for worldwide climate change study
Study documents widespread extinction of lizard populations due to climate change
Study documents widespread extinction of lizard populations due to climate change
Virtual reality body transfer illusion and more
A recipe for hearing: Sensory hair cells made from stem cells
Setting time limits for hunting and fishing may help maintain wildlife populations
Can Celebrex prevent cancer-causing colon polyps?
University of Pennsylvania mathematicians solve 140-year-old Boltzmann equation
IEEE-USA cites 5 engineering breakthroughs
Children with epilepsy say their quality of life is better than their parents think
Penn bioengineers say cellular workouts strengthen endothelial cells' grasp
People who recognize stroke symptoms still may not call 9-1-1
Frequent alcohol use linked to faster HIV disease progression
Study: Community approach to smoking bans not effective in Appalachia
Cutting-edge vaccine research to be showcased at AAPS National Biotechnology Conference
Symposium focuses on patient safety in CT scanning
Women clear winners with heart failure device
Sexual dysfunction in kidney disease patients requires study
Post-transplant drug may also help patients with common genetic kidney disease
Stanford investigators decipher how dangerous food-borne pathogen evades body's defenses
Scientists ID bacterial genes that improve plant growth
Wine-making yeast shows promise for bioethanol production
South Atlantic map plots Falklands claims
New research reveals Hurricane Katrina's impact on ecological and human health
Low umbilical cord pH at birth linked to death and brain damage