Archive of articles published on the 28th of June 2010

Testing the best-yet theory of nature
Of lice and man: Researchers sequence human body louse genome
Rushing too fast to online learning?
Memories are made of this
International study identifies 12 new genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes
The Vienna Declaration: A global call to action for science-based drug policy
Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure
Science uncovers the hidden secrets of world-famous paintings
Japanese gourmet mushroom found in Sweden
Researchers discover how insulin-producing cells increase during pregnancy
New meta-analysis demonstrates heart risks associated with rosiglitazone
Type 2 diabetes medication rosiglitazone associated with increased cardiovascular risks and death
Scientists call on US to stem ecological impact of trade in coral reef wildlife
Bees help to beat MRSA bugs
Overweight women undertaking ART twice as likely to miscarry as their slimmer counterparts
New measurement of telomeres; DNA could help identify most viable embryos for IVF
'Copy-and-paste DNA' more common than previously thought
3-D virtual-learning platforms
Alzheimer's imaging study identifies changes in brain's white matter
Rocky mounds and a plateau on Mars
Going out on a (redwood tree) limb
Science historian cracks the 'Plato code'
Endometriosis has a significant effect on women's work productivity, first
Underwater sponges and worms may hold key to cure for malaria
Screening for transmissible disease in ART patients not necessary at each donation
Studies of women's attitudes to 'social egg freezing' find reasons differ with age
Agent Orange exposure linked to Graves' disease in Vietnam veterans, UB study finds
Whiter clouds could mean wetter land
More than a million parents with minor children are cancer survivors
Mass. General Hospital, Iacocca Foundation announce completion of Phase I diabetes trial
Tray bleaching may improve oral health of elderly, special-needs patients
Academy authority on delta bulrush says 'his' plant could help ease oil spill crisis
The image in the mirror and the number on the scale both count
U of Minnesota study: Americans worried about the quality of Gulf seafood
Reseachers predict larger-than-average Gulf 'dead zone'; impact of oil spill unclear
Survey finds drivers mistakenly believe winter is most dangerous travel time
Weight and children with developmental coordination disorder
New therapy to overcome body dysmorphic disorder
AgriLife Research economist: Manure provides higher returns than chemical fertilizers
York U study finds better way to battle mosquitoes
Memory problems not the only predictor of later mild cognitive impairment
Illinois pumpkin fields face cunning opponent
Toddler foods too sweet
For platinum catalysts, smaller may be better
Reading the look of love
Piglets open doors to study infant brain development
Introducing Robofish: Leading the crowd in studying group dynamics
Celia and Darby are now both weakening tropical storms
Tropical Storm Alex now in Gulf of Mexico, brought heavy rainfall to Belize, Yucatan
Shape-shifting sheets automatically fold into multiple shapes
Study challenges long-held assumption about competition in disturbed ecosystems
Some males react to competition like bonobos, others like chimpanzees
Gene leads to longer shelf life for tomatoes, possibly other fruits
Death rates from type 1 diabetes steadily improving
Molecular biology provides clues to health benefits of olive oil
Internet dependence and gambling addiction are not linked
End-of-life care in teaching hospital is generally of good quality
Fewer than half of breast cancer patients adhere to hormonal therapy regimen, study finds
Nitrate in beetroot juice lowers blood pressure
Increased bicycle riding and brisk walking associated with less weight gain in women
Aggressive control of cardiac risk factors might not benefit all patients with diabetes
Report examines whether statins prevent death in high-risk individuals without heart disease
Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight
New formula gives first accurate peak heart rate for women
Harvard's Wyss Institute develops technology to produce sugar from photosynthetic bacteria
Lower back pain and surgery
Mitochondrial genome analysis revises view of the initial peopling of North America
Even the midnight sun won't convince bees to work nights
Surprising find may yield new avenue of treatment for painful herniated discs
Surgical repair of knee injuries does not decrease risk of osteoarthritis
Use of less invasive, imaging-guided biopsies on the rise