Archive of articles published on the 6th of July 2010

News briefs from the July issue of Chest
TGen finds protein inhibitor revives chemotherapy for ovarian patients
Scientists reveal the mystery of sudden cardiac death
Cocoa flavanols improve vascular and blood pressure measures for coronary artery disease patients
Scientists find link between estrogen metabolism pathway and breast cancer risk
Planck unveils the universe -- now and then
First step to new therapy for chronic bowel disease
Fetal X-ray exposure interferes with memory in adulthood
Combining sex and drugs reduces rock and roll
Isolation a threat to Great Barrier Reef fish
Road surface purifies air by removing nitrogen oxides
ESHRE study shows new PGS method can predict chromosomal abnormalities
Cocoa flavanols could more than double cells associated with repair and maintenance of blood vessels, according to Mars Inc. research
Hospitals warned that wet breathing system filters transmit harmful bacteria and yeast
York U researchers find anxiety may be at root of religious extremism
Infrared camera provides a better view
Bacterial diversity of Tablas de Daimiel studied for first time
Competition is a double-edged sword for teenage girls
Maternal diet and genes interact to affect heart development
Neural stem cells attack glioblastoma cells
The long-term fate of the oil spill in the Atlantic
New study contradicts negative perceptions of menopause
Team devises technique to predict dust storms with infrared satellite
New study confirms positive effects of delayed school start times
Robots preclude neck incision for thyroid surgery
Reversible watermarking for digital images
Searching for causes of neural disconnection in schizophrenia
Map of herpes virus protein suggests a new drug therapy
Marine scientists return with rare creatures from the deep
Majority of Ontarians suffering from rheumatoid arthritis not receiving needed speciality care
Gender gap persists at highest levels of math and science testing
Hips don't lie: Researchers find more accurate technique to determine sex of skeletal remains
Multi-layered images projected onto water droplets with Carnegie Mellon technology
Changing climate could alter meadows' ecosystems, says ISU researcher
Nano-sized light mill drives micro-sized disk
Protein must exist in specific brain cells to prevent diet-induced obesity
Brain chemical boosts body heat, aids in calorie burn, UT Southwestern research suggests
Head and spine trauma from ATV accidents cost $3.24 billion annually
Big picture: Lipid ordering visualized in a living vertebrate organism
Bacterial communication encourages chronic, resistant ear infections
Transformation optics make a U-turn for the better
Study shows cleaner water mitigates climate change effects on Florida Keys coral reefs
Fat cells play key role in development of type 2 diabetes
New TGen technology reduces storage needs and costs for genomic data
Study measures single-molecule machines in action
Want to slow aging? New research suggests it takes more than antioxidants
Shocking results from diamond anvil cell experiments
Researchers discover trigger to early, effective antibody response
Romantic rejection stimulates areas of brain involved in motivation, reward and addiction
Researchers identify factors behind blood-making stem cells
With magnetic nanoparticles, scientists remotely control neurons and animal behavior
OSU researchers discover new adhesive for tape, label industry
Multicolor quantum dots aid in cancer biopsy diagnosis
Study finds TV viewing, video game play contribute to kids' attention problems
A pinch of light
Water's unexpected role in blood pressure control
Rutgers researchers discover secrets of nutritious corn breed that withstands rigors of handling
Extended use of anti-clotting drug helps some bedridden patients
Study links romantic rejection with reward and addiction centers in the brain
Study examines outcomes of blood-pressure control for diabetes and coronary artery disease patients
Scientists design new delivery device for gene therapy
Study of Farmers Branch, Texas: Immigrants seen as threat to white, middle-class 'American' identity
Length of biological marker associated with risk of cancer
Implementing interventions in maternal and child health in Africa requires investment
The $30 billion 'price tag' for improving maternal, neonatal and child health is inadequate
Therapist competence matters -- and more for some patients than others
UNC team finds new target for treatment of advanced prostate cancer
Eye movements and sight distance reveal how drivers negotiate winding roads
Study finds wide variation in 5-year patient survival rates for lung transplantation centers
Glucosamine appears to provide little benefit for chronic low-back pain
Uncapping the mystery behind the mechanism of cap removal from actin filaments
The majority of fevers in African children are not caused by malaria
Protein identified which helps cancer cells to survive stressful conditions
Suicide barriers may fail to cut suicide rates as people go elsewhere
Many mephedrone alternatives just as risky, warn experts
Recommendations for treatment of inherited lung disease are unjustified
Rudeness at work causes mistakes
Of moose and men: 50-year study into moose arthritis reveals link with early malnutrition
Lone whales shout to overcome noise
Attitudes, beliefs and health literacy impact how patients manage chronic lower-back pain