Archive of articles published on the 12th of August 2010

Micromachines for a safer world
NGC 4696: A cosmic question mark
Animal bone markings show evidence that 'Lucy' species used stone tools, ate meat
Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
Wireless tire pressure monitoring systems in cars may compromise privacy, pose security threat
New drug reduces tumor size in women with advanced hereditary ovarian or breast cancer
Open software platform helps to save energy
Scientists discover oldest evidence of human stone tool use and meat-eating
Researchers find that one type of stem cell creates a niche for another type in bone marrow
New case series section in European Urology
College students exhibiting more severe mental illness, study finds
Video quality less important when you're enjoying what you're watching
'Fused' people eager to die and kill for their group, research shows
Over-the-counter painkiller may help ease emotional slights, UF study finds
How algae 'enslavement' threatens freshwater bodies described by Hebrew University researcher
SUMO works with replication protein A complex to repair DNA
Immune responses during pregnancy linked to schizophrenia among offspring
Scientists call for a global nuclear renaissance in new study
Single neurons can detect sequences
Asteroid found in gravitational 'dead zone'
New nanoscale transistors allow sensitive probing inside cells
Einstein@Home 'citizen scientists' discover a new pulsar in Arecibo telescope data
Implantable silk metamaterials could advance biomedicine, biosensing
Elevated heart rate over time linked to significant risk of death
An IRCM researcher pinpoints the cellular mechanism responsible for modulating the permeability of blood vessels
Dangerous bacterium hosts genetic remnant of life's distant past
Experts say federal nuclear waste panel overlooks public mistrust
All pain is not the same: Psychologist discusses gender differences in chronic pain
Wide range of plants offer cellulosic biofuel potential, ecological diversity
Extended solar minimum linked to changes in sun's conveyor belt
Federal nuclear waste panel overlooks public mistrust, experts say
Merlin protein found to control liver stem cells, prevent tumor development
Illinois researchers use pyrosequencing to study canine intestinal bacteria
The cancer biomarker conundrum: Too many false discoveries
Childhood memories of father have lasting impact on men's ability to handle stress
Parents' mental health more likely to suffer when a grown child struggles
Wax, soap clean up obstacles to better batteries
Fermi detects 'shocking' surprise from supernova's little cousin
ASH recommends cross-disciplinary engagement to advance regenerative medicine
Citizen scientists discover rotating pulsar
Immune system overreaction may enable recurrent urinary tract infections
Potential novel genetic pathway for alcoholism
Immune overreaction may enable recurrent urinary tract infections
Mutant mouse reveals potential genetic pathway for alcoholism
Culture matters in suicidal behavior patterns and prevention, psychologist says
Poor kidney function common among HIV-infected injection drug users
Seeing melanoma
New rheumatoid arthritis criteria to stave off disabling disease for thousands of people
Teaching robot helps children to use wheelchair
Expensive new blood pressure meds no better than generics