Archive of articles published on the 16th of August 2010

Obesity rates decline for many adolescents but disparities worsen
Growing up without sibs doesn't hurt social skills
Branding in a new light
Global health leaders advocate for expanding cancer care in developing countries
Internet access at home increases the likelihood that adults will be in relationships
Rhetoric, framing efforts have little influence in same-sex marriage debate
Rhetoric, framing efforts have little influence in same-sex marriage debate
Gene that causes barnacles to avoid ship hulls identified
Climate change affects geographical range of plants
Obesity and diabetes: Immune cells in fat tissue explain the link
Language as a window into sociability
Disturbances in certain genes play a role in autism
Genes associated with aggressive breast cancer
Breakthrough gene therapy prevents retinal degeneration
Too hot to handle: Impacts of climate change on mussels
Experiments offer tantalizing clues as to why matter prevails in the universe
A robot that identifies doors from their handles
Scientists develop new drug treatment for malaria
Measuring salt shine to improve climate understanding
Researchers find function of proteins that can enhance the progression of viruses and cancer cells
Studies pinpoint key targets for MRSA vaccine
Stress in middle age could contribute to late-life dementia
Scientists reveal new targets for anti-angiogenesis drugs
Men more likely to cheat if they are economically dependent on their female partners
UC researchers examine patterns of minority suburbanization circling the nation's major cities
Detecting depression in caretakers of mentally ill adults
High definition diagnostic ultrasonics on the nanoscale
Diabetes risk in children increases risk for weak bones
Newly identified RNA sequence is key in microRNA processing
Mount Sinai pioneers new cardiac imaging device
RNA snippets control protein production by disabling mRNAs
Adding to the strain for Indian women: Abuse by in-laws during pregnancy
IBEX mission yields intriguing studies about solar system, lively debate among researchers
Henry Ford Hospital study: Donor Risk Index does not impact outcomes on a small scale
Amphetamine use increases risk of aortic tears in young adults, UT Southwestern researchers report
Disadvantaged adolescents prone to adult crime and substance abuse problems
A river flipped: Humans trump nature on Texas river
Scientists closer to finding what causes the birth of a fat cell
Gallbladder cancer may be linked to estrogens, says UH team
Study suggests boys and girls not as different as previously thought
Scientists map epigenetic changes during blood cell differentiation
Health impact of Gulf Coast oil spill hazardous but improving
SPF on your plate
Presidential election outcomes directly influence suicide rates
New understanding of the 'flight-or-fight' response
Input-output trade-offs found in human information processing
Reminding health-care staff to remove catheters reduces infections by half
Study sheds light on cancer-causing gene regulation
Research concludes vitamin D may treat or prevent allergy to common mold
'e-Learning' report shows online professional development aids teachers and students
Scared snails opt for single parenthood rather than wait for a mate
How badly does it hurt? Research examines the biomedical diagnosis of pain
Researchers develop MRSA-killing paint
Novel role: EZH2 boosts creation of ovarian cancer blood vessels
JCI online early table of contents: Aug. 16, 2010
Repairing spinal cord injury with manipulated neural stem cells
Researchers identify potential new target for ovarian cancer
Homecare after hip surgery in seniors increases survival rate
Breaking the cycle: New target for treatment of ovarian cancer
Berkeley study shows ozone and nicotine a bad combination for asthma
Blood stem cell, leukemia link illuminated in UCSF-led study
NASA satellites investigate: Tropical Depression 5 may rise again
People who cannot escape a system are likely to defend the status quo
Scientists successfully use human induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson's in rodents
IBEX spacecraft finds discoveries close to home
IBMT meditation found to boost brain connectivity
August 2010 Lithosphere highlights
Resolving the paradox of the Antarctic sea ice
Antidepressant can help treat major depression during perimenopause, menopause, VCU study shows
Nanoscale DNA sequencing could spur revolution in personal health care
Pitt data on oil and gas leases gauges local Marcellus Shale activity since 2003
Deaf, hard-of-hearing students perform first test of sign language by cell phone
Birth control pill equally effective for women regardless of their weight
SSRIs may pack more punch at the cellular level than believed
Hair color, socioeconomic status among risk factors for recurring basal cell carcinoma
Surgery can be safely performed in settings with limited resources
Patients with diabetes may need fewer medications after bariatric surgery
Women who drink beer more likely to develop psoriasis
Skin condition associated with depression, anxiety and suicidal feelings
UV-B treatment may improve psoriasis and vitamin D levels
VCU Massey research finds new link between inflammation and cancer
Antagonistic people may increase heart attack, stroke risk
Massive coral mortality following bleaching in Indonesia
Difficulty swallowing a sign of poor prognosis among hospitalized patients
Choosing healthier protein-rich foods instead of red and processed meats may reduce heart disease
U-M's efforts to encourage disclosure of medical errors decreased claims
Mayo's 'smart' adult stem cells repair hearts