Archive of articles published on the 21st of September 2010

Landmark report reveals massive global cost of Alzheimer's: 1 percent of global GDP -- and growing
Drink milk and lose more weight, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research
UNC researchers identify genetic patterns that may predict osteoarthritis
First in-human study of robotically assisted PCI system demonstrates safety, feasibility
Study examines use of stent with bioabsorbable polymer
Data show clinical benefit from mitral valve clip device
New stent design demonstrates superiority at 6 months; 1 year data to be presented at TCT 2010
Leaders trial: 3-year data on stent with biodegradable polymer to be presented at TCT 2010
NASA-funded study shows desert dust cuts Colorado River flow
NASA study shows desert dust cuts Colorado River flow
Watching electrons move in real time
Progress toward terabit-rate high-density recording
Certain doped-oxide ceramics resist Ohm's Law
Ultrashort laser ablation enables novel metal films
Dancing robot swan triggers emotions
New therapy found for lung and skin cancer, based on suicide gene E
Farm, forest lands being protected -- but not always for farming or forestry
NIH study models H1N1 flu spread
Genomic 'haircut' makes world's tiniest genome even smaller: UBC research
New study links political connections to corporate corruption
MRI could be used for routine surveillance of great vessel stents
Training the trainers: How to minimize stress when horses are first ridden
Paper highlights need for new studies and guidelines around oxygen therapy during MI
New research improves ability to detect malware in cloud-computing systems
'Halfalogue': Overheard cell-phone conversations are not only annoying but reduce our attention
First observation of the folding of a nucleic acid
Invaders could devastate Florida avocado industry
Researchers investigate differences in quality of care delivered by US resident and staff physicians
Leaders of the pack display high EQ, Rotman study finds
Inner voice plays role in self control
Brain cell communication: Why it's so fast
University of South Florida stem cell researchers call for research ethics consortium
War on cancer produces collateral damage to the heart
College students want more information about native wildflowers
Savvy consumers put a high price on food safety
Risk of infection after ultrasound-guided procedures is low, study suggests
Hormone oxytocin improves social cognition but only in less socially proficient individuals
New collaborative process can help improve management of marine recreational fisheries
Research sheds light on altruism
Mixed-use neighborhoods reduce some violent crimes, study says
Parting the waters: Computer modeling applies physics to Red Sea escape route
Adverse cardiac events are rare after a negative cardiac CTA exam, study suggests
Rice growers turn to computer for advice, predictions
China's environmental challenges have global implications
New fluorescence technique opens window to protein complexes in living cells
New study indicates children and parents want science assessment for 11-year-olds
VP, university leaders discuss ARRA impact on research
The Achilles' heel of tendons
Vitamin D protects against obesity-induced endometrial cancer, GUMC researchers say
OHSU research suggests compound administered during some bone marrow transplants elevates risks
Targeted therapy triggers complex mechanism of resistance
Stress before cancer therapy could help deadly cells survive treatment, lead to disease recurrence
Universal, primordial magnetic fields discovered in deep space by UCLA, Caltech physicists
Avoid swimming in interplanetary lakes
The Joy of sets: For ants and trees, multiple partners are a boon
'Synthetic lethality' strategy improves molecularly targeted cancer therapy
Results of the placement of multiple endoscopic stents for postoperative biliary strictures remains excellent after long-term follow-up
Spare the rod, spoil the child?
NASA infrared imagery sees tropical depression 14 becomes 12th tropical storm: Lisa
GOES-11 catches quick birth of Tropical Storm Georgette already moving into Baja California
Queen's University researchers locate impulse control center in brain
Hurricane watches up in Canada as the GOES-13 Satellite sees Hurricane Igor still expanding
Research shows child rearing practices of distant ancestors foster morality, compassion in kids
High-dose aspirin reduces pain for severe headache and migraine
Scientists using lasers to cool and control molecules
Rethinking how hospitals react when a patient's health deteriorates
Shorter biological marker length in aplastic anemia patients linked to higher relapse, death rates
Freshman weight gain: Women with heavy roommates gain less
Self-management counseling for patients with heart failure does not improve outcomes
Doctor's health habits affect patient counseling
Neanderthals more advanced than previously thought
Scientists identify a new target for Alzheimer's disease
Stroke gene discovered
Study offers first explanation of how cells rapidly repair and maintain structure
Community-based treatment of malaria, pneumonia could save lives, BU study finds
Wake up your brain
Community health workers can effectively manage children with malaria and pneumonia
Complex brain landscape controls speech
CRP genetic variants crucial in interpreting inflammatory disease activity