Archive of articles published on the 1st of February 2011

Vitamin D deficiency associated with reduced lung function
Race gap narrows for some cancers in African-Americans; continues to increase for others
High levels of circulating DNA may signal faster progression of lung cancer
Lung societies unveil new international classification of lung adenocarcinoma
Research uncovers key to understanding cause of lupus
New 10-year study confirms too many pitches strike out youth athletes early
Radiologists play key role in teaching physiology to medical students
Video games are good for girls -- if parents play along
Repeat MRI screening for breast cancer results in fewer false positives
Tonsillectomy linked to excess weight gain in kids
Wilful neglect of any patient should be criminal offense for doctors and nurses
Scientists customize a magnet's performance by strategically replacing key atoms
Obese women less likely to complete mammograms and more likely to report pain with the procedure
Scripps Research scientist discovers natural molecule indirectly prevents stable clot formation
New quartet of ant genomes advanced by international collaborative
Internet addresses: An inevitable shortage, but an uneven one
New test to study proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases
Protracted abstinence revisited
Home and away: How do invasive plant species dominate native species?
The first mission to Mercury
Scientists make key step in the development of a norovirus treatment
Go green, give a boost to employee morale
Bilinguals find it easier to learn a third language
What a ride! Researchers take molecules for a spin
'Negative democratic gap' serves as predictor for instability such as in Egypt, say Hebrew University researchers
Arranged unions and distrust: The influence of parental choice on mate guarding
Breast cancer cells outsmart the immune system and thrive
Taking unpleasant surprises out of cosmetic surgery
1 donor cornea, 2 patients helped
Temporary employment reduces productivity of technology and energy companies
Compound may prevent sickle cell pain crises
Preschool beneficial, but should offer more, study finds
Can you teach an old doctor new tricks?
Secret life of bees now a little less secret
2 genes better than 1 for important plant pest
Cluster encounters a natural particle accelerator
New study alters long-held beliefs about shingles
New approach suggested for monitoring child health in developing countries
A possible cause of Parkinson's disease discovered
Brain can learn to overcome sleep apnea: U of T scientist
Early tests find nanoshell therapy effective against brain cancer
Microbubble ultrasound and breast biopsies
Study links physical activity to political participation
Brain scans predict likely success when it comes to quitting smoking
Where has all the Gulf spill oil gone?
In tiny fruit flies, researchers identify metabolic 'switch' that links normal growth to cancer
Level of tumor protein indicates chances cancer will spread
Researchers test inhalable measles vaccine
Researchers unlock the potential for exploring kidney regeneration
Technology protects cotton from caterpillar's appetite
Therapeutic AIDS vaccine designed by HIVACAT reduces the viral load in the majority of AIDS patients
Home and away: Are invasive plant species really that special?
Seeking social genes
Gestures provide a helping hand in problem solving
PET scans may allow early prediction of response to targeted therapy of thyroid cancer
Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinach
Liver, dietary proteins key in fertility
NASA satellites capture data on monster winter storm affecting 30 states
Study examines incident hepatitis C infection in HIV-infected men
Transplanted human placenta-derived stem cells show therapeutic potential in stroke models
NASA satellites reveal heavy rains in dangerous Cyclone Yasi on its Australian approach
Tuning graphene film so it sheds water
BIDMC researchers conclude nonprofit hospices disproportionately care for costly patients
For-profit hospice patients more likely to require lower skilled-care needs, longer lengths of stay
Targeted particle fools brain's guardian to reach tumors
Cancer drug used in combination with other therapies associated with increased risk of death
Maternal stroke history tied to women's heart attack risk
Johns Hopkins researchers develop safer way to make induced pluripotent stem cells
Safety checklist use yields 10 percent drop in hospital deaths
As armor against criticism, corp. social responsibility no substitute for product quality
Wide variation exists in receipt of recommended medications for Medicare managed care RA patients
Many rheumatoid arthritis patients not getting recommended drugs, Stanford researcher finds
Sleep selectively stores useful memories
More doctors must join nurses, administrators in leading efforts to improve patient safety, outcomes
Teens with HIV at high risk for pregnancy, complications
Barrow TRPV1 research highlighted in Journal of Neuroscience
A new model for studying Parkinson's
3 trials of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in children
IPTc found to reduce prevalence of malaria infection in children by up to 85 percent
New tumor-tracking technique for radiotherapy spares healthy tissue, could improve cancer treatment
February 2011 Geosphere highlights
High Arctic avian athlete gives lessons about animal welfare
Size of airborne flu virus impacts risk, Virginia Tech researchers say