Archive of articles published on the 14th of February 2011

Why are vines overtaking the American tropics?
Archaeologists find hidden African side to noted 1780s Md. building
Obesity takes heavy toll on knee arthritis
Hershey scientists improve methods for analysis of healthful cocoa compounds
UCLA Neurology plays key role in assessing stroke rehabilitation
U of Alberta researcher discovers potential cancer therapy target
British scientists develop control system to allow spacecraft to think for themselves
The UK is a nation of happy couples
Acid oceans demand greater reef care
Women with eating disorders draw a different picture of themselves than women without
Total cooperation among people is not viable
Estrogen reduces aggression in breast cancer
Moderate-to-heavy alcohol intake may increase risk of atrial fibrillation
Playtime helps bind generations
NIH study finds 2 pesticides associated with Parkinson's disease
Culling can't control deadly bat disease
More deep-sea vents discovered
Researchers working toward automating sedation in intensive care units
Quest for designer bacteria uncovers a 'Spy'
Commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug associated with very low risk of serious jaw disease
Jewel-toned organic phosphorescent crystals: A new class of light-emitting material
New scholarly paper reveals 100 new species of lichenized fungi
JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 14, 2011
Not so fast: Differences in the first embryonic cell lineage decision of mammals
An early step in Parkinson's disease: Problems with mitochondria
UC San Diego biologists gain new insights into brain circuit wiring
People at risk of diabetes offer clues toward novel drugs
Military/civilian medical experts turning attention to 'army' of injured civilians supporting wars
New clinical practice guidelines for noninvasive ventilation
Nonmilitary personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan more likely to be medically evacuated
Does social anxiety disorder respond to psychotherapy? Brain study says yes
Treating the aging knee as an organ
UCLA Engineering advance with new nanomaterials good news for next-generation electronic devices
Red wine compound increases anti-tumor effect of rapamycin
Physicists isolate bound states in graphene-superconductor junctions
X-rays show why van Gogh paintings lose their shine
Psychology students to present on cheaper textbook alternatives at national conference
New anti-clotting drug added to recommendations for treating irregular heartbeat
Worldwide sulfur emissions rose between 2000-2005, after decade of decline
Study shows year-end test scores significantly improved in schools using Web-based tutor
Gene that regulates immune system linked to preeclampsia
Choosing your neighbors: MBL scientists see how microbes relate in space
Ground-based lasers vie with satellites to map Earth's magnetic field
New lignin 'lite' switchgrass boosts biofuel yield by more than one-third
Stanford researchers develop new wireless technology for faster, more efficient networks
Early signs of heart disease in preadolescent children with type 1 diabetes
Guitar heroes: When the magic transfers from rock stars to instruments
Drivers engaging in a secondary task may pay more attention to the road
World phosphorous use crosses critical threshold
Ancient Mesoamerican sculpture uncovered in southern Mexico
Hand movements in children with ADHD hold clues to understanding and predicting symptom severity
Most medical devices recalled because of serious risks did not undergo clinical trials
Abnormal control of hand movements may hint at ADHD severity in children
NASA satellites see Cyclone Bingiza move across northern Madagascar
How do consumers react when friends provide poor service in a business arrangement?
George Clooney or Saddam Hussein? Why do consumers pay for celebrity possessions?
Few women seek help for sexual issues after cancer treatment, but many want it
Consumer beware: Rejecting an option may make you more likely to choose it later
Pay attention! Many consumers believe 36 months is longer than 3 years
Not actually bad at math or auto repair? Women fear being stereotyped by male service providers
Cigarette smoking associated with increased risk of developing ALS
Hearing loss associated with development of dementia
Automatic referrals, plus a patient discussion, may increase use of cardiac rehab
Earliest humans not so different from us, research suggests
Heart patients should be referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation before leaving hospital
Obese women may be less likely to develop glaucoma
Fiber intake associated with reduced risk of death
Less is more when prescribing acid suppressive drugs for non-ICU patients
Study identifies blood glucose levels that predict 10-year risk of retinopathy
Portable pedal machines may help counter harmful effects of sedentary jobs
Obesity is heart disease killer in its own right, irrespective of other risk factors
Stroke takes 'enormous toll' on Hollywood stars
Living fast but dying older is possible -- if you're a sheep
Monitoring killer mice from space