Archive of articles published on the 18th of May 2011

'Blueprint' for blocking MMP may unlock new treatments for deadly blood infection
CSI: Infection
Potentially toxic flame retardants detected in baby products
Artificial tissue promotes skin growth in wounds
Breast cancer: A new treatment avenue identified
Radiation protection expert criticizes comparison of Fukushima to Chernobyl
Marker identifies breast cancer patients likely to respond to tamoxifen
Half of prostate cancers could potentially benefit from new type of cancer drugs, U-M study finds
Penn research determines region of the brain necessary for making decisions about economic value
The odds are against ESP
High pregnancy weight gain can lead to long-term obesity
Hospitals misleading patients about benefits of robotic surgery, study suggests
Karlsruhe invisibility cloak: Disappearing visibly
Increase in risk of certain gastric cancer from heavy drinking
Imaging technology reveals intricate details of 49-million-year-old spider
New Mayo Clinic test targets Lynch syndrome, a risk factor for colon cancer
When rising PSA means prostate cancer is in patient's future
Columbia researchers work to prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration
Rainbows without pigments offer new defense against fraud
Dairy consumption does not elevate heart-attack risk, study suggests
Nuclear magnetic resonance with no magnets
Use of human voice in social media can help organizations build relationships
Simple fitness test could predict long-term risk for heart attack, stroke in middle-aged people
Young graphite in old rocks challenges the earliest signs of life
Penn research answers long-standing question about swimming in elastic liquids
Preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS with humanized BLT mice
From gene to protein -- new insights of MDC researchers
Astronomer Bennett's team discovers new class of planets
UCSF team discovers key to fighting drug-resistant leukemia
Errors in protein structure sparked evolution of biological complexity
Species extinction rates have been overreported, new study claims
Lack of 'gatekeeper' protein linked to skin cancer
Sun protects against childhood asthma
Nottingham scientists reveal genetic 'wiring' of seeds
Want lasting love? It’s not more commitment, but equal commitment that matters
Extremely obese children have higher prevalence of psoriasis, higher heart disease risk
The Earth's core is melting ... and freezing
Lizard fossil provides missing link in debate over snake origins
Temperature, humidity affect health benefits of green tea powders
Lichens may aid in combating deadly chronic wasting disease in wildlife
U of M experts develop technique to duplicate immunity boosting cells to unprecedented levels
New cell therapy to prevent organ rejection
New study predicts risk of wetland habitat loss in southern United States
Occupational lung diseases in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
UF research aims to help preserve plants, animals caught between forest 'fragments'
Researchers home in on genetic signature of esophageal cancer
China fossil shows bird, crocodile family trees split earlier than thought
Hebrew University researchers show octopuses make some pretty good moves
Neutrons provide first sub-nanoscale snapshots of Huntington's disease protein
Carbon black nanoparticles can cause cell death
Enzyme may drive breast cancer growth
New technique sheds light on the mysterious process of cell division
Virtual workout partners spur better results
Setting up cervical cancer screening programmes in the developing world
Scientists discover switch to speed up stem cell production
It's not easy being green
Maternal smoking causes changes in fetal DNA
End of life care for cancer patients differs in US and Canada
Heart drugs ineffective in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension
Electronic medical records lower infant mortality, study finds
HeliScopeCAGE: A new gene expression analysis technique on a single molecule sequencer
Standing up to fight
Recurring cancers in women with a history of breast cancer differ from the original tumors
Yoga improves quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy
New treatment regimen shows clinical benefit in advanced colon cancer
Blood test confirmed to be 'powerful predictor' following largest analysis to date
Researchers discover that lymphocyte count indicates prognosis of patients with renal cell carcinoma