Archive of articles published on the 1st of August 2011

Physics could be behind the secrets of crop-circle artists
CSHL scientists reveal mechanism behind 'oncogene addiction' in acute leukemia
Experts offer pointers for optimizing radiation dose in head CT
Community hospital implements successful CT radiation dose reduction program
Divided appeals court rules on BRCA case
Lattice of magnetic vortices
'Wonder material' graphene tapped for electronic memory devices
Cold electrons to aid better design of drugs and materials
Kids' anxiety, depression halved when parenting styled to personality
US sets drought monitor's 'exceptional drought' record in July
Artificial nanoparticles influence the heart rate
WHOI study reports microbes consumed oil in Gulf slick at unexpected rates
Smoking's up-side: Nicotine protects the brain from Parkinson's disease
Manipulating light at will
Astronomers searching for oxygen can breathe more easily
Doctors: Colon cleansing has no benefit but many side effects including vomiting and death
Ancient tides quite different from today -- some dramatically higher
Monkey see, monkey do? The role of mirror neurons in human behavior
New CMU brain imaging research reveals why autistic individuals confuse pronouns
Helping children learn to understand numbers: It's all in the way we speak to them
New composite material may restore damaged soft tissue
National asthma genetics consortium releases first results
A new catalyst for ethanol made from biomass
The art of magnetic writing
New UC sensor promises rapid detection of dangerous heavy metal levels in humans
Leukemia drug reverses tamoxifen-resistance in breast cancer cells
U of M researchers use improved imaging technique; discover a better approach to diagnosing epilepsy
Pain persists: Financial, domestic woes worsen after settlements for back injuries
Novel analysis by Allen Institute sheds new light on the mechanisms of brain development
Greenhouse gas impact of hydroelectric reservoirs downgraded
Mayo Clinic: Primary physicians may hold key to suicide prevention
A simple slice of energy storage
Dream screens from graphene
Organic carbon suggests Swedish lakes were less acidified
Some plants duplicate their DNA to overcome adversity
Mechanism of sculpting the plasma membrane of intestinal cells identified
Some exercise is better than none; more is better to reduce heart disease risk
CU-Boulder faculty, students part of NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter
RUB researchers decipher the molecular basis of blue-green algae
Study shows protective benefits of DHA taken during pregnancy
Ancient glacial melting process similar to existing concerns about Antarctica, Greenland
UCI-led study links prenatal exposure to stress with accelerated cell aging
Aerosols affect climate more than satellite estimates predict
Restoring blood flow
Microbial study reveals sophisticated sensory response
AgriLife Research 'genetically fingerprinting' E. coli from watersheds
The dark side of oxytocin
Indoor air cleaners ease asthma symptoms in children living with smokers
High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity in middle age may shrink brain, damage thinking
Type 2 diabetes: 'Intensive' versus 'conventional' blood glucose control -- no clear picture
School obesity-prevention curriculum can reduce medical costs
In the battle to relieve back aches, Cornell researchers create bioengineered spinal disc implants
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent recurrent strokes in younger people
New high-speed 3-D imaging system holds potential for improved cancer screening
Genetic differences distinguish stomach cancers, treatment response
New JNM research supports upcoming Alzheimer's disease guidelines
New research might help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
Don't suffer in silence with toe pain
New freeze-dry method good for processing fish
IOF urges systematic osteoporosis management after vertebral fracture augmentation
People tend to exaggerate influence of political ads on others
Caregivers and their relatives disagree about care given, received
A bit of boron, a pinch of palladium: One-stop shop for the Suzuki reaction
Scientists take a step towards developing better vaccines for bluetongue