Volume 6, Number 1 January 1, 2007

Physical sciences and technology Bose-Einstein condensates Carbon nanotubes Extrasolar planets Grid computing Antarctic ice history Life sciences Influenza virus Cancer biology T cells and cancer Mouse genome Regulation of HOX genes by non-coding RNA Regulation of virus latency Unfolded protein response Caspase-3 and memory formation Regeneration of body parts and Wnt Brain-imaging studies Neurons of Aplysia californica Evolution of brain genes Mobile DNA and λ-integrase Microtubules Mirror neurons Health and medicine Avian flu Malaria Longevity gene Obesity and heart disease Epigenetic therapies for cancer Cancer Hepatitis C Glucose metabolism Stem cells T cells The immune system and heart disease Transgenerational effects of diet Antibiotics Nanoparticles and cancer therapy Vascular aging and TNFa Inflammation and hypertension

Bose-Einstein condensates

1. December 26, 2006 - 'Vortex Lattices' May Help Explain Material Defects

Carbon nanotubes

1. December 26, 2006 - Laser-based Method Cleans Up Grubby Nanotubes - also here

Extrasolar planets

1. December 27, 2006 - Planet-finding telescope blasts off
2. December 27, 2006 - European scientists launch "planet seeker"
3. December 27, 2006 - Space telescope to hunt planets
4. December 27, 2006 - Planet finder Corot launches into space

Grid computing

1. December 27, 2006 - Grid Computing 'Mappa Mundi' Unveiled

Antarctic ice history

1. December 29, 2006 - Scientists Work on Map of Climate Change

Influenza virus

1. December 27, 2006 - Team Discovers Key Step In Flu Virus Replication
2. December 30, 2006 - Molecular Anatomy Of Influenza Virus Detailed - also here, here

Cancer biology

1. December 27, 2006 - Profiling Of Cancer Genes May Lead To Better And Earlier Detection - also here, here
2. December 29, 2006 - Targeted Cancer Drugs May Work By Disrupting Balance Of Cellular Signals
3. December 29, 2006 - Researchers Identify New Drug Targets For Cancer - also here

T cells and cancer

1. December 28, 2006 - Innovative Movies Show Real-time Immune-cell Activity Within Tumors

Mouse genome

1. December 28, 2006 - Mapping The Mouse Genome

Regulation of HOX genes by non-coding RNA

1. December 28, 2006 - Researchers Uncover New Way Nature Turns Genes On And Off

Regulation of virus latency

1. December 28, 2006 - Simple Feedback Resistor Switch Keeps Latent HIV From Awakening - also here, here
2. January 12, 2007 - Scientists Find Potential 'Off-switch' For HIV Virus - also here

Unfolded protein response

1. December 28, 2006 - Unfolded Proteins May Protect Cells From Dying - also here, here

Caspase-3 and memory formation

1. December 28, 2006 - How Zebra Finches Learn Songs: Cellular Killer Also Important To Memory

Regeneration of body parts and Wnt

1. December 28, 2006 - How Does A Zebrafish Grow A New Tail? The Answer May Help Treat Human Injuries - also here

Brain-imaging studies

1. December 28, 2006 - High Dopamine Transporter Levels Not Correlated With ADHD

Neurons of Aplysia californica

1. December 28, 2006 - Sea Slug Offers Clues to Human Brain Disorders
2. December 29, 2006 - Human, Sea Slug Brains Share Genes for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
3. December 29, 2006 - How Many Genes Does It Take To Learn? Lessons From Sea Slugs - also here

Evolution of brain genes

1. December 29, 2006 - Genes Expressed in Brain Evolving at a Medium Pace
2. December 29, 2006 - Complexity Constrains Evolution Of Human Brain Genes - also here

Mobile DNA and λ-integrase

1. December 29, 2006 - Scientists Map Structure Of DNA-doctoring Protein Complex

Microtubules

1. December 29, 2006 - Roadworks On The Motorways Of The Cell - also here, here

Mirror neurons

1. December 29, 2006 - Watching With Intent To Repeat Ignites Key Learning Area Of Brain

Avian flu

1. December 25, 2006 - Egyptian girl dies of bird flu
2. December 28, 2006 - Bird Flu Deaths in 2006 Exceed Prior 3 Years Combined

Malaria

1. December 25, 2006 - Findings Could Lead To A Safer And More Effective Method To Control Mosquito-caused Malaria

Longevity gene

1. December 26, 2006 - Single Gene Could Lead to Long Life, Better Mental Function
2. December 26, 2006 - Gene Tied To Longevity Also Preserves Ability To Think Clearly - also here
3. December 26, 2006 - Longevity gene also protects memory, cognitive function - also here
4. December 26, 2006 - 'Longevity gene keeps mind sharp'

Obesity and heart disease

1. December 26, 2006 - Big bellies tied to greater heart disease risk - also here

Epigenetic therapies for cancer

1. December 26, 2006 - Epigenetic Drugs: Promising For Breast Cancer Treatment

Cancer

1. December 26, 2006 - Weight Loss May Lower Cancer Risk - also http://www.happynews.com/news/12272006/study-weight-loss-may-lower-cancer-risk.htm here, here, here
2. December 26, 2006 - Key to why cancer kills so often
3. December 27, 2006 - Timing of weight gain affects breast cancer risk
4. December 27, 2006 - Hope For A More Effective And Less Toxic Cancer Drug
5. December 28, 2006 - Experimental Drug Shows Promise In Targeting Leukemic Stem Cells
6. December 28, 2006 - New Genetic Test Predicts Risk Of Metastasis In Patients With Deadly Eye Cancer
7. December 29, 2006 - Thyroid Cancer Discovery Points To New Treatments, Prevention
8. December 29, 2006 - New Research Identifies Human Enzyme That Could Be Programmed To Kill Cancer Cells
9. December 29, 2006 - Housework cuts breast cancer risk
10. December 29, 2006 - Housework can help you to beat breast cancer, women are told

Hepatitis C

1. December 27, 2006 - Molecular 'On-off Switch' Controls Immune Defenses Against Viruses - also here

Glucose metabolism

1. December 27, 2006 - Glucose 'Sensor' Plays Dual Role In Glucose Metabolism And Fat Synthesis - also here, here

Stem cells

1. December 27, 2006 - Engineers Create 3-D Scaffold For Growing Stem Cells - also here, here

T cells

1. December 27, 2006 - Scientists Show How Immune System Chooses Best Way To Fight Infection
2. December 28, 2006 - Cellular Pathway Yields Potential New Weapon In Vaccine Arsenal - also here, here

The immune system and heart disease

1. December 28, 2006 - Immune System Cells Linked To Heart Failure

Transgenerational effects of diet

1. December 28, 2006 - Maternal Diet During Pregnancy Can Impact Offspring For Generations

Antibiotics

1. December 29, 2006 - Scientists Use Peptides And Lipopeptides To Fight Bacteria

Nanoparticles and cancer therapy

1. December 29, 2006 - Nanoparticle Implant Measures Tumor Growth, Treatment

Vascular aging and TNFa

1. December 29, 2006 - New Jump Start For Aging Blood Vessels - also here

Inflammation and hypertension

1. December 30, 2006 - Inflammatory Genes Linked To Salt-sensitive Hypertension - also here

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