Volume 6, Number 27 July 2, 2007

Physical sciences and technology Laser ranging tests of gravity Hydrogen storage D′′ layer of the mantle Large Hadron Collider Global warming Digital storage technology Plate tectonics Quantum dots Brain-computer interface and virtual reality Nanotechnology Carbon sequestration Cascade b baryons Supernovae Stellar organic chemistry Supercomputers Nanoparticle-protein complexes Neutron stars Cosmological simulation with black holes Test of Lorentz invariance Fuel cells Graphene Cosmological models DNA sequencing with nanopores Life sciences Altruism in chimpanzees Agricultural biotechnology Nonmonogamy in starlings Computational model of protein networks Neanderthals Synthetic biology Cancer biology MicroRNA and cancer Disease-related sex differences in brains CD38, metabolic syndrome, and obesity MicroRNA and flower development Color vision in primates and sexual selection Glial cells and myelination Sexual selection in iguanas Brain-imaging studies DNA repair Modeling evolution of cooperation Exercise and neuron growth Wnt and cell signal transduction Non-coding RNA and gene regulation Evolution of punishment Evolutionary origins of the hypothalamus Health and medicine Tuberculosis Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Cancer Stem cells Health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids Alzheimer's disease Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Artificial skin AIDS Malaria Gene therapy Nanoparticle drug delivery Diet comparison Avian flu Autism Multiple sclerosis Lupus Absorption of antioxidants from food Parkinson's disease Health benefits of meditation Mathematics and cancer Benefits of calcium from food vs. supplements

Physical sciences and technology

Laser ranging tests of gravity

1. June 25, 2007 - Moon-based lasers could uncover exotic physics

Hydrogen storage

1. June 25, 2007 - Roll up for better hydrogen fuel storage

D′′ layer of the mantle

1. June 25, 2007 - Scientist uncovers Earth's mysterious layer - also here, here

Large Hadron Collider

1. June 25, 2007 - Large Hadron Collider Start-Up Delayed Until May 2008
2. June 25, 2007 - Cern particle lab schedule slips
3. June 29, 2007 - Particle smasher aims for May 2008 switch-on

Global warming

1. June 25, 2007 - Desert dust cuts mountain snow, may spur warming
2. June 27, 2007 - Researchers: Antarctica Ice Sheet Stable - also here
3. June 29, 2007 - 2007 seen as second warmest year as climate shifts

Digital storage technology

1. June 25, 2007 - New Nano-method May Help Compress Computer Memory - also here
2. June 27, 2007 - All-Optical Magnetic Recording
3. June 28, 2007 - Lighting a Fire Under Hard Drives

Plate tectonics

1. June 25, 2007 - Without Hot Rock, Much Of North America Would Be Underwater - also here
2. June 26, 2007 - How Radioactivity Keeps You Dry
3. June 26, 2007 - Earth's Inner Heat Keeps Cities Afloat - also here, here
4. June 30, 2007 - Earth's internal heat keeps US above sea level

Quantum dots

1. June 26, 2007 - Virus 'hybrids' can act as nanoscale memory devices

Brain-computer interface and virtual reality

1. June 26, 2007 - Virtual world sharpens mind-control

Nanotechnology

1. June 26, 2007 - New Way To Build Nanodevices In The Lab: Electron Beam 'Carves' The World's Smallest Devices - also here
2. June 27, 2007 - A Highly-Efficient Room -Temperature Nanolaser
3. June 27, 2007 - Nanowires to probe biological samples
4. June 28, 2007 - Nanoscale Flashlight
5. June 29, 2007 - Bright Future For Nano-sized Light Source - also here

Carbon sequestration

1. June 26, 2007 - Greenhouse Gas Burial: Storing Unwanted Carbon Dioxide In Unmineable Coal Seams - also here, here

Cascade b baryons

1. June 26, 2007 - Back-to-Back b Baryons in Batavia

Supernovae

1. June 26, 2007 - Astronomers Spot Double Star Explosion
2. June 27, 2007 - NASA'S Swift Sees Double Supernova In Galaxy - also here, here

Stellar organic chemistry

1. June 27, 2007 - Dying star generates the stuff of life

Supercomputers

1. June 27, 2007 - IBM creates world's most powerful computer
2. June 27, 2007 - IBM Triples Performance of World's Fastest Supercomputer
3. June 27, 2007 - Supercomputer steps up the pace

Nanoparticle-protein complexes

1. June 27, 2007 - Pairing Nanoparticles With Proteins: Engineering Molecules For Energy Conversion, Drug Delivery, And Medical Imaging - also here, here

Neutron stars

1. June 27, 2007 - Neutron Stars Spew Like Black Holes
2. June 28, 2007 - Neutron Stars Join The Black Hole Jet Set - also here, here
3. June 29, 2007 - Pocket-Sized Powerhouse

Cosmological simulation with black holes

1. June 28, 2007 - Astronomers conduct most detailed cosmological simulation to date - also here

Test of Lorentz invariance

1. June 28, 2007 - Two relativity tests are better than one

Fuel cells

1. June 29, 2007 - New Cost-efficient Method For Creating Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cells
2. June 30, 2007 - Inexpensive Bio-Inspired Materials That Could Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells Feasible

Graphene

1. June 29, 2007 - Graphene p-n junction is unveiled - also here

Cosmological models

1. July 1, 2007 - What Happened Before the Big Bang? - also here, here
2. July 1, 2007 - Echoes from Before the Big Bang May Be Inaudible
3. July 1, 2007 - "Cosmic forgetfulness" shrouds time before the Big Bang
4. July 1, 2007 - Glimpse of Time Before Big Bang Possible
5. July 2, 2007 - Universe mostly forgets its past during cosmic rebirth
6. July 3, 2007 - Before Big Bang: Light Shed on "Previous Universe"
7. July 5, 2007 - Time Before Time

DNA sequencing with nanopores

1. July 1, 2007 - Discovery Could Help Bring Down Price Of DNA Sequencing

Life sciences

Altruism in chimpanzees

1. June 25, 2007 - 'Altruistic' chimps act for the benefit of others
2. June 25, 2007 - Chimps Not So Selfish After All
3. June 25, 2007 - Human-like Altruism Shown In Chimpanzees - also here, here
4. June 25, 2007 - Is it a chimp-help-chimp world?

Agricultural biotechnology

1. June 25, 2007 - GM Tomato Tastes Better
2. June 25, 2007 - GM tomato has floral, fruity smell

Nonmonogamy in starlings

1. June 25, 2007 - Why Starling Females Cheat

Computational model of protein networks

1. June 25, 2007 - Model aids understanding of protein networks

Neanderthals

1. June 25, 2007 - Researchers May Remake Neanderthal DNA - also here
2. June 26, 2007 - How to Reconstruct the Neandertal Genome

Synthetic biology

1. June 26, 2007 - Scientists Call For Global Push To Advance Research In Synthetic Biology - also here
2. June 28, 2007 - Tycoon succeeds in 'genome transplant'
3. June 28, 2007 - Genome Swap Turns One Microbe into Another
4. June 28, 2007 - Scientists take step to making synthetic life
5. June 28, 2007 - Team claims synthetic life feat
6. June 28, 2007 - Genome transplant makes species switch
7. June 29, 2007 - Bugs transformed from one into another
8. June 29, 2007 - First Bacterial Genome Transplantation Changes One Species To Another
9. June 29, 2007 - Scientists Report DNA Transplant
10. June 29, 2007 - A new step toward synthetic life
11. June 30, 2007 - Scientists Swap Genes in Bacteria - also here, here, here, here, here

Cancer biology

1. June 26, 2007 - Researchers Track Influence Of Cancer Inhibitor On Single DNA Molecule - also here
2. June 29, 2007 - Loss Of Cell's 'Antenna' Linked To Cancer's Development - also here
3. June 29, 2007 - Critical protein prevents DNA damage from persisting through generations

MicroRNA and cancer

1. June 26, 2007 - New Genetic Marker Characterizes Aggressiveness Of Cancer Cells - also here, here

Disease-related sex differences in brains

1. June 26, 2007 - Sex differences in brains reflect disease risks - also here

CD38, metabolic syndrome, and obesity

1. June 27, 2007 - Gene Deficiency Is A Protective Barrier To Obesity - also here, here

MicroRNA and flower development

1. June 27, 2007 - How Flowers Form: New Insight - also here, here

Color vision in primates and sexual selection

1. June 27, 2007 - Which Came First: Primates' Ability To See Colorful Food Or See Colorful Sex? - also here, here

Glial cells and myelination

1. June 27, 2007 - New Line Of Communication Between Nervous System Cells Discovered - also here, here

Sexual selection in iguanas

1. June 27, 2007 - Female Iguanas Pay High Costs To Choose A Mate - also here, here
2. July 19, 2007 - Mate selection is costly to female iguanas

Brain-imaging studies

1. June 27, 2007 - Brain scans show meditation changes minds, increases attention
2. June 29, 2007 - Brain Scans Reveal Why Meditation Works

DNA repair

1. June 28, 2007 - Scientists Discover Role Of Enzyme In DNA Repair - also here, here

Modeling evolution of cooperation

1. June 28, 2007 - Mathematicians Discover A Simple Way To Formulate Complex Scientific Results

Exercise and neuron growth

1. June 28, 2007 - Exercise Grows New Brain Cells

Wnt and cell signal transduction

1. June 29, 2007 - Not A Relay Race, But A Team Game: New Model For Signal Transduction In Cells

Non-coding RNA and gene regulation

1. June 29, 2007 - RNA May Play Larger Role In Cell's Gene Activity, Researchers Find

Evolution of punishment

1. June 29, 2007 - The Roots of Punishment

Evolutionary origins of the hypothalamus

1. June 30, 2007 - Modern Brains Have An Ancient Core

Health and medicine

Tuberculosis

1. June 25, 2007 - Obese people appear better protected from TB: study
2. June 25, 2007 - In Silico Cell For TB Drug Discovery
3. June 26, 2007 - Obesity Associated With A Lower Risk Of Tuberculosis In Older Chinese Population - also here

Cardiovascular disease

1. June 25, 2007 - Whole grains fight hardening of the arteries
2. June 26, 2007 - Hormone Therapy: Monkey Studies Parallel Women's Health Initiative Findings, Point To Importance
3. June 26, 2007 - Kidney, Heart Disease Spur Each Other - also here, here
4. June 28, 2007 - Proteins' Role In Coronary Heart Disease
5. June 29, 2007 - Late-starters can benefit from healthy habits: study - also here, here
6. July 2, 2007 - It's Not Too Late To Change: Lowering Cardiac Risk Later In Life - also here

Diabetes

1. June 25, 2007 - Cord blood helped in type 1 diabetes: study
2. June 25, 2007 - Type 1 Diabetes And Heart Disease: Heavier May Mean Healthier
3. June 25, 2007 - Capsules Against Diabetes
4. June 26, 2007 - Cord Blood May Preserve Insulin Levels In Children With Type 1 Diabetes - also here
5. June 28, 2007 - Excess weight has mixed heart effects in diabetics
6. June 28, 2007 - Original Human 'Stone Age' Diet Is Good For People With Diabetes, Study Finds
7. June 29, 2007 - How to stop diabetes wreaking lasting havoc
8. June 29, 2007 - Sugar Coated Proteins Seal In A Memory Of Diabetes, Research Shows - also here

Cancer

1. June 25, 2007 - Neuroblastoma Expert Reviews Progress And Challenges In Fighting Difficult Pediatric Cancer - also here
2. June 25, 2007 - Ovarian Cancer Is Not A Symptomless Killer
3. June 25, 2007 - Pregnancy Nausea and Vomiting May Indicate Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer - also here
4. June 25, 2007 - Drug Derived From Sea Squirt Shows Potent Anti-tumour Activity
5. June 25, 2007 - New Adjuvant Treatments For Breast Cancer Prove Cost-effective
6. June 26, 2007 - Substance In Tree Bark Could Lead To New Lung-cancer Treatment - also here, here
7. June 26, 2007 - Frog Molecule Could Provide Drug Treatment For Brain Tumors - also here
8. June 26, 2007 - Defining warning signs for ovarian cancer
9. June 27, 2007 - Blood type influences lung cancer mortality
10. June 27, 2007 - Improving The Detection And Treatment Of Esophageal Cancer
11. June 27, 2007 - Genetic Factor Predicts Prognosis In Brain Tumor Patients - also here, here
12. June 28, 2007 - Cell 'hair' loss may help cancers spread
13. June 28, 2007 - Improving Colorectal Cancer Treatment
14. June 28, 2007 - Predicting Survivability For Cancer Patients - also here
15. June 29, 2007 - Clodronate does not improve breast cancer survival
16. June 29, 2007 - Radio Frequency Ablation Vaporizes Inoperable Kidney And Liver Tumors
17. June 29, 2007 - Researchers Identify Target Of Angiogenesis And Tumor Inhibitor
18. June 29, 2007 - 'Modular' Leukemia Drug Shows Promise In Early Testing - also here
19. June 29, 2007 - Breast Cancer Prognosis Runs In The Family - also here
20. June 30, 2007 - Brain cancer drug hope from frogs
21. July 1, 2007 - Study Improves Breast Cancer Risk Prediction In Women With Atypia
22. July 1, 2007 - Cell receptor may lead to new 'biomarker' for pancreatic cancer - also here

Stem cells

1. June 25, 2007 - Stem Cells To Repair Damaged Heart Muscle
2. June 25, 2007 - Stem Cells Enhance Hearing Recovery - also here, here
3. June 27, 2007 - "Missing link" stem cells may speed race for cures
4. June 27, 2007 - More Humanlike Mouse Stem Cells Discovered
5. June 27, 2007 - Rodent Stem Cells With a Human Touch
6. June 27, 2007 - Transplanting Angina Patients' Stem Cells Shows Safety, Symptom Relief - also here
7. June 27, 2007 - Scientists identify a mouse embryonic stem cell more like our own - also here
8. June 27, 2007 - New stem cell could aid research
9. June 28, 2007 - New mouse stem cell is just like ours
10. June 28, 2007 - Mice stem cells to accelerate treatments
11. June 28, 2007 - Scientists: Stem Cells Created From Eggs - also here, here, here, here
12. July 1, 2007 - Researchers Use Adult Stem Cells To Create Soft Tissue - also here

Health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids

1. June 25, 2007 - Can Blindness Be Prevented Through Diet?
2. June 25, 2007 - Omega-3 fatty acids protect eyes against retinopathy, study finds

Alzheimer's disease

1. June 25, 2007 - New Alzheimer's Drug Begins Clinical Trials - also here
2. June 27, 2007 - Alzheimer's drug begins human trials
3. June 28, 2007 - An active brain may help keep Alzheimer's at bay
4. June 28, 2007 - Frequent Brain Stimulation In Old Age Reduces Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease - also here
5. June 29, 2007 - Cloned Pigs Help Scientists Towards A Breakthrough In Alzheimer's
6. June 29, 2007 - Prions key in Alzheimer's disease
7. June 30, 2007 - Newfound Mechanisms May Unlock Answers To Alzheimer's Disease

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

1. June 25, 2007 - Staph Superbug May Be Infecting Patients - also here, here
2. June 26, 2007 - Superbug infections on the rise, report finds

Artificial skin

1. June 26, 2007 - Artificial skin may reduce need for grafts
2. June 26, 2007 - Intercytex artificial skin heals wounds in tests
3. June 26, 2007 - Artificial skin 'cuts scarring'
4. June 27, 2007 - Creation of living skin lifts cell therapy firm

AIDS

1. June 26, 2007 - Theory of how HIV attacks is wrong: study
2. June 27, 2007 - FDA grants speedy review for new class of HIV drug
3. June 27, 2007 - We've got it wrong about HIV
4. June 28, 2007 - Designer Enzyme Cuts HIV Out of Infected Cells
5. June 28, 2007 - Potential cure for HIV discovered - also here
6. June 28, 2007 - Researchers develop new method for screening drug-resistant forms of HIV - also here

Malaria

1. June 26, 2007 - FDA clears rapid blood test for malaria
2. June 27, 2007 - FDA approves quick malaria test

Gene therapy

1. June 26, 2007 - Gene Therapy Awakens The Brain Despite Blindness From Birth - also here

Nanoparticle drug delivery

1. June 27, 2007 - Nanoparticles Carry Chemotherapy Drug Deeper Into Solid Tumors - also here, here
2. June 28, 2007 - Blood cells can raft nanoparticles around the body
3. June 28, 2007 - Nanoparticles Hitchhike On Red Blood Cells: A Potential New Method For Drug Delivery - also here, here

Avian flu

1. June 27, 2007 - Potentially lethal H5N1 bird flu resurfaces in Europe
2. June 27, 2007 - UN Finds Progress in Tackling Bird Flu - also here
3. June 27, 2007 - Czechs report bird flu in poultry at second farm
4. June 28, 2007 - Czech, German bird flu have same origin-Germany

Autism

1. June 27, 2007 - Scientists eye an enzyme as target in fighting autism
2. June 29, 2007 - Autism cause partially reversed in mice

Multiple sclerosis

1. June 28, 2007 - 'CARS' Imaging Reveals Clues To Myelin Damage - also here, here
2. June 28, 2007 - New imaging technique could promote early detection of multiple sclerosis - also here
3. June 29, 2007 - Men And Women Equally Transmit Genetic Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis To Their Children - also here, here

Lupus

1. June 28, 2007 - Sperm Abnormalities Seen In Male Lupus Patients

Absorption of antioxidants from food

1. June 28, 2007 - Not All Antioxidants Are Created Equal

Parkinson's disease

1. June 28, 2007 - Early environmental exposure may accelerate age-related neurodegeneration
2. June 29, 2007 - Exposure To Environmental Toxics Accelerates Age-related Parkinson's Disease In Mice

Health benefits of meditation

1. June 28, 2007 - Therapeutic value of meditation unproven, says study - also here

Mathematics and cancer

1. June 29, 2007 - Curing Cancer With Mathematics?

Benefits of calcium from food vs. supplements

1. June 29, 2007 - New Study Finds Food Trumps Pills for Calcium - also here

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