Volume 7, Number 4 January 28, 2008

Physical sciences and technology Antimatter Nanotechnology Optical interconnection in microelectronics Large Hadron Collider Climate change and hurricanes Higgs bosons Climate modeling Polar ice loss KT mass extinction Quantum dots Earth's mantle Global warming Carbon nanotubes Robotics Computer vision Nanowire technology in solar cells Galactic cluster x-rays Quantum photonics Life sciences Cancer biology Brain-imaging studies Sleep and brain pasticity Mitosis and cancer 1000 Genomes Project Eukaryote classification Intrinsically disordered proteins Problem solving Synthetic biology Blood flow marker of neural processing Proteomics Obesity and the nervous system Adaptive functional evolution of leptin Stromatolites Mitosis and stem cells Ontogenetic conflict Genetic regulatory regions Intrinsic immunity Mathematical model of bacterial cell division Neural circuits Vesicular neurotransmitter transporters Neurobiology of adaptive behavior Effects of stress and IL-1β on neurogenesis Homologous DNA recombination Regulation of Notch signaling Health and medicine Avian flu AIDS Cancer Schizophrenia Lupus Antioxidants Inflammation and macular degeneration Antibiotics Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Caffeine and cancer Metabolic syndrome Cardiovascular disease Gene therapy Anti-TNF drugs and autoimmune diseases Autism Myelodysplasia Stress and coronary heart disease Vaccines Exercise and longevity Diabetes Cholesterol-lowering drugs Visceral fat, inflammation, and atherosclerosis Malaria Stem cells RNAi gene therapy Alzheimer's disease Nanobiotechnology Multiple sclerosis SIRT1 and COPD Regenerating pancreatic beta cells Parkinson's disease Regulatory T cells and type 1 diabetes Universal influenza vaccine Autoimmune disease Antidepressants Vitamin D and the immune system

Physical sciences and technology

Antimatter

1. January 22, 2008 - Milky Way's antimatter linked to exotic black holes

Nanotechnology

1. January 22, 2008 - Artificial Viral Shells Could Be Useful Nano-Containers
2. January 23, 2008 - Scientists Make 'Perfect' Nanowires

Optical interconnection in microelectronics

1. January 22, 2008 - Copper's Not Coping: New Chips Call On Light Speed

Large Hadron Collider

1. January 22, 2008 - CMS celebrates the lowering of its final detector element

Climate change and hurricanes

1. January 22, 2008 - Study: Warming May Cut US Hurricane Hits
2. January 24, 2008 - Global Warming Enters Hurricane Debate - also here
3. January 25, 2008 - Warmer Ocean Could Reduce Number Of Atlantic Hurricane Landfalls
4. January 25, 2008 - Hurricane study whips up a storm

Higgs bosons

1. January 23, 2008 - Higgs Hiding in Plain Sight?

Climate modeling

1. January 23, 2008 - Economists Help Climate Scientists To Improve Global Warming Forecasts

Polar ice loss

1. January 24, 2008 - Antarctic Ice Loss Speeds Up, Nearly Matches Greenland Loss - also here, here

KT mass extinction

1. January 24, 2008 - Seismic Images Show Dinosaur-killing Meteor Made Bigger Splash - also here, here

Quantum dots

1. January 24, 2008 - JILA solves problem of quantum dot 'blinking' - also here, here

Earth's mantle

1. January 24, 2008 - Earth's getting 'soft' in the middle - also here

Global warming

1. January 24, 2008 - Climate 'clearly out of balance'
2. January 26, 2008 - 2007 Was Tenth Warmest For U.S., Fifth Warmest Worldwide

Carbon nanotubes

1. January 25, 2008 - Nanotubes Go With The Flow - also here

Robotics

1. January 25, 2008 - New Robotics Challenge Aims To Develop Friendly Highly Autonomous Robots

Computer vision

1. January 25, 2008 - Computer vision may not be as good as thought

Nanowire technology in solar cells

1. January 25, 2008 - Nanowires hold promise for more affordable solar cells

Galactic cluster x-rays

1. January 25, 2008 - High-Energy X-Rays Detected at Galaxy Cluster
2. January 27, 2008 - Giant Particle Accelerator Discovered In The Sky

Quantum photonics

1. January 25, 2008 - The world's lowest noise laser - also here, here
2. February 7, 2008 - Putting the squeeze on quantum noise

Life sciences

Cancer biology

1. January 21, 2008 - Molecule That Facilitates Cancer Spread In Both Cells And Their Surroundings Found
2. January 26, 2008 - Protein Class Displays Strong Anticancer Action

Brain-imaging studies

1. January 21, 2008 - Neurological Basis Of Depression Following Sports Concussion Found

Sleep and brain pasticity

1. January 21, 2008 - Brain Connections Strengthen During Waking Hours, Weaken During Sleep - also here

Mitosis and cancer

1. January 21, 2008 - Mammalian protein plays unexpected role in cell division, and perhaps cancer - also here
2. January 25, 2008 - Unravelling The Mystery Of Cell Division

1000 Genomes Project

1. January 22, 2008 - International Team to Sequence 1000 Genomes
2. January 22, 2008 - University researchers to participate in 1000 Genomes Project - also here
3. January 22, 2008 - Detailed gene map 'within grasp'
4. January 23, 2008 - 1,000 Genomes Project: Expanding the Map of Human Genetics
5. January 23, 2008 - 1000 Genomes: Most Detailed Map Of Human Genetic Variation To Support Disease Studies - also here
6. January 23, 2008 - International consortium announces the 1000 Genomes Project
7. January 23, 2008 - Project Aims to Map DNA of 1,000 People - also here, here

Eukaryote classification

1. January 22, 2008 - 'Tree Of Life' Has Lost A Branch, According To Largest Genetic Comparison Of Higher Life Forms Ever

Intrinsically disordered proteins

1. January 22, 2008 - Short Bacterial Protein Is Surprisingly Versatile

Problem solving

1. January 23, 2008 - EEG Correlates Of Insightful Problem Solving - also here
2. January 25, 2008 - What Are We Thinking When We (Try to) Solve Problems?
3. February 6, 2008 - Secret to problem solving: don't think too hard

Synthetic biology

1. January 24, 2008 - Longest Piece of Synthetic DNA Yet
2. January 24, 2008 - Scientists create gene map for synthetic life
3. January 24, 2008 - Scientists Synthesize a Genome From Scratch
4. January 24, 2008 - Genome stitched together by hand
5. January 24, 2008 - Scientists Create First Synthetic Bacterial Genome -- Largest Chemically Defined Structure Synthesized In The Lab
6. January 24, 2008 - Life, version 2.0: Is the world ready for synthetic biology?
7. January 24, 2008 - Synthetic life 'advance' reported
8. January 24, 2008 - Scientists Take New Step Toward Man-Made Life
9. January 25, 2008 - Gene map for synthetic life created in lab
10. January 25, 2008 - Md. Scientists Build Bacterial Chromosome
11. January 25, 2008 - Biologist claims significant step towards artificial life
12. January 26, 2008 - US scientists close to creating artificial life: study - also here, here, here

Blood flow marker of neural processing

1. January 24, 2008 - Blood Flow May Be Key Player in Neural Processing

Proteomics

1. January 24, 2008 - New Method Devised For Assigning Probabilities To Human Protein Interactions - also here
2. January 24, 2008 - New Advanced Method For Measuring Protein Synthesis Developed - also here

Obesity and the nervous system

1. January 24, 2008 - Obesity Connected With Nervous System - also here, here

Adaptive functional evolution of leptin

1. January 24, 2008 - Adaptive Functional Evolution Of Leptin In Cold-adaptive Pika Family - also here, here

Stromatolites

1. January 25, 2008 - Shining a light on ancient stromatolites

Mitosis and stem cells

1. January 25, 2008 - Cell Division Studies Hint At Future Cancer Therapy - also here

Ontogenetic conflict

1. January 25, 2008 - Scientists Look At Those In Evolutionary Race Who Don't Make It 'Out Of The Gate'

Genetic regulatory regions

1. January 25, 2008 - Search For The 'On' Switches May Reveal Genetic Role In Development And Disease - also here, here

Intrinsic immunity

1. January 25, 2008 - Evolutionary 'battle scars' identify enhanced anti-viral activity - also here, here

Mathematical model of bacterial cell division

1. January 25, 2008 - Biologists use computers to study bacterial cell division - also here, here

Neural circuits

1. January 25, 2008 - New tool probes brain circuits - also here

Vesicular neurotransmitter transporters

1. January 25, 2008 - Deafness and seizures result when mysterious protein deleted in mice - also here, here

Neurobiology of adaptive behavior

1. January 26, 2008 - Researchers Identify Brain's 'Eureka' Circuitry - also here

Effects of stress and IL-1β on neurogenesis

1. January 26, 2008 - Key Factor In Stress Effects On The Brain Identified

Homologous DNA recombination

1. January 26, 2008 - 'Telepathic' Genes Recognize Similarities In Each Other - also here
2. January 28, 2008 - Twin strands of DNA seek each other out

Regulation of Notch signaling

1. January 27, 2008 - Notch-ing glucose into place - also here

Health and medicine

Avian flu

1. January 21, 2008 - Fifth swan tests positive for bird flu in UK
2. January 22, 2008 - Bird flu hits India as Turkey and Indonesia detect cases
3. January 22, 2008 - India bird flu could get out of hand: official
4. January 22, 2008 - Bird flu hits Vietnam poultry, may have killed a man
5. January 23, 2008 - India's communists enlist cadres to battle bird flu
6. January 23, 2008 - Bird flu threat still real, scientists say
7. January 23, 2008 - Don't blame wild birds for H5N1 spread: expert
8. January 23, 2008 - Don't rely on drugs to delay flu pandemic
9. January 25, 2008 - Seasonal flu vaccine may help in fight against H5N1
10. January 25, 2008 - India worst bird flu outbreak spreads
11. January 26, 2008 - Sixth swan tests positive for H5N1 bird flu: British officials

AIDS

1. January 21, 2008 - Experts working on vaccine to fight AIDS in China - also here
2. January 25, 2008 - New insights into vaccination for HIV - also here, here

Cancer

1. January 21, 2008 - Walking an hour a week cuts colon cancer risk
2. January 21, 2008 - "Ugly duckling" sign spots most malignant melanomas
3. January 22, 2008 - Melanomas May Appear Noticeably Different Than Other Moles - also here, here
4. January 22, 2008 - New Function For Colon Cancer Gene Found
5. January 22, 2008 - Pros, Cons Of Drug Proven To Prevent Prostate Cancer Should Be Considered, Researchers Recommend - also here, here
6. January 22, 2008 - Cost Effectiveness Of Digital Mammography Screening Questioned
7. January 23, 2008 - Combined Radiation Seed, Chemotherapy Wafer Implants Show Promise In Treating Cancerous Brain Tumors
8. January 23, 2008 - Combination Therapy Improves Survival For Certain Prostate Cancer Patients
9. January 23, 2008 - Cigarette Smoke May Enhance HPV And Increase Risk Of Cervical Cancer
10. January 24, 2008 - Birth control pill lowers ovarian cancer risk: study
11. January 24, 2008 - Statins not seen linked to breast cancer risk
12. January 24, 2008 - Disparities Among Patients With Extremity Soft-tissue Sarcomas
13. January 24, 2008 - Regular, Long-term Aspirin Use Reduces Risk Of Colorectal Cancer, Study Suggests - also here, here
14. January 25, 2008 - Pill 'has stopped 100,000 deaths'
15. January 25, 2008 - Study: The Pill Protects Against Cancer - also here, here, here
16. January 27, 2008 - Birth Control Pill Gives Long-lasting Protection Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows

Schizophrenia

1. January 21, 2008 - Teen risk factors for schizophrenia identified

Lupus

1. January 21, 2008 - Significance And Limitations Of New Lupus Gene Expression Research - also here
2. January 21, 2008 - Genes Linked To Lupus In Women Identified - also here
3. January 21, 2008 - DNA variations signal lupus risk
4. January 21, 2008 - Genes linked with lupus are revealed, giving hope for new treatments
5. January 21, 2008 - Steps toward Stopping Autoimmune Disease
6. January 23, 2008 - Several genes that regulate the disease SLE have been identified - also here

Antioxidants

1. January 21, 2008 - Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps To Combat Degenerative Diseases Such As Cancer, Study Suggests

Inflammation and macular degeneration

1. January 21, 2008 - Scientists Test The Safety Of Experimental Drug For Vision Loss

Antibiotics

1. January 21, 2008 - Research not keeping up with bacteria
2. January 23, 2008 - Unique Fungal Collection Could Hold Key To Future Antibiotics - also here
3. January 24, 2008 - New Compounds Could Combat Tuberculosis And Malaria
4. January 25, 2008 - Team IDs weakness in anthrax bacteria

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

1. January 22, 2008 - Dangerous staph bacteria all from one group: study - also here
2. January 22, 2008 - One strain may be link to MRSA infection epidemic
3. January 23, 2008 - Amphibian Skin Agent May Battle Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria
4. January 24, 2008 - MRSA Evolution And Resilience Examined - also here

Caffeine and cancer

1. January 22, 2008 - Studies paint mixed health picture of caffeine - also here
2. January 22, 2008 - Ovarian Cancer Risk Not Affected By Alcohol And Smoking, But Reduced By Caffeine, Study Finds - also here

Metabolic syndrome

1. January 22, 2008 - Meat, diet soda linked to heart disease: study
2. January 23, 2008 - Seasonal Weight Changes Linked To Metabolic Syndrome - also here, here
3. January 24, 2008 - Burgers, Fries, Diet Soda: Metabolic Syndrome Blue-plate Special - also here, here

Cardiovascular disease

1. January 22, 2008 - High vitamin C level linked to decreased stroke risk
2. January 22, 2008 - FDA Approves High Blood Pressure Tablets - also here, here
3. January 23, 2008 - Herbal Remedy, Hawthorn Extract, Can Help The Heart, Review Finds - also here
4. January 24, 2008 - From And For The Heart, My Dear Valentine: Broccoli - also here
5. January 24, 2008 - Gene Variations Associated With Effectiveness Of Blood Pressure Medications - also here
6. January 25, 2008 - Aspirin reduces death rate in heart patients
7. January 25, 2008 - Simplified Scoring System May Better Predict Cardiovascular Disease Risk - also here
8. January 25, 2008 - Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later

Gene therapy

1. January 22, 2008 - Gene therapy could ease chronic pain
2. January 23, 2008 - Gene Therapy Technique: Water Droplets Produced By Electrospray Render Cells Permeable To External DNA
3. January 24, 2008 - Targeted Gene Therapy Provides Relief For Chronic Pain, Study Shows

Anti-TNF drugs and autoimmune diseases

1. January 22, 2008 - New View Of Drugs Used To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis - also here, here
2. January 25, 2008 - TNF-alpha antagonist stops inflammation-induced colon cancer in its tracks

Autism

1. January 22, 2008 - Chromosomal Abnormalities Play Substantial Role In Autism
2. January 23, 2008 - Navigating the Genome for Autism Clues
3. January 25, 2008 - New approach to detect autism earlier - also here

Myelodysplasia

1. January 22, 2008 - Gene Responsible For Debilitating Blood Cell Disorder Discovered

Stress and coronary heart disease

1. January 22, 2008 - Work-related stress can kill, study finds
2. January 22, 2008 - Stress At Work Is Linked To Heart Disease - also here, here
3. January 23, 2008 - Work stress 'changes your body'
4. January 23, 2008 - Work Stress 'Increases Under-50s Heart Risk'

Vaccines

1. January 22, 2008 - Immunologists Find Better Way To Boost The Immune System - also here

Exercise and longevity

1. January 22, 2008 - Exercise sharply cuts older men's death rate: study
2. January 23, 2008 - A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives - also here, here

Diabetes

1. January 22, 2008 - Obesity surgery helps diabetics, study finds
2. January 23, 2008 - Gastric Banding Reverses Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes
3. January 23, 2008 - Study: Stomach banding is potent diabetes tool
4. January 25, 2008 - Environmental pollution and diabetes may be linked - also here
5. January 25, 2008 - Study: Obesity Surgery Can Cure Diabetes - also here, here, here

Cholesterol-lowering drugs

1. January 23, 2008 - Moving target: Vytorin raises new questions
2. January 25, 2008 - FDA to review Vytorin cholesterol drug study - also here
3. January 25, 2008 - FDA defends cholesterol cutting as study goal - also here
4. January 25, 2008 - FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin - also here
5. January 26, 2008 - FDA to review Vytorin results

Visceral fat, inflammation, and atherosclerosis

1. January 23, 2008 - Missing Link Between Belly Fat And Heart Disease?
2. January 25, 2008 - Visualizing Inflammation In Fat Tissue

Malaria

1. January 23, 2008 - Early Promising Results In Malaria Vaccine Trial - also here, here

Stem cells

1. January 23, 2008 - Stem Cells Used To Try To Save Patient's Legs - also here
2. January 24, 2008 - Stem Cells May Gradually Replace Antirejection Drugs For Kidney Transplant Patients
3. January 24, 2008 - Engineers Use Blood's Hydrodynamics to Manipulate Stem, Cancer Cells - also here, here
4. January 25, 2008 - Protein That Controls Hair Growth Also Keeps Stem Cells Slumbering - also here, here, here
5. January 25, 2008 - Turning On Adult Stem Cells May Help Repair Bone - also here
6. January 25, 2008 - Building stronger bones, 1 stem cell at a time
7. January 25, 2008 - Adult stem cell application effective in treatment of peripheric vascular disease - also here

RNAi gene therapy

1. January 23, 2008 - The RNA Drug Revolution: A New Approach To Gene Therapy - also here

Alzheimer's disease

1. January 24, 2008 - Driving Proves Potentially Hazardous For People With Early Alzheimer's - also here, here
2. January 25, 2008 - Searching For Amyloid Interactions
3. January 25, 2008 - Controversial theory of Alzheimer's origin funded
4. January 27, 2008 - Less Education May Lead To Delayed Awareness Of Alzheimer's Onset - also here, here

Nanobiotechnology

1. January 24, 2008 - Nanomaterials Used To Localize And Control Drug Delivery - also here, here

Multiple sclerosis

1. January 24, 2008 - New Therapeutic Target For Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis

SIRT1 and COPD

1. January 24, 2008 - Cigarettes Leave Deadly Path By Purging Protective Genes - also here

Regenerating pancreatic beta cells

1. January 24, 2008 - Elusive Pancreas-Healing Cells Discovered
2. January 24, 2008 - Scientists find pancreatic stem cells in mice - also here
3. January 24, 2008 - Hurt an Organ, Help a Disease?
4. January 24, 2008 - Cell regeneration brings hope for diabetics
5. January 25, 2008 - Elusive Pancreatic Stem Cells Found In Mice

Parkinson's disease

1. January 25, 2008 - Genes Linked To Parkinson's Protection Identified - also here

Regulatory T cells and type 1 diabetes

1. January 25, 2008 - Deficient regulators in the immune system responsible for type 1 diabetes - also here, here

Universal influenza vaccine

1. January 25, 2008 - Universal Influenza Vaccine Tested Successfully In Humans

Autoimmune disease

1. January 27, 2008 - Chopped Up Proteins Trigger Autoimmunity - also here, here
2. January 27, 2008 - A major step toward a more targeted treatment for auto-immune diseases? - also here

Antidepressants

1. January 27, 2008 - Genetic Difference Predicts Antidepressant Response - also here, here

Vitamin D and the immune system

1. January 27, 2008 - Vitamin D Deficiency Study Raises New Questions About Disease And Supplements

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