Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice

Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people more >>

Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed

Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say more >>

Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms

Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person more >>

Tapping the Power of the Local Library Anytime, Anywhere

Public libraries offer free Web access to powerful and otherwise expensive databases. more >>

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels

PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say more >>

Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections

Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds more >>

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate

Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher more >>

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors

Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments more >>

Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations

Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking more >>

Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV

Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows more >>

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease

Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests more >>

Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons

Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior more >>

Chimps Show Signs of Culture

Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say more >>

Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech

Special region found only in people offers clues to language development more >>

Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost

Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs more >>

Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later

Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds more >>

Study Finds Less Toxic Treatment for Myeloma

Lower dose of standard medication leads to better outcome, researchers say more >>

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism

Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say more >>

Radiation Treatments Made Safer for Cancer Patients

In mice, scientists say they can protect healthy tissue more >>

Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study

In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows more >>

Blood Protein May Predict Heart Attack But Not Stroke

More study needed into how CRP levels influence risk more >>

Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report

Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress more >>

Brain Protein Tied to Retardation

Growth factor could help cells communicate with each other, researchers say more >>

Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma

Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study more >>

Full Results of AIDS Vaccine Trial Confirm Modest Benefit

But the Thai trial also suggests shot's effects may wane with time more >>

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