All news dated 02/27/2008

Medicine & Health RSS

The evolution of aversion: Why even children are fearful of snakes

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 8 vote(s) | pda version

Neurons use chemical 'chords' to shape signaling

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

Spread of bird flu strains slowed at some borders

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

New research may lead to better flu vaccine

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Chewing gum -- the new post-operative medicine

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 5 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

New blood marker may predict prostate cancer spread

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

Gene with possible link to schizophrenia identified

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

Research indicates that a common heart drug may reduce cocaine cravings

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Strong community networks linked to fewer recurring heart problems, new study finds

February 27, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version

Canadian study OKs Losec and Nexium

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

Researchers investigate link between fungal proteins, innate immunity and asthma

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version

Study finds thalidomide shows promise for treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version

Families need help coping with so-called mild cognitive impairment, research shows

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Stress and fear can affect cancer's recurrence

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 9 vote(s) | pda version

Study finds restricting insulin doses increases mortality risk

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Can RFID technology promote a safer blood supply?

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 5 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

Researchers find primary alcohol prevention programs are needed for 'tweens'

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Inverted DNA turns quiet developmental gene into a potent driver of t-cell lymphoma

February 27, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version

Drugs used for cancer-associated anemia linked with increased risk of blood clots, death

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Urine protein may be present before hypertension diagnosis in at-risk adolescents

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

Researchers collaborate to find new vaccine technology decreases E. coli in beef cattle

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

From detainee facility to health advocacy center: A new role for Guantanamo?

February 27, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version

General Science RSS

Bacteria beware: MIT graduate invents knock-out punch for antibiotic resistance

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 19 vote(s) | pda version

Clues to How Plants Form New Cell Walls Could Aid Biofuels, Nanotechnology

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Invasion of the cane toads

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | pda version

Why juniper trees can live on less water

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 9 vote(s) | pda version

Watching Big Brother

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 10 vote(s) | pda version

Scientists pour cold water on EU bird policy

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Polluted prey causes wild birds to change their tune

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 8 vote(s) | pda version

Earlier plantings underlie yield gains in northern corn belt

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 1 vote(s) | pda version

Brain activity linked to the parental instinct

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Electronic Devices RSS

Intel Ships New Processors Based on 45-nanometer Process

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

Space & Earth science RSS

NASA Team Demonstrates Robot Technology For Moon Exploration

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Earthquake predictions prove accurate for researchers

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 8 vote(s) | pda version

Researchers offer new theory for dogfish and skate population outburst on George's Bank

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | pda version

Jules Verne ATV atop launcher

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

Destruction of Sumatra forests driving global climate change and species extinction

February 27, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version