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Is the 'Giant Impact' hypothesis in reality the 'Origin of the Moon' ? Plasma produces KO cocktail for MRSA
New guidelines for broadcasters on user-generated content Some patients diagnosed with HIV experience improved outlook on life
Engineers, doctors at UCLA develop novel material that could help fight arterial disease New stress-related gene modulates high blood pressure in mice and men
Free e-samples of prescription drugs: At what cost? ORNL 'deep retrofits' can cut home energy bills in half

CO2 emissions continue significant climb

The annual rate of increase in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels has more than tripled in this decade, compared to the 1990s, reports an international consortium of scientists, who paint a bleak picture of the Earth's future unless "CO2 emissions [are] drastically reduced."

Tobacco smoke exposure before heart transplantation may increase the risk of transplant failure

A study conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore provides the first direct evidence that cigarette smoke exposure prior to a heart transplant in either the donor, recipient, or both, accelerates the death of a transplanted heart.

University of Minnesota researchers develop virtual streams to help restore real ones

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique new computer model called the Virtual StreamLab, designed to help restore real streams to a healthier state.

Protein from pregnancy hormone may prevent breast cancer

PHILADELPHIA -- Researchers have found that hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer.

Children's Hospital Oakland scientists discover soy component may be key to fighting colon cancer

November 18, 2009 - Oakland, Calif. -- A study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientists identifies a new class of therapeutic agents found naturally in soy that can prevent and possibly treat colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer.

Atomic-level snapshot catches protein motor in action

The atomic-level action of a remarkable class of ring-shaped protein motors has been uncovered by researchers with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) using a state-of-the-art protein crystallography beamline at the Advanced Light Source (ALS).

Report shows dramatic decline in Siberian tigers

NEW YORK (November 24, 2009) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced today a report revealing that the last remaining population of Siberian tigers has likely declined significantly due to the rising tide of poaching and habitat loss.

First black holes may have incubated in giant, starlike cocoons, says CU-Boulder study

The first large black holes in the universe likely formed and grew deep inside gigantic, starlike cocoons that smothered their powerful x-ray radiation and prevented surrounding gases from being blown away, says a new study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Female breadwinners bring home the bacon and tension

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- In nearly a third of U.S. households, women are the sole or main breadwinners for their families, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number is increasing as many families experience layoffs of highly paid husbands during the economic recession.

Oceans absorbing carbon dioxide more slowly, Yale scientist finds

New Haven, Conn. -- The world's oceans are absorbing less carbon dioxide (CO2), a Yale geophysicist has found after pooling data taken over the past 50 years.



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