Health
Cover of journal shows cell infected by virus first viewed by Montana State scientists
The June cover of the Journal of Virology features a photograph of the unusual effects on a cell infected by a virus.
Jul 17, 2009
Brain & Behavior
Greater Yellowstone elk-wolf study shows elk having fewer calves due to changes in nutrition
Wolves have caused elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to change their behavior and foraging habits so much so that herds are having fewer calves, mainly…
Jul 17, 2009
Health
Researchers uncover genetic variants linked to blood pressure in African-Americans
A team led by researchers from the National Institutes of Health today reported the discovery of five genetic variants related to blood pressure in African-Americans, findings that may provide new clues to treating and preventing hypertension.
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Ancient global warming episode holds clues to future climate, UH Manoa researcher says
When scientists take Earth's temperature, they usually use thermometers. But when scientists want to figure out Earth's temperature in the past, they have to rely on other tools.
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Mayo Clinic researchers find previous exercise helps stroke patients recover faster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A person who has exercised regularly prior to the onset of a stroke appears to recover more quickly, say researchers from Mayo Clinic in Florida, who led a national study.
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Researchers discover evolutionary event underlying the origin of dachshunds, dogs with short legs
A single evolutionary event appears to explain the short, curved legs that characterize all of today's dachshunds, corgis, basset hounds and at least 16 other…
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Caltech, JPL scientists say that microbial mats built 3.4-billion-year-old stromatolites
PASADENA, Calif. -- Stromatolites are dome- or column-like sedimentary rock structures that are formed in shallow water, layer by layer, over long periods of geologic time.
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Barrow researchers identify new brain receptor, possible target for Alzheimer's treatment
Barrow Neurological Institute researchers have identified a novel receptor in the brain that is extremely sensitive to beta-amyloid peptide (AB) and may play a key role in early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 16, 2009
Brain & Behavior
Military model shows why defeating insurgent groups like Taliban is so difficult
Insurgent groups like the Taliban can only be effectively engaged with timely and accurate military intelligence, and even good intelligence may only succeed…
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Study to assess hip exercises as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee joints
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients with osteoarthritis.
Jul 16, 2009
Health
Private and public insurance choices could help pay for national health care reform
New York, NY, July 16, 2009 -- As lawmakers debate how to pay for an overhaul of the nation's health care system, a new report from The Commonwealth Fund…
Jul 15, 2009
Health
UT Southwestern researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings
DALLAS -- July 16, 2009 -- A new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on the challenges involved in identifying which high-risk population would benefit most from bladder-cancer screening.
Jul 15, 2009
Health
Disclosing genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease does not cause psychological distress
(Boston) -- Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that disclosing genetic risk information to adult children of patients with…
Jul 15, 2009
Health
Trojan horse for ovarian cancer -- nanoparticles turn immune system soldiers against tumor cells
HANOVER, N.H. (July 15, 2009) -- In a feat of trickery, Dartmouth Medical School immunologists have devised a Trojan horse to help overcome ovarian cancer, unleashing a surprise killer in the surroundings of a hard-to-treat tumor.
Jul 15, 2009