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• Largest Dinosaur Footprints Ever Found Discovered Near Lyon, France
• New Tumor Suppressor Destroys Key Link In Cancer Chain
• Bug Splatter On Your Car's Windshield Is A Treasure Trove Of Genomic Biodiversity
• No Scientific Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism, Review Shows
• Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast
• Red Card For Faking Footballers (Soccer Players)
• Major Step Forward In Cell Reprogramming, Researchers Report
• Women With Breast Cancer Have Low Vitamin D Levels
• Receptor Activated Exclusively By Glutamate Discovered On Tongue
• Gluten-free Diet Reduces Bone Problems In Children With Celiac Disease, Study Finds
• For Safer Emergencies, Give Your Power Generator Some Space
• Stroke Rehabilitation Technology That's Fun And Can Be Used At Home
• Rising Sea Levels Are Increasing Risk Of Flooding Along South Coast Of England
• Discovery Of Genetic Defect May Lead To Better Treatments For Common Gut Diseases
• Patients Who Received Donated Pacemakers Survive Without Complications, Study Suggests
• New Optical Technique Provides Easy Way To Detect TB Bacteria In Fluids
• Nanotechnology Used In Biofuel Process To Save Money, Environment
• Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-effective, Study Finds
• Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins
• Figuring Out The Heads Or Tails Decision In Regeneration
• Heartburn Drugs Deemed Safe For Fetuses, According To Researchers
• Developing Enzymes To Clean Up Pollution By Explosives
• New Health Care Scorecard Finds Wide Differences In Access, Quality And Cost Across U.S. States
• Archaeopteryx Was Not Very Bird-like: Inside The First Bird, Surprising Signs Of A Dinosaur
• One Small Step For Neurons, One Giant Leap For Nerve Cell Repair
• Banana Plants May Be Used In Production Of Plastic Products
• Leptin Linked With More Aggressive Thyroid Cancer In Middle Eastern Region
• Protecting Humans And Animals From Diseases In Wildlife
• Unequal Access: Hispanic Children Rarely Get Top-notch Care For Brain Tumors
• NASA Spacecraft LCROSS Impacts Lunar Crater In Search Of Water Ice

Largest Dinosaur Footprints Ever Found Discovered Near Lyon, France Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT Footprints from sauropod dinosaurs, giant herbivores with long necks, were found in Plagne, near Lyon, France. According to the researchers' initial analysis, these dinosaur footprints are the largest found to date. Furthermore, the tracks spread over dozens and possibly even hundreds of meters.

New Tumor Suppressor Destroys Key Link In Cancer Chain Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT A tumor-suppressing protein snatches up an important cancer-promoting enzyme and tags it with molecules that condemn it to destruction, a research team reports.

Bug Splatter On Your Car's Windshield Is A Treasure Trove Of Genomic Biodiversity Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT If you have ever taken a long road trip, the windshield of your car will inevitably be splattered with bugs by the time you arrive at your destination. Could the DNA left behind be used to estimate the diversity of insects in the region? In a new study, scientists answer this question, utilizing a novel analysis pipeline that will accelerate future studies of biodiversity.

No Scientific Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism, Review Shows Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT A new article explores vaccination history, vaccine safety monitoring systems in the US, and the two most publicized theoretical vaccine-related exposures associated with autism -- the vaccine preservative thimerosal and the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. A review of published research shows that there is not convincing scientific evidence supporting a relationship between vaccines and autism.

Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT A strain of yeast that thrives on turning sugar cane into ethanol for biofuel has had its genome completely sequenced. The findings could lead to more efficient biofuel production.

Red Card For Faking Footballers (Soccer Players) Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT The game is up for football's (soccer's) divers. A new study in the UK could help referees know when a top player has genuinely been fouled or taken a dive.

Major Step Forward In Cell Reprogramming, Researchers Report Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT A team of researchers has made a major advance toward producing induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, that are safe enough to use in treating diseases in patients.

Women With Breast Cancer Have Low Vitamin D Levels Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT Women with breast cancer should be given high doses of vitamin D because a majority of them are likely to have low levels of vitamin D, which could contribute to decreased bone mass and greater risk of fractures, according to scientists.

Receptor Activated Exclusively By Glutamate Discovered On Tongue Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT One hundred years ago, Kikunae Ikeda discovered the flavor-giving properties of glutamate, a non-essential amino acid traditionally used to enhance the taste of many fermented or ripe foods, such as ripe tomatoes or cheese. New research now reveals that the tongue has a receptor that is exclusively activated by glutamate.

Gluten-free Diet Reduces Bone Problems In Children With Celiac Disease, Study Finds Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood. Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD. A new article examines the literature on the topic and reveals that a gluten-free diet can affect children's recovery.

For Safer Emergencies, Give Your Power Generator Some Space Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT Gasoline-powered, portable generators can be a lifeline during weather emergencies, but they emit poisonous carbon monoxide. New research shows that to prevent potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, users may need to keep generators farther from the house than previously believed -- perhaps as much as 25 feet.

Stroke Rehabilitation Technology That's Fun And Can Be Used At Home Posted: 10 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT Stroke rehabilitation technology which patients can operate in their own homes while playing computer games, is being developed by academics in the UK.

Rising Sea Levels Are Increasing Risk Of Flooding Along South Coast Of England Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT A new study has found that sea levels have been rising across the south coast of England over the past century, substantially increasing the risk of flooding during storms.

Discovery Of Genetic Defect May Lead To Better Treatments For Common Gut Diseases Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT New research related to an uncommon genetic disorder may impact the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the most common chronic gastrointestinal illness in children and teens.

Patients Who Received Donated Pacemakers Survive Without Complications, Study Suggests Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT The argument for pacemaker reuse has been debated for decades. But the idea is gaining ground as experts report promising results of providing donated pacemakers to underserved nations. A series of 12 patients in the Phillippines who received donated pacemakers survived without complications from the devices.

New Optical Technique Provides Easy Way To Detect TB Bacteria In Fluids Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT Researchers have demonstrated a sensitive new way to use light to detect traces of tuberculosis bacteria in fluids. Their work may one day help health care workers identify people who are latently infected. Moreover, the technology may be amenable for widespread use in the developing world, where most cases of TB occur.

Nanotechnology Used In Biofuel Process To Save Money, Environment Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT Researchers are capitalizing on the environmental and financial benefits of "biofuels" by using nanotechnology to further improve the cellulosic ethanol processes.

Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-effective, Study Finds Posted: 10 Oct 2009 02:00 AM PDT In a new study, researchers found that if vaccine coverage and efficacy are high in girls, a universal recommendation to vaccinate young boys is unlikely to provide comparatively good value for resources, compared with vaccinating girls only.

Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins Posted: 09 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Researchers have discovered how destructive immune cells gain access to insulin-producing cells and help cause diabetes.

Figuring Out The Heads Or Tails Decision In Regeneration Posted: 09 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Wounds trigger regeneration in planaria, a flatworm commonly studied for its regenerative capabilities. Until now, no molecular connection between wounding and the onset of regeneration of an entire head or tail in planaria had been identified. Although animals such as planaria and starfish can regrow virtually any part of their bodies, humans have restricted regenerative capabilities. A better understanding of regeneration could one day benefit patients with traumatic injuries, such as amputations or nerve damage.

Heartburn Drugs Deemed Safe For Fetuses, According To Researchers Posted: 09 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT H2 blocker drugs, such as Famotidine, Cimetidine and Ranitidine, approved in the U.S. for acid reflux, pose no significant risks for the fetus, according to a large collaborative cohort study by researchers in Israel.

Developing Enzymes To Clean Up Pollution By Explosives Posted: 09 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Researchers have uncovered the structure of an enzyme that can be used to reverse the contamination of land by RDX explosive.

New Health Care Scorecard Finds Wide Differences In Access, Quality And Cost Across U.S. States Posted: 09 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT The cost and quality of health care, as well as access to care and health outcomes, continue to vary widely among states, according to a new study. Across states, health insurance coverage for adults declined, health care costs rose, and quality improved in areas where outcomes were reported to the public. The continuing and growing disparities in state performance point to the urgent need for comprehensive national health system reform.

Archaeopteryx Was Not Very Bird-like: Inside The First Bird, Surprising Signs Of A Dinosaur Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT The raptor-like Archaeopteryx has long been viewed as the archetypal first bird, but new research reveals that it was actually a lot less "bird-like" than scientists had believed.

One Small Step For Neurons, One Giant Leap For Nerve Cell Repair Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT The repair of damaged nerve cells is a major problem in medicine today. A new study is a significant advance towards a solution for neuronal repair. Scientists have created nerve cell connections in vitro using artificial substances, a major advance towards nerve cell repair.

Banana Plants May Be Used In Production Of Plastic Products Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT Researchers have developed a new technique for the use of banana plants in the production of plastic products. The project will develop new procedures to incorporate by-products from banana plantations in the Canary Islands into the production of rotationally moulded plastics. In addition to the environmental benefits, the project will increase the profitability of the plantation owners and help job security for those working in the area.

Leptin Linked With More Aggressive Thyroid Cancer In Middle Eastern Region Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT Leptin, a molecule linked with obesity, may play a crucial role in predicting poor prognosis from thyroid cancer, at least in the Middle Eastern region of the world, according to new research.

Protecting Humans And Animals From Diseases In Wildlife Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT Avian influenza (H5N1), rabies, plague, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), and more recently swine flu (H1N1) are all examples of diseases that have made the leap from animals to humans. As the list continues to grow, experts in the UK are to lead a project aimed at developing a state-of-the-art pan-European surveillance system to monitor emerging and re-emerging infections in wildlife.

Unequal Access: Hispanic Children Rarely Get Top-notch Care For Brain Tumors Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT Hispanic children diagnosed with brain tumors get high-quality treatment at hospitals that specialize in neurosurgery far less often than other children with the same condition, potentially compromising their immediate prognosis and long-term survival, according to new research.

NASA Spacecraft LCROSS Impacts Lunar Crater In Search Of Water Ice Posted: 09 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, created twin impacts on the moon's surface early Friday in a search for water ice. Scientists will analyze data from the spacecraft's instruments to assess whether water ice is present.

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