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Immune Cells Use 'Bungee of Death' to Kill Dangerous Cells, New Research Shows
March 27, 2010 — Immune cells ensnare dangerous cells that are on the run with a bungee-like nanotube, according to new research. The study shows that natural killer cells use this bungee to destroy cells that could ... > full story
Breast CancerWomen's HealthCancerMenopauseColon CancerDiseases and Conditions
MRI Finds Tumors in Second Breast of Women Diagnosed With Cancer in One Breast, Study Suggests
March 27, 2010 — Postmenopausal women, including those over 70 years old, who have been newly diagnosed with cancer in one breast have higher cancer detection rates when the other breast is scanned for tumors with ... > full story
Gender DifferenceSocial PsychologyEducational PolicyChild DevelopmentChild PsychologyPsychology
Pursuit of Status and Affection Drives Bullies' Behavior
March 27, 2010 — A longitudinal study of almost 500 Dutch elementary-school children ages 9 to 12 finds that bullies generally choose to gain status by dominating their victims and that, at the same time, bullies try ... > full story
MemoryIntelligenceDementiaEducational PsychologyPsychologyNeuroscience
Of Mice and Memory: 'Working Memory' of Mice Can Be Improved
March 27, 2010 — Mice trained to improve their working memory become more intelligent, suggesting that similar improvements in working memory might help human beings enhance their brain power, according to new ... > full story
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Hidden Habits and Movements of Insect Pests Revealed by DNA Barcoding
March 27, 2010 — Researchers have found a faster way to study the spread and diet of insect pests. Using a technique called DNA barcoding, which involves the identification of species from a short DNA sequence, they ... > full story
DiabetesHormone DisordersFitnessPersonalized MedicineObesityChronic Illness

New Alterations Found in Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
March 27, 2010 — Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young. A new study demonstrates that obese ... > full story
NanotechnologyDetectorsMaterials ScienceBatteriesElectronicsChemistry
A More Sensitive Sensor
March 27, 2010 — Scientists have set out to make sensors for microelectromechanical systems significantly more sensitive and reliable than they are today, shrinking their work to nano-size to do ... > full story
MemoryIntelligenceMental HealthBrain InjuryNeurosciencePsychology
Older Adults Remember the Good Times: Changes in Brain Connectivity With Aging May Enable Older Adults to Remember Positive Events
March 27, 2010 — Despite the aches and pains that occur in old age, many older adults maintain a positive outlook, remembering the positive experiences from their ... > full story
Molecular BiologyGeneticsBiologyBiotechnologyBehavioral ScienceCell Biology

Behavior of Single Protein Observed in Unprecedented Detail
March 27, 2010 — Scrutinizing a single molecule for more than a few milliseconds used to require effectively "stapling" it down, inhibiting its normal behavior. Now, using a newly developed technique, chemists have ... > full story
LeukemiaColon CancerCancerLymphomaSkin CancerProstate Cancer
New Gateway to Treat Leukemia and Other Cancers
March 27, 2010 — Researchers have discovered a previously hidden channel to attack leukemia and other cancer cells, according to a new study. The findings may change the way doctors treat cancer ... > full story
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