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Posted May 28, 2013:

• Shape-Shifting Nanoparticles Flip from Sphere to Net in Response to Tumor Signal


• New Ruthenium Complexes Target Cancer Cells Without Typical Side Effects, Study Suggests


• Preventing 'Traffic Jams' in Brain Cells


• Novel Class of Drugs for Prostate Cancers


• Children of Long-Lived Parents Less Likely to Get Cancer


• Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel


• Findings May Help Overcome Hurdle to Successful Bone Marrow Transplantation


• Have Health Effects from the Chernobyl Accident Been Overestimated?


• New Insights Into Protein Disposal


• Unique Omega-3 Supplement Effective at Reducing Exercise-Induced Asthma Symptoms


• Family Studies Suggest Rare Genetic Mutations Team Up to Cause Schizophrenia


• Finding a Genetic Cause for Severe Childhood Epilepsies


• White Mountains Hikers Often Underprepared


• Dealing With 'Crap' to Improve Water Quality


• Copper Destroys Norovirus, Study Suggests


• Aspirin Triggered Resolvin Protects Against Cognitive Decline After Surgery


• Analysis of Medical Images Improved to Facilitate Study of Psychotic Disorders

Posted May 27, 2013:

• Surge in Children Accidentally Eating Marijuana-Laced Foods: Relaxed Colorado Drug Laws Behind Trend


• Stem Cell Injections Improve Spinal Injuries in Rats


• Meta-Analysis: Bug and Weed Killers, Solvents May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease


• Scientists Find Mechanism That Causes Noise-Induced Tinnitus and Drug That Can Prevent It


• Salmonella Uses Protective Switch During Infection


• Down Syndrome Neurons Grown from Stem Cells Show Signature Problems


• Researchers Identify Genetic Suspects in Sporadic Lou Gehrig's Disease


• How Do We Locate the Spatial Position of Sounds? Mechanism Responsible for Creation of Giant Synapses Discovered


• New Gene Discovery for Babies Born With Hole in the Heart


• Too Early to Learn? Preterm Birth Affects Ability to Solve Complex Cognitive Tasks


• Preventive Dentist Visits May Not Help Save on Kids' Teeth Costs