What's
News
This Month
in
Science, Medicine and Technology
(a monthly brownbag series)
(email suggestions-questions to either
Tim Cannon
,
Gary Kwiecinski
,
Ed Kosmahl
,
Satya P. Chattopadhyay
, and
Phil Yevics
Thursday, April 24th, 11:30-12:30
Brennan Hall, Room 205
Science
Study provides 'disturbing' details about new L.A. fault - Apr. 3, 2003
Excess DNA prompts stem-cell rethink
Sudden removal of fat impairs immune function in rodents, biologists find
Massive online sky survey completed - Mar. 28, 2003
Gays and lesbians have 'gender-bender' brains
Child Rearing
How the Sun Shines: New Evidence Pins Down Elusive Core Action
Research shows cocaine 'reward' picture more complicated than scientists thought
Stressed Males Sing Badly
I Feel, Therefore I Am
Cloned Pigs Differ from Originals in Looks and Behavior
Blackouts Increase Drinking
Dolly the sheep goes on display - Apr. 9, 2003
I Feel, Therefore I Am
Medicine
Study: Smoking ban cuts heart attacks - Apr. 2, 2003
Health | Monthly migraines 'preventable'
Emory researchers report promising findings in advanced Parkinson's with novel cell therapy
Botox 'treats cerebral palsy'
Duke News - Release
Two new studies showed Alzheimer’s disease treatment beneficial in other memory-related conditions
Drug progress against killer bug - Apr. 1, 2003
Growth factor shows promise in Parkinson's patients
Doctor Who Identified Mystery Respiratory Illness Dies
Virus numbers 'will rise' - Mar. 29, 2003
Advisers: Smallpox vaccination program should be slowed - Mar. 29, 2003
Early diet 'crucial for babies'
Mystery Illness Kills Nine in Canada
Physical Fitness Keeps Older Minds Sharp:
Reduced Brain Volume Found in Diabetics
News
DHEA Supplement Shows No Effect on Alzheimer's Disease
China Says SARS Creating 'Grave' Crisis (washingtonpost.com)
Slowing Alzheimer’s (video)
Breast-fed infants need extra vitamin D - Apr. 7, 2003
Irish Coffee May Save Stroke Patients
Bird flu link to Dutch vet death - Apr. 19, 2003
Laughing Gas Abuse Risks Spine Damage
Gene is discovered for rapid aging disease in children - Apr. 17, 2003
Scientists confirm earlier find on SARS - Apr. 16, 2003
Ominous rise of adult diabetes in kids - Apr. 15, 2003
Botox Treatment for Chronic Pain
Experiments on Monkeys Zero in on SARS Cause
Quest for Weight-Loss Drug Takes an Unusual Turn
Alzheimer's protein jams mitochondria of affected cells; resulting 'energy crisis' kills neurons
Patterns: An Ugly Pair, Asleep or Awake-Headaches
Technology
MDI - The air car - lifestyle, economy, ecology - Homepage
Microsoft bolsters XP wireless security
Shuttle investigation turns to role of paint primer - Apr. 2, 2003
Science Magazine Home
Shuttle Inquiry Considers Possible Role of Loose Panel
New Analysis Shifts Theory on Shuttle Breakup
Spy satellites to photograph future shuttles - Mar. 29, 2003
Unsent NASA e-mail sought photos of shuttle - Apr. 1, 2003
X-Prize Competitor Unveils Manned Space Capsule
50 million historical documents posted on Web - Apr. 5, 2003
Yahoo retools, trying to catch Google - Apr. 7,
Shuttle investigators ponder theories - Apr. 7, 2003
Weakened wing panel was issue on past shuttle - Apr. 15, 2003
Shuttle Investigators Shift Focus
Solar cells less pricey, more efficient - Apr. 14, 2003
Private manned spacecraft program unveiled - Apr. 19, 2003