Study sees no eye cancer risk from mobile phones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Regular mobile phone use does not appear to increase a person’s risk of getting a type of cancer called melanoma of the eye, German researchers said on Tuesday.

At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard
After years of debate and research, M.I.T. has replaced a large introductory physics course with smaller classes that emphasize hands-on, interactive learning.

A Breakthrough in Imaging: Seeing a Virus in Three Dimensions
Researchers at an I.B.M. laboratory report that they have captured a 3-D image of a virus with a spatial resolution down to four nanometers.

IBM microscope 100 million times stronger than MRI
IBM Research on Monday announced that it has built a new nanoscale microscope (link to YouTube video) capable of creating images with 100 million times finer resolution than existing MRI technology.

Thank brain evolution for small motor skills
A relatively new area of the brain’s cerebral cortex evolved to enable humans and other primates the necessary small motor skills to pick up small objects and deftly use tools, scientists now say.

Delusions Associated With Consistent Pattern Of Brain Injury
A new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. 

Making Room for Miss Manners Is a Parenting Basic
Manners are another side of the journey every child makes from helplessness to autonomy.
Wouldn’t it be nice if those lessons carried forward to the internet.

Girls Twice As Likely As Boys To Remain Victims Of Bullying, Study Finds
Girls targeted by bullies at primary school are two and a half times more likely to remain victims than boys

Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Help ‘Preemie’ Girls’ Brains
The same benefit was not seen in infant boys, however

Toward A Long-sought Saliva Test For Autism
Researchers are reporting discovery of abnormal proteins in the saliva of autism patients that could eventually provide a clue for the molecular basis of this severe developmental disorder 

Vicks VapoRub Linked to Infant Breathing Problems
Misuse may cause respiratory distress, researchers say; company says product is safe

Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids’ Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Preventing obesity boosts blood vessel function even without weight loss, study says

U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High
Million-plus cases reported; women and minorities disproportionately affected, CDC says

Certain Antidepressants Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Tricyclic medications helped with pain, fatigue and depression, study shows

Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection
Two extra steps improve results, study finds

Walking Is Good for Blocked Leg Arteries
Study shows value of exercise in treating peripheral arterial disease

Antibodies Produced Within Joints In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antibodies produced within the joints themselves may be responsible for joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research.

Millions More Americans Might Be Placed on Statins
Recent data could lead to wider prescribing of cholesterol-lowering drugs, experts say.

Gene Therapy Eliminates Brain Tumors Through Selective Recruitment Of Immune Cells
Scientists seeking to harness the power of the immune system to eradicate brain tumors face two major hurdles: recruiting key immune cells called dendritic cells into areas of the brain where they are not naturally found and helping them recognize tumor cells as targets for attack.

Workers Exposed To Lead Show More Cognitive Problems Later In Life
Both the developing brain and the aging brain can suffer from lead exposure. For older people, a buildup of lead from earlier exposure may be enough to result in greater cognitive problems after age 55, according to a follow-up study of adults exposed to lead at work.

Women With Heart Attack Symptoms See Delays in Care
Differences in initial symptoms could explain discrepancy, study suggests.

Implantable Defibrillators Lower Risk Of Death In Older Heart Patients
 Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) can improve survival in patients with heart damage — even those in their 70s — according to research.

Smart Scaffolds’ May Help Heal Broken Hearts
Imagine new treatments for heart disease or muscle loss that direct the body to repair damaged tissue rather than helping it cope with a weakened condition. That’s not hard to do thanks to Canadian researchers, who for the first time, have developed an organic substance that attracts and supports cells necessary for tissue repair and can be directly injected into problem areas.

Variants In Gene On X Chromosome Associated With Increased Susceptibility To Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered the first gender-linked susceptibility gene for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Zoos, aquariums face the ax in NY, elsewhere
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Even porcupines could get pink slips in the slumping economy as states consider cutting or eliminating funding that supports zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens.

Super-Predators: Humans Force Rapid Evolution of Animals
Acting as super-predators, humans are forcing changes to body size and reproductive abilities in some species 300 percent faster than would occur naturally, a new study finds.

Dinosaur Wore Primitive Down Coat
The evolution of the flashy down coat has been traced back to 125 million-year-old dinosaur fossils.

Earliest feathers were for show, not flight
The world’s first feathers probably had nothing to do with flight or staying warm but were instead for showy display purposes, according to a new study that documents the most primitive known version of feathers, which were found on a Chinese dinosaur.

NASA funding boost could create jobs: Griffin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More money for NASA in any an economic stimulus package would create jobs now and shore up the U.S. leadership in aerospace, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin said on Tuesday.

Active Galaxies Are Different Near And Far, Swift Spacecraft Shows
An ongoing X-ray survey undertaken by NASA’s Swift spacecraft is revealing differences between nearby active galaxies and those located about halfway across the universe. Understanding these differences will help clarify the relationship between a galaxy and its central black hole.

Glimpse Before Big Bang Possible
The universe appears to be lopsided, and a new model that aims to explain this anomaly could offer a glimpse of what happened before the birth of it all.