October 2002


#753 1 October 2002

A Deadly Pathogen Found in California Redwoods and Douglas Firs

Renewed Interest in Facial Expression Analysis

A Less Invasive, More Accurate Approach to Diagnosing Certain Kinds of Cancer

Better Detection of a Nefarious Disease

The Psychological Impact of 9/11 Still Lingers

#754 8 October 2002

Efforts to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution in Third World Countries

New Insight into Ocean Processes

Handgun Studies Strengthen Crime Prevention Efforts

Who Needs the Flu Shot?

How Small Strokes May Affect Memory Loss


#755 15 October 2002

Making Strides in Breast Cancer Research

Don't Always Count on End-of-life Decisions

The Possible Spread of Sudden Oak Death Syndrome

Women & Children Suffer Most from Indoor Air Pollution

New Technology Tracks Hazardous Releases in the Atmosphere


#756 22 October 2002

Girls with ADHD are Under diagnosed

A Study Raises Concern over U.S. Dental Health Care

The Real Threat of Smallpox

A Natural Fertilizer Discovered in the Deep Ocean

Protection is the Best Prevention of Head Injury


#757 29 October 2002

Overuse of Broad Spectrum Antibiotics is Leading to Resistance

The Genome of an Important Wine-making Microbe is Sequenced

Understanding Cognitive Deficiencies in Girls with ADHD

A Study Recommends Alternatives to the Existing Model of Dental Care

Scenario-based Counseling May Benefit Heart Disease Patients