Nature News highlights: 19 February 2013

Can't view this email? Click here to view in your browser.     19 February 2013       nature news alert • Read Nature's news online • Subscribe to Nature Your weekly update from Nature's global news team.                   • Featured               Nature Insight: Frontiers in biology ▶       With the field developing at a breakneck speed in all its diverse aspects, it is often said that this is the century of biology. This Insight supplement highlights important advances from the level of molecules to that of entire organisms. It includes reviews on the self-organization of tissues; on Fanconi anaemia and its links to genomic stability; on the possibility of slowing ageing; on the metabolism of inflammation; and on the role of neuron signalling in autism. Read More ▶                           New podcast from Pediatric Research: Breast milk and childhood growth A study based in Copenhagen has found a link between the amount of omega-3 in a mother's breast milk and her child's physical development. In this podcast, study leader Louise Pedersen explains how this finding relates to obesity and gives some advice to pregnant mothers. To listen to the latest podcast visit www.nature.com/pr/podcasts               • Latest News               Influential few predict behaviour of the many ▶ 18 February 2013     Technique helps to untangle complexity in systems from metabolism to social networks. Read More ▶             Cosmic rays originate from supernova shockwaves ▶ 15 February 2013     The remnants of self-destructing stars can accelerate particles to higher energies than world's most powerful accelerator. Read More ▶             FDA Approves First Retinal Implant ▶ 15 February 2013     US approval that gives hope to those with a rare genetic eye condition. Read More ▶                 • More Stories               Russian meteor largest in a century ▶ 15 February 2013     Explosion rivalled nuclear blast, but rock was still too small for advance-warning networks to spot. Read More ▶             Proteins behind mad-cow disease also help brain to develop ▶ 14 February 2013     When not misfolded, prions lend a hand in forming neuronal connections. Read More ▶             Anti-anxiety drug found in rivers makes fish more aggressive ▶ 14 February 2013     Behaviour changes result from benzodiazepine levels similar to those in the environment. Read More ▶             The last Medici may not have died of syphilis after all ▶ 14 February 2013     Exhumed bones of Anna Maria Louisa de' Medici show no signs of late-stage syphilis. Read More ▶             Proto-planet was shaped by massive collisions ▶ 13 February 2013     Simulations suggest cause of Vesta's lopsided form. Read More ▶             Seven days: 8–14 February 2013 ▶ 13 February 2013     The week in science: North Korea tests nuclear weapon; European leaders agree on seven-year budget; and the NSF's director quits early. Read More ▶             Redefine misconduct as distorted reporting ▶ 13 February 2013     To make misconduct more difficult, the scientific community should ensure that it is impossible to lie by omission, argues Daniele Fanelli. Read More ▶             Natural hazards: New York vs the sea ▶ 13 February 2013     In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, scientists and officials are trying to protect the largest US city from future floods. Read More ▶             A vacuum can yield flashes of light ▶ 13 February 2013     "Virtual particles" can become real photons under the right conditions. Read More ▶             Stem cells in Texas: Cowboy culture ▶ 13 February 2013     By offering unproven therapies, a Texas biotechnology firm has sparked a bitter debate about how stem cells should be regulated. Read More ▶             Malaria drug made in yeast causes market ferment ▶ 13 February 2013     Synthetic biology delivers combination therapies into an uncertain market. Read More ▶             Data barriers limit genetic diagnosis ▶ 13 February 2013     Tools for data-sharing promise to improve chances of connecting mutations with symptoms of rare diseases. Read More ▶               • Newsblog               Read up to the minute coverage of research and science policy. Letter bomb threat rattles Mexican biotechnology lab Dark matter search from the space station continues to tease Fourth-time lucky for US open access bill? Incoming! Russia feels meteor blast Embryo-like stem cells enter first human trial North Korea tests "smaller and lighter" bomb New commission takes on high-seas issues NASA launches Landsat 8 into orbit Accused German science minister quits Australian science agency to launch independent bullying investigation more...                           The Journal of Antibiotics Congratulations to the winner of the first JA Medal: Read the winner's article that was judged on their scientific excellence: Decalpenic acid, a novel small molecule from Penicillium verruculosum CR37010, induces early osteoblastic markers in pluripotent mesenchymal cells Learn more about JA Medal               • Jobs           naturejobs.com Science jobs of the week       Senior Science Writer     Dana-Farber Cancer Institute            Professor     Linkoping University            Technology Resources Director     Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)            Scientific project manager     University of Luxembourg / LCSB            Senior Lecturer (Mit Doktorat)     University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences          No matter what your career stage, student, postdoc or senior scientist, you will find articles on naturejobs.com to help guide you in your science career. 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