A University at Buffalo study finds that certain genetic variants near the human obesity gene are associated with obesity in young women, as well as depression and anxiety. The study also suggests that these genes may contribute to the development of behavioral disorders in young women.
Researchers have shown that different abdominal muscle fibers answer to different tasks, such as breathing and movement. This discovery highlights the need for specific therapies tailored to each task to maximize rehabilitation.
The excavation, led by CU-Boulder and the Southwest Heritage Foundation, aims to answer questions about how the Chacoan system operated and how these sites were established. The Bluff Great House appears to be architecturally similar to great houses at Chaco Canyon.
A new study led by a University of Colorado astrophysicist suggests that dust grains dominating Jupiter's peculiar ring may have lifetimes of just hours or days. The study indicates the swelling of the inner ring is caused by positive electrical charges on the dust grains resulting from solar radiation.
Research by Oregon State University's John Gillis suggests that drug treatment programs don't work, and instead, motivation for getting clean must come from within. The professor notes that relapses are inevitable unless underlying causes of addiction are addressed in the long term.
Researchers found that weakened diaphragm muscles may contribute to sleep apnea in obese individuals, particularly as they age. The study used rats as an animal model and found that diaphragm response was compromised in older obese animals, but not in younger ones.