A recent study found that risk factors for HIV infection among married women in India include having a sex partner with a sexually transmitted disease. The researchers discovered a significant correlation between HIV transmission and the cultural norm of not discussing sexual behavior, emphasizing the need for accessible STD prevention...
Using heat-resistant microbes, researchers can treat waste air and water emissions at temperatures up to 70 degrees Celsius. The new process eliminates the need for cooling, saving companies time and money while reducing environmental impact.
Scientists have discovered a new bacterium, Photorhabdus luminescens, with a toxin effective against a broad range of insect pests. The bacteria can be used as a spray or fed directly to insects, and its genetic material has been licensed for use in crop plants.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that certain symptoms like fever, joint pain, and night sweats can identify people with recent HIV infection before a positive blood test. The researchers screened over 3,800 patients and found that those with these symptoms were more likely to have the virus.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered that epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a green tea compound, can induce programmed cell death in cancer cells without harming healthy cells. This finding offers new hope for cancer prevention and treatment, and may lead to the development of purified polyphenolic derivatives.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that diabetic men are at a 13 times higher risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to non-diabetic men. Diabetic men were also four times more likely to develop ESRD attributed to non-diabetic disorders such as high blood pressure or kidney infection.
Researchers at Northwestern University Medical School found that resveratrol in red wine is a form of estrogen with cardioprotective properties. Moderate consumption of red wine may reduce cardiovascular disease risk due to its resveratrol content, which activates estrogen receptors and increases HDL cholesterol.
Researchers use numerical simulations to show connection between Earth's changing shape and gravitational effects of other bodies in the Solar System. The study reveals that changes in the Earth's axial tilt can produce large changes in climate.
The Pennsylvania Sea Grant will focus on extension, education, and communications, monitoring the ecology of Lake Erie's coast and Presque Isle peninsula. Studies will address non-point source pollution, invasive species, and environmentally friendly manufacturing development.