The vaccine aims to prevent HPV-related warts and cervical cancer in women, with 5,000 deaths occurring annually in the US. The study will verify safety and immune response, paving the way for a broader vaccine protecting against multiple HPV types.
A new study suggests that a drug that inhibits nitric oxide production may reduce the risk of brain damage during heart surgery. The study found that dogs treated with the drug showed significantly less apoptotic brain cell damage and decreased nitric oxide in the brain compared to untreated dogs.
A computer model developed by researchers at WashU Medicine suggests that one-time carotid artery screening is beneficial for asymptomatic men with high-risk factors, preventing strokes at a relatively low cost. However, annual screening would be prohibitively expensive and may even increase stroke risk in low-risk individuals.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that the gene KVLQT-1 is imprinted nearly everywhere in the body, but not typically in heart cells. This selective imprinting may explain why changes to the gene have different effects on heart rhythm and growth disorders.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating with Digital Equipment Corp to create a new, high-performance desktop computing environment (HPID) that includes advanced video capabilities. The system will involve about 500 state-of-the-art computers and servers interconnected through a very high bandwidth, low-latency netw...
New research suggests that Lewy bodies may entrap life-sustaining cellular organelles, leading to neuronal death in diseases such as Parkinson's and ALS. The study provides a potential strategy for developing treatments by targeting the formation or elimination of Lewy bodies.
ATMs are increasingly used due to their convenience, but users face difficulties such as machine malfunctions, poor visibility, and slow operation. Design changes and training can address these issues, incorporating technologies like touch screens, voice guidance, and Braille indicators.
Scientists found that 65% of alcoholics preferred sweetest solution compared to 16% of non-alcoholics, linking liking sweets to increased propensity for alcohol consumption. Researchers hope to develop a predictive test using the sweet test to screen youngsters at risk of developing alcoholism.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that birds can accurately pick out and concentrate on specific bird songs mixed with other songs, even during the 'dawn chorus'. This ability, known as the 'cocktail party effect', is similar to humans' ability to focus on one voice in a noisy environment.
The article discusses how manufacturers can use human factors theory and research to create computer programs that specify the number of different-sized versions of a product needed for each target market. This approach allows for a better fit and comfort for consumers, while also reducing costs and improving safety. The program helps ...