Scientists have developed spectral karyotyping, a powerful new way to visualize human chromosomes in a full-color palette. This technique allows for easy examination of chromosome changes that could lead to disease, such as missing or extra pieces, and can be used to identify chromosomal abnormalities linked to disease progression.
Studies at Yale and the National Cancer Institute have shown capsaicin's pain-relieving effectiveness. Capsaicin stimulates nerve cells to release more Substance P, leading to decreased pain signals and improved mobility.
Researchers at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sandia National Laboratories have created an inorganic coating that increases powdered calcite's longevity by a factor of ten when exposed to mildly acidic rain. The coating, chemically similar to glass, strengthens masonry without repelling water.
A recent study suggests that combining creatine supplements with extra carbohydrates can increase muscle creatine levels by 60% and muscle glycogen levels. This combination allows athletes to improve performance in both aerobic exercise and short, intense bursts of strength.
A comprehensive review of actuarial assumptions for public sector plans found that actuaries have been highly accurate in making critical demographic assumptions affecting retirement plan costs. The study of over 80 public retirement systems and 100 different retirement plans revealed accuracy rates ranging from 90-100% for key assumpt...