Researchers discovered a molecule, ERAB, that causes early neuron damage in Alzheimer's disease. The finding may lead to therapies that inhibit the interaction of ERAB and amyloid-B peptide, protecting neurons from damage.
A landmark study found a unique interaction between proteins produced by two brain genes, mdab1 and reelin, crucial for normal brain development. The discovery may lead to breakthroughs in cancer research and treatments for neurological disorders like schizophrenia and epilepsy.
The newly designated Masoala National Park will protect a unique ecosystem with rare species such as the red-ruffed lemur and serpent eagle. The park blends conservation with sustainable land use and local community development, ensuring long-term preservation of the region's biodiversity.
Cornell University is developing a PICT capable of attaching integrated circuits with at least 10 times more connections than today's most powerful chips. The goal is to meet technology goals for microprocessors with 5,400 connections by 2009 and 7,300 connections by 2012.
Cornell University has received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support research in earthquake loss reduction. The funding will focus on developing advanced technologies to predict and mitigate earthquake damage, with an emphasis on improving emergency response systems.
A new study reveals that adult-onset diabetics may be suffering from an 'imbalancing act' caused by a key enzyme called PFK, which regulates glucose metabolism. The researchers found that mice with abnormally high levels of the PFK-L sub-unit developed symptoms of Type II diabetes.
Researchers at Weizmann Institute of Science find that muscle and tendon cells communicate through a molecular dialogue to complete their differentiation process. They isolated a gene that produces a growth factor inducing tendon cell differentiation, potentially helping understand human embryonic muscle development.
Researchers found a strong correlation between government size and jobless rates in the world's seven largest countries. Larger governments tend to impose higher tax rates and provide public health and unemployment insurance, which can reduce job opportunities.
Dr. Paul D. Boyer, a long-time NIH grantee, has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on ATP synthesis. His research has provided a deep understanding of the molecular mechanism by which ATP is formed, shedding light on fundamental processes in biology.
Engineered Salmonella bacteria, stripped of pathogenicity, target solid tumors in laboratory animals while having little or no adverse effects. The safe versions can significantly prolong the life of mice with melanoma.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found that a Tie2 inhibitor can significantly slow the growth of tumors on rats by preventing nearby blood vessels from forming capillaries to feed the cancer. The treatment slowed tumor growth by 75 percent and reduced vessel length density by 40 percent.
A new analysis linked short-acting calcium channel blockers to a twice increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. However, longer-acting varieties were not found to have the same association.