High-dose cyclophosphamide treatment achieved complete remissions in five patients with autoimmune disorders, while partial remissions were maintained in two. Patients experienced improved kidney function and reduced medication doses.
Engineers at Georgia Tech Research Institute have revamped the display unit of a widely used radar warning system, improving its predicted reliability by over 500%. The new design features flat-panel electro-luminescent screens, reduced power requirements, and increased brightness.
Utah researchers have developed a new class of magnetic-field sensors that will allow the future manufacturing of low-cost, high-volume, high-density memory devices. The MAGRAM memory cell uses magnetic fields to store data, offering nonvolatile storage without continuous power requirements.
Human sperm contain receptors for cannabinoids, which can inhibit the acrosome reaction, regulate swimming patterns, and prevent sperm binding to the egg. The study found that marijuana-like compounds can significantly alter these processes, with implications for diagnosis of infertility and understanding human biology.
Dynavax's proprietary ISS-DNA alters immune response in allergic asthma, inhibiting symptoms and modifying inflammation. The company believes ISS-DNA therapy may provide a novel treatment for chronic allergic pulmonary inflammation.
Professor W. Wesley Peterson will receive the Japan Prize for his pioneering work in algebraic coding theory, a fundamental theory for error-correcting codes used in reliable digital communication systems. The prize recognizes Peterson's influential book, Error-Correcting Codes, published in 1961.
Researchers found that brief angiostatin exposure is sufficient to enhance the effects of radiation therapy. The combination of angiostatin and radiation resulted in significantly smaller tumors compared to other treatment groups.