The article discusses psychiatric genetics research funded by Nazi Germany, raising concerns about the separation of science from the scientist. Dr. Miron Baron examines the history of this research and its implications for contemporary investigators.
A Brown University study found that a personalized approach can increase breast cancer screening rates among women. Women who received tailored information were 10% more likely to get a repeat mammogram than those who received generic advice or no intervention.
Elevated plasma leptin levels in obese individuals may indicate resistance to leptin's appetite-suppressing effects. Additionally, new evidence suggests a link between leptin concentrations and blood glucose changes, potentially connecting obesity and adult-onset diabetes.
A study of 40 newly diagnosed celiac disease patients found that those with total mucosal villous atrophy had lower erythrocyte folate and serum ferritin values, but no significant differences in nutritional status among other groups. After a gluten-free diet, most abnormal biochemical values normalized.
Researchers from UNC Highway Safety Research Center found that only 2.1% of boaters tested showed blood alcohol above 0.08%, with 18% reporting consumption and 14% having elevated levels. The study aims to determine alcohol's role in boating fatalities and injuries.
Children and adolescents with celiac disease have significantly lower lumbar spine and whole-body bone mineral density than healthy peers. A gluten-free diet rapidly increases BMD, leading to complete recovery of bone mineralization, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
David V. Rosowsky, a Clemson civil engineering associate professor, has received the Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award for his groundbreaking work in wind engineering research and teaching. He is part of a team that developed methods to make homes better able to withstand high winds, utilizing Clemson's unique wind-load test facility.
Research found large differences in mean plasma leptin concentrations among Nigerian, Jamaican, and US black populations. Women showed higher leptin levels than men at every level of body fat. The study also suggests an exponential response of leptin to increases in body fat stores.
Researchers at Purdue University have identified a genetic link to the aggressive stinging behavior in Africanized honey bees. By mapping genes associated with aggression, they hope to develop markers for selective breeding of gentle bees, which could improve pollination and reduce threats to beekeepers.