Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified a critical molecular link between endothelial cells and the development of new blood vessels. This discovery could lead to more targeted treatments for heart disease and cancer with fewer side effects.
The brain resolves conflicts between senses by inventing a new reality, as demonstrated in a study using a spinning device that recreates childhood experiences. This internal modeling allows the brain to create a sensation of movement even when the body is stationary.
David Sington has won the 1999 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism, presented by the American Geophysical Union. The award recognizes his work on the eight-part television series "Earth Story," which explores fundamental processes shaping the Earth and its interaction with climate and evolution.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a coating process that attracts and binds specific proteins to biomaterial surfaces, promoting affinity for natural healing. The technique, which uses keyhole-like indentations and sugar molecules, has shown strong affinity for proteins in laboratory experiments.
A new study from the Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that Er:YAG laser treatment is as effective as CO2 laser for wrinkle removal but with fewer side effects. Patients experienced less skin reddening and faster recovery times with Er:YAG, which requires more passes to achieve similar results.
Researchers have compiled a vast collection of gamma-ray spectra, enabling identification of radioactive materials and prediction of decay. The data includes over 315 reference spectra and more than 371 associated decay schemes.