A two-year study of 350 pregnant women in Tanzania is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a simple fortified drink in improving iron and general nutritional status. The drink, made with 11 vitamins and minerals, has shown promising results in improving anemia and other nutritional deficiencies in Tanzanian children.
The Mars Pathfinder mission sent back 2.3 gigabits of new data, including over 17,000 images and 16 chemical analyses of rocks and soil. The mission provided key findings on Mars' geology, magnetic properties, atmosphere, and cartography.
The NHLBI Director notes a decline in hypertension levels from the 1950s to the 1980s, but reports that recent data show a slowdown in blood pressure control rates and a slight increase in stroke rates. The study highlights the need for continued efforts to prevent and treat hypertension.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a 50-million-year-old association between an antibiotic-producing bacterium and fungus-growing ants. The study suggests that this symbiotic relationship may provide valuable new insights into the identification, production, and use of antibiotics.
A new bio-tech can remove up to half of impurities from crude oil, improving its physical and chemical properties. This breakthrough technology has the potential to make heavy crudes usable for clean-burning fuel, addressing the dwindling supply of lighter grades.
Researchers from Idaho National Laboratory are developing tools to monitor water flow and contaminants in the vadose zone beneath the Savannah River Site. They planted soil monitoring equipment to measure water content, tritium concentration, and soil tension, providing valuable information about the vadose zone.
The Merck Manual has been extensively revised to reflect ever-increasing medical knowledge, with new additions on topics like drug therapy for the elderly and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Centennial Edition is now nearly 3,000 pages, divided into 23 thumb-indexed sections, making it a vital necessity for today's clinicians.
Cornell University researcher Carla Gomes has received $700,706 in grants to develop faster methods for tackling combinatorial problems. She plans to use a high-performance computing facility with 32 linked desktop computers to test new ideas.
The Decontamination, Decommissioning, and Remediation Optimal Planning System (DDROPS) simulates facility decontamination and waste minimization. This software optimizes cutting and packaging of debris to reduce radiation exposure risk and disposal costs.
Dr. Stefan-M. Pulst will present five scientific sessions on spinocerebellar ataxia and a new brain tumor-discovery, expanding treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases. His team mapped a new gene SCA10 to chromosome 22, causing loss of gait and limb control.
Archaeopteris, an extinct tree, had a structure similar to modern trees, with woody strength and protective bark. The tree lived for 10-50 years or more, predating the evolution of seeds in trees.
The AAPS Workshop on Regulatory Issues Related to Drug Products for Oral Inhalation and Nasal Delivery will focus on quality assurance, CMC data, and bioavailability. The workshop aims to advance science through open exchange of knowledge and contribute to human health through pharmaceutical research.