A two-year study found that mixed-gender investment clubs earn higher returns than same-sex clubs, thanks to the combination of different approaches and motivations. The research suggests that men and women bring unique perspectives to investing, leading to more diversified portfolios and better financial decisions.
Carolyn Bertozzi, an organic chemist at the University of California Berkeley, receives the 1999 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award for her work on using sugars attached to cell surfaces to understand and treat diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. Her research focuses on how sugar molecules direct cell communication within tissues.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have developed a new long-acting treatment to block the psychoactive effects of phencyclidine (PCP) in drug addicts. The therapy uses monoclonal antibodies to prevent or slow PCP entry into the brain, providing immediate protection.
Heavy drinking depletes dopamine, gamma aminobutyric acid, opioid peptides and serotonin systems, while promoting stress chemicals like corticotropin releasing factor (CRF). This imbalance leaves alcoholics vulnerable to relapse after stopping drinking.
Family history may play a role in developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with those having a family member with significant heartburn or esophagus/stomach disease twice as likely to experience it themselves. Obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are also risk factors for GERD.
Dillard and Tiwari discovered that the process used to prepare the surface of the alloy contributes to degradation. At high temperatures, aluminum forms aluminum fluoride from left-over oxide in the anodization process, weakening the bond. The research aims to improve durability for future aircraft.
Biotechnology graduates need to expand their course load and vary their skills to succeed in careers like regulatory affairs, clinical trials coordination, and bioinformatics. Many biotech companies require employees with degrees in scientific disciplines to transition into management, information technology, and marketing roles.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a protein molecule involved in dioxin-induced cell killing, known as CD-95 ligand. The team aims to develop antibodies to neutralize this molecule, potentially leading to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dioxin's toxic effects.
A Virginia Tech research group is studying secondary crystallization in semicrystalline plastics to understand how their properties change over time. They aim to create models that help chemists design new materials with improved long-term properties.
A new national study found that high-achieving children who attended the Head Start program before entering elementary school excel academically and socially, but display a lukewarm attitude towards school. The research suggests that these children may require more support from society to maintain motivation for academic success.
Researchers have developed a one-step process to create thermoplastic nanocomposites from cellulose fibers. The resulting material retains the virtues of cellulose fibers while combining them with thermoplastics' strengths, including resistance to water and heat.
Researchers found that HIV-infected mothers are at highest risk of transmitting the virus to their babies through breastfeeding during the first few months of life. The study also revealed that women who had fewer than four previous births and younger mothers were more likely to transmit HIV through breast milk.
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has developed new oligoetherimides with improved secondary bonding adhesive applications. The new materials exhibit high adhesive strengths and retain most of their strength at different aging conditions.
A new drug has been discovered that can prevent the death of brain cells endangered by neurological injury or disease. The drug works by switching off the production of an inflammatory protein called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is known to precede brain cell death in conditions of injury or disease.
Dr. Audrey Manley, Spelman College president, will discuss challenges faced by women in the 21st century, including gender biases and societal expectations. She will share strategies for dealing with these challenges and promote women's empowerment in STEM fields.