A study found that moderate alcohol consumption can inhibit internal platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of heart attacks and coronary artery disease. However, the study's lead author emphasized that individual drinking habits should not be directly linked to the findings.
Researchers at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that the HMG I-C gene causes tumors called lipomas in fat tissue, which can become malignant. The study suggests targeting this molecule could be useful for treating obesity and lipoma-related cancers.
Lorrie Shepard, a prominent education researcher, advocates for a fundamental change in how student learning is assessed. She argues that high-stakes testing negatively affects teachers' morale and students' motivation, and suggests that classroom assessment should be part of the entire learning process.
Studies found dementia patients had significantly longer hospital stays than those without the condition, translating to higher costs. Early detection of dementia is crucial in reducing treatment costs and improving patient outcomes.
Scientists have successfully cloned calves from old cells, showing a return to a more youthful state and longer lifespan. The study's findings could lead to effective cloning methods in medicine and agriculture.
Researchers created a laboratory test to accelerate concrete aging three times over, allowing them to predict how concrete will weather over hundreds of years. The tests also revealed significant loss of frictional performance in artificially aged cement paste under triaxial stress.
Research confirms association between African-American ethnicity, long-term alcohol dependence, and increased risk for infectious diseases. African-American alcoholics show greatest decline in natural-killer cell activity, indicating compromised immune system.
A recent University of Toronto study found that new immigrants to Canada are significantly worse off financially than earlier generations of newcomers. The study attributes this trend to the rising level of education in native-born Canadians, making it difficult for new immigrants to compete for jobs. As a result, the income gap betwee...
Researchers have found that most of the interstellar dust particles consist of 3-dimensionally cross-linked organic macro-molecules, called polymeric-heterocyclic-aromates. These molecules have been detected in five impact mass spectrometer samples from NASA's STARDUST spacecraft.
Researchers at ONR have developed a new wavelet technique that reveals objects in satellite images using highly sophisticated neural network technology. The technique uses a smart sensing capability modeled on the human visual system, surveying the scene with two sensors to compare and contrast data.
Researchers have identified a new strain of antibiotic-resistant salmonella bacteria in the US, prompting concerns over effective treatment options. The bacteria, which is resistant to cephalosporins, has been linked to outbreaks in poultry and other foods, posing a significant threat to public health.
More than 1,500 original research studies on urologic diseases will be presented at the meeting, including prostate cancer, male and female sexual dysfunction, incontinence, and kidney stone disease. Key findings include data on prostate cancer costs, PSA screening, and outcomes after radical prostatectomy.
The BOOMERANG experiment found a flat universe by analyzing cosmic microwave background radiation data. The team used the NERSC supercomputer to process the large dataset and derive fundamental cosmic parameters with high accuracy.
A chemoprevention regimen containing myoinositol and dexamethasone has been shown to effectively prevent lung tumors in male mice exposed to cigarette smoke. The regimen worked when given daily during exposure or after the mice had returned to clean air, reducing tumor incidence by nearly 40%.
A study found that infant rats nursed by intoxicated mothers exhibit greater distress and aversion to alcohol, suggesting the mother's altered behavior is what causes their reaction. The researchers also suggest that early learning about alcohol is based on sensory experiences and context.
Research shows younger children focus on observing angry behavior, while older kids understand parents' internal goals and behaviors. Parents should adapt their approach to explain conflicts and resolutions to suit their child's age.