The study aims to determine the scope and adequacy of adult day services in the US, identifying gaps in availability and utilization. It will help shape future directions for the field and inform planning at local, state, and federal levels.
A new microarray technique can decipher the function of master switches in a cell by identifying the circuit, or set of genes, they control across the entire genome. This technique allows researchers to unravel complex genetic information in a week, compared to years with conventional methods.
Researchers from UCSD and Japan have identified a new gene called NUDEL, which plays a critical role in regulating the function of motor-molecules that transport cellular cargo within cells. This discovery sheds light on how neurons in the developing brain become wired and provides insights into neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers have identified a new genetic risk factor for late onset Alzheimer’s disease on chromosome 10, which may interact independently of the APOE4 gene. The study found a potential mechanism linking this region to elevated amyloid-beta levels in the brain, suggesting new therapeutic opportunities.
Despite an all-time low unemployment rate of 3.9%, New York ranks 10th among states for women's employment and earnings. Women in the state have high annual earnings but face challenges such as lower workforce participation, higher poverty rates, and limited access to health insurance.
Researchers are applying their radar technology to detect missiles to a FDA-approved Phase II clinical trial for treating breast cancer. The treatment involves heated microwave radiation that kills cancer cells without burning the skin.
The American Thoracic Society recommends enhanced contact investigation to identify additional close contacts of active TB patients. Researchers also found that eliminating occupational exposure can prevent adult-onset asthma. Furthermore, children exposed to maternal smoking in utero show significant lung function deficits.
Researchers have isolated nucleic-acid base pairs and observed their pairing mechanism, shedding light on the structure of DNA. By studying individual base molecules in a controlled environment, they found that there is only one way for them to bond, similar to the connection between Lego building blocks.
Researchers have discovered a potential genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease on chromosome 10, linked to amyloid protein processing. The findings suggest that more than one gene may contribute to the development of late-onset AD, offering new hope for diagnosis and treatment.
A new method developed by Cornell researchers allows for fast comparison of genomes, tracing evolutionary paths and identifying genes. This enables practical applications in plant breeding, medicine, and disease research, with potential breakthroughs in disease resistance and nutritional value.
Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital found a region on chromosome 10 that may harbor a genetic variant predisposing people to late onset Alzheimer's disease. The researchers believe this variant could be more potent than previously discovered risk factors like ApoE4 and A2M.
Scientists at UCSF discovered a single defect in a protein causes severe auto-immune disease resembling lupus, affecting 100,000 people in the US. The finding provides evidence that lupus might be an inherited disease with a simple genetic root, rather than multiple genetic defects.
Researchers at the University of Southern California are developing modular robotic units called CONRO, which can autonomously seek and find each other to form a unified system. The units can perform various tasks, such as clearing debris or carrying medicine to people trapped in rubble.
Researchers investigate the link between ocean changes and hydrate stability using sediment cores and chemical markers. They aim to identify past environments with gas hydrates and explore how they affected the atmosphere in the past.