The Two-Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS) has released a massive dataset of infrared images, containing half a million galaxies and 162 million stars. The images are now available for the general public to view on their home computers, thanks to the collaboration between UMass and NASA.
Researchers have identified a protein that governs the flow of mineral-reducing pyrophosphate into joint tissues. This finding could provide powerful new insights into the basic mechanisms underlying some forms of arthritis, a group of diseases affecting half of people 65 and older.
A study examining the link between fathers' alcoholism and male, elementary-school-aged children's intellectual, cognitive, and academic performance reveals children of antisocial alcoholics display lower intellectual performance, poorest academic achievement, and poorer abstract planning and attention abilities. Parental cognitive abi...
Researchers found a potential for water trapped in sediments to surge out and cause undersea landslides that can produce tidal waves. The study suggests a new explanation for expulsive events in the continental slope along the East Coast, potentially triggering landslides without warning.
A recent study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has found a major genetic component to TB susceptibility, specifically in a group of aboriginal Canadians. Individuals with at least one high-risk copy of the NRAMP1 gene are ten times more likely to develop TB than those without it.
Scientists have sequenced over 73,000 DNA fragments in the rice genome and found that transposons constitute less than 10% of the genome, scattered randomly. This discovery is good news for the completion of the rice sequence and could help locate new genes in rice and other important cereals.
Research from the Buffalo Newlywed Study suggests that excessive alcohol use can lead to marital aggression, but only within a specific context. The study found that different drinking patterns by husband and wife can be an additional source of conflict. Verbal aggression in the first year of marriage often develops into physically agg...
Research suggests that bus drivers' high levels of stress and strain may lead to increased alcohol consumption, particularly during non-work hours. The study found no direct link between work-related stress and alcohol dependency or abuse, but highlighted the potential for occupational stress to contribute to excessive drinking behavior.
Researchers have sequenced a large segment of the mouse t-complex, identifying 11 nearly overlapping genes, six of which are previously undiscovered. These genes appear to be active in early embryonic development, suggesting that entire regions may turn on and off together as part of developmental choreography.
A Swedish study found that nearly 29 percent of all unnatural deaths were associated with alcohol consumption. The most common causes included suicides, falls, traffic injuries, and intoxication. Experts emphasize the importance of responsible drinking and stricter policies to mitigate these risks.
Researchers localized autism and developmental language disorder to the same position in the human genome, suggesting a genetic relationship between the disorders. The findings also explain why language difficulties are more prevalent in siblings and parents of individuals with autism.
A French study on circadian clocks found that female zebrafish 'set' the clocks of their young before birth, influencing how easily the body adjusts to day/night cycles. Variations in maternal genes may also affect this process.
Researchers discovered how E. coli O157:H7 causes massive cell death in humans, leading to organ failure and death. The bacteria's verotoxins trigger programmed cell death through a Bcl-2 protein sequence, offering potential new treatments for food poisoning.