Researchers found that Asian immigrants working in ethnic-oriented businesses tend to have lower educational levels and poorer English skills. This can lead to social isolation, potentially hindering their long-term economic prospects.
Scientists at HSC have successfully reversed fatal pulmonary hypertension in an animal model using an elastase inhibitor, which stops disease progression and restores normal blood vessel function. This breakthrough research may lead to new treatments for other cardiovascular conditions.
A U of T engineer has devised a method to control vibrations in robots assembling or repairing objects in outer space. By entering a 'corrected' equation into the system, scientists can reduce deformations and complete tasks more quickly.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists have discovered a receptor molecule that can facilitate the introduction of corrected genes into cell nuclei, paving the way for potential gene therapy treatments. The study uses a G-protein-coupled receptor to enable weakened viruses to enter cells, carrying therapeutic payloads.
A new study of ancient stone tools in Eritrea reveals that early humans harvested seafood in Africa around 125,000 years ago. The discovery suggests a widespread adaptive strategy in early human behavior that spread across the continent between 115,000 and 125,000 years ago.