Research in Archives of Disease in Childhood found that around one in five young children were wheezy between 18-30 months, with the risk higher if the mother smoked during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy and environmental tobacco smoke are linked to an increased risk of wheezing and asthma in early childhood.
A study of 103 psychiatric patients found that those experiencing command hallucinations are more than twice as likely to be violent. The analysis controlled for other risk factors, suggesting the importance of assessing command hallucinations when evaluating violence risk.
Researchers have identified key molecules on the surface of blood cells that guide them to their rightful targets in the body's tissues. This process, known as cell trafficking, is crucial for the proper function of the immune response and helps prevent cancerous cells from spreading.
Researchers are developing microscopic chips called bioMEMS to monitor and treat serious diseases like heart disease and diabetes. These chips could contain stem cells, medication, or sensors to detect mutated genes or cancerous tissues.
According to a report by Lawrence S. Lerner, 31 states handle evolution adequately, but only nine explicitly cover human evolution and another nine do so by implication. The remaining 19 states receive poor grades for teaching evolution, with some even avoiding the term altogether.
Replacing refined grains with whole grains may significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, with even a daily increase in whole grain consumption offering benefits. The study of over 75,000 female nurses found that higher whole grain intake was associated with a 43% lower risk of ischemic stroke.
A Rutgers-led consortium has received a five-year, $25 million NIH grant to determine the structures and functions of proteins. The project aims to develop integrated technologies for high-throughput protein production and 3-D structure determination.
Researchers at Northwestern University are developing a non-destructive test to detect small flaws, latent flaws, and general degradation in commercial aircraft wiring. The FAA is funding the $450,000 grant, which aims to improve aircraft safety by identifying critical degradation levels of aging wiring without removal from its location.
Boston University will create an international science and medical journalism center with a $1.1M Knight Foundation grant. The center aims to improve the quality of medical journalism, train journalists to report on scientific advances, and increase global coverage.
Research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood found that babies whose mothers smoked were twice as likely to experience colic. Breastfed infants were less prone to colic when their mothers smoked, highlighting a potential risk factor for smoking mothers.
The Midwest Center for Structural Genomics aims to cut the cost of determining protein structures from $100,000 to $20,000, reducing analysis time from months and years to days and hours. The center will select protein targets from various kingdoms of life to study disease-causing proteins.
Researchers at Ohio State University are investigating ways to re-grow tiny blood vessels to keep damaged heart tissue alive after a heart attack. They have demonstrated that endothelial cells can grow in grooves carved in the surface of a soft transparent gel in the laboratory, paving the way for future transplants.
Researchers used fMRI to probe the roots of a longstanding hypothesis in memory research. They found that recalling sensory-specific experiences activates brain regions responsible for processing those experiences. However, they also discovered that high-level perception areas are selectively reactivated during remembering, suggesting ...
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered a new gene, AXIN2, linked to colorectal cancer development. Mutations in this gene elevate Beta-catenin levels, contributing to the disease.
The NIGMS Structural Genomics Awards will support seven research centers in determining the structures of thousands of proteins over the next decade. The project aims to advance our understanding of biological processes and develop new treatments for diseases.