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Science News for September 14, 2001


Improved snoring treatment: less pain, more gain

Researchers developed a new outpatient treatment for snoring that uses radiofrequency energy to create multiple lesions in the soft palate, reducing vibrations and improving effectiveness. The study showed significant reduction in snoring and increased success rates compared to single lesion methods.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalArchives of Otolaryngology·DateSep 14, 2001
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Blood pressure measures during exercise can indicate unhealthy hearts

Researchers found that a high pulse pressure during exercise was associated with endothelial cell dysfunction and blood-vessel stiffening, which may be an early sign of heart disease. This finding suggests that measuring blood pressure during exercise could be a more sensitive marker for detecting cardiovascular risk.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateSep 14, 2001

Gene transfer enhances pair bonding in monogamous voles

Researchers used gene transfer to increase vasopressin receptor density in the ventral pallidum of prairie voles, leading to increased pair bonding. The study shows that higher levels of vasopressin receptor expression are associated with more affiliative behavior and stronger pair bonds.

SourceEmory University Health Sciences Center·DateSep 14, 2001
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Parasite offers natural way to control leaf-eating slugs

Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered a natural parasite that can control leaf-eating slugs, which destroy crops every spring and fall. The parasite, known as Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, is effective in killing American slugs just as well as the most popular slug poison, metaldehyde.

SourceOhio State University·JournalBiological Control·DateSep 14, 2001

Scientists find holes etched in silicon chips can migrate

Researchers found that tiny holes etched in silicon chips can move and align themselves with increased heat, leading to more energy-efficient configurations. This knowledge could help lead to smaller, more precise silicon chips for computers and other devices.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·DateSep 14, 2001