The N.C. Health Choice program has expanded health-care coverage to millions of children from working families with incomes too high for Medicaid but too low to afford private insurance. The program's success can be attributed to its competitive payment rates for dental services, resulting in improved access to care for poor children.
The new facility will produce proteins for structural analysis and clinical trials, initially using bacterial and insect cell systems. The goal is to scale up production to mammalian cells, enabling more detailed understanding of protein structures and development of intervention strategies.
Scientists have discovered well-preserved fossil remains of early land plants on Bathurst Island in the Northwest Territories, which are 800 miles from the North Pole. These findings indicate that vascular plants were more complex and developed earlier than previously thought.
Researchers have found that two diabetes medications, thiazolidinediones, can prevent the development of multiple sclerosis in mice and reduce symptoms. The study suggests that these insulin-sensitizing drugs may also be effective in treating other neurologic diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
A multidisciplinary team at Abbott Laboratories developed an innovative process to produce the protease inhibitor ritonavir, leading to the discovery of next-generation protease inhibitor lopinavir. This breakthrough has improved HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes and saved thousands of lives in the US.
Lynn Levinson, a veteran chemistry educator from the Chicago area, has been recognized with the ACS Regional Award in High School Chemistry Teaching. Her dedication to hands-on, laboratory-based learning and extracurricular activities has inspired her students to excel in chemistry competitions and research projects.
Researchers found that estradiol levels changed significantly during exercise for women using transdermal estrogen patches, but returned to normal within thirty minutes. In contrast, other hormones showed no significant changes during exercise with oral or transdermal administration.
Four students from Boston, Connecticut, Ohio and Minnesota are named as the US Physics Olympiad winners. The team members have demonstrated exceptional knowledge of physics through extremely challenging exams. They will be attending top universities next year.
Researchers found that people don't remember individual web pages as much as they do categories, leading to confusion on corporate websites. Designers should focus on organizing information in a way that is consistent with how users mentally organize it.
The robotic microscope enables repeated analysis of cellular changes, allowing scientists to identify factors predicting cell fate and guide investigation into neurodegeneration. With the microscope, researchers can analyze 300,000 cells in just 15 minutes, reducing laborious tasks and eliminating bias.
Two new drugs, PKC412 and CT53518, have shown promising results in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a deadly form of blood cancer. The drugs, which target the FLT3 receptor, have been effective in killing leukemia cells and prolonging survival in mouse models.
Researchers found a lack of information available to asylum seekers and host communities, hindering effective integration. The study highlights the need for better communication, public relations campaigns, and coordinated services.
An undergraduate student can win a $4,000 scholarship and travel stipend to the Gerontological Society's Annual Meeting. The award is based on academic performance and must be nominated by faculty from their institution.
Pisciotta has inspired students throughout Montgomery, Carroll, and Prince George's Counties for over 30 years. She is recognized by the ACS Regional Award in High School Chemistry Teaching for challenging and inspiring her students.
Princeton students have created a comprehensive map of the US's natural hazard risks, revealing that large events like hurricanes and earthquakes drive costs. The data also suggests a 30-year east-to-west oscillation in hurricane tracks, potentially shifting their trajectory northward.
UC Davis' entry, Yosemite, is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that doubles fuel economy and reduces tailpipe emissions below California's strictest SULEV standards. The FutureTruck project, a joint government-industry initiative, aims to raise the environmental performance of popular SUVs while keeping their amenities.
A recent study published in Science finds that the genetic variation of the nene bird species decreased significantly between 160-850 years ago, likely due to human expansion on the island of Hawaii. The researchers used DNA analysis from ancient specimens and modern captive birds to draw this conclusion.