Researchers have developed a high-speed encryption protocol using noisy light to secure information, promising unconditionally secure, fast, easy-to-manage, and cost-efficient security. The Northwestern method transmits encrypted data at 250 megabits per second, outpacing conventional cryptography and existing quantum methods.
A new study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that aspirin inhibited ovarian tumor cell growth by as much as 68 percent. Combining aspirin with a monoclonal antibody targeting the HER-2/neu protein resulted in an even greater suppression of growth, decreasing cancer cell growth by 84 percent.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that exercise, regardless of intensity or fitness level, can improve cholesterol levels by increasing the size of particles carrying good and bad cholesterol. The study also showed that standard lipid panels may not accurately measure risk of heart disease.
Researchers found that naked mole-rats, living up to 20 years in the wild, outlive other similar-sized rodents by a factor of 10 due to reduced extrinsic mortality. Their remarkable longevity is linked to their subterranean lifestyle and cooperative defense against predators.
A study by Northwestern University found that aging slows brain activity in language areas, particularly in the left front lobe and parietal cortex. However, this decrease is associated with increased processing efficiency, as older adults perform equally well on language tasks compared to younger counterparts.
A new study aims to prevent urinary incontinence in women after childbirth by promoting spontaneous pushing and daily perineum massage. The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, hopes to empower women with tools to have a natural birth experience.
Researchers at UW-Madison have identified the PIPKI?661 enzyme as a promising target for preventing cancer cells from metastasizing. By inhibiting this enzyme, cancer cells' ability to migrate to other parts of the body can be blocked.
Seven companies successfully innovate and outperform established firms, despite economic challenges. These startups and spinouts leverage unique strategies to build success, including Actimmune and fluorous products.
Researchers found that asthma patients frequently move between severity categories, with no single parameter reliably predicting overall severity. This variability may lead to underestimation or overestimation of asthma severity, emphasizing the importance of proper management and daily maintenance treatments.
Physicists have developed a technique to measure magnetism at the atomic scale using a scanning tunneling microscope, enabling potential applications in futuristic electronic and magnetic devices. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in spintronics, quantum computing, and more powerful hard drives.
Researchers found that a cholesterol drug, atorvastatin, reduced paralysis and suppressed attacks in mice with multiple sclerosis. The study suggests that the drug could prevent progression to definite multiple sclerosis in individuals who have had a first attack.
The book, Small Is Profitable, explains how properly sizing and siting electrical production can significantly increase the value of electrical resources. This leads to improved system planning, service quality, and avoided societal costs, making seemingly expensive technologies economically viable.
Researchers found that stimulating the prefrontal cortex in rats reduces fear responses by mimicking the brain's safety signal. The study suggests a new approach to treating anxiety disorders by using transcranial magnetic stimulation to control fear.
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia achieved immune tolerance in mice through prenatal stem cell transplants, enabling donor cells to multiply without toxic side effects. The technique could greatly broaden the use of cell and organ transplants for genetic diseases detected before birth.
The Jordan Report 20th Anniversary outlines significant advancements in vaccine research for diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and bioterrorism threats. The report emphasizes the importance of vaccines in preventing illness and death from infectious diseases.
Researchers discovered identical organizing principles in genetic, neural, and food networks, revealing potential strategies for information processing and filtering noise. The study's findings have significant implications for understanding complex systems and could lead to breakthroughs in fields like medicine and electronics.
Preliminary study finds that modified structural steel connections may fail under small bomb blasts, compromising building stability. Researchers aim to address issues and consider progressive collapse of multi-story buildings.
A new study by Scripps researchers reveals that phytoplankton capture and absorb solar radiation, contributing to a global warming of 0.1-0.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The findings challenge iron fertilization efforts aimed at reducing global warming, suggesting this approach may actually contribute to warming the ocean.
A recent study led by UC Davis finds that syringe-exchange programs significantly reduce HIV risk behavior among injecting drug users. The research shows a two-fold to six-fold reduction in risk behaviors for users with and without access to clean syringes, respectively.
A clinical trial led by Dr. Joseph Friedberg at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is exploring the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on non-small cell lung cancer, with patients showing survival times between three and four times the usual six to nine months after surgery.
The Center will develop the environmental public health tracking network with the CDC, linking environmental protection efforts to public health surveillance. The initiative aims to track exposures to environmental hazards and develop sound policies to prevent disease.
A study found that Advair Diskus can reduce inhaled corticosteroid doses by 60% without compromising asthma control. The treatment, which combines an inhaled long-acting bronchodilator and corticosteroid, was shown to improve pulmonary function, symptom-free days, and albuterol use in patients requiring higher doses of corticosteroids.
Researchers found that changes in SSTs affect the Madden Julian Oscillation, a key driver of South Asian monsoons. The study suggests that warmer sea surface temperatures can predict up to 30% of MJO fluctuations.
Exposure to inhaled corticosteroids was associated with a decreased risk of death and longer survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ICS plus salmeterol combination showed significant reduction in mortality risk.
Scientists identified the arcuate nucleus in the hypothalamus as a key regulator of body weight, using a new method pioneered by OHSU researchers. Introducing peripheral hormone PYY 3-36 led to a significant reduction in food intake in both mice and humans, with participants feeling less hungry and eating fewer calories.