Researchers have developed a method to culture and expand cord blood-derived stem cells, increasing their number by over 100-fold. The expanded cells showed improved potency in reconstituting the recipient's blood and immune cell systems.
A new map shows that 83 percent of the land's surface is under human influence, but still, wild areas remain, offering opportunities for conservation. The study also found that even in heavily influenced areas, wildlife can thrive, such as in India where tigers coexist with one billion people.
Researchers uncover the role of parasympathetic innervation in fat distribution, revealing functional implications for obesity. Additionally, studies explore the molecular mechanisms behind long QT-3 syndrome, immunodeficiencies, and intestinal lymphocyte recruitment, shedding light on novel therapeutic targets.
Cornell University's Macaulay Library has gained access to digital sound recordings and high-definition video clips, enabling researchers, conservationists, and citizen-scientists to support ornithology projects. The new system provides streaming capabilities for sounds and video over the Internet and maintains all digital assets.
Researchers at Virginia Tech's Bioinformatics Institute will sequence the genomes of two Phytophthora species, including one that causes over $1 billion in soybean losses annually. The project aims to understand how these pathogens operate and develop strategies to control them, with potential benefits for marine species like diatoms.
Gene Network Sciences will use the federal grant to learn how pharmaceuticals work against cancer cells, creating computer models to identify nontoxic drug targets. The company aims to make drug-discovery more predictable for pharmaceutical and biotech companies with its new technology.
The UNC Conte Center will conduct four interrelated studies using distinct research methods to identify critical brain events triggering the development of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia. The center aims to explain how certain behavioral and neurobiological factors transform normal individuals into those with schizophrenia.
Researchers found ways to incorporate microbe/mineral interactions into high school science lessons, including physics, math, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences. The project aims to bring nanotechnology out of the lab and into secondary school classrooms through teacher training and lesson development.
Researchers found that glutinous rice originated in Southeast Asia due to a single genetic mutation in the Waxy gene, which suppresses amylose and gives it its sticky composition. The study also suggests that early Asian farmers selectively bred glutinous rice for its desirable traits.
A study by Shinya Ugawa and colleagues found that acid sensing ion channels (ASICs) function as acid sensors within a specific pH range, while VR1 receptors are not involved. The ASICs inhibitor amiloride may be a useful analgesic for treating localized pain within this range.
The UCLA SPORE will focus on identifying new molecular targets for therapies and investigating nutritional strategies to prevent prostate cancer. Researchers will work together to develop targeted therapies that focus on what is broken in the cancer cell.
A new study published in Obesity Research reveals that shedding excess pounds decreases activity of the ACE enzyme, a key player in high blood pressure regulation. By losing weight, individuals can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease, as well as experience significant improvements in blood pressure.
The GuardianWATCH system, developed by Lehigh University professor Terry Boult, offers several critical advantages over traditional surveillance systems. It provides real-time video footage of intruders' movements and alerts security personnel to track the situation instantly.
The program aims to seed China with genetic expertise, focusing on medical genetics and responsible use of genetic research. Trainees will receive instruction in genetic epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as opportunities for postdoctoral positions or graduate studies.
A recent survey found that people with ankylosing spondylitis often experience delayed diagnosis, with two-thirds not receiving a proper diagnosis until at least five years after symptoms began. This delay can lead to permanent spinal damage and disability, affecting daily life, including mobility, sleep, and sex life.
Researchers at UIC have identified a compound that inhibits cell migration, a process linked to cancer progression. The discovery uses a high-throughput assay and has the potential to be used in combination therapies against cancer.
A new study confirms Pfiesteria cultures can produce a toxic compound, contradicting previous claims that it was non-toxic. The research used standardized methods to test the strain, showing it could kill fish at low cell densities, and detected a potent water-soluble toxin in both pure culture and with algae.