Bipolar disorder is associated with high rates of substance abuse, with 60% of patients using stimulants. Dual-diagnosis patients require increased hospitalization and have poorer treatment response. Researchers are studying medications to reduce drug cravings and usage.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have successfully created a biologic pacemaker using gene therapy in guinea pigs. The new pacemaker allows heart cells to regulate their own rhythm, potentially providing an alternative to traditional electronic pacemakers for patients at high risk of infection or with limited space for implantation.
Researchers from Leiden discovered that vitamins C and E can prevent breathing problems in patients after surgery by reducing the impact of sedatives and painkillers. The study found that stress and pain play a significant role in maintaining alertness, which may help counteract breathing issues.
A new soot filter for diesel engines has been developed, featuring a series of perforated ceramic foams that can absorb large quantities of ash before becoming blocked. The filter's design is based on studies of diesel particle structure and fractal geometry.
A recent terror warning highlights the potential danger of laptops and electronic devices on planes, sparking calls for improved security measures. Researchers like Uber advocate for airline monitoring systems to detect interfering signals inside aircraft cabins.
Researchers found that increased nighttime systolic blood pressure is predictive of microalbuminuria and kidney disease in type 1 diabetes patients. The study suggests that this early warning sign may help prevent unnecessary therapies.
Researchers at Imperial College London identified a neural signal called WNT-3 that helps form connections between sensory and motor neurons in the spinal cord. The discovery has important implications for understanding neural regeneration following spinal injury.
Researchers at Michigan State University and the Cancer Research UK London Research Institute found a way for an enzyme to repair DNA using iron and oxygen, bypassing oxidation. This discovery offers possibilities for understanding biological functions and combating diseases such as cancer and aging.
Research reveals DNA's chaotic movements limit its electrical conductivity, making it challenging for scientists to develop new molecular microelectronics. A fixed double-helix structure would improve DNA's ability to initiate reactions through charge transfer.
A two-year study by psychologists from Tilburg University found that introvert persons are more likely to become tired at work due to their workload and perception of busyness. The study also showed that physical and mental tiredness are closely linked, highlighting the importance of including both in workplace investigations.
Researchers found that stressed carp are easily infected by the single cell parasite Trypanoplasma borreli due to high levels of cortisol. The study revealed that cortisol inhibits crucial proteins that protect fish from parasites, rendering them more susceptible to infection.
Alexander Raikhel, a UC Riverside researcher, has received a $4.3 million NIH grant to study the regulation of genes in mosquitoes. Understanding these mechanisms could lead to developing means to interrupt disease transmission cycles and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Dengue Fever.
The Waddenzee's water quality has changed significantly over the past 140 years, with a doubling of freshwater quantity contributing to increased nutrient levels. This shift affects species composition and plankton growth, with algal blooms continuing to increase.