Sony has donated twelve DCR-TRV38 MiniDV Handycam camcorders to Sixth College, enhancing their Digital Playroom for innovative film-making courses. The donation supports UCSD's $1 billion fund-raising goal and aligns with Sony's philanthropic priorities in education.
ICESat is providing new insights into polar ice sheets and their mass-balance. The satellite detects features such as ice streams, cloud heights and aerosol distributions, enabling a better understanding of the Earth's climate.
A study found that 32% of women reported increased interpersonal distance and 39% experienced more distance in their sexual relationships one year post-miscarriage. Women who felt distant saw their miscarriage as a significant loss, leading to increased emotional disturbance and decreased love and communication with their partners.
The ACRN, a partnership of NHLBI and eight clinical centers across the US, conducts well-designed clinical trials for asthma treatments. Penn State's Data Coordinating Center leads expertise in biostatistical design and analysis.
A study found that nearly 40% of lung cancer patients believe exposure to air during surgery promotes cancer spread, leading some to reject recommended surgery. The study suggests that physicians need to address these misconceptions to improve healthcare outcomes in African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by lung cancer.
A USC study found that physical activity can reduce the risk of breast carcinoma in situ (BCIS) by up to 35%, particularly among women who exercise more than four hours a week. The exact mechanism is unclear, but hormones and immune-boosting effects are potential theories.
Researchers will analyze the external environment of tularemia bacteria, develop a vaccine for ricin, and engineer antibodies against anthrax. They will also work on developing drugs to treat Lassa fever and understand how plague blocks the immune system.
New research from Saint Louis University shows that babies under 8 months are at highest risk of death in adult beds due to lack of motor skills to escape safety threats. The study recommends cribs as the safest option for babies' sleep, and calls for a public awareness campaign to alert parents.
A UCI study found unexpectedly high hydrocarbon levels in central and southwest US regions, including Oklahoma City, with pollution levels exceeding those in high-smog cities. The research suggests total hydrocarbon emissions are higher than previously estimated, contributing to the American air pollution problem.
Researchers at Saint Louis University have identified a protein transport deficit as a key factor in Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that reversing this deficit could lead to a new therapeutic target for treating the condition.
A recent study reveals that African American and Hispanic children are disproportionately represented in clinical trials, with 26% of participants being African American. Despite lower representation among the overall U.S. population, these groups are overrepresented in potentially stigmatizing research studies.
The SARS epidemic taught four important lessons: the need for global cooperation, improved public health infrastructure, care for patients despite personal risk, and measures to minimize infectious risks to healthcare workers. The response to SARS demonstrates that a strong public health infrastructure can help contain outbreaks and pr...
Researchers used DNA microarray technology to identify seven major subtypes of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, including six known prognostic subtypes. This discovery enables more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans based on a patient's unique expression profile.