The CHEST Foundation and Eli Lilly and Company Foundation have expanded the Critical Care Family Assistance Program to five additional hospitals. The program provides critical support to families of critically ill patients, including computerized kiosks, staff services, and local accommodations.
A study by Temple University researchers identifies the molecular mechanisms that may assist the tumor-suppressing gene Rb2/p130 in blocking lung cancer cells. The study reveals nearly 70 genes regulated by Rb2, including previously known and unknown targets involved in lung cancer progression.
Research highlights the importance of exercise for older adults, dispelling stereotypes that age means poor health. Regular physical activity can benefit elderly individuals as much as younger people, enabling them to maintain independence and manage daily functions.
A new study conducted in the UK shows that forgiveness is a complex process in the brain, involving multiple cognitive components. The research found that different parts of the brain are activated when making moral judgments, empathizing with someone, and ultimately judging forgivability.
Researchers found that even low levels of ground-level ozone increase asthma symptoms in children with active asthma. A 50 ppb increase in ozone was associated with a 35% increase in wheezing and chest tightness among asthmatic children on maintenance medication.
The Reading Tutor, a Carnegie Mellon-developed AI-powered talking computer, aims to improve reading skills in children. The $6M grant from the NSF will enhance its speech and user modeling technologies to better assess and assist students.
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that sleep improves retention of word learning by consolidating memories and strengthening relevant associations. The study suggests that sleep plays a critical role in retaining what we learn, contradicting previous theories that focused solely on memory consolidation during wakefulness.
Researchers at McGill University Health Centre identify two key gene mutations in French-Canadian families with retinitis pigmentosa. The study reveals variable and severe symptoms, including hearing loss. The breakthrough promises new screening and diagnostic tests for affected families.
Researchers at Purdue University have precisely placed strands of DNA on a silicon chip and stretched them out to read the encoded information more clearly. This step is critical to harnessing the storage capacity of DNA for future computers that could offer advantages in speed, memory capacity, and energy efficiency.
Researchers identified three stages of memory processing: creating memories (6 hours), stabilizing them during sleep, and recalling and refining them. These findings have implications for the treatment of neurological disorders like PTSD.
Researchers found that Canadian forest fires can cause large pulses in atmospheric mercury levels, affecting regions like the northeastern US. The study estimated annual emissions from Canadian forests and worldwide boreal forest fires, suggesting a significant impact on mercury levels.
The PNNL proteomics resource center will utilize automated ultra-high resolution mass spectrometers to study proteins in even a single cell, shedding light on cellular function and disease progression. The center aims to develop new biomarkers for early cancer diagnosis and treatment.
A new method has been developed to study protein folding, allowing scientists to visualize the process at a single molecule level. The technique uses fluorescent dyes and FRET to measure the efficiency of energy transfer between amino acids, providing valuable insights into protein structure and function.
Researchers developed a molecular test that detects residual cancer cells with high accuracy, outperforming standard cytogenetic analysis. The test predicts disease progression and can be used to stratify patients according to their level of remission, potentially shortening clinical trial duration.