Researchers used 3D technology to map the electrical pathways in patients with atrial flutter, revealing additional abnormal circuits that could be missed by conventional methods. Radiofrequency heat energy was then used to destroy these tissues, curing the patients and improving treatment outcomes.
Researchers found that despite conflicting visual and tactile inputs, the brain keeps them separate, leading to 'cognitive dissonance.' The study used a visual illusion to trick subjects into perceiving motion in one direction or another. Brain activity scans revealed the middle temporal visual center responding to both visual and tact...
Research challenges previous findings on higher hematocrits achieved through epoetin treatment for end-stage renal disease patients. Cotter's analysis suggests that the current spending on Epogen dosages may not be justified, considering the lack of evidence supporting its survival benefits.
Theoretical physicists propose a new test to verify string theory, which could provide support within two years. The test involves detecting the gravitational signature of leftover cosmic strings from the universe's creation.
Knudson was awarded the basic sciences prize for his role in establishing the theory of tumor suppressor genes, which opened a new horizon in modern cancer genetics. His work holds implications for both treatment and prevention, and has led to advances in understanding human cancer.
Asthma researchers at Yale discovered a new protein, AMCase, that contributes to inflammation in the airways. Blocking this protein may provide relief for humans with asthma, but its mechanism of action is not yet fully understood.
Research by Boston University's Tigga Kingston and Stephen Rossiter found that large-eared horseshoe bats are diverging into three sizes and using distinct echolocation calls to locate insects. The findings suggest that sensory ecology may play a key role in speciation, with the harmonic differences affecting communication and mating b...
Researchers discovered that ferroelectric materials can maintain stability even at incredibly small thicknesses, opening doors to the creation of smaller devices. This breakthrough is significant for applications such as sensors and memory systems.
A new clinical trial demonstrates that treating migraine with Relpax during mild pain provides greater efficacy than waiting for pain to become more severe. Patients who treated early experienced significantly higher two-hour pain-free rates compared to those who waited.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new method for transferring non-contact energy to nanocrystals from a quantum well. This enables the efficient production of light with controlled color, opening up possibilities for hybrid quantum-well/nanocrystal devices and applications in solar cells.