Researchers are studying entomopathogenic nematodes, tiny worms that kill insects by releasing bacteria inside their hosts. The goal is to develop non-chemical and non-toxic pest control programs using these natural agents.
Researchers are using two giant detectors in Minnesota and Illinois to explore the properties of neutrinos, particularly their ability to change flavors. The goal is to understand how particles acquire mass and its role in the formation of the universe and dark matter.
University of Florida researchers have developed a patent-pending method to improve antibiotic development, combining testing of various drug concentrations at the site of infection with laboratory analyses and mathematical models. This approach aims to reduce the lengthy and expensive trial-and-error process that can take years.
The study developed mice with a mutant form of ELOVL4, which causes significant lipofuscin accumulation and photoreceptor death, closely resembling human AMD and STGD. This model now permits testing of potential therapies for the dry version of age-related AMD and STGD.
A study found that Seroquel significantly reduced symptoms of agitation in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease, improving their quality of life. The treatment was well-tolerated, with no decline in cognitive function observed.
The SMA Foundation's donation will support the discovery and advancement of novel products to treat SMA, a genetic condition affecting 55,000 people worldwide. Key researchers at Columbia University are working on developing treatments using innovative approaches such as drug discovery and clinical trials.
African-American study participants with a genetic variant for the mood-elevating hormone norepinephrine are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, and hypertension. Elevated norepinephrine levels, heart rate, and blood pressure were observed in those with the genetic variant.
The PEM unit detects breast cancer by pinpointing tumors with increased glucose metabolism, outperforming mammography in dense breast tissue. The device uses fluorodeoxyglucose to identify cancerous lesions, with 18 of 20 detected abnormalities proven to be cancerous.
Researchers found unique organisms thriving in highly alkaline fluids rich in methane and hydrogen, differing from black-smoker vent ecosystems. The discovery may provide insights into the origins of life on Earth and potential signs of life elsewhere.
An international team of astronomers has measured the motion of an entire galaxy in the sky using radio telescopes. The measurements show that the galaxy moves at a speed of 190 km/s relative to our Milky Way towards the Andromeda galaxy, and provide insights into the history and future evolution of the Milky Way.