Researchers found that adult stem cell therapy significantly improves recovery of motor function and balance in an animal model of cerebral palsy. The treatment, which involves injecting stem cells directly into the brain, showed a 20% reduction in favoring the unaffected side and a 25% improvement in balance.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method to detect trace quantities of hazardous materials, including explosives, on surfaces such as luggage and skin. The portable device can analyze samples within seconds, making it potentially useful for security screening in public places.
Researchers at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility report the synthesis of a new material, MIL-101, with very large internal pores and high surface area. The novel metal organic framework material has potential applications in chemical separation, heterogeneous catalysis, gas storage, and more.
The study reveals that Rnf6 targets LIMK1 for degradation, controlling actin dynamics and axonal growth. Changes in Rnf6 levels can be restored by compensatory changes in LIMK1 expression.
Researchers found that endomorphin 1, a natural painkiller, had no effect on chronic arthritis pain. The study suggests the need for alternative pain management strategies for long-term arthritis sufferers.
Researchers studied iron-sulfur proteins called rubredoxin, which play a crucial role in processes like photosynthesis and respiration. By analyzing the strength of hydrogen bonds in different variants of the protein, they were able to explain changes in protein function and predict its behavior.
The 2005 Science survey identified top biopharma employers, based on 1,566 survey responses from readers of Science and other selected respondents. The rankings were determined using a mathematical process that took into account 42 specific characteristics or attributes in seven categories.
Night-time hemodialysis patients showed comparable cardiovascular measures to healthy patients, with restored endothelial progenitor cell biology and improved blood pressure. This therapy may address high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in end-stage renal disease patients.
Climate models predict a rapid increase in global temperatures and sea level rise of up to 30cm, with severe consequences for agriculture, ecosystems, and extreme weather events. The study also highlights the impact of human activity on the climate, fuelling global warming.
The Virginia Tech team has refined and tested their vehicles, Cliff and Rocky, for the DARPA Grand Challenge. The vehicles will navigate a 150-mile course in the Mojave Desert with no human intervention.
Researchers identified a novel syndrome marked by rapid cartilage debonding and stripping away from bone in an affected family. The condition causes joints to be exceptionally susceptible to shattering, despite being diagnosed with various disorders in the past.
An international team of researchers suggests that people at high risk of contracting HIV should take daily antiretroviral medication as a preventative measure. This approach, known as PrEP, has been shown promise in clinical trials and is seen as a crucial strategy to combat the ongoing pandemic.
The UW-Madison MRSEC center will focus on designing materials with controlled chemical functionality and physical properties, enabling new sensors and cell differentiation capabilities. The center's interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from various departments to advance nanotechnology research and technology transfer.
Researchers have developed a new approach to predicting flooding in the West, combining computer simulations with satellite imagery and field data. The method provides more accurate hazard information and could have significant economic impacts on rapidly growing Southwest cities.
Researchers found that cocoa flavonoids can bind to and inhibit CFTR, a protein in the intestines that regulates fluid secretion. This discovery could lead to natural treatments for diarrhea that are inexpensive and have few side effects.
The study provides conclusive evidence for the activation model of dosage compensation in flies, revealing that MSL upregulates X-linked genes twofold in males. This finding resolves a longstanding debate and highlights the importance of fine-tuning gene expression.
Researchers aim to identify genes underlying Alzheimer's disease to develop drugs for treatment or prevention. The study will focus on protein amyloid production and processing, a known factor in the disease.
A study by Duke physicists suggests that climate models of global warming need to be corrected for the effects of changes in solar activity. The researchers found that the sun may have minimally contributed about 10 to 30 percent of the 1980-2002 global surface warming.