A UCLA study found that most homeless youths sought healthcare for sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health, regardless of their housing situation. The study also showed that males who remained homeless were more likely to seek emergency room treatment for traumatic injuries.
A new study by Cornell professor Brian Wansink found that people make over 200 food-related decisions each day, largely driven by mindless autopilot. By changing the environment to work for them, individuals can reduce their eating habits and make healthier choices.
A new study found that frontotemporal dementia (FTD) devastates Von Economo neurons (VENs), a unique brain cell type involved in social behavior and emotion. VEN loss is selective to FTD, unlike Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Researchers discovered the role of metalloproteinases in increasing vascular permeability and blood loss associated with Dengue. In vivo experiments neutralized these enzymes, providing a new model for treating hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola and Marburg.
Researchers argue that movie exhibitors can increase profits by adopting variable pricing, which would allow for price differentiation based on event movies, weekends, and holidays. The study suggests that consumers welcome discounts but may resent surcharges, making it easier for exhibitors to implement variable pricing.
A Cornell study found that first-born children in two-child families receive about 20-30 minutes more quality time per day with a parent than their younger siblings. This leads to an aggregate difference of around 3,000 hours between the times spent with each child across different ages.
The trans fat ban in New York City is a step in the right direction, but restaurateurs need to replace partially hydrogenated fat with unsaturated fat. The regulation also requires restaurants to provide calorie information prominently, which may be even more important for addressing obesity and promoting heart health.
Researchers at NIST and NREL demonstrate a simple laser-based method for purifying raw nanotube materials, significantly reducing impurities. The technique uses carefully calibrated laser pulses to react with contaminants, resulting in cleaner samples that can be used in various applications.
Physicists at JILA used vortex lattices to visualize defects in rotating patterns, which could aid in studying superconductors. The experiments simulated the behavior of superfluids and optical lattices, creating a new method for understanding material defects.
Research reveals that nearly one-fourth of people with HIV have metabolic syndrome, characterized by low HDL cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia. HAART users also show increased risk for components of metabolic syndrome, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to monitor risk factors.
Researchers have discovered that aspirin forms crystals containing both long-known and predicted structures, upending fundamental principles. The two 'polymorphic' forms exist in one single crystal, raising questions about the definition of polymorphism and its implications for patent law.
A study at UNC Chapel Hill found that specific genetic variants of the COMT gene can affect pain processing by altering messenger RNA secondary structure. The discovery may lead to more effective treatments for TMJD and other chronic pain conditions.
Scientists develop a technique to control DNA strand density on gold substrates using short adenine 'tails' as anchors. This allows for precise optimization of DNA sensor arrays by adjusting the spacing between strands.
UCSF scientists have identified a cell population, known as von Economo neurons, that is selectively targeted by frontotemporal dementia. This discovery provides new insight into the early degenerative process of the disease and may lead to new strategies for treatment.
Research from Rockefeller University reveals that unfolded protein response serves a protective role, shielding cells from death. The study focuses on autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa, where unfolded proteins accumulate in the endoplasmic reticulum, indicating their protective mechanism.
A new review of studies found that psychological interventions are effective in reducing pain intensity and improving health-related quality of life. These approaches also yield improvements in depression, work-related disability, and daily living.
The University of Georgia has received a $1.9 million grant to educate consumers about natural gas usage and billing practices. Ten UGA Extension agents will provide face-to-face guidance on safety practices, gas maintenance, and preventing unnecessary disconnections.
A protein called DLGH1 has been found to guide the orientation of smooth muscle cells surrounding the ureter, which pumps urine from the kidney to the bladder. The study suggests that dysfunction of this protein may increase the risk of kidney failure in humans.
Research by Graham R. Huesmann and David F. Clayton reveals that activated caspase-3 protein is essential for memory storage and forms short-lived, localized synaptic processes. The findings provide direct evidence of a change in caspase-3's availability during memory formation.
A new study by Northwestern University researchers shows that the brain learns to differentiate between similar smells simply through passive experience. Prolonged sensory exposure induces 'expertise' in specific smell categories, leading to improved odor discrimination and retention of this expertise for at least 24 hours.
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has identified two proteins, SDF1 and Ang1, as key triggers for neuronal migration and regeneration after a stroke. These molecular signals, released by newly formed blood vessels, promote post-stroke neuroblast migration, holding promise for developing new therapies to repair brain cells.
The new MidWest Tier 2 Center will receive data from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, enabling physicists to analyze and extract scientific results. The center will utilize grid computing techniques and collaborate with institutions worldwide to process vast amounts of data.
Researchers developed a three-hour workshop for healthcare providers to identify potentially unsafe drivers with dementia and encourage retirement from driving. The workshop resulted in a significant change in participants' willingness to ask patients about driving and document findings in the medical record.
A new study found that supplements of Indole-3-carbinol provided significant protection against leukemia and lymphoma in young animals, as well as significantly protected against lung cancer later in life. The protective effects were found to come solely from maternal intake during pregnancy and nursing, and lasted into middle age.
The new REC allows St. Jude to collaborate with Hospital Nacional de Niños Benjamin Bloom on clinical trials and train Salvadoran nurses, leading to improved treatments for pediatric catastrophic diseases. The success of the model has encouraged other institutions in El Salvador to form RECs.
Researchers have developed a gene chip that can detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, potentially leading to personalized treatment options. The 'jaundice chip' is nearly 100% effective in detecting common mutations associated with inherited liver diseases.
Researchers aim to identify genetic underpinnings of early-onset bipolar disorder, a mental illness affecting millions of Americans. The two-year study will analyze DNA from participants and their parents to develop more rational treatments.
A study found that prostate cancer treatment costs are substantial and sustained, with cumulative costs averaging $42,570 over five years. The cost of treatments varies by type, age, and disease risk, with watchful waiting being the least expensive option.
Researchers from WCS discover Jackson's mongoose, a rare and poorly-known carnivore, in Matundu Forest, Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The discovery highlights the importance of protecting nearby forests to conserve this unique species.
A team of international researchers has uncovered secrets about the earth's climate history by analyzing marine microfossils found five kilometers below sea level. The study reveals that the earth's climate and glaciation events have corresponded with variations in the earth's natural orbital patterns and carbon cycles.
Researchers analyzed 1,200 genome-wide polymorphisms in 432 Indian individuals, revealing low levels of genetic divergence across geographically and linguistically diverse populations. The study provides a foundation for future research on the genetic basis of common diseases in Asian Indians.
In a study published in Science, researchers found that red squirrels are able to predict the timing of tree seed production and produce a second litter of babies to take advantage of the abundant food. This strategy allows them to maximize their reproductive success, outsmarting the trees' 'swamp and starve' tactic.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and City of Hope National Medical Center developed genetically modified stem cells that seek out and destroy even tiny tumors in the nervous system, using a chemotherapy drug that selectively targets cancer cells.
A new study by Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute reveals that mRNA and protein regulator IRP1 form specific three-dimensional shapes when combined. This discovery could aid in designing medications targeting iron-related diseases such as hemochromotosis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Thalassemia.
A new study reveals that health-care delivery, particularly screening tests and surgical treatment, contribute to poorer outcomes for African-American patients with colorectal cancer. The study found that African-Americans were more likely to have advanced disease and received less surgical treatment compared to other ethnicities.
Researchers found that humans and chimps share approximately 96% of their genes, with the remaining 4% being unique to each species. The study discovered a significant increase in gene duplication among humans, including those influencing brain functions, providing new insights into human evolution.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new approach to rapidly identify the gene responsible for high sodium levels in plants, shedding light on the likely origin of such differences. The method combines DNA microarrays with genetic databases to pinpoint genetic variations, offering a tool to study diverse plant properties.
Researchers found that experiencing control over a stressor immunizes a rat from developing depression-like syndrome when it later encounters uncontrollable stressors. The prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in processing information about controllability and regulating responses to subsequent stressors.
Researchers predict 62 million deaths in a year if similar pandemic occurs, with 96% of fatalities in developing nations. The study's findings suggest that wealth disparity plays a significant role in disease burden, with higher-income individuals less likely to die.
Researchers at UC Berkeley used shotgun sequencing to identify new microbes living in mine slime, including three previously unknown Archaea that are the smallest organisms ever found. These nanoorganisms have the potential to thrive on other planets, such as Mars.
The London bombings on July 7, 2005, resulted in a large mass casualty event. Researchers found that the Royal London Hospital's Helicopter Emergency Medical Service achieved low over-triage rates, leading to a death rate among critically injured of 15%, lower than most previous terrorist mass casualty events.
A futures market for influenza activity has been created, predicting outbreaks two to four weeks in advance with high accuracy. The market aggregates expert opinions of healthcare providers, allowing for real-time analysis and informed decision-making in public health.
Researchers have discovered that mutations in the p62 gene are associated with abnormal bone cell development, but do not cause full-blown Paget disease. Meanwhile, a study found that GIP and GLP1R hormones influence energy levels beyond the pancreas, affecting brain cells, adipose tissue, and body weight.
A recent study estimates that a similar flu pandemic to the 1918-1920 pandemic could claim 62 million lives worldwide. The majority of deaths would occur in developing countries, where per capita income is lower.
Researchers analyzed 43,000-year-old Neanderthal remains at El Sidrón in Spain, revealing significant north-south variations in facial shape. The study suggests that Southern-European Neanderthals had broader faces with increased lower facial heights.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have solved the structure of the iron regulatory protein-RNA complex, which regulates iron transport and storage in cells. The complex has two forms with distinct functions, and its unique arrangement allows it to bind RNA with high affinity.
A study comparing LASIK and LASEK found no clinically significant differences between the two procedures. Both procedures were deemed safe, effective, and predictable for treating low to moderate myopia.
Women are more likely to inherit an increased risk of ischaemic stroke than men, with a higher likelihood of having a family history of stroke in mothers and sisters. The age at stroke for women and their siblings correlates with the age at stroke for their mothers.
The Turiasaurus riodevensis is the largest known Sauropod dinosaur found in Europe, weighing between 40-48 tons and measuring up to 37 meters long. Researchers found numerous fossils, including a large humerus and claw, at the Barrihonda-El Humero site in Teruel, Spain.
Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman solved the Poincaré Conjecture in 2006, a problem proposed by Henri Poincaré in 1904. His proof was completed by three separate teams and led to him being awarded the Fields Medal.
A robot designed to inspect power cables autonomously has been tested in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The prototype can pinpoint problem spots using sensors that detect heat dissipation, electrical discharge, and water seepage, paving the way for improved grid maintenance and reduced blackouts.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a technique to capture and hold intermediate compounds in water, similar to how enzymes function. This method involves trapping the compounds inside molecular pyramids, allowing for controlled study of their properties and reactions.
Red squirrels have figured out a way to predict spruce tree seed crops months in advance and bet on the most abundant harvests. By producing second litters before bumper crop seasons, they increase their chances of survival and reproductive success.
A study by the Human Pain Research Group at the University of Manchester found that individuals' expectations and beliefs play a crucial role in their response to pain relief. The researchers discovered that 67% of volunteers who expected pain relief continued to perceive less pain after applying a placebo cream, highlighting the power...
Researchers developed a method to selectively bind and remove prion protein, effectively eliminating disease-causing agents. The approach could significantly reduce the risk of transmission through blood donation, particularly in cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD).
Using laser light as a substitute for superfluids, the team observed unusual behavior of particles, including shock waves and interactions that had not been considered before. This new technique has the potential to advance our understanding of condensed matter physics and lead to breakthroughs in sensor technology and atomic trapping.
New research at Washington University School of Medicine finds that the relative abundance of two common gut bacteria groups is altered in obese humans and mice. The findings suggest that these microbes may play a role in how much energy is extracted from the diet and stored as fat.
Scientists have identified a new type of massive stellar death, where stars may collapse into black holes without exploding in supernova explosions. This discovery was made using data from two long-duration Gamma-ray bursts detected by NASA's Swift satellite.
Astronomers observe two long gamma-ray bursts that defy the consensus of supernova association, suggesting multiple ways to produce black holes and gamma-rays. The discoveries indicate a rich diversity in cosmic events and challenge the prevailing model of massive stellar death.
Researchers developed a new imaging technique that detects abnormal brain protein deposits associated with Alzheimer's disease in mild cognitive impairment. The study found that the method was more effective in differentiating patients with Alzheimer's disease from normal subjects, and tracked disease progression over a two-year period.