Researchers found that chronic ibuprofen therapy given after brain injury worsened cognitive abilities in animal models. The study suggests potential implications for traumatic brain injury patients who often receive ibuprofen for chronic pain.
Mayo Clinic researchers found robot-assisted, laparoscopic surgery to be effective in repairing vaginal vault prolapse. The procedure resulted in less recovery time, lower risk of bleeding and pain, and higher patient satisfaction compared to traditional open surgery.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory have successfully created metamaterials that can refract light at negative angles, potentially enabling the development of superlenses for medical imaging. This achievement demonstrates a new way to manipulate light's path and speed, moving closer to Einstein's theory of relativity.
A new study by Tulane University and Utrecht University suggests that compaction of the shallowest and most recent delta sediments is the main cause of subsidence in coastal Louisiana. The research challenges the notion that tectonic subsidence bears much of the blame for Louisiana's coastal geologic problems.
Hopkins researchers have created a biosensor that allows them to see multiple, real-time chemical reactions in living cells. The sensor can locate where an enzyme is being turned on or off within the cell, providing valuable insights into how chemicals interact with enzymes.
University of Chicago scientists found that people unconsciously modulate their voices to convey additional information beyond words. They can compress words to indicate meaning and adjust pitch to describe motion, making conversations more comprehensible.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified potential ovarian cancer stem cells, which may be responsible for tumor recurrence and resistance to chemotherapy. These stem-like cells were found in mouse and human ovarian cancer lines, and were sensitive to certain treatment approaches.
Scientists investigate how volcanic ash affects ecosystems, find evidence of ancient desert landscapes and discover fossilized bone marrow in 10 million-year-old amphibians. Researchers also analyze the erosion rates of the Alps and explore the origins of zircon crystals.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found a surprising connection between the energy usage of yeast cells and their genetic material. Removing an enzyme involved in energy production led to the shutdown of 70% of genes and cell death. This study could lead to new strategies for slowing aging and treating cancer.
Researchers developed an Alcohol Attention-Control Training Programme (AACTP) that helps excessive drinkers reduce their drinking by distracting them from alcohol stimuli. The programme, which consists of four sessions, showed significant reductions in alcohol consumption and maintained results at a three-month follow-up.