A new study found that children of mothers who ate the most apples were less likely to develop asthma or allergies. Fish consumption also showed a protective effect against eczema in children. The researchers suggest that specific nutrients like flavonoids and omega-3 fatty acids may be responsible for these effects.
Research finds patients with sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing diabetes, independent of other factors. The severity of sleep apnea is also associated with the risk, highlighting the need for further investigation into treatment options.
Researchers found a direct correlation between statin use and decreased prostate-specific antigen levels, as well as lower mortality rates from prostate cancer. The study suggests that increased statin use may be contributing to declining prostate cancer mortality rates in the US between 1993 and 2003.
Washing laundry in hot water (140°F) kills all house dust mites, while washing in warm water only removes 6.5% of them. Rinsing with cold water after low-temperature wash is also effective.
A new study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) reveals that women see security differently from men, with a focus on feeling represented, having jobs, education, and healthcare. The research emphasizes the need for gender equality and women's representation in peace-building processes.
Fused tyrannosaurid nasals increased skull strength, allowing for deep bone biting and superior bite force. This adaptation made T. rexes nearly unbeatable predators.
The viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV) has been identified in 19 species and poses a potential threat to New York's sport-fishing industry. Containing the spread of the virus requires restrictions on live fish movement, testing, and surveillance.
The Brca2 gene plays a dual role in the developing nervous system, eliminating errors in the DNA of newly made copies of chromosomes and suppressing the onset of medulloblastoma. By repairing broken DNA, the Brca2 gene ensures normal size and function of rapidly dividing cells, preventing brain cancer.
The study reveals that a combinatorial action of multiple protein domains is required to read histone modifications, targeting the Rpd3S complex to deacetylate transcribed chromatin. This finding has significant implications for understanding and treating Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
The Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide has weakened substantially over the past 25 years, with a 15% decrease per decade since 1981. Human activities are the primary cause of this weakening, which will lead to higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in the long-term.
Researchers at the University of Delaware have demonstrated the transport and coherent manipulation of electron spin in silicon, a crucial step towards harnessing its potential in spintronics. The discovery could lead to exponentially faster and more powerful electronics, including quantum computers.
The University of Colorado at Boulder will collaborate with major partners to design and build a 25-meter far-infrared telescope in the Atacama Desert. The telescope will enable scientists to study early stages of star and galaxy formation, as well as solar system origins.
A quality improvement program in federally qualified community health centers improved diabetes care, reducing patients' lifetime risk of blindness, kidney disease, and coronary artery disease. The program cost less than $500 per patient each year and is projected to save the healthcare system millions.
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $7 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study endometriosis and its effects on fertility. The research aims to develop new therapies and better understand embryo implantation and pregnancy.
Researchers found that a soil model can accurately estimate carbon levels in soil, enabling farmers to verify soil carbon change and sell carbon credits. The Century model's accuracy depends on accurate soil texture data, highlighting the need for benchmark monitoring sites.
A large-scale study reveals that healthy children outperform previously reported norms in cognitive function, with income affecting IQ and academic achievement. The study also found that age predicts performance on most tests, but adolescence sees a leveling off of cognitive development.
Researchers at UC San Diego are studying spiral-shaped carbon nanotubes for new switching and memory storage devices. These nanotubes may outperform conventional silicon technologies in terms of power consumption, radiation hardness, and heat dissipation.
Researchers at UGA have developed a new biofuel derived from wood chips that can be blended with biodiesel and petroleum diesel, offering a boost to the economy. The process, which involves pyrolysis, produces a liquid bio-oil that is nearly carbon neutral, reducing heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in marine plant growth, influencing the ocean food web and climate. Its presence affects phytoplankton blooms and carbon cycling in the ocean.
Dr. David Serreze receives JDRF's Grodsky award for his outstanding contributions to the study of diabetic immunology. The award recognizes his leadership and innovation in accelerating the pace of diabetes research.
A new NIH study is tracking the brain and behavioral development of over 500 healthy American children from birth to age 18. The study found that children approach adult levels of performance on many basic cognitive and motor skills by age 11 or 12, but there were no dramatic increases in cognitive growth during adolescence.
Researchers created a global family tree of metabolic protein architecture using phylogenetic analysis techniques. The study found that many metabolic protein folds are quite ancient, with some common in all species analyzed, while others are more recent.
The study suggests that assigning each staff member a specific time for inoculation is the most effective method to ensure healthcare workers stay healthy and patients receive optimal care. This approach resulted in wait times of only slightly more than two minutes, even with low compliance levels.
The William J. von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement has awarded $430,000 to nine research projects with potential for commercialization. These projects include thermoelectric devices, reconfigurable dynamic robots, protease detection systems, and online photo enhancement technology.
The completed Aedes aegypti genome sequence reveals over 1,000 transposable elements occupying approximately 50% of the genome. These elements may be developed as tools to study mosquito-virus interactions and potentially lead to controls on disease transmission.
Scientists at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona developed a new electro-chemical biosensor that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food with high sensitivity and portability. The sensor can detect levels of atrazine and sulphanilamides below maximum allowed concentrations, making it easier to control food safety.
A meta-analysis of 16 trials found LHRH agonists effective in reducing breast cancer recurrence by nearly 13% and death after recurrence by 15%. The treatment was only beneficial for premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer under 40.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have confirmed that chronic pain affects attention and memory in 67% of participants. Chronic pain can disrupt the maintenance of the memory trace required to hold information for processing.
Researchers have developed fully human antibodies that effectively control malaria in mice, providing a potential therapeutic strategy for the disease. The study's findings suggest that these novel reagents could be used as a test for therapeutic antibody efficacy and an important tool in malaria vaccine development.
Researchers are conducting a five-year Phase III clinical trial to examine the effectiveness of induced hypothermia as a therapy for brain swelling in children with traumatic brain injuries. The study aims to enroll 340 children and assess outcomes after one year, following cooling therapy.
Research by John Jost suggests situational and dispositional variables affect ideological leanings, leading to conservative vs. progressive leaders and opinions. Current political realities and data from the American National Election Studies support this finding.
A new technique called VORTRAC will provide a detailed 3D view of hurricane winds every six minutes, allowing forecasters to determine the storm's strength as it approaches land. This will enable rapid alerts for coastal communities if the hurricane suddenly intensifies or weakens.
Improved mental health support was offered to Bali bombing victims due to lessons learnt from the 2002 incident, with staff receiving vital personal support. The Royal Darwin Hospital's trauma planning sessions were successful in stabilizing patients before transfer, thanks to coordinated efforts between healthcare professionals.
Researchers have developed a computer program called Insignia to identify viruses and bacteria based on their unique DNA signatures. The program uses efficient algorithms to compare known genomes against background genomes, resulting in high accuracy detection of pathogens.
A study found that celecoxib can reduce the production of cells and molecules involved in building new blood vessels in premature infants, which may help prevent germinal matrix hemorrhages. Researchers believe this could lead to improved outcomes for babies born prematurely, reducing the risk of brain damage and related complications.
A Penn State study tracked youth's attitudes for most of the school age and adolescent years, finding varying patterns of change according to gender, birth order, and parent influences. Most youth became less traditional over time, but firstborn boys with brothers and traditional parents remained more traditional.
A Comment in The Lancet warns that the MTAS crisis could irreparably damage 10,000 junior doctors' careers and put patients at risk. The article highlights the chaos and disillusionment among medical professionals due to the flawed system.
A Carnegie Mellon study finds that people with better decision-making skills tend to have positive life outcomes, even after controlling for intelligence and socio-economic status. The researchers developed tasks to measure decision-making competence, which can be used to gauge real-life decision-making ability.
Researchers at Oregon State University found that lipoic acid restores glutathione levels and boosts antioxidant defenses to combat cellular decline associated with aging. The compound also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, relevant to degenerative diseases.
Researchers found no association between hair relaxer use and increased breast cancer incidence among African American women. The study, which followed over 59,000 women from 1997 to 2003, provides empirical evidence that hair relaxers are not carcinogenic to the breast.
A study found that high-quality early childhood care reduced depressive symptoms in young adults from low-income families. The intervention also moderated the negative effects of their home environments on mental health, highlighting the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood experiences for poor children.
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered a new approach to treating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. By blocking a key interaction between immune cells, they found that one type of cell is attacked and dies, suggesting a potential therapy for various immunological conditions.
Researchers have created mouse strains that enable them to trace the activity of activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) enzyme in live animals. This breakthrough allows scientists to understand how AID regulates the immune response and its role in autoimmunity and B cell tumor development.
Researchers used adaptive optics to precisely locate and study the environments of two supermassive black holes at the center of a galaxy merger. The observations revealed young star clusters and rotating disks of stars surrounding each black hole.
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the University of Washington (UW) have been awarded multimillion-dollar contracts to support the development and operations of the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). The OOI will establish a network of interactive, globally distributed sensors in the ocean, providing real-time data ...
A new study warns that massive sulphide deposits near hydrothermal vents could smother and contaminate rare organisms, potentially threatening the origins of life on Earth. The mining process could also raise nutrients in the ocean, causing algal blooms and disrupting food chains.
Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a key player in the development of left-right asymmetry in the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans. A gene involved in gap junctions establishes communication between neurons on opposite sides, allowing them to coordinate their activity and create permanent differences. This discovery p...
A recent study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the relationship between birth weight and future heart disease risk is not as strong as previously thought. The research suggests that other risk factors, such as smoking and obesity, have a greater impact on heart health.
A study found children with both autism and ADHD are four times more likely to bully than their peers, highlighting the need for additional support services.
A quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been shown to be highly effective in preventing high-grade vulval and vaginal lesions that can lead to cancers. The vaccine reduced the risk of all high-grade vulval and vaginal lesions by 49% in a population of sexually active young women.
A new study published in Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that glucose enables the development of healthy beta cells, which secrete insulin. Understanding how to switch on genes crucial for beta cell development may enable the creation of insulin-producing cells from stem cells.
Research by Dr. Eileen White and colleagues suggests that autophagy can protect genome integrity during starvation, but its loss can accelerate tumor progression. The normal function of autophagy sustains cells while limiting genome damage.
A 47-year-old man with congestive heart failure underwent the historic surgery at UPMC, where a beating heart supported by the OCS was successfully transplanted. The patient is doing well after discharge on April 30.
A study found that adolescents who have friends with high-risk sexual attitudes are more likely to adopt similar behaviors, while those who believe sex has undesirable consequences choose new friends with similar attitudes. The effect of peer influence on adolescent behavior was stronger for females than males.
A new review in Science discusses the convergence of evolutionary, neurological, and social-psychological insights on morality's origins. Haidt identifies three key principles: intuitive primacy, moral thinking for social doing, and morality binds and builds.
FSU researchers Joseph Schlenoff and Thomas Keller receive a $1.07 million NIH grant to study ways to prevent restenosis by coating biomedical devices with thin films that discourage vascular smooth muscle cell adhesion. Their goal is to develop biocompatible coatings using neutrally charged polymers to 'camouflage' medical implants.
A study found that diabetic patients who continued long-term clopidogrel therapy had lower rates of heart attack and death compared to those who discontinued the medication, regardless of stent type. Long-term clopidogrel therapy was particularly beneficial in reducing mortality risk with bare metal stents.
A four-year study reveals that climate change has weakened one of Earth's natural carbon sinks, the Southern Ocean, leading to a release of stored CO2 and preventing further absorption. This 'feedback' will continue and intensify during this century, making stabilisation of atmospheric CO2 more difficult.
A recent study conducted by University of California - San Diego researchers found that using a Taser on healthy individuals does not cause lasting harm. The study monitored the physiological effects of a single Taser activation in human subjects and discovered no clinically significant or lasting changes.
Researchers from Boston University and Howard University Cancer Center found no association between hair relaxer use and increased breast cancer risk among 48,167 African-American women. The study's lead investigator notes that hair relaxers are not a cause of breast cancer, contradicting previous speculation.