Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a new target for RNAs that regulate genes, finding that these tiny strands bind to non-coding RNA transcripts and recruit proteins to activate or inhibit gene expression.
Researchers used a model to study stress changes on faults after the May 12 China earthquake and found heightened rupture likelihood for some faults. The study suggests that potential for failure exists on some faults, but does not predict when or if an earthquake will occur.
A study by the University of Exeter reveals a disturbing rise in cetacean strandings off Cornwall's coast, with most incidents attributed to bycatch in marine fisheries. The researchers are calling for increased conservation efforts and regulations to safeguard the future of Cornish cetaceans.
Researchers at ESMO Conference Lugano report improved treatment outcomes for aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients when chemotherapy is administered every 2 weeks, rather than every 3 weeks.
A recent study by Dr. Stéphanie Belloc found that men over 35 have a negative impact on pregnancy rates and increase miscarriage risks in women undergoing intrauterine inseminations (IUIs). This marks the first time a strong paternal effect has been shown, contradicting previous assumptions about the role of the father in fertility.
A new approach to biofuel production uses plants to make enzymes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The technology, developed by Texas A&M University researchers, can produce multiple products from a single crop, making it a more economically viable option.
Scientists have identified marine species that produce compounds interfering with NF-kB, a protein linked to cancer and other diseases. These compounds may allow normal cell death in cancerous cells, while also improving drug delivery to tumors and other targeted areas.
Researchers found that circulating tumor cell counts accurately predict treatment response and survival in castration-resistant prostate cancer. Patients with declining cell counts showed improved prognosis, reflecting potential therapy benefits.
Men with breast cancer often experience poor outcomes due to delayed diagnoses, with 50% of cases reaching advanced stages. Early detection and treatment are crucial, as hormone therapy can be highly effective in treating the disease.
Research among 187 women from the general population found that younger women are more willing to become surrogate mothers. Women who value families and parenthood are also more likely to be willing to help others become parents. The study aims to overcome stigma by linking surrogacy to positive family values.
Researchers have discovered that Tabebuia extract can delay dietary fat absorption in animal models, reducing triglyceride levels. The extract's potential use in treating obesity and associated diseases like type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease is being explored.
A new study suggests that more aggressive treatment of childhood eczema could help reduce the incidence of asthma in later life. The study, conducted by the University of Melbourne and others, found a strong association between childhood eczema and asthma into middle age.
A recent study published in The Lancet found that extracorporeal life support (ELS) combined with conventional CPR significantly improves survival rates in adult hospital patients who experience cardiac arrest. ELS enhances coronary blood flow and keeps heart tissue alive, leading to better 30-day and 1-year survival outcomes.
A new study led by Dr Alexandra Sänger found that slower exercise methods, such as SuperSlow, increase muscle mass and reduce connective tissue, benefiting menopausal women. The results suggest that these exercises may contribute to a better quality of life in old age.
Researchers at Wageningen University used special horseshoes to measure accelerations of horses undergoing aquatraining and walking normally, revealing lower impact forces during 'aquatic walking'. However, rising trot may not be as advantageous as previously thought, with similar back extension in both sitting and rising trot.