Researchers discovered evidence of earliest known domestic horses in Kazakhstan, which were both ridden and milked. The findings suggest horse domestication began around 5,500 years ago, earlier than previously thought, and had a significant impact on society.
Scientists have produced amphiphilic hybrid particles consisting of water-insoluble inorganic nanoparticles at the core surrounded by bristle-like layers of hydrophilic polymer chains. The nature of these aggregates depends on the density of polymer
Researchers at Bonn University discovered a critical improvement in treating glioblastoma, the most aggressive and common brain tumor. The combination of two drugs increased average survival time to 23 months, with some patients surviving over four years. Further investigations are needed to optimize this therapy.
The Tobacco Atlas reveals a catastrophic toll of tobacco on global health and economies, with estimated economic costs exceeding $500 billion. The report also highlights the shift in burden from high-income to low- and middle-income countries, where tobacco kills 72% of its victims.
Researchers have developed a microbial-based method to produce artemisinin, the most powerful anti-malarial drug, at lower costs. This technology can restrict access to artemisinin and delay malaria parasite resistance.
Researchers developed a blood test to measure progranulin levels, predicting the risk of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in patients. A shortage of progranulin leads to brain cell death, causing FTD, and this test can detect it before symptoms appear.
A study by Massachusetts General Hospital found that both Latino and non-Latino women are more likely to accept HPV vaccination for themselves and their children than previously reported. The main motivator for these women is the prevention of cancer, with no association between vaccine acceptance and income or education level.
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have discovered a way to increase the luminescence efficiency of single-walled carbon nanotubes, which could lead to breakthroughs in medical imaging and biological sensors. By wrapping a chemical 'sleeve' around the nanotube, they were able to reduce exterior defects and enhance its ability...
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives for organizing the Moody's Mega Math Challenge. The challenge inspires high school students to solve real-world problems using computation and modeling skills, with no financial barriers for participation.
A team of University of Washington scientists has uncovered the basis for the strong yet dynamic attachment of spindle fibers to kinetochores, a site on each chromosome that mechanically couples to spindle fibers. This discovery sheds light on how chromosomes are accurately and evenly divided during cell division.
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed a new method to describe and quantify relationships between dose, concentration, and effectiveness of drugs against HIV/AIDS and malaria. The study found that genetic differences can influence efavirenz metabolism and that reducing daily doses can minimize undesired effects.
A recent study has found a strong association between high waist circumference and decreased lung function. The research, analyzing over 120,000 participants, revealed that abdominal obesity is independently associated with impaired lung function, even when accounting for other factors such as smoking history and body mass index.
A new clinical support tool developed by Martin Were and Michael Weiner significantly improves communication between doctors, resulting in better implementation of medical recommendations. The tool reduces errors and saves healthcare dollars by decreasing delays in care and prioritizing specialty treatment.
Penn Vet researchers identified colony stimulating factor 1 (Csf1) as a growth factor that enhances sperm stem cell self-renewal. The study reveals that Leydig cells secrete Csf1, which interacts with the microenvironment to support stem cell function.
Research by Denise Chen reveals that human sweat contains emotional meanings, particularly in ambiguous situations, and modulates vision to detect fear. The study found that exposure to 'fearful' sweat biases women towards interpreting facial expressions as more fearful, especially when emotions are unclear.
Researchers found that curcumin acts as a disciplinarian, inserting itself into cell membranes and making them more orderly. This improves cells' resistance to infection and malignancy by controlling information flow through the membrane.
A survey of US and Canadian pediatric hematopoietic cell transplant physicians found that only 50 out of thousands of transplants involved privately banked cord blood. The respondents generally recommended against private cord blood banking unless a family member is at risk for a blood disease requiring a stem cell transplant.
The event reveals the fundamental connection between humans and plants, showcasing how plant toxins have led to effective medicines. The Festival of Social Science celebrates British social science research, with a focus on the often-overlooked role of plants in our daily lives.
A new study found that a simplified treatment program using experienced nurses, home ambulatory diagnosis, and auto-titrating CPAP machines is not inferior to the traditional model. The program saved patients $722 per patient, but did not compromise on care or outcomes.