A recent study published in JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that estrogen alone was not associated with increased lung cancer mortality among postmenopausal women. In contrast, combined hormone therapy showed a statistically significant increase in breast cancer incidence and a reduction in colorectal cancer.
SourceJournal of the National Cancer Institute·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered a new sporadic prion protein disease, Variably protease-sensitive prionopathy (VPSPr), which shares genotype characteristics with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The abnormal prion protein in VPSPr exhibits distinct characteristics different from other prion diseases.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalAnnals of Neurology·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers successfully replaced a human gene to preserve photoreceptor function in mice with severe retinal degeneration. The study demonstrates improved function and survival of photoreceptors, validating a potential gene therapy design for patients affected by Leber congenital amaurosis.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalHuman Gene Therapy·DateAug 13, 2010
George Mason University has received a $28.5 million grant from the US Department of Education to improve science education in Virginia through the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA). The program will focus on rural and underperforming schools, providing innovative learning and teaching in science education.
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A study of over 2,000 business units found that employee work perceptions predict important organizational outcomes. Employee job satisfaction is linked to higher retention rates, increased customer loyalty, and better financial performance.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPerspectives on Psychological Science·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers have developed new maps of the Chesapeake Bay's forested wetlands, increasing accuracy by 30% compared to existing maps. The combined data from LiDAR and SAR sensors reveals previously unknown connections between wetlands, drainage ditches, and ponds.
SourceUnited States Department of Agriculture - Research, Education and Economics·JournalWetlands·DateAug 13, 2010
The latest research on schizophrenia focuses on prenatal factors, neurological development, prognosis, brain abnormalities, social cognition, and promising treatments.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalCurrent Directions in Psychological Science·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers at the Salk Institute found that individuals with Williams syndrome process spoken language differently from those with autism spectrum disorders, which has opposite social profiles. People with Williams syndrome exhibit an abnormally large N400 response indicating sensitivity to semantic aspects of language.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalSocial Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience·DateAug 13, 2010
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Researchers are leveraging decades-old ultrahigh pressure discoveries to advance proteomics, mass spectrometry, and protein extraction techniques. Pressure-cycling technology (PCT) accelerates glycan release, membrane protein extraction, and other complex processes.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalGenetic Engineering & Biotechnology News·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are using ARPA-E funding to develop cost-effective techniques for removing large volumes of carbon dioxide from flue gases. They will use hollow-fiber composite membranes with nanoporous metal-organic framework materials to separate CO2, with the goal of achieving a 90% removal rate.
Invasive European beachgrass provides cover for deer mice to feed on Tidestrom's lupine fruits without being detected by birds. A mathematical model of lupine populations predicts that all three populations will go extinct, but if mice eat fewer seeds, the largest population will remain stable.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalEcology·DateAug 13, 2010
A new study by INFORMS suggests that persuading influential medical centers to adopt electronic medical records can accelerate the adoption of these systems among neighboring hospitals. The research found that targeting well-known, larger, and older hospitals in densely populated regions can significantly increase the rate of adoption.
SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·JournalManagement Science·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers found that certain stages of sleep have distinct roles in people's memory capacity, with REM sleep stage crucial for memory systems. The formation of associative networks from previously unassociated information is facilitated by changes to neurotransmitter systems during REM sleep.
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Researchers from Ben-Gurion University have received a US-AID MERC grant to develop novel techniques for reducing biofouling on Reverse Osmosis membranes. This project aims to increase access to clean water in the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
SourceAmerican Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev·DateAug 13, 2010
Researchers from Boston University's Center for Space Physics observed recent auroral displays in high latitudes accompanied by fainter glows in lower latitudes. The team detected signs of a new cycle of solar-terrestrial activity, including Stable Auroral Red (SAR) arcs in the southern hemisphere.
NASA's TRMM satellite is monitoring heavy rainfall and potential flooding in southeastern Louisiana and coastal Mississippi due to Tropical Depression Five's remnants. Rainfall amounts of up to five inches are possible, with isolated areas experiencing even more intense downpours.
Scientists have identified a population of cells enriched with the capacity to regenerate blood vessels, which show promise in treating cardiovascular disease. These cells, isolated from human blood or bone marrow, can support the growth of nearby blood vessels and enhance blood flow.
SourceEmory Health Sciences·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateAug 13, 2010
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A recent study published in Blood journal of American Society of Hematology found that cancer cells can contaminate ovarian tissue in women with leukemia, making fertility preservation methods unsafe. The study suggests that cancer cells from acute and chronic leukemias can be present in frozen-thawed ovarian tissue.
SourceAmerican Society of Hematology·JournalBlood·DateAug 13, 2010
German and Swiss researchers have developed a 3D LCD flat-screen monitor capable of displaying high-definition images without the need for red and green glasses. The Dualplex Display technology offers improved image quality, reduced eye strain, and wider viewing angles, making it suitable for both consumer and professional markets.
Researchers from the University of Washington are leading an expedition to study the seafloor and its ecosystems. The team aims to deploy sensors and moorings that will provide real-time data on ocean conditions, enabling scientists to better understand and predict natural phenomena such as hurricanes and tsunamis.
A Northwestern University team has developed a low-cost, high-throughput method for creating and mass-producing large-area nanoscale patterns using Shrinky Dinks. This solvent-assisted nanoscale embossing (SANE) method offers unprecedented opportunities to manipulate electronic, photonic, and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNano Letters·DateAug 13, 2010
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A study found that a decrease in chlorophyll concentration, leading to a change in ocean color, can reduce hurricane formation by 70% in the North Pacific. This reduction is due to changes in air circulation patterns and surface water temperature.
SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateAug 13, 2010
Monthly acetaminophen use in adolescents may more than double the risk of asthma, with yearly use associated with a 50% increase. The study found a significant association between acetaminophen use and increased risks of asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.
SourceAmerican Thoracic Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·DateAug 13, 2010