A new zebrafish behavior monitoring system has been developed to capture on video and barcode the behavioral responses of fish to chemicals, allowing for rapid identification of new compounds. The system has already identified new chemicals affecting fish behavior and holds promise for treating nervous system disorders.
A team of researchers identified ten new genetic markers associated with biological traits underlying type 2 diabetes and three new variants linked to raised glucose levels. The study helps unravel the complex biology of type 2 diabetes and paves the way for further research on treatments.
A new computer study reveals that tensions in a fault zone south of Istanbul could trigger multiple earthquakes, increasing the city's earthquake risk. The study's findings suggest that built-up tension can unload in smaller quakes rather than one massive event.
Researchers at Temple University found that low oxygen and nutrient levels are slowing the biodegradation of oil from the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. The study suggests that the oil is not disappearing at a rate of 70% as previously thought, but rather at a rate of around 4% per year.
Researchers developed an autonomous walking robot that flexibly switches between multiple gait patterns by utilizing chaos control. The robot can adapt its movement in response to environmental changes, such as obstacles or slopes, using a single central pattern generator.
A major international study has identified 10 new gene variants associated with blood sugar or insulin levels, including two that increase type 2 diabetes risk. The study provides additional information on glucose regulation and potential therapeutic targets for the disease.
Two large-scale studies found 13 new genetic variants influencing blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and beta cell function. Five variants increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the role of beta cells in disease development.
A team of physicists from Bristol, Glasgow and Southampton universities have successfully created knots in optical vortices using holograms designed with knot theory. This new research demonstrates the physical application of an abstract branch of mathematics previously considered impossible to apply.
A team of scientists has discovered a new link between a common form of inherited blindness and the AHI1 gene. They found that patients carrying a specific genetic alteration were more likely to have retinal blindness, and some forms may be treatable with gene therapy.
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have developed a method to expand stem/progenitor cells from cord blood units, resulting in successful treatment of high-risk leukemia. The expanded cells can rapidly give rise to white blood cells and other components of the blood system.