The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science will advance MEMS technology with a $5.5 million grant from the US Defense Department. The goal is to create electrically connected, rotating microscale motors for sensing and communications in defense systems.
A new study found that increased parent involvement across elementary school years is associated with fewer problem behaviors and better social skills, but no impact on academic performance. The Study of Early Childcare and Youth Development followed over 1,300 children from birth to fifth grade.
The 2010 IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Awards recognized three researchers for their innovative work on antimicrobial coatings, citrus-based treatments, and point-of-care diagnostic tools. These awards will support the development of new technologies to prevent and treat oral diseases.
A new research facility at Riley Hospital for Children will improve the process of turning laboratory research into new treatments for sick children. The IU School of Medicine will conduct comprehensive phenotyping studies and test the safety and effectiveness of potential new treatments.
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have identified a protein, IGF-IR, that regulates motility and invasion of bladder cancer cells. This finding offers a novel molecular target for treating patients with aggressive bladder cancer and may also serve as a tumor biomarker for diagnosis.
Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München create an artificial crystal of light to observe exotic multiparticle interactions, revealing complex quantum dynamics and periodic collapses and revivals of matter wave fields. The study demonstrates the existence of three-body collisions involving multiple atoms simultaneously.
Ameya Deshmukh's project wins first place with computer modeling to identify new medications for nicotine addiction. Kevin Knight's study suggests that cognitive games could be useful as an adjunct to ADHD medication.
A study found that almost three-quarters of homeless adults had at least one type of unmet health care need, with rates for specific services six to ten times higher than the general population. Uninsurance was a consistent predictor of inability to get needed care.
A new study published in Child Development found that children whose minds are stimulated in multiple early childhood settings have higher achievement in elementary school. The research highlights the importance of improving coordination among parents, preschool classrooms, and elementary schools to boost children's achievement.
Researchers discovered that coral larvae can detect sound waves to locate suitable habitats, which is essential for their survival. The study highlights the importance of understanding how corals respond to their environment, particularly in light of human noise pollution.
Researchers at UTMB found that restricting blood flow during low-intensity resistance exercise increases protein synthesis and stimulates muscle growth in older men. The study offers hope for patients who need to regain muscle mass after surgery or due to conditions like arthritis.
Yeast's ability to convert sugar to alcohol is attributed to duplicated genes at the chromosome margins, allowing for optimal sugar processing. This process likely evolved in beer and wine yeasts around the Cretaceous era, enabling them to digest various sugars.
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that male and female fat cells have distinct genetic profiles, which may contribute to differences in fat storage patterns. The researchers used mice with different sex hormone levels to determine whether hormones play a role in fat distribution.
Researchers have discovered a new twist on a potential malaria drug target, which traps malaria parasites within infected red blood cells. This breakthrough identifies an essential step in the biology of the most common and severe malaria parasite and offers a new direction for fighting one of the world's most deadly infections.
A study by Boston University School of Medicine identified factors associated with prescription drug use disorder (PDUD) in primary care patients with chronic pain. Key findings include a history of jail time, disabling pain, cigarette smoking, and family history of substance abuse as predictors of PDUD.
A study on preschoolers in licensed day care homes found that children's cortisol levels increase when they are in care, exceeding home levels. Cortisol increases are larger in day care homes where providers are overcontrolling.
Researchers developed a new type of wearable impact sensor based on composite materials that generate an electrical current when compressed. The sensors can measure the forces acting on athletes' bodies and provide data to improve performance and reduce injuries.
A longitudinal study of over 1,300 children found that early child care quality predicts higher test scores in cognitive and academic achievement, fewer behavior problems, and less impulsivity. The study supports the idea that early childhood experiences can have long-lasting effects on teenagers' development.
A University of Illinois study demonstrates that agronomic practices can significantly increase the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli and tomatoes. Selenium-treated broccoli was found to have six times higher levels of one compound and exhibited increased bioactivity, particularly in the liver.
A study of 1,364 children found that those in high-quality child care had slightly higher academic achievement and were less likely to exhibit acting-out behaviors as teenagers. The study also discovered a correlation between hours spent in child care and impulsivity and risk-taking tendencies at age 15.
Researchers discovered that spitting cobras initially track an aggressor's movement, but then switch to predicting where the victim will be 200ms in the future. The snakes use this information to fine-tune their venom spray and hit their target with accuracy.
A Japanese research group discovered that TRPV4 ion channel plays a crucial role in maintaining the skin's barrier function by regulating cell-cell junctions. Removal of TRPV4 from keratinocytes led to leaky junctions and weak skin barriers, highlighting its importance in preventing dehydration.
Children from poor families experience higher levels of externalizing and internalizing symptoms when they sleep poorly. In contrast, getting a good night's sleep protects against behavioral problems in minority children.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $1 billion in grants to construct, repair, and renovate scientific research laboratories across the US. These grants are expected to create or sustain jobs nationwide while fostering scientific advances that may lead to improved human health.