Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center identified a molecular communications pathway influencing hematopoietic stem cell mobilization. Pharmacological inhibition of the Egfr signaling pathway increased stem cell mobilization in mice, suggesting a new rationale for targeted therapies.
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new touch-based directional device that can provide safe navigation cues to drivers, even when they're distracted by cell phones or visually impaired. The system uses gentle skin stimulation on the fingertips to convey directions, potentially reducing accidents and improving safety...
A team from UNSW has created a single electron reader, a crucial component needed to build a quantum computer using silicon. This breakthrough opens the path to constructing simpler and more scalable quantum computers.
Scientists have developed a new method to predict where volcanic eruptions will strike, using data from a rare sequence of 13 magmatic events in the Afar desert. By analyzing changes in the earth's crust tension, researchers can identify areas at risk and estimate likelihood of future eruptions.
A new study found that genetic ancestry has no correlation with head and neck cancer stage or survival for African Americans. Researchers used genetic markers to estimate West African ancestry and discovered only 5% of self-reported African Americans had more than 95% West African ancestry, similar to Caucasians.
Researchers presented findings on massive facial trauma from IED blasts, racial differences in head and neck cancer outcomes, patient compliance with voice rest, and advancements in cochlear implant technology. Optical coherence tomography was also used for intraoperative imaging in endocrine surgery.
The 2010 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation features over 305 scientific research sessions and 594 posters. Researchers discuss challenges in caring for the aging voice and effective advocacy in healthcare reform.
Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a technique to convert photons carrying quantum data to telecom wavelengths suitable for long-distance transmission on optical fiber. This innovation boosts quantum memory times, enabling the creation of a possible prototype system for secure information distribution over long distances.
Researchers at Stanford University successfully induced normal patterns of muscle contraction using light, reproducing the natural firing order of motor-nerve fibers. This technique could lead to practical applications for restoring movement in people with physical disabilities, such as stroke or spinal-cord injuries.
Researchers at UCSC and Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd demonstrate fine control of DNA translocation through a protein nanopore using electronic feedback. This breakthrough advances towards direct, electrical detection and analysis of single molecules for various applications, including DNA sequencing.
A recent study by Université de Montréal researchers has identified the KCNK18 gene as a key player in common migraines. The mutation disrupts TRESK protein function, altering electrical activity in nerve cells and increasing migraine risk. This finding may lead to new treatment options for people suffering from recurrent headaches.