Researchers identified a new gonorrhea strain, H041, with extreme resistance to cephalosporin-class antibiotics. This discovery poses a significant threat to public health as the last remaining effective treatments are no longer effective against the bacterium.
A study involving over 5,000 people with ankylosing spondylitis has identified three regions of the genome strongly associated with the condition. The findings suggest that a particular process in cells and genetic variants of ERAP1 interact to affect disease susceptibility.
Researchers have developed a method to predict whether someone will produce high levels of antibodies against a flu shot, allowing for the rapid development of vaccines and monitoring of suboptimal immune responses in vulnerable populations. The test uses gene activity data to identify predictive signatures with up to 90% accuracy.
Research at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz found that ant colonies with higher levels of aggression and behavioral variability are more productive, producing more offspring and biomass. This suggests that a division of labor based on individual personality traits may be the key to their ecological success.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have engineered nanomaterials that absorb and funnel light energy to specific locations. Inspired by nature's light harvesting antennas, these artificial molecules exhibit new properties with potential applications in fields such as electronics and photonics.
The UW-Madison team's expertise in cytogenetics helped analyze the potato genome's 12 chromosomes, revealing unique physical characteristics. This information is expected to speed up breeding projects and improve potato varieties globally.
Researchers found a rare case of non-parental infanticide in the black-billed magpie, where an adult bird attacked and killed nestlings. The suspected perpetrator was a female parent from a neighboring nest, due to aggressive interactions and territorial expansion.
New research reveals that climate change is negatively impacting the ocean's capacity to absorb human-produced carbon dioxide, with warmer water holding less carbon. This finding challenges previous studies and highlights the need for improved data sets and expanded analysis in other oceans.
Researchers found significant improvements in hip flexion (3.8 degrees) and internal rotation (9.3 degrees) after arthroscopic treatment for femoro-acetabular impingement, restoring range of motion across the joint.
A recent study by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine found that 80% of NFL football players had vitamin D insufficiency. Players who suffered from muscle injuries had significantly lower levels of vitamin D, with African American players and those with injury-related time lost having particularly low levels.
Researchers found that de novo mutations, genetic errors present in patients but not their parents, are more common in schizophrenic patients. This discovery may help define how the disease results from these mutations and develop new treatments.
Researchers identified patients with high femoral anteversion who experience poor surgical outcomes for snapping psoas tendon treatment. This study suggests that releasing the psoas tendon in these patients may result in delayed return to activities and inferior outcomes.
Researchers discovered seven new genes linked to Ankylosing Spondylitis, bringing the total to thirteen known predisposing genes. The study also revealed an interaction between genetic mutations HLA-B27 and ERAP1, providing insight into the disease's cause.
Researchers developed a high-resolution imaging technology called microOCT that can reveal cellular and subcellular features of coronary artery disease. The study shows detailed images of endothelial cells, inflammatory cells, smooth muscle cells, fibrin proteins, and platelets involved in clot formation.
Scientists at Columbia University have engineered optical nanostructures to fully control light dispersion and propagate light without accumulating phase. This breakthrough enables self-focusing light beams, highly directive antennas, and potentially cloaking objects.