Researchers have developed a cell therapy that selectively dampens vascular inflammation induced by LDL, showing substantial protective effects against atherosclerosis. The treatment has been shown to reduce the disease process by up to 70 percent in mouse studies.
Microscopic relaxation processes contribute to macroscopic changes in polymer network properties. Over ten hours, elasticity decreases by about a fifth and remains stable, shedding light on the aging process of elastic polymers.
Researchers identified new gene variants contributing to autism, disrupting brain development and nerve signaling. The study suggests multiple genetic paths to autism, with similar functional roles in the nervous system.
Breast cancer is a significant global health issue, with most deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. A Personal View published in The Lancet Oncology suggests that population-based mammography screening is not practical or cost-effective in these countries.
Researchers at the National Institute for Nanotechnology have created the world's sharpest man-made object, a tungsten microscope tip with a diameter of just one atom. The breakthrough was achieved using a patented controlled etching method and has potential commercial applications.