Researchers have developed a self-repairing software called A3 that detects and eradicates malware, repairing damage and preventing re-infection. The software can repair complex security vulnerabilities in minutes without taking servers down.
A study found that middle-aged men whose parents were older at birth had lower blood pressure, more favorable cholesterol levels, and improved glucose metabolism. Further research is needed to determine the causes of this effect, with epigenetics and post-natal factors being potential explanations.
Researchers at NUS and their collaborators developed a novel scoring scheme that predicts the ability of cancer cells to spread. The system monitors epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) mechanism, a key process in metastasis, and has shown good correlation with previously published EMT signatures.
A new study of over 12,000 Danish patients with hip fractures found that those treated in smaller hospital departments had a lower mortality rate and shorter length of stay. The quality of care was also higher in these departments compared to larger ones.
Researchers found that people who made chance-level decisions still reported greater confidence in correct outcomes and less confidence in incorrect outcomes. This suggests that participants had unconscious insight into their decision-making performance, a phenomenon called 'blind insight'.
A study by University of Iowa professor Deborah Linebarger found that preschoolers who watched videos starring Cookie Monster were better able to control impulses and remember number sequences. These executive functioning skills are crucial for school readiness and predict academic skills like reading, math, and science.
A new neurological disease closely resembling Alzheimer's disease, called primary age-related tauopathy (PART), has been defined and established criteria for diagnosis. PART is characterized by cognitive impairment without amyloid plaques, but with neurofibrillary tangles composed of a protein called tau.
Research from the University of Bristol found that bird groups unite at nightfall after territorial conflicts, strengthening their defense of valuable roost sites. This cooperation between group members is favored by conflict with outsiders, highlighting a link to human societal evolution.
Researchers found that memantine, an Alzheimer's drug, reduces binge eating by blocking addictive behaviors in the brain. The study identified the nucleus accumbens as a key area responsible for these behaviors, and applying memantine directly into this area suppressed binge-eating behavior.
Researchers have designed peptides to target Ebola's N-trimer protein, allowing for universal inhibition across all known and future strains. This approach enables the selection of effective drugs that block virus entry into cells.
A new study reveals that females have evolved a highly-effective counter-strategy to stop males from killing their offspring: by having multiple mates in a short time, causing paternity dilution and reducing infanticide risk. This leads to increased testis size in male mouse lemurs as they produce more sperm to outcompete others.
A study found that 26.3% of dialysis patients missed sessions after Hurricane Sandy, while 95% were interested in learning about emergency preparedness. Another study showed a positive effect of distributing an 'emergency information packet' to patients.
A recent review reports on the devastating effects of the Syrian conflict on the healthcare system, including outbreaks of poliomyelitis, measles, and cutaneous leishmaniasis. Vaccination coverage has dropped dramatically, hampering efforts to combat these epidemics.
A recent study has discovered a genotype variant that speeds up the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in mice, leading to faster disease progression and shorter life spans. The research aims to better understand the molecular pathway of this accelerated model to develop more successful drug trials for all ALS patients.
The Kresge Foundation has awarded Wayne State University a $100,000 grant to support CitizenDetroit, a community outreach program that educates and mobilizes residents on political discourse. The program aims to create informed civic activists by challenging myths and educating voters about current issues.
A team of researchers has provided evidence that the early solar system's protoplanetary disk was shaped by an intense magnetic field, driving gas toward the sun at a rapid rate. The study analyzed a meteorite sample, extracting individual grains and measuring their magnetic orientations to determine the original magnetic field.
Researchers have found evidence to confirm theoretical predictions for topological insulator conduction, leading to potential advancements in spintronics and quantum computing. The materials are insulators inside but conduct electricity via their surface.
Researchers have found that premature infants are exposed to unsafe levels of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a chemical used in many plastic devices. The study suggests that this exposure may contribute to illness and long-term health problems.
Intra-abdominal infections caused by Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus result in high mortality rates due to synergistic inflammatory responses. Researchers hope to identify targeted treatments to decrease severity and improve survival through their study.
A study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers reveals that the protein retinoblastoma, a known tumor suppressor, also inhibits the vital property of pluripotency in stem cells. This finding provides a direct molecular link between cancer and stem cell science.
A team from Los Alamos National Laboratory successfully monitored and forecasted influenza, dengue fever, and tuberculosis outbreaks worldwide. The study demonstrates the potential of using public health data to build an operational disease monitoring system.
Researchers found that mice eat less when their liver stores high levels of glucose, suggesting a link between the liver and brain in regulating appetite. The study's findings could lead to new therapeutic targets for improving diabetes and obesity.
A new study published in PAIN found that chronic pain patients without opioid treatment have an increased risk of death compared to those with pain but without opioid use. Long-term opioid users had a higher risk of death due to causes other than cardiovascular and cancer mortality, as well as a four times higher risk of toxicity poiso...
The UK's Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund has invested £1.2 million in seven new projects aimed at developing new treatments for pancreatic cancer. The projects will focus on targeting the energy supply of cancer cells and improving chemotherapy absorption, among other areas.
Research reveals that damaged messenger RNA can cause ribosomes to jam, leading to the production of short proteins and contributing to neurodegenerative diseases. Oxidized mRNA was found to accumulate in cells with advanced Alzheimer's, highlighting a potential mechanism for the disease.
Researchers found that older patients with Alzheimer's or cancer were less likely to receive intensive procedures at the end of life. In contrast, black patients in high-hospital-intensity regions were more likely to undergo these procedures.
A study found Campylobacter bacteria attach to surfaces and form biofilms when exposed to chicken 'juice'. Cleaning surfaces effectively can help reduce the incidence of Campylobacter, a leading cause of food poisoning in the UK. The research also aims to minimize infected chicken on supermarket shelves.
A University of Washington startup has developed a new football helmet designed to mitigate concussion forces. The innovation reduces linear and rotational acceleration, a significant breakthrough in brain injury protection.
Researchers at MIT have engineered E. coli bacteria to store long-term analog memory through a 'genomic tape recorder' system. This stable, erasable memory can be used in various applications such as environmental monitoring and biological computing.
A new program has been shown to reduce asthma symptoms and hospitalizations in low-income children by training their parents over the phone. The peer coaching model, which was tested in a two-year trial, resulted in significant reductions in ER visits and hospitalizations among families with Medicaid insurance.
A digital sharing revolution tool, SiteFinder, facilitates research collaborations among tropical medicine researchers and their sites. The Global Health Network's platform ensures quality information and facilitates the sustainability of research capacity.
A recent study by Cornell University research found that symbiotic plants develop nectar glands to attract and feed protective animals like ants, leading to increased diversity in plant species over time. This mutualistic relationship allows plants to allocate energy resources to new traits and adapt to new environments.
Robert R. Gotwals, Jr., M.S., receives the Genetics Education Award for his innovative and student-centered approach to teaching genetics. He has developed resources, including a high school genetics research program and computational chemistry server, to promote genetic understanding.
Scientists from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles describe a new distinctive fly species of the highly diverse genus Megaselia. The study proposes an innovative method for streamlining Megaselia species descriptions to save time on literature reviews and comparisons.
A new study by UCLA scientists found that plants have limited wiggle room to survive drought due to their plasticity. Most plant species accumulate salts in their cell sap to fine-tune their tolerance, but this adjustment only provides a relatively narrow degree of additional drought tolerance.
The plan aims to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 30% by 2030 through various actions such as improving efficiency, using natural gas, expanding renewables, and creating energy efficiency programs. However, economists argue that the current design of the plan may not achieve its intended emissions reductions due to a lack o...
A novel siRNA-based approach successfully targets and silences the KRAS oncogene, a well-studied but hard-to-halt protein important for cancer development and metastasis. The treatment significantly slows cancer growth and stops metastasis in cultured cells and mice.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital describe a new screening platform that combines genetic and pharmacologic screening of tumors, enabling truly individualized treatment regimens. The approach identifies previously unknown resistance mechanisms, several of which were not detectable by gene sequencing alone.
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a key role for the signal molecule TGF-beta in regulating brain stem cells' development potential. By understanding this mechanism, researchers hope to develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
A new study published in Current Biology by Feldblum et al. has found that male chimpanzee aggression towards females is an adaptive strategy, increasing mating frequency and paternal likelihood for high-ranking males. Genetic analysis of fecal material reveals long-term sexual coercion as a key factor in paternity.
Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered a promising therapy combining an oncolytic virus with doxorubicin to treat advanced or recurrent ovarian cancer. The treatment showed significant antitumor activity in animal models, increasing survival and inducing programmed cell death in cancer cells.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new transfer technique for atomic-layer semiconducting thin films, allowing for faster and damage-free transfer onto flexible substrates. The technique uses room-temperature water, a tissue, and tweezers to transfer MoS2 films up to 5 centimeters in diameter.
Researchers at UC Davis found that diets rich in whole walnuts or walnut oil slowed prostate cancer growth in mice. The walnut diet also reduced levels of the hormone IGF-1, which had been previously implicated in both prostate and breast cancer.
Researchers have developed a synthetic anti-cancer molecule JK-31 that blocks the signalling of a 'growth factor' chemical promoting blood vessel networks to feed tumours. The molecule also inhibits a protein controlling cancer cell division and proliferation.
Researchers at Indiana University identified two proteins, FAK and PAK1, as crucial for the development of acute myeloid leukemia. They also found that targeting these proteins can block the disease's progression.
Researchers found that oxytocin facilitates extinction of conditioned fear in humans by reducing activity in the amygdala and increasing stimulation in fear-inhibiting regions. This basic research could lead to new treatments for anxiety disorders.
The Carnegie Institution has received Phase II Grand Challenges Explorations funding to develop a transformative strategy for controlling rice blight, a major challenge to food security. The project aims to achieve broad, durable resistance to the disease and apply its findings to existing rice breeding initiatives.
A new theory proposes that preeclampsia is caused by the body's response to insufficient oxygen and nutrient supply to the growing fetus, leading to high blood pressure and organ damage. The condition can have fatal complications for pregnant women and their babies if left untreated.
Scientists mapped magnetic fields in a primitive meteorite, tracing back to the earliest steps of the solar system's formation. The findings point to shock waves traveling through the cloud of dusty gas around the newborn Sun as a major factor.
Research found that babies born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis have lower fetal growth and are more likely to be born prematurely. Studies show a 1.5 times higher risk of preterm birth in children exposed to maternal or preclinical RA compared to those without exposure.
A new study by the University of Bergen found that using private social media during working hours can impair performance and harm organizational well-being. However, moderate use for communication with co-workers may not have significant negative effects.
A Georgia State University research team has developed a novel method to prevent and cure rotavirus infection by activating the innate immune system with the bacterial protein flagellin. This approach triggered an immune response that prevented the virus from entering cells and removed existing infections.
A new study by McGill University and UCL finds that Mars experiences a transitional 'macroweather' regime between weather and climate. The sun plays a major role in determining macroweather on Mars, with temperature and wind fluctuations occurring over 1.8 Martian days.
Researchers at Georgia Tech studied mid-air orientation and impact behavior in cats and humans to develop a 'soft roll' landing for robots. The goal is to reduce impact and damage from falls, particularly for search-and-rescue robots in hazardous conditions.
The review article explores the therapeutic advantages of phosphorothioate groups in oligonucleotides, enabling novel gene expression-regulation therapies. Novel applications include microRNA and long non-coding RNA targets and decoy oligonucleotides.
Researchers found that Canadians with cystic fibrosis are living almost 20 years longer than they did two decades ago, with the median survival age increasing to 50.9 years. The death rate declined from 1.4 deaths per year in 1990 to 0.99 deaths per year in 2012.
Researchers discovered a mutation in adult fruit flies that prevents testicular cells from transforming into ovaries, maintaining sex identity. The study's findings have implications for understanding cell fate conversions and may lead to new therapeutic approaches.
A study published in The Journal of General Physiology has found that commonly used anesthetics affect ion channel proteins, impairing cell-to-cell communication. This discovery could lead to the development of improved anesthetics with fewer side effects.
A national sample of firefighters found that sleep disorders are highly prevalent among the group. Firefighters with a sleep disorder were more likely to report a motor vehicle crash, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and poorer health status compared to those without the condition.
Vietnam has made significant progress in controlling infectious diseases such as SARS and HIV/AIDS, with a goal of universal coverage. However, disparities in health care access remain, particularly for rural areas and minority groups. The country aims to improve its health care system through increased funding and training.