A new study found that an early onset of dietary treatment may slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The research, conducted on mice, suggests that even slight changes in diet composition can lead to significant changes in brain metabolism and improved memory performance.
Researchers found a significant inverse association between aspirin use and vestibular schwannoma growth in a retrospective series of 689 people. Aspirin intake may inhibit tumor growth, providing a potential therapeutic role for this anti-inflammatory medication.
Researchers found that children's earliest memories tend to fade at age 7, a phenomenon known as childhood amnesia. The study, published in the journal Memory, tracked children's recall of past events from ages 3-9 and found that five-year-olds remembered about 63% of events, while nine-year-olds recalled only about 35%.
A study published in Poultry Science reveals a significant reduction in environmental impact from US egg production, thanks to advancements in feed efficiency, hen housing and manure management. The industry has decreased greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and waste production, while increasing egg production and hen lifespan.
A recent study found that between 30-40% of parents learn to use technology from their children. Children from lower socioeconomic families have a significant influence on their parents' digital media use. This bottom-up influence process is more common among mothers and lower-income families.
A landmark study across many cancer types reveals that the universe of cancer mutations is much bigger than previously thought. The team's work expands the list of known genes tied to these cancers by 25 percent.
A study by the University of Georgia found that people with impulsive personalities are more likely to experience food addiction, a compulsive pattern of eating similar to drug addiction. This is associated with obesity, highlighting the need for new treatments to address compulsive eating habits.
Researchers have developed a new mouse model for metastatic prostate cancer, called RapidCaP, which reveals a specific role for Myc as a driver of metastasis in prostate cancer. The study suggests that targeting the Myc gene may provide a new approach to cure incurable prostate cancer.
The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on the building envelope, aiming to improve building technologies and process management. Funded by NWO, it invites papers on facade design, engineering, and industrial innovations to disseminate science into practice.
Multicellularity has evolved in at least 25 plant and animal lineages, with different developmental pathways and mechanisms. The critical point is that natural selection acts on functional traits, allowing for multiple evolutions of multicellular organisms via various cellular biology aspects.
A new study published in Diabetologia confirms that working-age adults with diabetes are at a higher risk of influenza compared to non-diabetic individuals. The research suggests that vaccinating this group could be cost-effective and mitigate healthcare costs associated with flu-related hospitalizations.
Researchers at SISSA investigated the structural elements of prion proteins, finding that misfolding originates in the N-terminal region. This knowledge is crucial for developing drugs and therapeutic strategies against diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
A simple protein test may help predict survival rates for patients with head and neck cancer by identifying HPV-positive tumours. This test could allow doctors to choose more appropriate treatments, leading to better outcomes for patients.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have found that individual cells in the hippocampus use small electrical fields to stimulate and synchronize neighboring cells, spreading activity layer by layer. This discovery suggests a possible novel target for seizure-blocking medicines.
Dr. Jeremy Robinson, a researcher at the Naval Research Laboratory, has won the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers for his groundbreaking work on graphene. He is building on his brother's research to develop new sensors and applications for nanoelectronic communication.
Researchers found that emergency patients were 59% less likely to have repeated CT scans, 44% less likely for ultrasounds, and 67% less likely for chest X-rays when both hospitals shared patient records. The study suggests health information exchanges (HIEs) may deliver efficiency they promise.
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University discovered a protein complex that regulates the transition from cell division to cell specialization in leaves. By extending the activity of this complex, more cells divide, resulting in larger leaves.
Researchers found that fetal surgery activates a mother's T cells, which normally reject foreign organs. In mice, this activation leads to preterm labor and fetal death. The study provides possible clues to the high rate of preterm labor after human fetal surgery.
A systematic review found that patient decision support interventions have inconsistent results in reducing healthcare spending, with some studies predicting savings ranging from $8 to $3,068 per patient. The impact on treatment utilization rates was mixed and the quality of economic analyses varied.
Researchers have established a new biomarker for stress in wild animals, using hair cortisol concentration (HCC) to monitor polar bears affected by global climate change. The technique has been successfully applied to analyze cortisol levels in polar bear hair samples from the past century.
Scientists are conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial of EDP-788, an oral antibiotic targeting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The trial will evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of the drug in healthy participants.
Scientists from the University of Manchester identified Leri's pleonosteosis as caused by extra genetic material on chromosome 8. The condition is also linked to scleroderma and offers opportunities for understanding and treating both diseases.
A new wireless surveillance system, TernCam, reduces battery life without compromising image quality. The system enables real-time visual data collection and has successfully transmitted signals in severe weather conditions.
Chi-Huey Wong, a professor of chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute, has been awarded the 2014 Wolf Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on synthesizing complex carbohydrates and glycoproteins. His research methods have led to breakthroughs in understanding cancer progression and developing vaccines and therapeutics.
Researchers have made refinements to a technique combining MRI and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to improve image quality and accuracy in detecting breast cancer. The new design allows for increased coverage of the chest, providing improved visibility for 'hard-to-see' areas, and has shown promising results in clinical trials.
A Phase I clinical trial is underway to evaluate the safety and dosing of a personalized vaccine targeting cancer stem cells in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. The vaccine aims to boost the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells, potentially leading to improved treatment outcomes.
Carnegie Mellon University researchers Roberta Klatzky and J. David Creswell develop a new sensory integration model to explain the mechanisms underlying unconscious priming, which affects how we think and behave in social contexts. The model provides a clearer understanding of when and why primes influence behavior.
Researchers found that interplanetary dust particles carry both water and organics needed for the origin of life. This mechanism could also work for exoplanets, enabling water formation through solar wind irradiation. The discovery sheds light on the Moon's OH and water ice, as well as asteroid and comet origins.
Barton's team will develop interconnected, web-based analysis and visualization tools to discern complex relationships among societies and their environments. The project aims to create new insights into socio-ecological systems and make them accessible to the general public, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Researchers Sarj Patel and Tom Rau aim to identify biomarkers of TBI through blood samples, improving diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to understand how localized injuries affect the entire brain.
Researchers developed a reliable 3-D MRI imaging technique to study premature brain development. This allows for early identification of delayed tracts and potential treatments, enabling proactive therapies within weeks of birth.
A study by researchers at the University of California, Davis found that growing up in space weakens a key immune system pathway in Drosophila flies. The Toll pathway was 'non-functional' in space-raised flies, but showed improvement under hypergravity conditions.
A new study by Matthew Ravosa and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame reveals that dietary influences play a crucial role in shaping the human skull. Contrary to long-held assumptions about hard object feeding, the research suggests that early human ancestors, such as Australopithecus, relied on tough foods year-round.
Researchers at the University of Leicester have found two versions of a protein called Cryptochrome in wild populations of fruit flies, both with different amino acids that affect the circadian clock. The study suggests that this variation is functionally important and actively maintained by natural selection.
A Baylor University study found a positive association between religiosity and loving attitudes toward other racial and ethnic groups, but not those who violate values. Researchers studied 389 religiously diverse adults in an online survey to examine the relationship between religiosity and love of neighbors.
A study by Northwestern University found that doctors who use electronic health records in the exam room spend about a third of their visits looking at computers, leading to missed nonverbal cues. The study suggests that interactive screen sharing could improve doctor-patient interaction and contribute to better-designed technology.
A recent study by Loyola Medicine finds that many internists feel ill-equipped to care for adult childhood cancer survivors due to inadequate education and training. The study highlights the need for primary care physicians to have access to survivorship care plans and guidelines.
New research reveals that humans have actively managed Southeast Asian rainforests for over 11,000 years by clearing vegetation to plant food-bearing plants. Pollen samples and archaeological findings indicate repeated disturbances to vegetation since the end of the last ice age.
Astronomers plan observations of supernova SN 2014J with NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and other space missions. The event provides an opportunity to study how interstellar dust affects its light.
Increased inflammation after infections impairs brain's ability to form spatial memories by disrupting neural circuits involved in learning and memory. The study used PET scans to measure effects of inflammation on glucose consumption in the brain, revealing a decrease in glucose metabolism in the Medial Temporal Lobe.
Scientists at King's College London argue that biobank donors should have unrestricted access to data derived from their own material. This move aims to increase reciprocity and partnership between donors and researchers, recognizing the donor's agency in decision-making processes.
A new analysis of 63 animal studies found that industry-sponsored studies had less favorable results than non-industry funded studies. This highlights the role of selective reporting and methodological problems in communicating research findings.