Researchers have discovered that membrane lipids can activate the unfolded protein response (UPR), leading to increased protein production but also heightened sensitivity in cells. This new understanding may provide insights into various diseases, including those caused by viral infections and tumor growth.
A new study proposes that cultural activities, such as language use, affect our ability to collect data, make connections, and infer behavior. The research reveals that the brain's limited working memory can be beneficial in some cognitive tasks, unlike our closest relatives, chimpanzees.
A team of researchers has developed methods to observe and quantify misfolded proteins associated with Parkinson's disease entering neurons. They found that fibrils were actively engulfed by the cell membrane and transported to lysosomes, where most remained for days.
A new royalty system for wildlife imagery could generate significant revenue for conservation efforts, particularly for carnivorous species like lions. The idea proposes that a portion of income from products featuring wildlife images be allocated to support conservation initiatives.
Researchers at CU Boulder have revamped a World War II-era magnesium production process that requires half the energy and produces a fraction of the pollution compared to current leading methods. The breakthrough could improve the production of strong, lightweight metal used in various applications.
The Jackson Laboratory will investigate a new mouse model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with a $3.2 million federal research grant. The study aims to link genetic mutations in the mouse models to human ALS or other neuromuscular diseases.
Using metformin to treat patients with prediabetes could save the US healthcare system approximately $20 per patient each year. The medication is underused, with only 0.7% of eligible patients currently prescribed it.
Tropical Storm Nalgae continues to face vertical wind shear, pushing strongest thunderstorms north of the low-level circulation center. The storm is forecast to continue moving northwest before potentially intensifying to 52 mph.
Researchers will use genomic technologies to understand genetic basis of traits influencing wildlife and plant survival in changing environments. The project aims to advance understanding of how organisms cope with environmental challenges and develop guidelines for genomic interventions.
A sunspot, dubbed AR12665, was tracked by NASA's satellites as it rotated into view on July 5, 2017. The active region produced several solar flares, a coronal mass ejection, and a solar energetic particle event over its 13-day journey.
The 11th Eastern Pacific hurricane season tropical depression formed on August 4 despite being affected by wind shear. GOES-West and GOES-16 satellites captured images showing a low-pressure area with a well-defined center, indicating the storm's strength.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is developing an intervention to empower patients with glaucoma to take a more active role in their treatment. The study aims to improve communication between patients and ophthalmologists, leading to better medication adherence and reduced intraocular pressure.
A new study by the University of Plymouth found that European governments are placing too much emphasis on safety and affordability when it comes to transport policies for older people. The research highlights the need for a more rounded approach that prioritizes mobility, independence, and social inclusion.
The University of Michigan Injury Center has received $2.5 million from the CDC to continue its research on preventing injuries such as opioid overdoses, concussion, and motor vehicle crashes. The center aims to reduce injury by publishing innovative research and translating it into practice for local communities.
Researchers found that desert tortoises often overheat and die when encountering fencing meant to keep them safe from roads. The study suggests that designing and installing barrier fencing to minimize pacing and heat stress is crucial to prevent tortoise deaths.
Researchers found that elevated levels of protein Cdk8 in heart muscle cells lead to declining heart function and heart failure. The study suggests modifying gene expression may provide a path to preventive treatments for heart failure.
A new study by the Academy of Finland reveals that Finnish parents experience higher conflict rates with their own parents compared to in-laws. Grandchildren often contribute to increased tensions between in-law generations.
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have published a study on K-80003, an anti-cancer agent that prevents activation of the PI3K pathway, resulting in inhibition of cancer cell growth.
Typhoon Noru is expected to make landfall in Kyushu, Japan on August 6, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm's eye has grown to 37-nautical-mile-wide, with maximum sustained winds near 86 mph.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased by 5.7% to 29.7%, while the labor force participation rate rose 3.4% to 33.1%. This trend is attributed to integrated resources and strategies among stakeholders, including employers and government agencies.
Researchers identified a cluster of immunoresolvents in blood that activate immune cells, enhancing the immune system's ability to fight bacterial infections. This new profiling procedure has potential applications in distinguishing between cancerous and healthy tissue.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method that combines design and nanomanufacturing to create optimal nanostructured surfaces for solar cells. The technique uses mathematical functions and machine learning to fabricate quasi-random structures, resulting in increased light absorption and improved efficiency.
Research by University of Montana postdoctoral fellow Shane Campbell-Staton found significant increases in cold tolerance at the species' southern limit. Gene expression in southern survivors shifted toward patterns characteristic of northern populations, revealing rapid phenotypic, regulatory and genomic shifts.
Researchers found that glucose metabolism is critical for platelet production, function, and clearance. The absence of glucose metabolism leads to lower platelet counts, defective megakaryocyte generation, and increased platelet clearance.
TESS will survey stars up to 100 times brighter than Kepler, finding thousands of new exoplanets around bright nearby stars. The mission will provide ideal targets for follow-up observations with the James Webb Space Telescope.
A research team at the University of New Mexico is developing ultrafast laser transmitter technology that could send data at a speed of over 100 gigabits per second, ten times faster than current fiber optic networks. The goal is to enable high-speed communication in applications such as remote medical consultations and IoT connectivity.
Researchers have identified a genetic rearrangement involving the NF2 gene that causes meningiomas in long-term childhood cancer survivors. The study suggests that cranial-spinal radiation increases the risk of developing aggressive and recurring brain tumors.
Researchers developed microbot origami that can capture and transport single cells using magnetic energy. The system mimics nature and has potential applications in cell characterization tools and artificial muscles.
A new mindfulness program can help coaches and athletes at all levels develop a mental edge and improve their performance. The six-session program, developed by psychologists, combines education, discussion, and experiential components to increase mental readiness.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a novel device that can stimulate sweat glands on a small patch of skin, allowing for non-invasive biomarker testing. The device can predict sweat amounts, which is essential for understanding hormone or chemical measurements.
A growing population of older adults with HIV is being overlooked due to implicit ageism, which contributes to poor mental and physical health outcomes. The combination of stigma, social isolation, and negative expectations about aging can lead to depression, loneliness, and chronic disease.
Researchers discovered a crucial role for enzyme ITK in the development of immune cells that help suppress excessive inflammation. By manipulating these cells, clinicians may be able to enhance treatment for allergies and block their development to treat viral and bacterial infections.
Tiny primordial black holes could have destroyed neutron stars from the inside out, leading to the ejection of dense neutron-rich material that formed heavy elements like gold and uranium. This process would also explain several long-standing mysteries in the universe, including Fast Radio Bursts and positron emissions.
Professor Ashraf Salama has been awarded the Jean Tschumi Prize for Excellence in Architectural Education and Criticism. His work has influenced generations of architects worldwide and transformed the discourse on architectural education and design pedagogy.
Researchers found that winter foals were smaller than their spring and fall counterparts, suggesting a critical impact of reduced metabolism on fetal growth. Despite this, some benefits emerged from the study, including the potential for earlier foaling that can give young horses a head start in competitions.
Research by Robert Cialdini reveals six universal principles of influence: reciprocity, commitment, social proof, authority, liking and scarcity. These principles can be used ethically to change behavior and achieve desirable outcomes.
Researchers found that humans take a stronger liking to faulty robots, which helps them understand and correct their own behavior. This finding has exciting implications for the field of social robotics, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfections in robot design.
A new study found that prior dengue or yellow fever exposure does not increase susceptibility to severe Zika virus infection in rhesus macaques. The researchers observed no significant differences in clinical factors between previously infected and uninfected monkeys after Zika virus infection.
Houston Methodist researchers have identified a distinct group of circulating tumor cells associated with breast cancer brain metastasis. This finding could lead to the development of more sensitive screening tools and real-time monitoring of disease progression and response to therapy.
A Canadian-led research collaboration reports observing spectral lines from an antimatter atom for the first time in a study published in Nature. The team studied antihydrogen and found that its spectral lines match those of hydrogen very well, which could provide clues about the nature of matter and antimatter.
The article explores de-extinction efforts, highlighting potential ecological benefits and challenges. Experts debate whether de-extinction initiatives aid or hinder conservation efforts, with concerns about habitat destruction and climate change.
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) will identify over 20,000 extrasolar planets, including Earth-sized and 'super Earth' planets. The satellite's four cameras have been mounted onto the camera plate and successfully demonstrated operation with the flight computer.
Researchers have developed a new mathematical model that describes how molecules are transported to react within nanoreactors. The model reveals that the reaction rate is not limited by molecule concentration, but rather by the shell's permeability, opening up possibilities for controlling chemical reactions.
A new technique uses a fluorescent sensor to detect stress on cells at earlier stages than conventional methods. The method can be adapted to detect protein aggregates caused by other toxins and diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
Researchers face difficulties conducting longitudinal epidemiological surveys in countries like Brazil due to inadequate funding and poor infrastructure. The study highlights the need for strategies such as working with community leaders, organizing group efforts, and using short instruments to overcome these challenges.
Researchers found that yoga, particularly Bikram and hatha yoga, significantly reduced symptoms of depression in studies involving veterans and university students. A multi-week regimen may be an effective approach when combined with standard therapies.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a catalyst that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen, offering a potential solution for renewable energy. The catalyst uses laser-induced graphene, a low-cost material, to produce large bubbles of oxygen and hydrogen simultaneously.
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute propose a therapeutic strategy to suppress formation of bony tumors in multiple hereditary exostoses, a rare disease affecting 1 in 50,000 people. Researchers identify BMP signaling as the culprit and demonstrate success with an inhibitor compound.
A group of dark asteroids with related orbits have been identified as part of a previously unknown family, estimated to be roughly 4 billion years old. The discovery provides valuable information on the size distribution of original planetesimal bodies and challenges traditional theories of asteroid formation.
A tropical insect, Synthesiomyia nudiseta, has been detected in corpses in North West Italy, according to a study by Dr Stefano Vanin. The research suggests that climate change and globalization have enabled the fly's migration from China.
The University of Texas at Arlington researcher will design and install a 150 kilowatt distributed generation source testbed to study configuration and integration challenges for the Navy's future ships. The testbed aims to emulate high-power, intermittent loads on ships and test how energy storage can maintain power quality.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have found that survival of a deadly acute myeloid leukemia depends on production of heme, a molecular 'battery.' Researchers discovered that blocking heme synthesis kills leukemic cells, offering a potential new treatment strategy for AML.
A new public database, Genomic Observatories Metadatabase (GeOMe), provides contextual information for genetic data, enabling researchers to track biodiversity across time and location. The database aids in comparing biodiversity worldwide and tracking its impact on the planet.
Research reveals that many patients with chronic kidney disease experience smell loss, which correlates with poorer nutritional status. Treatment with intranasal theophylline has shown promise in improving smell function and reducing markers of malnutrition in a small group of patients.
A new study by CIRES and NOAA researchers found that the spring snowmelt has arrived nearly three days earlier every decade from 1975 to 2016, while the first snow has been happening later. The end result is an increase in length of the snow-free season by about one week per decade.
Researchers at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science have made a breakthrough in auditory attention decoding (AAD) methods, bringing cognitively controlled hearing aids closer to reality. The new system can automatically separate individual speakers from a mixture, determine which speaker the user is listening t...
Researchers used modularity metric to analyze brain connectivity in 90 stroke patients, finding that highly fragmented left hemisphere communities were associated with more severe aphasia. The study provides new insights into the underlying mechanisms of language recovery after stroke.
Researchers identified a rare neurological disorder linked to an excess of ribosomal RNA, causing developmental regression and neurodegeneration. The study found that the same genetic change caused the condition in all affected children, paving the way for potential therapies to silence the mutant gene.
A Kansas State University researcher found that climate variability, not the Three Gorges Dam, is the primary cause of a water supply decline in East Asia's largest floodplain lake system. The study found that 80% of the observed lake decline is due to simultaneous climate variability closely related to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation.
Scientists at Nagoya University found two brain pathways that control thermoregulation, revealing their separate roles in 'feeling' and responding to external temperature changes. Disabling one pathway led to impaired ability to regulate core temperature.