Scientists uncover regional warming in Europe causing cooling and increased snowfall in East Asia during the Younger Dryas period, highlighting the complex interplay of teleconnections. The study provides new insights into the climate changes of the northern hemisphere at the end of the last glacial phase.
Researchers found that cancer cells grew faster in fatty, obese tissue, suggesting the microenvironment surrounding cancer cells plays a crucial role in disease progression. Weight loss reversed changes to this microenvironment, correcting tumor growth, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for obesity-related cancers.
The National Institute for Health Research Innovation Observatory will apply Big Data analytics tools to explore trends in health innovation. The £10 million centre, based at Newcastle University, aims to provide better and more efficient healthcare for patients.
Researchers from the University of Geneva linked marine biological aerosols to ocean water characteristics, enabling indirect study through water analysis. This discovery simplifies aerosol characterization and enhances climate models' accuracy.
A recent study precisely dated the India-Asia continental collision at 59±1 million years ago, based on sedimentary record analysis. The collision resulted in the formation of the Himalayan Mountains and the rise of the Tibetan Plateau, with significant climatic and environmental changes.
The study establishes conditions for globally stabilizing closed-loop systems and converging their position to setpoints. The selection of PID parameters has flexibility due to the availability of upper bounds for partial derivatives of nonlinear uncertain functions.
Researchers have developed a new method to produce inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with a high efficiency of 21.2% and excellent photostability, surpassing conventional limits.
The partnership brings together the Endocrine Society's expertise and Medscape's innovative digital platforms to equip physicians with timely and useful guidance on diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders. Experts will produce original features and share case studies on Medscape Consult, leveraging its crowdsourcing platform.
Researchers identified new genes associated with ultra-rare disease Erdheim-Chester disease, which affects multiple organs, and found connections to various types of cancer. The discovery may lead to improved diagnosis and new treatments for this rare condition.
Researchers developed a new vending machine system with a 'delay' bar and LED screen to display delay times for unhealthy snacks. The DISC system led to a 2-5% increase in healthy snack purchases without harming total sales volume or revenue, offering a viable option for vending machine owners.
A new study published in Science shows that public funding research is essential for commercial innovation, with 30% of NIH-funded grants generating articles cited by private-sector patents. This highlights the importance of continued investment in biomedical research and its potential economic returns.
The study reveals that the ice caps around Greenland's edges have lost their capacity to contain and refreeze meltwater, causing massive ice mass loss. The researchers found that the highest ice caps are still relatively healthy, but the 'melting line' is moving towards them, posing a significant problem.
Researchers found that melting on Greenland passed a tipping point 20 years ago, causing the smallest glaciers and ice caps to no longer regrow lost ice. The study suggests that this will raise global sea level by about 1.5 inches by 2100.
The University of Miami is conducting a multi-site study to evaluate the safety, effective dosage and prevention capabilities of the NIH's experimental DNA-based vaccine. Researchers will recruit individuals from Miami-Dade County and compare the rates of confirmed cases of Zika in vaccinated and placebo groups.
Researchers from the University of Exeter have developed ultrafast flexible memory devices using a hybrid of graphene oxide and titanium oxide. These innovative devices offer low-cost production, eco-friendliness and high capacity, paving the way for flexible electronic applications.
Swansea University has won two Royal Society awards for its innovative research on reducing corrosion in steel and improving furnace efficiency. The team developed a smart release coating that outperforms the current market leader in laboratory tests and can last up to 12 times longer in delaying corrosion.
Researchers observed glassfrogs sitting on their eggs for up to five hours after laying them, absorbing water and hydrating the jelly-coated embryos. The study found that every species of glassfrog cares for its eggs, with mothers tending to theirs immediately after laying and fathers taking over later.
A new study by Ruud Wouters suggests that protests with many participants and a unified message are more effective in influencing politicians. The research found that features such as the number of protesters and unity had the greatest impact on changing politicians' opinions, regardless of their party affiliation.
A new study on zebrafish shows that social support can help individuals overcome adverse circumstances and triggers specific brain patterns similar to those in humans. The research suggests that zebrafish could be an ideal model organism for studying social support and its neural mechanisms.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered non-antibiotic antivirulence compounds that prevent disease-causing toxins from forming in gram-positive bacteria. These compounds, such as F19, have shown effectiveness against various types of superbugs and may enable the use of existing antibiotics in combination therapy.
Researchers develop new technologies to precisely measure protein levels serving as tumor markers for personalized cancer treatment. This approach aims to predict tumor response to cancer therapeutics and match patients with the right drug.
A study of 5,800 Finnish retirees found that 12% increased their risky drinking after retirement, while 81% maintained healthy levels. Depression, smoking, and changes in social networks were associated with the increase in risky drinking behavior.
A meta-analysis of 15 studies found significant associations between insomnia symptoms and the risk of heart disease and stroke. Insomnia symptoms such as difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, and non-restorative sleep were linked to increased risks of cardiovascular events.
Researchers found that over a fourth of 80 samples tested positive for new psychoactive substances, with 'bath salts' being the most common detected. Hair analysis proved a reliable tool to investigate drug exposure and consumption patterns in this high-risk population.
Researchers found that eusociality in marine snapping shrimps emerges when hatchlings remain close to home, suggesting the importance of kin selection in driving social evolution. The study provides new insights into how complex social systems evolved in marine life.
NASA's MMS mission provides direct observation of kinetic Alfvén waves, revealing unexpected small-scale complexities and a higher rate of particle trapping than expected. The findings have implications for nuclear fusion technology and our understanding of the sun's solar wind.
A new study from Scripps Research Institute suggests that a synthetic small molecule called Isoxazole-9 can block the formation of new neurons in the brain, leading to reduced drug-seeking behavior and preventing relapse. The study found that Isoxazole-9 also repaired structural changes in neurons exposed to methamphetamine.
Researchers at PPPL have discovered a source of fast magnetic reconnection in plasma, which could lead to more accurate predictions of damaging space weather and improved fusion experiments. The finding shows how electron pressure accelerates the process, balancing electric current and preventing halting the reconnection process.
Pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) has mixed results in predicting embryo success, with uncertain impact on IVF outcomes. The technology's limitations stem from complex biology and ideology, hindering the development of new technologies to improve infertility care.
A Phase 2/2b clinical trial has begun testing an experimental DNA vaccine designed to protect against disease caused by Zika infection. The vaccine aims to gain more safety and immune response data and determine if it can effectively prevent disease caused by natural Zika infection.
The remnant clouds and showers associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie were slowly moving off the coasts of Queensland and New South Wales. Heavy rainfall generated by Debbie continues to trigger warnings for rivers, with several flood warnings still in effect.
A new research project aims to integrate socio-economic data with cancer trial data, providing a broader perspective on treatment effectiveness. By combining this information, researchers can predict how socio-economic factors affect various treatments and shed light on the circumstances of cancer patients in clinical trials.
Researchers at UTA developed OnTask, a software tool that offers timely and personalized feedback to help students adjust their studying throughout the course. The online tool uses data about student activities and suggests strategies to increase confidence and success.
Colleen LaBelle, director of Boston Medical Center's Office-Based Addiction Treatment program, has been awarded the 2017 Advocate State Award for Excellence by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. LaBelle's work on expanding access to substance use disorder treatment through her 'Massachusetts Model' has been instrumental i...
A new study based on responses from 16,584 New Zealanders found that avid news consumers show increased anger and reduced warmth towards Muslims. The researchers suggest that widespread media representation of Muslims contributes to lower acceptance.
Scientists have found a new species of tyrannosaur dinosaur with a high degree of tactile sensitivity, similar to crocodiles. The discovery provides insight into the evolution and life appearance of tyrannosaurs, revealing that their faces were covered in scaly protective layers and highly touch-sensitive snouts.
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a groundbreaking graphene-based electrode prototype that can increase the capacity of existing integrable storage technologies by 3000%. This breakthrough design is inspired by the efficient vein structure of fern leaves, offering a solution to the storage challenge holding solar energy b...
Researchers developed a new treatment pathway removing antibodies from the bloodstream to reduce chronic infections and hospital stays. The approach showed positive outcomes for two patients with resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made a photonics breakthrough, achieving radio frequency signal control at sub-nanosecond time scales on a chip-scale optical device. This achievement could unlock the bandwidth bottleneck faced by wireless networks worldwide, enabling broader bandwidth instantaneously to more users.
A recent study tracks data spanning a decade to find that older red snapper age eight and up have higher reproductive rates than younger fish, while fishing pressure has declined and spawning stock biomass has increased
A new study found that nighttime light exposure can pass on immune and endocrine problems to hamster offspring. Researchers at Ohio State University exposed adult hamsters to dim light at night, then monitored their effects on the next generation.
Biologists observed nighttime parental behavior in 40 species of glassfrogs, finding that mothers typically provide minimal care, while fathers take on more extensive roles. This surprising diversity challenges previous assumptions about sex role evolution.
Researchers developed microbes to aid methane recovery, while also improving chemistry students' test scores through personalized feedback. Urban streams were found to exhibit unique nutrient patterns driven by wastewater treatment plants.
Researchers found that Sapporo mai-mai snails live longer in trees due to fewer predators and better food sources. Tree-dwelling snails also eat epiphytic lichens and mosses, unlike ground-dwelling counterparts.
Researchers at OIST Graduate University solved the Kirchhoff-Plateau problem, a centuries-old mathematical problem. The solution provides beautiful mathematical results that closely mimic the behavior of soap films in real-world situations, shedding light on energy-minimizing shapes and potential applications in biology.
Researchers developed a new technique to study three-dimensional genome organization in individual cells, revealing differences between maternal and paternal genomes. The study provides insights into the earliest stages of embryogenesis and may help understand totipotency and reprogramming of somatic cells.
A more flexible approach to study design can significantly improve the efficiency of preclinical research, according to a recent study published in PLOS Biology. By using group sequential designs, researchers can enhance predictive ability and reduce waste in animal studies.
A team of researchers observed an American badger burying a 50-pound calf carcass over five days, marking the first known instance of such behavior. The finding suggests that badgers may play a significant role in sequestering large carcasses, benefiting cattle ranchers by reducing disease vectors and attracting larger predators.
Researchers have developed an effective antibody against radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating side effect of lung cancer treatment. The antibody targets connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), reversing fibrotic transformation and improving pulmonary function in mice.
Overall cancer death rates have decreased for 11 types of cancer in men and 13 in women between 2010-2014. Five-year survival improved significantly for prostate, kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia cancers.
A new study identifies optimal adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy delivery vector constructs to treat Hemophilia A. The researchers successfully improved the design of AAV vectors, demonstrating significant and differing effects on liver-specific expression of the human factor VIII transgene in mice.
Researchers found bacteria and fungi in killer whales that cause disease in humans and land-based animals, including Salmonella and antibiotic-resistant strains. The study provides insights into whale health and reveals potential pathogens in their environment.