A new study reveals the effect of vitamin E is often based on luck due to its metabolite, alpha-carboxychromanol, which has a promising anti-inflammatory effect. Personalized medicine could be improved with this discovery, as the level of alpha-carboxychromanol in patients varies greatly.
A computer-guided algorithm may help scientists find the right spot to split a protein and then reassemble it, enabling new medical treatments and biosensors. The researchers developed a mathematical model of a protein's structure, giving them the ability to identify optimal split sites.
Scientists have identified a crucial gene controlling stem juiciness in sorghum, which could enhance drought tolerance but also increase disease susceptibility. The discovery has significant implications for breeding and improving crop yields.
A brief assessment of emergency department (ED) threat perceptions can identify patients at risk for developing cardiac-induced PTSD. The study developed a seven-item measure to assess subjective feelings of helplessness or lack of control in ED patients evaluated for acute coronary syndrome.
A pilot study suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can slow or even reverse the atrophy of cortical gray matter in patients with co-morbid fibromyalgia. Eight weeks of CBT-I resulted in increases in cortical thickness, while CBT-P had no similar effect.
Kazunori Sugiyasu, a renowned Japanese chemist, has been awarded the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award for his groundbreaking work on supramolecular polymers. He will collaborate with Professor Frank Würthner at the University of Würzburg to develop artificial chloroplasts that harness light energy to produce fuels.
Nicholas Stephanopoulos and Rizal Hariadi, researchers at the Biodesign Center, received a $2.3 million grant to explore peptide DNA nanotechnology and its applications in biomedicine. The award supports exceptionally creative early career investigators with high-impact projects.
Researchers found that loss of HAPLN1 protein in older patients creates a permissive environment for tumor cells to escape and metastasize. The study suggests that targeting HAPLN1 may be a new therapeutic avenue for improving long-term survival in melanoma patients.
A new study found that younger age at diagnosis, higher body mass index, and a maternal family history of diabetes are associated with faster disease progression in type 2 diabetes. The research used data from the UK BioBank to identify these factors and their impact on disease progression.
A new study analyzed 2,855 test match cricketers to reveal significant uncertainty in current rankings, with players like Joe Root and Kane Williamson having uncertain positions between 9th and 343rd. The study found that batting last is difficult and playing away from home is equivalent to playing on a pitch in its third innings.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a new model of heart failure that allows for the specific study of oxidative stress using chemogenetics. The approach enables researchers to activate or inactivate reactive oxygen species in the heart, leading to advanced cardiac dysfunction.
Scientists successfully inserted human DNA into transgenic laboratory mice, allowing them to study the biology of preterm birth. They discovered a stress hormone called corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) and its interaction with a transcription factor called DLX3 in the placenta.
A stage four sarcomatoid kidney cancer patient has achieved complete response to immunotherapy treatment, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against this aggressive form of cancer. Researchers are now recruiting patients with sarcomatoid kidney cancer in clinical trials with checkpoint inhibitors.
USC Stem Cell scientist Andy McMahon and collaborators aim to identify key proteins enabling organs to communicate with each other. By using a tiny molecule as a tag, the team hopes to develop a new tool to enhance knowledge of normal physiology and disease.
Research team at Michigan Tech found wildfire aerosol particles remaining in atmosphere for up to a week, defying expectations of rapid oxidation. This discovery has significant implications for climate predictions and the role of aerosols in global warming.
A study of 6,900 black and white adults found that a Southern diet was the top factor associated with an increased risk of hypertension. The diet, characterized by high consumption of fried foods, organ meats, and processed meats, was linked to higher blood pressure among black adults.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a natural product called Fisetin that reduces the level of damaged cells in the body, causing aging. This compound has been shown to improve health and extend lifespan even when treatment is initiated late in life.
Scientists have found spiking neurons in the tiny roundworm C. elegans, which could help understand fundamental principles of brain computation. The discovery overturns decades of dogma and reveals a unique coding mechanism that allows the worm's olfactory neurons to encode information in two ways.
Researchers at CRG describe how specific proteins guide Tet2 enzyme to DNA regions needed for cell fate specification. This novel mechanism reveals a new way transcription factors interact with the genome.
Researchers are using laser marking systems and light sheet microscopy to track individual cells in zebrafish development, aiming to create a complete cellular blueprint. The project has the potential to revolutionize regenerative biology by precisely defining cell roles in complex organisms.
A new study found increasing infection rates for urinary tract infections, sepsis, and skin infections among people with diabetes in the USA. Rates of infection-related hospitalisations increased by 52% between 2010 and 2015 compared to the general population.
Researchers at Yale University and Brookhaven National Laboratory developed a new catalyst to break carbon-fluorine bonds, one of the strongest chemical bonds known. Single atoms of platinum were found to be strikingly effective in catalyzing bond cleavage and contaminant breakdown.
A new six-year single-center study found a web-based program to be an effective approach to manage lifestyle changes in patients with NAFLD, comparable to group-based interventions. The web program reduced weight loss and improved liver health, suggesting counseling as a key therapeutic option until drugs are approved.
A team of scientists from the US Army Research Laboratory and MIT have developed a novel synthetic biology tool that delivers DNA programming into a broad range of bacteria. The XPORT bacterium enables precise and controlled transfer of DNA to various microorganisms, opening up new possibilities for military applications.
Researchers at Michigan State University found that sleep-deprived individuals experienced a significant increase in errors during tasks requiring following directions and remembering sequence steps. Memory maintenance was the primary culprit behind these difficulties.
A study by USC Dornsife researchers found that an extra year of education contributed to weight loss in individuals at greatest risk of becoming obese. The study used genome data from 250,000 people and found that the change in mandatory attendance age had a significant impact on health outcomes.
The Image Permanence Institute will study the recovery of modern museum inkjet print collections affected by water disasters through freezing and freeze drying methods. The three-year project aims to determine if these methods are safe and effective for recovering damaged inkjet prints.
Massachusetts General Hospital is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of ZMapp, an experimental Ebola treatment. The hospital aims to enhance its biothreats preparedness and provide access to life-saving therapeutics for patients with confirmed Ebola or high-risk exposure.
Researchers developed a new algorithm to search vast repositories of compounds produced by microbes, identifying over 5,000 promising unknown compounds that merit further investigation. The algorithm, called Dereplicator+, analyzes mass spectra data to eliminate known compounds and focus on potential new pharmaceuticals.
Scientists at VIB and KU Leuven identify a new protein interaction that regulates the formation of specific synapses between pyramidal neurons and mossy fibers in the hippocampus. This discovery sheds light on the mechanisms that govern unique interactions in neuronal networks.
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who consume moderate amounts of alcohol have a 36% decreased risk of early death, while heavy drinking increases the risk by 45%. The study suggests that moderate drinking may be beneficial for these patients.
A study found that a gene variant commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes may also increase the risk of being lean, contradicting common assumptions about obesity and diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from over 9,000 Hispanic Latinos and used complex modeling to estimate the odds of developing Type 2 diabetes across time.
To achieve an 80% HPV vaccination rate by 2026, 14.39 million more US adolescents will need to receive the vaccine, with a disproportionate burden among males, whites, and privately insured teens. The majority of those who haven't been vaccinated yet had opportunities to do so during wellness visits.
A recent study published in BMC Public Health found that about two-thirds of Canadian children aged 8-12 have not reached an acceptable level of physical literacy. The Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group's Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy tool was used to assess over 10,000 children across the country, revealing lo...
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a new way in which nerve cells control movement by dynamically adjusting neurotransmitter production. This finding opens up new avenues for treating diseases such as myasthenia gravis and spinal muscular atrophy.
Two University of Pittsburgh faculty members, Peter Strick and Warren Ruder, have been awarded $6 million NIH Director's Transformative Research Awards for innovative research in brain-body connection and antibiotic resistance. Their work aims to revolutionize biomedical research and address significant medical challenges.
A new study has found a strong association between diabetes and an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. People with diabetes were 33% more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis than their counterparts without diabetes.
A new study reveals that wild cobras frequently eat other snakes and engage in cannibalism, with five out of six species displaying the behavior. Males are more likely to participate in cannibalism events, raising questions about its evolution and impact on intrasexual competition.
A new study found that extreme dieting in female rats led to a decrease in metabolic factors and functions, including body weight and blood pressure, but resulted in a higher accumulation of abdominal fat. This increase in belly fat may cause long-term health risks for people who have previously crash dieted.
Kathryn Whitehead's project uses genetic engineering to isolate and modify human cells in breast milk for infant disease therapy. The goal is to develop non-invasive treatments for babies with diseases, such as spina bifida or enterocolitis.
Research reveals that women with versus without prediabetes experience significantly larger adverse differences in cardiometabolic health compared to men. Women with prediabetes had higher blood pressure, worse cholesterol profiles, and increased inflammation before the onset of type 2 diabetes.
A Mediterranean diet increased Lactobacillus abundance in mammary glands of macaque monkeys, a nonhuman primate model of women's health. This finding suggests that diet directly influences microbiome populations outside the intestinal tract and may impact breast cancer risk.
Researchers from Clemson University and Stony Brook University reveal a 3-D structure of a protein fragment that could serve as a drug target in treating stroke patients. The protein, PSD-95, plays a crucial role in maintaining neural connections and facilitating communication, learning, and memory.
A new study found that abdominal aortic calcification measured by CT scans is a strong predictor of future cardiovascular events, outperforming the widely used Framingham risk score. The research suggests that detecting calcification via routine CT scans could help identify patients at high risk and enable early interventions.
Experts at the American Geriatrics Society unveiled a list of recommendations to prioritize mobility care as people age. The new white paper focuses on assessing mobility for hospitalized older adults and offers ways to promote high-quality, person-centered care by proactively addressing mobility loss.
A new pathology test using AI can accurately predict clinically significant prostate cancer disease progression following surgery, helping guide treatment decisions. The Precise MD post-op test reclassified 58% of intermediate risk patients as low risk and 42% as high risk for significant disease progression.
Tropical Storm Sergio is expected to strengthen into a hurricane within the next 48 hours, according to NASA's Aqua satellite data. The storm's coldest cloud top temperatures have reached -70 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall.
The study confirms the evolution of transits produced by a planetesimal orbiting the white dwarf WD 1145+017. The system shows periodic transits blocking light from the star, with continuous interaction and fragmentation resulting in changes in transit depth and shape.
A team of astronomers using Gaia data found twenty high-velocity stars racing towards the Galactic centre, raising questions about their origin. The stars' velocities could be a sign of supermassive black holes or binary systems in nearby galaxies.
Researchers at Penn Vet are developing a genetically engineered cell-based therapy approach to treat pemphigus in pet dogs, which may lead to breakthroughs in human autoimmune disease treatment. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this novel gene-engineered chimeric autoantibody receptor T cell (CAART) immunotherapy.
Researchers propose natural adaptive therapies to keep cancer in check by mimicking the immune system's approach. These therapies aim to stabilize tumor size and slow resistance evolution.
The European XFEL has obtained the first scientific results from its operation, revealing the structure of an antibiotic-disabling enzyme. The international collaboration used X-ray flashes to obtain flash X-ray exposures of tiny crystals, allowing them to build up the full three-dimensional structure of the biomolecule.
Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease. Researchers found that cone-dominant animals have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which may explain why rod cells are not affected by mutation to PUFA synthesis genes.
Tropical Depression Rosa's remnants brought heavy rainfall potential to east central Arizona on Oct. 2, with the strongest storms located over the region according to NASA's infrared view.
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology have built the first simulation to predict light signals from supermassive black hole binaries nearing merger. The model combines information gathered from light- and gravitational waves, enabling scientists to identify these monster collisions with existing and future telescopes.
The Mek5/Erk5 pathway plays a crucial role in skeletogenesis through the regulation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and chondrocyte maturation. Erk5 controls early chondrogenic differentiation and chondrogenic differentiation after condensation formation. This study improves our understanding of skeletal development and paves ...
Researchers recommend creating simple formats with limited answer options to enhance learning and recall. The study also advises engaging 'real-world' cognitive processes in test questions and avoiding 'none of the above' and 'all of the above' answer choices.
A new study by Chalmers University of Technology reveals that studded winter tires have a significant negative impact on public health, costing between 60 and 770 life-years. The study also found that the use of studded tires contributes to accidents and fatalities in cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a novel method to enhance fermentation of Menaquinone-7, a potent form of vitamin K, using biofilm reactors. The new process is expected to reduce production costs and increase efficiency, making it a promising alternative for industrial-scale production.
A new study finds that baseline PSA levels in black men between 40 and 60 can strongly predict future development of prostate cancer and its most aggressive forms. Elevated PSA levels are associated with increased risk, even among those within the normal range.