Researchers present findings on acute erythroid leukemia, identifying five subtypes with distinct genomic features and survival rates. St. Jude also shares updates on gene therapy for hemophilia B and advances in sickle cell disease treatment.
Holistic thinkers exhibited similar brain activity when watching a dramatic film, whereas analytical thinkers showed distinct responses. The study suggests that holistic thinkers perceive the world in a more integrated way, processing moral issues and factual connections similarly with each other.
A recent study from the University of Turku investigated brain structure in newborns, revealing asymmetry in lobar volumes between hemispheres. The findings suggest that environmental factors during pregnancy may have a lasting impact on infant brain development.
A nationwide study of cardiac arrests found ambulances took nearly four minutes longer to handle calls from low-income areas than high-income communities. The study highlights the importance of ensuring access to care for vulnerable populations.
Research reveals an increased risk of ill health in people with evening preference, including erratic eating patterns and consumption of unhealthy foods. The study also found that glucose levels increase when night owls eat shortly before bed, negatively affecting metabolism.
Researchers at Montana State University are studying Familial dysautonomia, a rare genetic neurological disease, to understand its connection with the human gut microbiome and metabolism. The study aims to develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The project aims to drastically reduce costs and time for the pilot production of new photonic products, enabling a thousand new companies and thousands of jobs. The new facility will utilize a shared use model to combine PICs from different companies on one wafer, reducing costs.
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that circulating white blood cells from donors contain matured cells that educate recipients' immune system to be tolerant of donated tissues. The study suggests new strategies for managing organ transplantation and reducing immunosuppression.
NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) data revealed that Tropical Storm Usagi dropped moderate to heavy rain along its path in Southeast Asia. The analysis showed the storm produced over 350 mm of rainfall in Vietnam, causing widespread flooding around Ho Chi Minh City.
Researchers have discovered a way to create artificial magnetic fields using graphene sheets with a twist, enabling the control of electronic properties through electrical fields. This breakthrough has clear technological potential and could lead to new materials with unique properties.
A team of scientists has uncovered a new compound produced by the bacterium Chlorobaculum tepidum, which is found in volcanic hot springs. The discovery reveals that the microbe modifies a previously unknown thiol to produce a compound called N-methyl-bacillithiol, which plays a crucial role in the sulfur cycle. This finding has signif...
The article explores the catalytic activity of MXenes for hydrogen evolution reaction, revealing that Ti2NO2 and Nb2NO2 possess ultra-high HER activity. A Fermi-abundance model is proposed as a good descriptor to understand variation in different Mxenes, highlighting the importance of occupied p electronic states of surface O atoms.
Researchers found that curcumin treatment improved muscle function and exercise capacity in mice with heart failure and healthy controls. Curcumin also increased Nrf2 activation and antioxidant enzyme levels, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy to improve quality of life for people with heart failure.
A triple combination regimen including adoptive T cell therapy, a PIM kinase inhibitor, and a PD-1 inhibitor boosts T cell persistence and improves survival in a mouse model of melanoma. This treatment doubles the migration of anti-tumor T cells to the tumor site and quadruples survival compared to ACT alone.
Researchers at UTHealth received grants to study the role of photoreceptors in sight and day/night vision. They aim to develop new therapeutic strategies for degenerative retinal diseases.
A new study reveals that jumping spiders exhibit lactation-like provisioning behavior, where motherly care and nutritious milk are provided to offspring until they become independent. Spiderlings remained in the nest and nursed on spider milk for nearly 40 days, ensuring their overall health and adult survival.
A new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution found that reef fisheries can still provide stable catches despite extreme coral bleaching. However, the fishery's success is more patchy and dependent on fewer species, with algal-feeding fish like rabbitfish providing a temporary boost.
A team of Clemson University astrophysicists measured the total starlight ever produced throughout the history of the observable universe using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. They found that this light translates to approximately 4x10^84 photons, which is a vast amount considering most of it comes from distant galaxies.
The discovery of ASASSN-18bt, a Type Ia supernova, has revealed an unexpected pattern in the light from its first hours, complicating our understanding of how these phenomena originate. The findings suggest that the genesis of Type Ia supernovae is even more mysterious than previously thought.
Dirk Hanschel's research project investigates the intersection of environmental protection and human rights, exploring whether a healthy environment can be considered a human right. The project aims to understand how environmental changes affect people and their cultures.
Researchers demonstrate that fruit flies meet five criteria for culturally transmitted behavior: learned socially, copied from older individuals, memorized over time, involves individual characteristics, and conformist. Computer simulations also show the emergence of long-lasting cultural traditions through transmission chains.
Researchers discovered that the Cas10 enzyme, part of the type III CRISPR-Cas system, can selectively target foreign genetic material while avoiding its own DNA. This dynamic regulation enables bacteria to maintain a robust immune response even when invaders mutate their genetic sequences.
University of Michigan researchers have developed a technique to reveal hidden information in sound waves by shifting frequencies, allowing for improved detection and tracking capabilities in sonar systems. This breakthrough could enhance performance in naval vessels and medical imaging devices, such as biomedical ultrasound.
Researchers developed a new EPR method using a nanomembrane to analyze metalloproteins with minimal liquid sample. The technique detects changes in magnetic properties and enables sensitive measurements across a wide frequency range, shedding light on the mechanisms behind these vital proteins' functions.
Researchers used network analysis to rank films and their creators based on references in subsequent movies. The study found that influential films were mostly produced before 1980 and featured top US directors like Hitchcock, Spielberg, and Kubrick.
Researchers analyzed obsidian samples from various Neanderthal sites and found that common tools originated from specific sources. The study suggests a developed social network between groups of people from different regions during the Upper Paleolithic period.
Research finds that mobile payment adoption leads to increased total transaction amounts and frequencies, affecting traditional channels. The study also reveals that the mobile channel substitutes for offline payments and complements online transactions.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new technique to improve the storage time of quantum states in optical fibers, enabling secure quantum information transmission over longer distances. This breakthrough enables the creation of a completely secure quantum communication network by teleporting quantum informatio...
A new study uses tagged seabirds to measure ocean currents and track tidal patterns. This non-invasive method could provide crucial data for the marine renewable energy industry, helping identify sites for tidal energy generation.
A recent study by the University of Alabama found that female CEOs are about 45% more likely than male CEOs to be dismissed from their firms. Performance improvements do not protect female CEOs from dismissal, unlike male CEOs.
Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology found that sodium chloride can assist in making RNA building blocks. This process could have occurred on early Earth, bringing us closer to understanding how life began.
Researchers found that forest fragmentation decreases transmission of a parasitic nematode in the pale-flecked garden sunskink, with infected skinks being 75% less likely to carry the parasites. Habitat disruption can lead to dramatic changes in ecosystem dynamics.
Researchers from ITMO University and the University of Rochester successfully generated terahertz radiation in a liquid medium, demonstrating its efficiency comparable to solid-state sources. The team found that liquids have several advantages over gases, including higher electron density and lower pumping energy requirements.
Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles discovered that cancer cells use Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) to manipulate healthy macrophages, changing their behavior from anti-cancer to pro-cancer. This mechanism is associated with more aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers.
New research reveals that a species of ancient primate, Teilhardina brandti, found in Wyoming, is as old or older than its Asian and European relatives. This discovery challenges the prevailing hypothesis that Teilhardina first appeared in China. The study analyzed 163 teeth and jaws to determine the species' origins and migration patt...
Researchers found women with a history of sexual trauma have unique preferences regarding communication and treatment during pregnancy and childbirth. They recommend improved communication, sensitive language, and control over their care team and examination procedures.
A new study published in Preventive Medicine suggests that up to 17% of UK children may have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) symptoms, affecting learning and behavior. The research found that nearly 79% of children were exposed to alcohol in pregnancy, highlighting the need for increased awareness and diagnosis of FASD.
The system allows for individual, team or multi-team training events in a virtual environment, simulating normal operations and emergency conditions. This cutting-edge technology has been developed by the Office of Naval Research Global TechSolutions program and the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division.
Researchers have dated Acheulean presence in Arabian Peninsula to less than 190,000 years ago, revealing early humans occupied site until arrival of Homo sapiens. The site, Saffaqah, features youngest Acheulean tools yet found in southwest Asia.
A team of University of Arizona researchers discovered a protein called WIF-1 that might increase survival in glioblastoma patients. Long-term survivors rely on genes that suppress the Wnt signaling pathway, which fuels tumor growth. The study aims to create a drug targeting this pathway for more precise treatment.
A potential joint US-Mexico opioid epidemic is looming due to relaxed regulations, increased demand, and pharmaceutical pressure. The study highlights the need for US resources to mitigate a possible epidemic in Mexico.
Research finds that socio-economic conditions in regions affect T1 diabetes treatment, with disadvantaged areas having higher blood glucose levels, lower use of pump therapy and CGMS, and better outcomes for severe hypoglycemia. Frequent use of pump therapy and CGMS could improve treatment outcomes in these regions.
Researchers at MIT used high-speed imaging to study the effects of tiny particles striking metal surfaces. They found that a brief period of melting upon impact plays a crucial role in eroding surfaces, challenging the industry rule that higher velocities always lead to better results.
A 33-million-year-old fossil whale named Maiabalaena from Oregon had neither teeth nor baleen, challenging previous assumptions about the evolutionary origin of these structures. The discovery provides new insights into the feeding habits of early whales and sheds light on the complex evolution of whale species.
A new Collaborative Research Center will explore cellular mechanisms involved in protecting and repairing genes. The study aims to determine factors causing genomic instability, signaling pathways detecting DNA damage, and mechanisms of protection against DNA damage.
Researchers have developed a deeper understanding of the CRISPR-Cas12a mechanism, enabling fine-tuning of the gene-editing process. By mapping the molecular structure and sequence of events, scientists can optimize the technology to achieve desired effects while minimizing side effects.
A new dye has been developed to detect signs of neurodegenerative diseases earlier and with greater precision. The dye can bind to specific amyloid structures in medical samples, allowing for the early detection of brain disease.
Research reveals that the Nax channel in circumventricular organs detects increases in body fluids' sodium levels, triggering sympathetic nerve activity and blood pressure elevations. The study identifies acid-sensing ion channel 1a as a key mediator of this process, opening new avenues for treating salt-sensitive hypertension.
The study reveals that gas clouds rapidly moving around a central black hole form the very heart of this quasar. The research is the first detailed observation outside of our galaxy of gas clouds whirling around a central black hole.
Scientists used data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to measure all starlight produced over 90% of the universe's history. This analysis provides a reference for future missions exploring stellar evolution and confirms previous measurements of star-formation rates.
Researchers developed a new wound dressing that applies gentle electrical pulses using energy from body motions, significantly speeding up healing times in rodent tests.
A major soil organic matter compound, humic acid, has been found to degrade chronic wasting disease prions and reduce their infectivity in mice. The findings suggest that soil organic material can break down the prions, making them less infectious.
Researchers at USC have successfully implemented a method called dynamical decoupling to suppress erroneous calculations and increase the fidelity of results in quantum computers. The technique, which uses staccato bursts of energy pulses to offset ambient disturbances, improved final fidelity by threefold in IBM's 16-qubit QX5 computer.
Researchers have identified a key brain region, the lateral orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), as an effective target for electrical stimulation to improve mood in people with depression. Stimulation of this area has been shown to produce acute improvement in mood and normalize activity in mood-related neural circuitry.
Researchers have generated six Zika virus antibodies that could be used to diagnose and potentially treat the mosquito-borne disease. The neutralizing property of these antibodies prevents the virus from infecting cells, rendering it harmless.
Research reveals that eastern fence lizards adapt their behavioral and physical traits to avoid being attacked by fire ants. As fire ants expand their range northward, lizards switch from relying on camouflage to twitching and fleeing to remove the ants, leading to significant changes in limb length and stress physiology.
Scientists at the University of Konstanz have gained a fundamental understanding of lysine degradation in bacteria, revealing a previously unknown pathway that generates energy. The discovery also highlights the compound hydroxyglutarate as an oncometabolite with potential links to cancer and neurological disorders.
A new study found that repetitive subconcussive head impacts in youth football can alter the corpus callosum, a critical band of nerve fibers connecting the two halves of the brain. This change may lead to greater risk of cognitive and motor problems in these young athletes.
An Austrian-Danish research team discovered 44 new species of twirler moths in Europe, including 22 previously unknown species. The discovery highlights the need for further research into insect biology to identify their conservation status and preservation efforts.
Researchers from Princeton University developed new light-harnessing systems to probe membraneless organelle formation and its impact on cellular DNA. The discovery sheds light on the role of these organelles in diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and ALS.