Research using objective measures found that boys and girls with earlier onset of puberty are at higher risk of self-harm. The study analyzed data from over 5,000 individuals and found a significant association between early peak height velocity and increased risk of self-harm.
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming sugary beverages during breastfeeding can lead to poorer cognitive development in children nearly two years later. Moms who reported greater consumption of these beverages had children with lower cognitive development scores.
A study found that individuals with a previous infection from a different type of coronavirus had less severe COVID-19 symptoms and were more likely to survive. However, this immunity did not prevent them from getting infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Aerosol particles play a significant role in heat absorption and deflection by the atmosphere. Researchers have now detected the rate at which these tiny particles leave the atmosphere, revealing a much narrower range of lifetimes than previously suggested. This new understanding can improve climate models and air quality forecasting.
A new study found that pesticide exposure and limited forage reduced blue orchard bee reproduction by 57%, with females producing fewer offspring. The research highlights the importance of considering multiple stressors on bee populations in agricultural systems.
A new study reveals that the APOE4 variant of the APOE gene disrupts a key process in brain cells, while increasing PICALM expression can repair the damage. The findings suggest that faulty endocytosis plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease etiology.
A five-year study led by University of Illinois Chicago researchers will assess the effectiveness of acupuncture and guided meditation in managing sickle cell disease pain, aiming to reduce opioid use. The study, funded at $7.1M, will explore non-pharmacological pain management interventions for approximately 360 patients.
Faculty members Peter Adams and Jerold Chun receive prestigious awards for groundbreaking research on human aging and Alzheimer's disease. The grants will support innovative approaches to healthy aging, prevent degenerative disease and cancer.
Scientists have discovered a way to reduce lignin in poplar trees using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, leading to increased wood processing efficiency and a potential solution for a carbon-neutral bio-based economy. The research found that engineered trees showed no negative impact on growth or biomass yield.
A special issue on Integrative Palliative Care was published in JACM, featuring research from 11 countries on this new model of care. The issue highlights the potential value of greater mutual respect and exploratory collaborations between palliative medicine and integrative health communities.
A novel screening method could lead to earlier detection of life-threatening complications in babies born preterm and help reduce racial disparities in outcomes. The study identified a combination of six newborn characteristics and 19 metabolites that reliably predict preterm babies at increased risk for death and severe illness.
A multiorganizational collaboration of climate modelers, ice core scientists, and paleoclimate researchers contributed to a study forecasting significant ice loss in Greenland. The team used ice sheet modeling to reconstruct the ancient climate and projected the ice sheet's future into 2100.
Researchers found that reduced odor stimulation reduces newly-generated neurons with specific receptors, suggesting a selective alteration in neurogenesis. This discovery challenges the random subtype identity model and suggests a potential adaptive function for lifelong olfactory sensory neurogenesis.
Researchers reconstruct when most stars formed in the Universe, agreeing with telescope observations for the first time. They use a new algorithm to model energy and wavelengths of light coming from 7000 nearby galaxies.
A new study shows that layering advanced materials atop traditional silicon can produce multilayered solar panels with improved efficiency. The researchers used a precisely controlled fabrication process to create the new panels, which have the potential to convert more sunlight into usable electricity.
Researchers Brian Litt and Gregory Corder received $5.6M and $2.4M NIH awards to develop autonomous neurodevices that learn from patients and predict seizures. They aim to improve chronic pain management without opioid side effects.
Researchers recommend a diet rich in sprat, algae, and mollusks as a sustainable alternative to meat. These protein sources emit significantly less CO2 than traditional animal products.
A study of over 100 children in China found that playmates with bad tempers led to more aggressive pretend play. However, a child's own temperament did not predict this outcome, suggesting that make-believe aggression may actually help social and emotional development.
A Purdue University team has created a mobile docking system for AUVs, enabling them to perform longer tasks without human intervention. The system uses algorithms to optimize trajectories, allowing robots to autonomously dock mid-mission to recharge and transfer data.
Researchers from ICIQ and IRBBarcelona have developed a synthetic carrier that can transport amino acids, such as Proline, across cell membranes. The study shows a 30-fold increase in L-Proline transport activity, opening up new possibilities for treating diseases related to amino acid metabolism.
A study of fossil records reveals that human arrival in the Bahamas caused devastating effects on birds, with some species losing their habitats and going extinct. The researchers found that many bird species, such as parrots and hawks, were still present in the islands until around 1,000 years ago.
A survey of 13,400 participants across 19 countries found varying perceptions of government responses to the pandemic. Countries in Asia tended to have higher scores than those in Latin America and Europe.
Researchers have identified a 47,800-year-old inland peatland in Indonesia that contains an archive of environmental changes and a large carbon stock. The study provides new insights into the climate of equatorial rainforests during the last ice age, suggesting that these areas remained wet and warm enough to support peat growth.
Researchers at Aalto University conducted the first empirical study on mobile app design, finding that larger and brighter elements don't catch users' eyes. Instead, text elements and specific locations like the top-left corner tend to draw attention.
A new plant species, Cardamine insueta, has emerged in the Urnerboden region of the Swiss Alps, 150 years after land conversion from forest to grassland. The species inherited traits from its parent plants, allowing it to grow in a distinct environmental niche.
Researchers at Umea University have found that a substance called hyaluronan is responsible for the jelly-like substance in COVID-19 patients' lungs. The discovery could lead to new effective therapies, including treatments using cortisone and Hymecromone.
Researchers at Temple University Health System discovered a mechanism behind drug resistance in leukemia cells and found that combining PARP inhibition with TGFBR kinase blockade can overcome resistance. This breakthrough could lead to a new treatment strategy for leukemia patients.
Researchers develop new approach to acquire structural data of membrane proteins, including GPCRs, using LCP crystallization and MicroED. This method enables the determination of detailed structures of previously inaccessible proteins.
A new study by the RAND Corporation found that US insulin prices are significantly higher than those in other high-income countries, even when accounting for rebates and discounts. The average price per unit across all types of insulin in the US is $98.70, compared to a fraction of this cost in other nations.
Recent advancements in experimental tools and multiscale modeling have improved understanding of hydrogen's location in ferritic steels under mechanical loading. Various techniques, including atom probe tomography and secondary ion mass spectrometry, show promise in determining the embrittlement process.
Researchers found a significant correlation between matched DBS and serum samples, with minimal differences in results. DBS achieved 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity for detecting anti-SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein antibodies.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a novel approach to estimate Nigeria's population using satellite imagery and a national sample survey. They also found that irradiation can slow corrosion of alloys in molten salt, and created a method for making carbon-based materials compatible with semiconductor circuitry.
A new study found Hurricane Irma resulted in 433 additional deaths among nursing home residents in Florida within 90 days, exceeding national averages by double
A Chinese study suggests that wearing eyeglasses for over eight hours a day may provide some protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Medicine cautions that the findings are not conclusive and more research is needed to confirm their validity.
Bacteria remain roughly the same size and shape due to a theoretical model that links random processes of growth and division, canceling each other out. This discovery may provide new insights into disease mechanisms, including cancer proliferation.
Researchers found that sofosbuvir-terminated RNA is more resistant to SARS-CoV-2's proofreader than remdesivir-terminated RNA, supporting its use in COVID-19 clinical trials. This resistance enables effective targeting of the virus's polymerase, sustaining virulence.
Researchers at WHOI will contribute to improving the nation's collective response to harmful algal blooms (HABs) through $2.5 million in funding over the coming year. The projects aim to enhance monitoring and determine socioeconomic impacts of blooms nationwide, with a focus on protecting human health, ecosystems, and local economies.
Researchers reconstructed the ancestral great ape Y chromosome, showing rapid evolution in bonobo and chimpanzee. The study found accelerated rates of DNA sequence change and gene loss, suggesting mating habits may have driven this evolution.
Researchers use plasma to kill pathogenic bacteria and viruses on PPE, with promising results shown for N95 masks and other supplies. A low-cost approach also uses ozone generated by a plasma ball to sterilize PPE, potentially reducing thousands of tons of waste per day.
Christine Constantinople aims to understand aversion to loss in economic decision-making under new NIH grant, with potential implications for education and related fields. Her research will focus on neural mechanisms underlying loss aversion, including arithmetic calculations.
Researchers at Université catholique de Louvain have discovered a link between the brain and intestinal bacteria that plays a crucial role in regulating sugar levels in the blood. The study found that a particular lipid acts on the gut 'second brain' to restore communication and reduce diabetes risk.
A new study found that catheter ablation reduces the incidence of dementia by nearly a third in patients with atrial fibrillation. Successful ablation is associated with a lower risk of dementia, while failure may not contribute to this outcome.
Patients with rare inherited immune disorders had similar disease outcomes to the general population after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with some immune defects even appearing protective against severe disease. However, younger male patients with PIDs were more likely to require ICU admission and suffer severe COVID-19.
Seth Shipman, a Gladstone Institutes investigator, has received the NIH Director's New Innovator Award to develop innovative technologies to edit mitochondrial DNA. His research could lead to new treatments for diseases caused by mitochondrial DNA mutations.
The study reveals that while COVID-19 complicates cancer care, it also spurs innovative solutions to clinical challenges. Researchers found that patients with cancer are at heightened risk of severe illness due to weakened immune systems, but also highlighted the benefits of telemedicine and creative approaches to treatment.
Researchers found that auxin suppresses salicylic acid-mediated plant defense responses and promotes disease in Arabidopsis thaliana. Auxin also regulates virulence gene expression in Pseudomonas syringae bacteria, leading to increased disease susceptibility.
A Rutgers researcher developed a virtual training program to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorder improve behavioral skills. The study found that parents who received the telehealth training showed significant improvements compared to those who did not receive training.
Researchers found that 91% of patients with limited stage DLBCL who received no radiation were alive five years after treatment. A PET scan after three cycles of R-CHOP can determine if patients need additional chemotherapy or radiation. This approach may improve patient outcomes and reduce toxicity.
A new molecular concept dubbed 'range selectivity' allows for targeted drug delivery to diseased cells with high specificity, reducing side effects. By identifying specific receptor densities, researchers can develop nano-sized drug carriers that attach only to diseased cells.
Tropical Depression 19E formed into Tropical Storm Norbert, while Marie weakened and declined. Norbert is moving northwestward with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph, while Marie will become a remnant low-pressure area within 48 hours.
Scientists analyzed deep-sea sediment cores to reveal changing climate-carbon cycle interactions. They found that the carbon cycle exerted control over climate at times of volatility, not stability, and provided new insights into their complex relationships.
A study of over 600 patients with colorectal cancer found that higher levels of T cells and greater diversity of T cell receptors are associated with better outcomes. The new biomarker, called TCR immuno-sequencing, measures the amount of infiltrated T lymphocytes and their clonality.
The ACM International Conference on AI in Finance (ICAIF) will explore the effects of AI on the finance world through a dynamic program of work from top researchers. Key topics include machine learning methods for detecting money laundering and algorithms for future capital markets.
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely male, younger and had fewer comorbidities than those with influenza. Despite this, however, those with COVID-19 were seen to generally be healthier, with lower rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, and dementia.
Birds breeding earlier due to climate change face increased risk of mortality, as chicks hatch into unpredictable weather conditions. This study examines the impact on Tree Swallows, finding that advancing breeding dates result in reduced availability of food resources, exacerbating the effects of climate change.
Researchers have successfully measured the lowest known nuclear-excited state in thorium-229, a crucial step towards constructing a nuclear clock. The measurement was made using an extremely accurate detector that detected tiny temperature increases due to energy released during de-excitation of the atomic nucleus.
A Yale professor has received a $500,000 grant to develop a versatile and highly scalable strategy for treating pancreatic cancer. The technology, called MAEGI, targets multiple differences in cancer cells and activates multiple immune system responses.
Community health workers in Brazil are a valuable asset in combating COVID-19, providing essential services to 75% of the population. However, they were neglected during the pandemic, lacking proper training, PPE, and recognition from the government.
Researchers at University of Freiburg and University of Zurich provide detailed understanding of allostery's dynamics and structure changes. Allostery is crucial for protein signaling, with disruptions potentially leading to diseases like cancer.
A new study suggests genetic risk scoring of lipoprotein(a) can accurately predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, comparable to directly measured levels. This could help physicians identify candidates for treatment or clinical trials, particularly those using direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits.