A study of 137,130 people across 21 countries found a strong association between high refined grain intake and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Higher intakes of refined grains were associated with 27% higher mortality rates and 33% higher cardiovascular event risks compared to lower intakes.
Researchers have discovered a rare 'mud carapace' treatment on an Egyptian mummy, revealing the mummy and its coffin did not originally belong together. The analysis suggests the body is older than the coffin, with the mud carapace providing restorative and potentially elite funerary practices.
A new intranasal influenza vaccine demonstrated a durable immune response in a Phase 1 study, producing higher antibody levels compared to oral vaccination. The vaccine induced mucosal immunity and neutralizing antibodies at 26 weeks after vaccination, with sustained protection lasting up to five years.
A study found that a high diversity of flowering plants can compensate for the negative effects of insecticides on wild bee reproduction. The research team discovered that red mason bees reproduced successfully when kept in enclosures with diverse flower mixtures compared to those with only oilseed rape.
Research reveals that American adult cancer survivors often face barriers to healthy eating, with significant disparities observed across sociodemographic factors. A Mediterranean-style diet may reduce overall cancer risk for women, but not for men, highlighting the importance of personalized nutrition interventions in cancer care.
A new study by the University of Georgia found that state-funded pre-K programs can enhance math achievement in students through seventh grade. Participating students were twice as likely to meet state standards, indicating a positive trajectory for future academic success.
Scientists have identified neurons responsible for rapidly stopping behaviors and actions in patients with Parkinson's disease. These 'stop signal neurons' are critical in canceling planned movements, a skill that is lost in the condition. The discovery has the potential to improve deep brain stimulation treatment outcomes.
A study found that Canadian adults who consumed an average of two to three fiber sources daily had lower rates of PTSD. Fiber's communication network between the gut and brain via short chain fatty acids may have a mental health-related protective effect.
Researchers used thermography to measure marmosets' emotional responses to call interactions, finding they distinguish dialogues from monologues. Marmosets also prefer cooperative over competitive interactions, aligning with their natural behavior as cooperative breeders.
Researchers propose that underground salts and melting ice are responsible for Martian landslides, including the seasonal Recurring Slope Lineae features. Lab experiments suggest that thin layers of liquid-like water form near -50 °C, followed by gradual melting, which could lead to surface changes and dust storms.
A study using drone and Landsat imagery reveals a 33% increase in vegetation cover along the Kuiseb River in the Namib Desert between 1984 and 2019. The research provides new insights into the long-term change in hydrology and ecology of this system, shedding light on how ephemeral rivers in desert landscapes respond to global change.
Researchers found that juvenile fish in the North Sea and West of Scotland are getting bigger, while adult fish are getting smaller due to rising sea temperatures. This change in body size may impact commercial fisheries yields and marine ecosystems, particularly those with predator-prey relationships.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in emergency department visits for mental health concerns, suicide attempts, drug overdoses, and violent incidents. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a substantial rise in these types of visits before and during the pandemic.
Most zoombombing incidents are caused by legitimate meeting attendees who share passwords and links online, according to a new study. The research team analyzed over 200 calls from the first seven months of 2020 and found that insiders, particularly students in high school and college classes, were responsible for most attacks.
A study by University of Turku scientists reveals that ecology researchers underestimate the risks associated with unconscious cognitive biases, leading to overestimation of effects and poor reproducibility. The study found that career stage, gender, and affiliation country influence knowledge about biases and attitude towards them.
Participants in an international survey study reported greater willingness to share COVID-19 messages from a prominent expert versus a celebrity. The researchers found that endorsement by the celebrities was less likely to prompt willingness to share than endorsement by a government official, or no endorsement at all.
Researchers from Osaka Prefecture University have successfully isolated canine induced pluripotent stem cells, paving the way for regenerative therapies in dogs. The development of these cells could also have implications for human medicine, as they share similar environmental and genetic factors with humans.
A standard water treatment technique, iron coagulation, efficiently removes and inactivates enveloped viruses by forming precipitates that trap the viral envelopes. This method is more effective than chlorine disinfection, with a reduction of 100,000 times active virus in 2.6 minutes.
Agricultural expert Angelia Seyfferth investigates how contaminants in soil affect rice plants, finding that adding rice husk residue can lower arsenic and cadmium levels. This discovery has potential to mitigate food contamination and protect global staple food populations.
The study found that bats accounted for the greatest proportion of strikes in Australia, while rabbits and dog-like carnivores dominated Canada, Germany, and the UK. Average mammal strikes per year ranged from 1.2 to 38.7 across countries, with estimated annual costs exceeding $100 million.
A team of researchers from NTU Singapore and SUTD has created a new way to create 'food inks' from fresh and frozen vegetables, preserving their nutrition and flavor. The method is expected to improve the eating experience for patients with swallowing difficulties, such as dysphagia.
A study found that pregnancies among women with multiple sclerosis were just as healthy as those without the disease. However, mothers with MS were more likely to have elective cesarean sections and babies born small for their gestational age due to symptoms like muscle weakness and fatigue.
A new Duke University study reveals that harsher immigration law enforcement led to decreased prenatal care for immigrant mothers and increased birth weight deficits. The findings show a rise in births of babies small for their gestational age, highlighting the negative effects on infant health.
Captive marmosets recognized and evaluated conversations between monkeys, displaying stronger emotional responses to negative interactions. The study suggests that marmosets tend to prefer cooperative individuals, but their behavioral expression is context-dependent.
A new study by researchers at Uppsala University found that physical training during cancer therapy improves physical and mental health, regardless of intensity level. The study showed that both high- and low-intensity training had similar benefits, including reduced fatigue and improved leg muscle strength.
MSK scientists found that tissue damage synergizes with specific genetic changes to promote the earliest stages of pancreatic cancer. The researchers identified epigenetic changes that distinguish normal repair processes from cancer-initiating ones at the molecular level.
A new study found that healthy individuals experiencing everyday pain show deficits in working memory due to increased activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Pain intensity was directly associated with worse performance on a working memory task, while certain aspects of emotional distress were not linked to impairments.
The grant aims to optimize security and energy efficiency for small IoT devices, leveraging cryptography, machine learning, and zero-trust principles.
A phase 1 clinical trial testing a novel vaccine approach to prevent HIV has produced promising results, stimulating the production of rare immune cells needed to generate broadly neutralizing antibodies. The targeted response was detected in 97 percent of participants who received the vaccine.
A study by Mayo Clinic researchers found that certain biomarkers can help diagnose acute kidney inflammation in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. These biomarkers, such as serum creatinine and C-reactive protein, may aid in distinguishing treatment-associated kidney injury from other causes.
A new 3D printing process, developed at Northwestern University, utilizes light to control each layer, increasing precision and speed. The 'on-the-fly' feature enables the printing of complex structures and improves manufacturing flexibility.
A Wayne State University study will explore how family migration stress affects infant development and health. The research, led by Dr. Dalia Khalil, aims to identify effective early intervention strategies for immigrant families.
Research finds economic dependence of US crops on insect pollination totaling $34 billion in 2012, with areas producing 80% of value relying on poor pollinator habitats. The study identifies key areas that need improved pollinator habitat to mitigate declining bee populations.
Researchers found a distinctive gut microbiome profile in people with liver cancer linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that modulates the immune response, promoting cancer survival. This discovery could lead to more effective preventative and therapeutic treatments for NAFLD-related liver cancer.
A new study reveals that over half of cancer survivors in the US have additional medical conditions linked to severe COVID-19. The findings highlight the importance of protecting cancer survivors from transmission and prioritizing them in vaccine allocation.
Researchers found US COVID-19 treatment trials disproportionately excluded Black and Hispanic patients, pregnant women, lactating women, and children due to perceived complexities. This exclusion leads to inadequate evidence for vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for inclusive studies.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that rescheduling drugs can lead to significant reductions in use and related harms. For over half of the reschedulings studied, use-related measures declined by at least 40 percent.
A team of ETH Zurich researchers has developed a 3D-printed bioresorbable airway stent that can be customized to a patient's anatomy. The stents, made from a specially designed resin, are biocompatible and gradually dissolve after implantation.
Researchers developed low-cost artificial robotic skin with vision-guided sensing, enabling large-scale tactile sensing technology. The system can process tactile information and determine contact force and geometry.
A new University of Illinois study shows human-grade dog food is more digestible and produces less waste. Dogs fed human-grade diets had significantly less poop than those on traditional kibble, with some producing as little as 1.5 times less poop.
A study published in Obesity Reviews found that people are unaware of the calorie content of alcoholic drinks and support labelling. However, most studies were low-quality and did not find a significant impact on consumption levels.
A collaborative research group identified an inhibitor of the glutamate metabolic enzyme GLS1 that selectively eliminates senescent cells in vivo. Administration of GLS1 inhibitors to aged mice removed senescent cells from various organs, ameliorating tissue dysfunction and age-related diseases such as obese diabetes and arteriosclerosis.
Researchers have developed tactile books with 3D mini-scenarios that allow blind children to explore and identify objects using gestures and body simulations. This innovative approach has been shown to narrow the perception gap between blind and sighted children, enabling them to recognize objects more easily.
A new study has found that American alligator hatchlings are more active and exploratory than spectacled caiman hatchlings, reflecting the strength of maternal protection. This research has important conservation implications for increasing population sizes of endangered crocodilian species.
Scientists developed a novel quantum sensor that can detect oxidative stress in organs during MRI scans, which could lead to early diagnosis of diseases like cancer and kidney dysfunction. The sensor uses a ring-shaped sugar-like compound and nitroxide derivatives to identify reduced cell/tissue capacity.
Dr. Chu-Young Kim's research team is working on modifying existing antibiotic molecules using microorganisms that naturally synthesize them. This approach aims to overcome resistance and provide affordable treatment options for patients. The goal is to engineer bacteria to produce modified antibiotics via fermentation.
Research suggests that communicating openly about group differences in power can motivate advantaged racial groups to join historically disadvantaged racial minority groups to strive for racial equality and social justice. A UMass Amherst study tested this proposition, supporting the idea that greater communication about power differen...
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a novel antiviral property of thapsigargin, a plant-derived compound, which shows promise in treating COVID-19. The study found that thapsigargin triggers a highly effective broad-spectrum host-centred antiviral innate immune response against three major types of human respira...
Researchers found changes in gut microbiome composition correlate with higher levels of toxic bile acids in people with Parkinson's. The findings suggest bile acids may be a viable biomarker for diagnosing Parkinson's early and tracking its progression.
Electrons in Earth's radiation belt can be accelerated to ultra-relativistic energies when plasma density is extremely low, enabling them to surf on plasma waves and take energy from them. This two-stage acceleration process may also occur in other astrophysical objects.
A new study found that people are more likely to assign blame and responsibility to a vehicle's automated system and its manufacturer rather than the human driver when a crash occurs. Researchers call this bias 'blame attribution asymmetry,' which may affect other cooperative situations involving humans and machines.
The USPSTF advises against routine screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis, as it poses a relatively small risk of stroke. This recommendation is consistent with the task force's previous 2014 recommendation.
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute shed light on the mysterious Gao protein, crucial for brain signaling and motor control. They found that mutations disrupt this process, causing severe developmental delays, seizures, and uncontrolled muscle movements in affected children.
Researchers report positive results from three Phase I studies on rectal microbicides, including a gel containing dapivirine that was well-tolerated but required higher doses to provide protection. The studies suggest that dosing changes and longer-acting formulations may be necessary for effective HIV prevention through anal sex.
A new ultrasound technique called MRI-guided focused ultrasound ablation (MRgFUS) effectively treats intermediate-risk prostate cancer with minimal side effects. Treatment was successfully completed in all 44 men, with no major adverse events and 93% disease-free at the treatment site.
A study in mice suggests that iron processing in the body may contribute to heart failure, and blocking this process could be a way of protecting the heart. Researchers found that inhibiting the release of stored iron can reduce cell death and stabilize oxygen levels.
Researchers have made breakthroughs in engineering models of tumors to expand cancer immunotherapy's effectiveness. By modifying the cells in a patient's immune system, scientists aim to target cold or non-inflamed tumors.
Dr. Mikhail V. Blagosklonny reviews drugs that extend lifespan and healthspan in mammals, including rapamycin and metformin. He concludes that using these drugs could be the only way to live longer, given current understanding of aging.
The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry has facilitated over 125 research projects and secured funding for patients across Canada. With data from over 4,000 patients, the registry provides valuable insights into neuromuscular disease outcomes and care.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new approach to quantum device design, producing the first gain-based long-wavelength infrared photodetector using band structure engineering. The advanced photodetector offers enhanced sensitivity for next-generation LWIR photodetectors and focal plane array imagers.