A new multilateral initiative aims to develop a sustainable malaria research infrastructure in Africa by supporting competitively awarded grants for centers of excellence. Trained African scientists are crucial in assembling interdisciplinary teams and conducting research projects focused on developing better tools to fight the disease.
Long-term effects of child early intervention programs show improved physical and mental health in adulthood. Participants who received more services had better health outcomes, including higher incomes and lower depression rates.
Researchers found clear differences in immune cell responses between children with autism and typically developing children following exposure to bacterial agents and a plant lectin. The study suggests that a dysfunctional immune system may play a role in the development of autism, warranting further investigation.
Scientists reported progress in diagnosing youngest children through biomarkers and behavioral observations, allowing for early treatment. The study also highlighted the potential connection of cytokines to autism and identified endophenotypic traits associated with the condition.
Researchers have identified differences in immune system cells and proteins in children with autism, raising hopes for an early diagnostic blood test. The study's findings could lead to a routine blood test that detects autism in newborns and allows for early treatment or prevention.
Recent trends in juvenile crime policy are being driven by unwarranted fear, not facts, according to University of California at Berkeley Law Professor Franklin Zimring. The analysis of juvenile crime statistics for the period 1980-1996 and FBI data shows that juvenile crime has been on the decline for the past four years.
A new study found that discharged psychiatric patients who did not abuse alcohol and drugs had the same rate of violence as their neighbors in the community. Substance abuse raised the risk of violence among both groups, but was more common among discharged patients.
Experts from 8 countries warn of the 'yield barrier' in wheat, calling for a global quest for genetic diversity and new breeding techniques. The report outlines six scientific strategies to boost yields, including exploiting wild wheat relatives and developing new plant prototypes.
A new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals that U.S. taxpayer-financed investments in agricultural research abroad have generated significant economic benefits for U.S. farmers and consumers. The study found that every dollar invested in wheat research produces a return of up to $190, while rice re...