Johns Hopkins University researchers identified the hippocampus region responsible for distinguishing between familiar and new memories. This finding validates theories about memory processing and may help explain memory impairments in diseases like Alzheimer's, potentially preserving people's memories as they age.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a computer-based method to predict hospital patients at risk of septic shock with 85% accuracy. The Targeted Real-time Early Warning Score (TREWScore) combines 27 factors into a predictive score, detecting septic shock before organ dysfunction in over two-thirds of cases.
A study found that low-income noncustodial fathers spend an average of $60 a month on in-kind provisions, while those paying formal child support spend about $38 a month. The most disadvantaged dads tend to give a higher proportion of their support through gifts.
A Johns Hopkins University-led team discovered that people's brains tend to store colors as one of just a few basic hues, rather than specific shades. This bias affects memory accuracy, making it difficult for individuals to recall the exact color of an object.
Researchers found that writing and speaking are supported by different parts of the brain, revealing a high-level distinction between word construction. This understanding could help educators teach children to read and write more effectively and improve therapies for those suffering from aphasia.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University discovered that bat wings have highly sensitive touch sensors that respond to airflow changes, allowing for precise flight control. This finding can inform the development of more agile air vehicles.
Infants learn more about surprising objects than predictable ones by harnessing core information they're born with. They test hypotheses about the object's behavior, indicating a deeper attempt to learn about unexpected aspects of the world.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that a novel therapeutic approach using an existing drug reverses hyperactivity in the brain of patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a condition that increases risk for Alzheimer's dementia. The therapy, calmed hyperactivity in the brain and improved memory performance.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have captured rare split images of a distant supernova using the Hubble Space Telescope. The images, caused by gravitational lensing, provide insight into dark matter distribution and the expansion rate of the universe.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new material, boron-coated vitreous carbon foam, to detect neutrons emitted by radioactive materials. This breakthrough improves homeland security and nuclear power instrumentation, overcoming the scarcity of traditional detection material helium-3.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a method to control individual vortices in nanowires, trapping them and maintaining resistance-free current in superconductors. This breakthrough has the potential to enhance the performance of devices such as MRI scanners, particle accelerators, and future quantum computers.
Researchers have created a unique map of enigmatic molecules in our galaxy, revealing their locations and environments. The study, led by Johns Hopkins astronomers, analyzed light from hundreds of thousands of celestial objects to detect the features of these mysterious molecules.
Grants for young scientists have declined, with principal investigators under 36 years old making up only 3% of NIH grant holders in 2010. This brain drain threatens the discovery of new ideas and the advancement of academic science.
A Johns Hopkins University analysis finds that climate change will make cities like New York and Philadelphia more susceptible to blackouts caused by future hurricanes. The team predicts a 50% increase in power outages in these cities, with Miami and New Orleans expected to see a 30% increase.
Johns Hopkins researchers are using Twitter posts to gather important information about common mental illnesses, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. Their techniques have yielded fresh numbers on cases of these illnesses, allowing for analyses that were previously difficult or expensive to obtain.
A Johns Hopkins University-led team has discovered a rich variety of organic carbon species in deep fluids, suggesting they could spark the formation of diamonds and potentially become food for microbial life. These findings, published in Nature Geoscience, provide new insights into the Earth's mantle and its role in the origin of life.
A new lab device developed by Johns Hopkins engineers provides a clear view of how tumor cells spread through the body, causing over 90% of cancer-related deaths. By studying the movement of individual cancer cells, researchers aim to uncover new ways to keep cancer in check and develop effective treatment strategies.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that massive black holes can block the formation of new stars in mature galaxies. The study suggests that these jets of radio-frequency feedback streaming from central black holes prevent hot gas from cooling and collapsing into baby stars.
A team of scientists has successfully measured radiation leaks in star-forming galaxies, providing new insights into the formation of the first stars and galaxies. The breakthrough method uses a previously developed indicator, allowing researchers to study distant galaxies at longer wavelengths.
A recent study by Johns Hopkins University researchers found that unelected officials in Washington have limited understanding of the American public. The survey revealed significant differences between federal workers and the general population, including demographic disparities, education levels, and political affiliations.
A team of astronomers has created new maps of the interstellar medium in the Milky Way, revealing clues about the composition and distribution of mysterious complex molecules. The findings could provide insights into how stars form and the conditions that lead to their creation.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a rarely used math strategy called the Jacobi method work significantly faster, potentially speeding up computer simulations in aerospace design, shipbuilding, and other engineering tasks. The updated method could solve problems that previously took 200 days to solve in just one day.
Research by Johns Hopkins University reveals that most millennial mothers who don't attend college also delay marriage and have children outside of wedlock. According to the study, 74% of non-college graduate mothers had at least one child out of wedlock.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that spending 30% of income on affordable housing is associated with improved cognitive development in children, while spending too little or too much has negative effects. Families who invested more in housing spent less on other essential items like books and educational outings.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered a new neural pathway in the eyes that enhances vision, specifically contrast detection. The study reveals that ipRGC cells, previously thought to only detect light for simple functions, play a crucial role in forming visual images.
Research by Robert A. Moffitt found that US welfare spending rose 74% since 1975, but aid to the neediest single parent families with low earnings decreased by 35%. Meanwhile, aid increased for those earning slightly more, while programs benefiting seniors and disabled individuals expanded.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered a novel method cancer cells use to migrate through the body by leveraging a propulsion system based on water and charged particles. The Osmotic Engine Model reveals how sodium-hydrogen ions, aquaporins, and water create a flow that propels cells forward.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that brain activity in place cells helps construct cognitive maps, a pattern of activity reflecting an animal's internal representation of its environment. This activation can mark the birth of a memory, as seen in rats who pause to inspect their surroundings and create new place fields.
Scientists have discovered a persistent structure in Earth's inner radiation belt, resembling zebra stripes, due to the planet's slow rotation. The striped pattern is visible even during low solar wind activity and is caused by an oscillating electric field generated by Earth's magnetic field axis.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that cancer cells do not follow a 'drunken' walk through the body, but rather move in more direct lines. This new understanding could lead to more accurate results for scientists studying how cancer spreads and may lead to more effective treatments.
A recent study published in Developmental Science found that preschoolers (4-6 years old) can do basic algebra naturally, leveraging their Approximate Number System. The study used magic cups filled with objects to test children's ability to solve for a hidden variable.
A study by Johns Hopkins engineers used juggling to investigate how vision and the sense of touch help control limb movement, shedding light on potential treatments for neurological diseases. Adding haptic feedback improved performance, but didn't correct errors, highlighting the brain's reliance on timing information.
Neuroscientists discovered that minimizing vision for a week can enhance the brain's processing of sound. This finding may help those experiencing hearing loss regain more use of their sense. The study suggests that certain neural connections in the brain can be reactivated to support lagging senses.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that caffeine enhances long-term memory in humans by improving pattern separation. The study used a double-blind trial where participants received either a placebo or a 200-milligram caffeine tablet, and showed that more members of the caffeine group correctly identified new images as simil...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that testosterone enhances male canary's motivation to sing but not the quality of their songs. The hormone affects different brain areas, increasing song frequency but not altering its attractiveness to females.
A new biosensor developed by Johns Hopkins University researchers can detect a protein associated with brain injuries, alerting doctors to devise new treatments or begin treatment more quickly. The device could help minimize brain damage and improve long-term outcomes for patients who undergo heart surgery.
A research team led by Johns Hopkins engineers discovered that animals use opposing forces in their movements to increase both stability and maneuverability. This biomimetic approach is found in fish, hummingbirds, and bees, and could simplify designs for small robots that fly, swim, or move on mechanical legs.
A Johns Hopkins-led research team aims to replace electric shocks with gentle light to heal ailing hearts and treat arrhythmia. The team has successfully tested this technique on a computer model of the heart, using biological data and an intricate computer model.
Researchers discovered that sympathetic neurons communicate with pancreatic islet cells through norepinephrine, influencing their development and function. The study found deformities in the architecture of pancreatic islet cells and defects in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism in mutant mice.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are testing a two-story building made of cold-formed steel to determine its seismic resistance. The tests aim to improve nationwide building codes and make future buildings less expensive to construct.
Scientists are facing a digital bottleneck in assembling genetic data, which is being produced at an unprecedented rate. Computing solutions are needed to address this issue, including clever algorithms and harnessing more computing power. The article highlights the need for innovative solutions to overcome this challenge.
A team of Johns Hopkins graduate students has designed a device to inspect breast tissue in real-time, reducing the need for follow-up surgeries. The device applies an adhesive film to the tissue, preventing damage and allowing pathologists to quickly review samples within 20 minutes.
Astrophysicists used supercomputer simulations and traditional calculations to demonstrate that gas spiraling toward a black hole inevitably results in X-ray emissions. The study reveals high-energy light emission is not only possible but also an inevitable outcome of gas being drawn into a black hole.
Scientists studied how microscopic bubbles form and expand in metallic glass under negative pressure, finding they indicate a brittle breakdown is in progress. The research aims to optimize metallic glass alloys for high-strength and fracture-resistant applications.
A team of economists found that offering gift cards increased the likelihood of donating by 26-52%, and even motivated people to donate for the first time. The authors argue that such incentives can help address blood shortages, particularly in low-income countries where donations are scarce.
A team of interdisciplinary researchers from Johns Hopkins University has found that turbulence is the key to explaining magnetic field misbehavior in solar flares. The study used complex computer modeling to mimic what happens to magnetic fields when they encounter turbulence within a solar flare, revealing why the usual rule of physi...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have successfully performed biopsies using hundreds of tiny, untethered grippers that can collect tissue samples without batteries or wires. The microgrippers, activated by the body's heat, hold promise for more effective cancer detection and disease diagnosis.
Developed for DTRA, EMAPS creates annotated physical maps of areas without GPS coverage, capturing 360-degree photos and sensor readings using lasers and sensors. The system improves upon algorithms for robots and includes human movement allowance, detecting environmental threats and associating critical data with map locations.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has developed a novel method called PRedicting Infectious Disease Scalable Model (PRISM) to accurately predict dengue fever outbreaks several weeks before they occur. PRISM extracts relationships between clinical, meteorological, climatic and socio-political data in various regions.
A low-cost, $40 unit has been designed to provide protective cooling for newborns deprived of oxygen before birth, potentially preventing brain damage and disorders like cerebral palsy. The Cooling Cure device uses a simple, non-techs-based approach to lower a child's temperature for three days.