Researchers found significant differences in blood clot structure between adults and neonates, which may pose an increased risk of thrombosis in newborns. The study suggests that using adult fibrinogen in neonatal patients may be detrimental to their health, highlighting the need for more effective treatment strategies.
A study has identified three key risk factors that predict violent behavior in adults with mental illness, including past victimization and substance use. These findings can help mental health professionals intervene and create safer communities for individuals with mental illnesses.
New research from NC State University demonstrates that experts can use air sampling technology to detect and quantify radiological releases. The technique was tested using data from the 2014 WIPP nuclear facility accident, achieving impressive accuracy and precision.
The composite material emits light and heat when exposed to specific wavelengths of radiation and can be customized to have specific mechanical characteristics. It holds promise for biomedical imaging, drug delivery, and therapeutic treatments.
Economic sanctions actually stiffen a nation's resolve and encourage military preparation, according to researchers. Iran's case study shows that sanctions led to increased military spending, which had a greater impact on the economy than the sanctions themselves.
Researchers at NC State University have developed an algorithm that can quickly and accurately reconstruct hyperspectral images using less data. This breakthrough enables faster imaging times and reduced memory requirements, making it suitable for applications such as security, defense, environmental monitoring, and agriculture.
A North Carolina State University study contradicts previous research on weight loss stigma. Most participants who lost significant weight reported positive responses from others, with few fearing residual stigma.
Researchers used DREEM to visualize how DNA wraps around TRF2, forming T-loops that protect chromosome ends. The new technique provides insights into telomere maintenance and structure-function relationships.
Researchers have sequenced the Ixodes scapularis tick genome, which supports redundancy and has implications for disrupting disease transmission. The large genome includes duplicative elements and hormones regulating development, suggesting potential for developing a 'birth-control pill' to eradicate ticks.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new phase of boron nitride (Q-BN) and developed a technique to create cubic boron nitride (c-BN) at ambient temperatures and air pressure. The discovery has potential applications for high-power electronics, transistors, and solid-state devices.
Researchers found that closely related ant species use distinct chemical signals to differentiate their queens from workers. The new findings suggest evolutionary links between solitary and social insect communication and raise questions about the practical uses of these chemicals.
The completed genetic blueprint of the bedbug reveals key findings on mechanisms for resisting pesticides and mitigating the effects of rough sexual insemination practices. The genome sequence shows genes that encode enzymes and proteins to fight insecticides and reduce traumatic effects of copulation.
Researchers found that antiperspirant and deodorant significantly influence the type and quantity of bacteria on human skin. The study revealed a drastic shift in microbial ecosystems when participants used these products.
Biomedical engineers have created microscopic 'depots' to trap drugs inside cancer tumors, increasing their effectiveness. The technique uses nanocarriers and enzymes to release the drugs gradually, maximizing their impact on tumor growth.
A North Carolina State University study finds that snowshoe hares experiencing a mismatch in their coat colors due to climate change suffer a 7% drop in weekly survival rate. The researchers suggest that natural selection may enable the adaptation of some individuals, but whether it can save hare populations quickly enough is uncertain.
Researchers demonstrated triplet exciton energy transfer from semiconductor nanocrystals to surface-bound molecular acceptors, extending the original excited state lifetime. This finding has implications for fields like solar energy conversion and optoelectronics.
A recent study found that US homes contain a vast array of arthropods, including insects, spiders, and centipedes, with an average of 100 morphospecies per home. Many of these species are benign and unaware human presence, highlighting the importance of exploring their role in home ecosystems.
Snapping shrimp sound patterns show seasonal variations, with more snaps per minute during summer and fewer during winter. The research highlights the importance of long-term acoustic sampling in understanding marine soundscape ecology.
Biological anthropologists use skeletal remains to understand how earlier peoples lived, while forensic experts decipher skeletal evidence to solve crimes. Researchers at North Carolina State University have published guidance on analyzing child-abuse victims to shed light on past cultures' treatment of children.
Research from North Carolina State University finds that antibiotics kill off bacteria that alter bile acids, allowing C. diff to germinate and grow in the large intestine. The study sheds light on how antibiotics can promote C. diff infections by disrupting the gut microbiota.
A team of researchers from North Carolina State University has developed a technique for remotely controlling soft robots by manipulating elastic polymers with magnetic nanoparticles. By arranging the nanoparticles into parallel chains, they can control the movement and direction of the soft robots.
Researchers have developed a metamaterial that can more than double the resolution of acoustic imaging, focus acoustic waves, and control angles. This breakthrough has potential applications in medical diagnostics and structural integrity testing.
German cockroaches' gut bacteria produce pheromones that attract other roaches, promoting aggregation. The compounds are essential for nymphs to determine a safe place.
Researchers found that mental health courts significantly reduced repeat offending, particularly among offenders with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Offenders who completed treatment programs in MHCs spent 76% less time in jail for repeat offenses compared to those in traditional courts.
Researchers have developed a biodegradable liquid metal technique that uses 'nano-terminators' to target cancer cells. The liquid metal drug carriers enhance the effectiveness of anticancer drugs while minimizing long-term toxicity.
Scientists have confirmed that blood vessel-like structures found in an 80 million-year-old hadrosaur fossil are original to the animal, not biofilm or contaminants. The discovery provides insight into how proteins can modify and change over millions of years.
A species of trap-jaw ant has been found to exhibit a previously unseen jumping behavior, using its legs rather than its powerful jaws. This species, Odontomachus rixosus, is the only known ant that can jump with either its legs or mandibles.
Research from North Carolina State University finds that over 40% of young adults receive financial support from their parents, even after living independently. Attending college makes them more likely to become financially independent, but those from higher backgrounds may be stuck in partial independence forever.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a new phase of solid carbon, called Q-carbon, which has unusual characteristics such as ferromagnetism. They have developed a technique for creating diamond-related structures at room temperature and ambient atmospheric pressure using Q-carbon.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a device that monitors a guide dog's breathing and heart rate, sharing the information with its handler to detect stress or anxiety. The technology aims to prevent early retirement of guide dogs by providing real-time health insights.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed techniques to control the shape and structure of DNA and RNA using charged gold nanoparticles. This breakthrough has significant implications for developing applications such as storing and transporting genetic information, creating custom scaffolds for bioelectronics, and c...
NC State University researchers developed techniques to create ideal geometric phase holograms for any type of optical pattern. These holograms can focus, disperse or modify light efficiently. The breakthrough enables creation of new displays, imaging systems, telecommunications technology and astronomical instruments.
Researchers at North Carolina State University and Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a technique to make titanium stronger while maintaining its ductility. The new material combines ultrafine-grained strength with coarse-grain ductility, enabling the creation of strong yet flexible materials for vehicle manufacturing.
Researchers found that urban areas have higher pathogen abundance and lower honey bee survival rates compared to rural environments. The study suggests that increased transmission rates in urban areas may be the primary cause of this effect.
Researchers found that treating team members differently can have negative effects on performance, but also that over-treating or under-treating them can be detrimental. The study suggests that business leaders need to find a moderate level of differentiation to avoid harming team performance.
Researchers found that pantry food safety procedures were often informal, with 75% lacking proper storage and handling information. However, most pantries limited cross-contamination and provided adequate handwashing facilities.
A new algorithm for simulating particle interactions in a Fermi sea demonstrates a smooth transition between quasiparticle and bound molecule states. The method may have implications for understanding impurities in various systems, including cold atoms, solid-state systems, and neutron stars.
Plant researchers have identified a key molecular mechanism regulating plant translational activity in response to ethylene, a major gaseous stress hormone. The study shows that transcription of certain genes is triggered, but protein production is restricted until ethylene levels drop, allowing plants to quickly respond and recover.
A new dielectric film has been developed with a refractive index as low as 1.025, allowing for improved optical properties in photonic devices. The film's mechanical stability is also enhanced, making it suitable for incorporation into electronic devices.
Researchers at NC State University have used 'Avatar' experiments to study locomotion and discovered that resonance tuning is a key mechanism behind springy leg behavior. By understanding how the nervous system interacts with the leg, they aim to design more efficient exoskeletons for humans.
Researchers aim to create ultra-high temperature materials using entropy-stabilized alloys, which can withstand temperatures of 2,000 degrees Celsius. The team will develop new experimental approaches and computational techniques to identify promising materials.
Scientists utilize advanced molecular techniques to clarify dinosaur color, distinguishing melanosomes from microbial coats. By analyzing keratin and ToF-SIMS results, researchers confirm the presence of melanin in fossilized feathers, shedding light on ancient color patterns.
Scientists have developed a new method to analyze the movement of specific atoms in dielectric materials when exposed to an electric field. This technique uses X-rays and advanced mathematical analysis to determine changes in atomic placement within the crystalline structure of the material.
North Carolina State University researchers have developed two new techniques, MEMST and MeToo, to help optimize memory systems in computer chips. These techniques use performance cloning to assess the behavior of software without compromising privileged data or proprietary code.
Researchers have developed a technique to coat anticancer drugs in membranes made from a patient's own platelets, allowing the drugs to target both primary tumors and circulating tumor cells. This method can prolong drug circulation time up to 30 hours, increasing effectiveness.
A new modeling algorithm helps plant biologists target individual genes controlling stress responses in plants. The tool narrows the field from thousands of genes to fewer than 10, making it easier to understand how to develop drought-resistant crops.
North Carolina State University researchers created an entropy-stabilized material made up of five different oxides in roughly equal amounts. The constituent atoms were evenly distributed and their placement in the crystalline lattice structure was random, proving that entropy can stabilize complex oxide alloys.
A study found that fingerprint characteristics can identify an individual's ancestral background, with significant differences between European American and African American ancestry. Researchers analyzed right index-finger fingerprints of 243 individuals from diverse backgrounds to determine if patterns were specific to sex or ancestry.
Researchers developed an algorithm to automatically tune powered prosthetic legs, tracking joint angles while walking. The system allows patients to walk comfortably with reduced prosthesis-related costs and easier adjustments.
A small study highlights how former problem drinkers determine whether to disclose their non-drinking status in social situations, often weighing the risk of social stigma. Most participants reported stressing that it was okay for others to drink around them, while some opted to avoid the issue altogether.