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UrduPeople who play games — such as cards and board games — are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study suggests; those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s, the research found
Month: November 2019
Colorado researchers win grants to help treat and find cures for skin diseases
Funds grow to fight Epidermolysis Bullosa as the EB iPS Cell Consortium wins expanded backing
Two collaborative research centers
University of Cologne wins new and follow-up funding
Splicing factor to blame in triple negative breast cancer
A splicing factor called TRA2B enhances triple negative breast cancers’ ability to grow and metastasize.
Satellite broken? Smart satellites to the rescue
Aerospace engineers are developing technology to repair and refuel stranded satellites in space.
Linking wound healing and cancer risk
When our skin is damaged, a whole set of biological processes springs into action to heal the wound. Now, researchers from the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research have shown that one of the molecules involved in this, HMGB1, slows down…
Who’s Challenging Who? — unique training project showcased online
A package of resources from a unique training programme co-created and delivered by people with learning disability has been launched today by researchers
New migraine medications could endanger patients with high blood pressure
The neuropeptide αCGRP (α calcitonin gene-related peptide) works in two different ways. It leads to inflammation and dilates the blood vessels right at the release point of the nerve cells, for example in the meninges, which can trigger migraine attacks.…
The human brain is prepared to follow the rhythm of a song or of a dance
So reveals a study that explores the relationship between the rhythmic structure of music and the spatial dimension of sound
Japanese anime and zoos boost public interest in conservation of real-life animal characters
Research demonstrates potential of entertainment-education partnerships
Novel theranostic reagent could enhance detection and therapy of prostate cancer
A recently discovered prostate cancer-selective antigen has been identified as a useful molecular imaging target for the detection and targeting of metastatic prostate cancer lesions, as reported in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine . Using a…
Floating nurseries and robotic fleet deliver coral babies to damaged parts of Great Barrier Reef
Coral experts have scaled up their advanced technological approach to restoring baby corals on damaged areas of the Great Barrier Reef, using large inflatable ‘coral nurseries’ to help grow coral babies and a robotic ‘LarvalBoat’ to help disperse them back…
Politically extreme counties may act as magnets, migration patterns suggest
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It may not be just location, location, location that influences where people move to in the United States, but also politics, politics, politics, according to a team of researchers. In a study of county-to-county migration patterns…
NUS researchers use machine learning tools to reveal how memories are coded in the brain
NUS researchers have made a breakthrough in the field of cognitive computational neuroscience, by discovering a key aspect of how the brain encodes short-term memories. The researchers working in The N.1 Institute for Health at the National University of Singapore…
Producing better guides for medical-image analysis
Model quickly generates brain scan templates that represent a given patient population
Unique sledge dogs helped the Inuit thrive in the North American Arctic
A unique group of dogs helped the Inuit conquer the tough terrain of the North American Arctic, major new analysis of the remains of hundreds of animals shows. The study shows that the Inuit brought specialised dogs with them when…
Recovery from years of inactivity requires focusing on doing resistance exercises rapidly
Several years of hospitalisation, one example of muscle inactivity, causes a disproportionate decline in the muscle strength known to affect balance, increase the risk of joint injuries, and hinder movements involved in sports. That’s according to research from the University…
Research: Alcohol and tobacco policies can reduce cancer deaths
Policies aimed at cutting alcohol and tobacco consumption, including the introduction of random breath testing programs and bans on cigarette advertising, have resulted in a significant reduction in Australian cancer death rates, new research shows. The La Trobe Centre for…
Research suggests coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of metabolic syndrome
New report discusses association between moderate coffee consumption and a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a co-occurrence of several cardiovascular risk factors including insulin resistance, hypertension and obesity
Uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy increase health risks for mothers and babies
Women with asthma who suffer severe symptoms while they are pregnant face higher risks of health problems both for themselves and their babies compared to women with well-controlled asthma, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal [1]. The…
Discovering hidden plant medicines on your doorstep
EI is part of the global effort to sequence the DNA all of the known species of animals, plants and fungi on earth, known as the Earth BioGenome Project. Contributing to the UK arm Darwin Tree of Life Project, one…
Virginia Tech faculty named American Association for Advancement of Science fellows
Five scientists from Virginia Tech were named as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a high honor of the world’s largest scientific society, according to an announcement this week. Elected by their peers and representing…
Insights into a versatile molecular death switch
The enzyme caspase-8 induces a molecular cell death programme called pyroptosis without involving its enzymatic activity, a new study by Hamid Kashkar published in Nature shows. In order to safeguard healthy and functioning tissues, cells utilize different cell death mechanisms…
A protein tag to study the immune system
Researchers from VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology, University of Iowa (USA) and other collaborators, developed a novel approach to better understand a basic defense mechanism of our immune system. Central is ISG15, a small protein with a role in the…
Working-age Americans dying at higher rates, especially in economically hard-hit states
A new VCU study identifies ‘a distinctly American phenomenon’ as mortality among 25 to 64 year-olds increases and US life expectancy continues to fall
Cancer research that’s out-of-this-world
Australia’s first space research mission to the International Space Station will attempt to establish how some of the most aggressive cancer cells behave in a zero-gravity environment
UK and China research team take first steps towards a vaccine for pancreatic cancer
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Zhengzhou University have developed a personalised vaccine system that could ultimately delay the onset of pancreatic cancer. The study provides strong proof-of-concept for the creation of a vaccine for cancer prevention in…
UTA civil engineer studying threats to industry, environment posed by severe flooding
Investigating economic, environmental impacts of natural disasters
New study shows unique magnetic transitions in quasicrystal-like structures
Scientists showed for the first time the presence of unique magnetic transitions in peculiar structures similar to quasicrystals
UTA conducting pioneering research on concrete pipes reinforced with synthetic fibers
Sustainable pipes that last for a century
One shot of ketamine could reduce problem drinking
A one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, finds a new UCL experimental study. Giving a shot of ketamine to heavy drinkers after reactivating their drinking-related memories led to a rapid decrease in urges to…
Human migration out of Africa may have followed monsoons in the Middle East
MADISON, Wis. — Last year, scientists announced that a human jawbone and prehistoric tools found in 2002 in Misliya Cave, on the western edge of Israel, were between 177,000 and 194,000 years old. The finding suggested that modern humans, who…
Joint statement from six journals highlights concerns about EPA proposed rule
In a joint journal statement in this issue, the editors-in-chief of six scientific journals ( Science , Nature , Cell , PNAS , PLOS and The Lancet ) highlight their concerns regarding the 2018 “Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science” rule…
Once hidden cellular structures emerge in fight against viruses
A University of Arizona researcher describes how a cellular structure that was once lost to science combats attacks waged in the ‘world’s oldest war’
University of Arkansas provost Coleman named AAAS fellow
Coleman was selected for work in plant physiological ecology and developing research capacity in universities across the country
Finding Nemo’s family: a good home is more important than good genes
In a study published today, scientists report that the long-term success of clownfish depends more on living in a good neighbourhood than it does on good genes. The natural home of the clownfish is the anemone, but not all anemones…
SwRI president, CEO Adam Hamilton named AAAS Fellow
Honorees recognized for distinguished efforts to advance science
University of Minnesota Sea Grant director John A. Downing named 2019 AAAS Fellow
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Sea Grant program is proud to announce that Director John A. Downing has been elected a 2019 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary…
KBRI team reduces neurodegeneration associated with dementia in animal models
PTK2/FAK regulates UPS impairment via SQSTM1/p62 phosphorylation in TARDBP/TDP-43 proteinopathies
Cerebral organoid model provides clues about how to prevent virus-induced brain cell death
WHAT: Scientists have determined that La Crosse virus (LACV), which can cause inflammation of the brain, or encephalitis, in children, affects brain cells differently depending on their developmental stage. Neurons–the primary brain cells of the central nervous system–evolve from neural…
Award-winning soprano and neuroscience research advocate Renée Fleming to be honored
Recipient of Isadore Rosenfeld Award for impact on public opinion at Research!America Advocacy Awards Dinner
We love coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks so much, caffeine is literally in our blood
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new method for studying how different drugs interact in the body. In conducting mass…
LSE study calls for improved mental health support
LSE study calls for improved mental health support for people who have experienced terrorist attacks
Biennial mammography screening yields more advanced-stage cancers
CHICAGO – Cancers found in patients undergoing annual mammography screening are smaller and less advanced than those found in patients undergoing screenings every two years, according to a new study presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological…
December’s SLAS Discovery special issue now available
‘Membrane Proteins: New Approaches to Probes, Technologies and Drug Design’ now accessible through December 20
Minimally invasive procedure relieves tremors in Parkinson’s patients
CHICAGO – A procedure that applies pulses of focused ultrasound to the brain is safe and effective for reducing tremors and improving quality of life in people with essential tremor (ET) or Parkinson’s disease (PD) tremor, according to a new…
December’s SLAS technology feature article now available
‘Automated System for Small-Population Single-Particle Processing Enabled by Exclusive Liquid Repellency’ now accessible through December 20
Bulwer’s petrel can fly more than 1,800 kilometers over ocean waters to find food
The migratory routes of a small seabird
Autism-related genetic mutations occur in aging brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Significant overlap found between Alzheimer’s-related mutations and those producing autism and related intellectual disabilities, Tel Aviv University researchers say
Chemical herders could impact oil spill cleanup
Chemical herders, which are used to concentrate oil spills for cleanup via burning, are shown to have effect on wave breaking.