TECH & INNOVATION

Virginia Tech researchers discover potential biomarker to detect 'bubble boy' disorder

TECH & INNOVATION 10.01.2014 02:24 AM

Gut microbe in patients may tip doctors about the disease Gut microbe in patients may tip doctors about the disease Many people recognize "the bubble boy" as an unusual character from a "Seinfeld" episode or a John Travolta movie.

A Heartbeat Away? Hybrid "Patch" Could Replace Transplants

10.01.2014 02:18 AM

TAU researcher harnesses gold nanoparticles to engineer novel biocompatible cardiac patch TAU researcher harnessaes gold nanoparticles to engineer novel biocompatible cardiac patch Because heart cells cannot multiply and cardiac muscles contain few stem cells, heart tissue is unable to repair itself after a heart attack.

Americans undergo colonoscopies too often, study finds

10.01.2014 02:14 AM

Following the proper guidelines could save money and discomfort of unnecessary screenings Following the proper guidelines could save money and discomfort of unnecessary screenings Colonoscopies are a very valuable procedure by which to screen for the presence of colorectal cancer.

High-speed drug screen

10.01.2014 01:56 AM

Engineers devise technology for rapidly testing drug-delivery vehicles in zebrafish. Engineers devise technology for rapidly testing drug-delivery vehicles in zebrafish.

Scripps Research Institute scientists shed light on cause of spastic paraplegia

09.30.2014 04:09 AM

The findings point the way to potential therapies and showcase an investigative strategy The findings point the way to potential therapies and showcase an investigative strategy Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a gene mutation linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia, a disabling neurological disorder, interferes with the normal breakdown of triglyceride fat molecules in the brain.

Genetic modifier affects colon tumor formation

09.30.2014 04:06 AM

Unexpected results from an ongoing experiment in the lab of Kristi Neufeld, co-leader of the Cancer Biology Program at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, led to a potentially important discovery that could have an effect on how cancer researchers test anti-cancer therapies in mice as well as possibly prevent colon cancer in people.

Single-Neuron “Hub” Orchestrates Activity of an Entire Brain Circuit

09.30.2014 04:04 AM

Single-Neuron “Hub” Orchestrates Activity of an Entire Brain Circuit TAU maps precise triggers that activate and neutralize brain cell networks The idea of mapping the brain is not new.

Study holds hope of a treatment for deadly genetic disease, MPS IIIB

09.30.2014 04:00 AM

Researchers find method for replacing missing enzyme in the brain Researchers find method for replacing missing enzyme in the brain MPS IIIB is a devastating and currently untreatable disease that causes progressive damage to the brain, leading to profound intellectual disability, dementia and death -- often before reaching adulthood.

Feeling Fatigued While Driving? Don’t Reach for Your iPod

09.30.2014 03:58 AM

Research has shown that drinking caffeinated beverages and listening to music are two popular fatigue-fighting measures that drivers take, but very few studies have tested the usefulness of those measures.

New ways to treat anemia could evolve from acetate supplement research

09.30.2014 03:55 AM

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers seeking novel treatments for anemia found that giving acetate, the major component of household vinegar, to anemic mice stimulated the formation of new red blood cells.

Chefs Move to Schools can Increase School Meal Participation and Vegetable Intake among Students

09.30.2014 03:52 AM

Gourmet pizza in school? According to a new Food and Brand Lab pilot study, published inAppetite, chef-made meals can increase participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by 9% and overall selection and consumption of vegetables by 16%!

Childhood asthma linked to lack of ventilation for gas stoves, OSU study shows

09.30.2014 03:49 AM

Parents with children at home should use ventilation when cooking with a gas stove, researchers from Oregon State University are recommending, after a new study showed an association between gas kitchen stove ventilation and asthma, asthma symptoms and chronic bronchitis.

Higher nurse-to-patient standard improves staff safety

09.30.2014 00:41 AM

A 2004 California law mandating specific nurse-to-patient staffing standards in acute care hospitals significantly lowered job-related injuries and illnesses for both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, according to UC Davis research published online in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. The study is believed to be the first to evaluate the effect of the law on occupational health.

Brief depression questionnaires could lead to unnecessary antidepressant prescriptions

09.30.2014 00:38 AM

Short questionnaires used to identify patients at risk for depression are linked with antidepressant medications being prescribed when they may not be needed, according to new research from UC Davis Health System published in the September-October issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

An apple a day could keep obesity away

09.30.2014 00:35 AM

Scientists at Washington State University have concluded that nondigestible compounds in apples - specifically, Granny Smith apples - may help prevent disorders associated with obesity.