Smoking changes our genes The fact that smoking means a considerable health risk is nowadays commonly accepted. New research findings from Uppsala University and Uppsala Clinical Research Center show that smoking alters several genes that can be associated ...

AAOS approves AUC for non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee New AUC offers clinical expertise across medical specialties to help optimize patient care ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors ...

Uranium (IV) found to be mobile in a natural wetland EPFL researchers studying a natural wetland near a decommissioned uranium mine in Limousin, France, have shown that under certain circumstances the uranium present in the wetland could be more mobile ...

Carsey Institute: Students with a disability more likely to be restrained, secluded in school DURHAM, N.H. – The restraint and seclusion of students in U.S. public schools in response to student behavior problems are used much more frequently on students with ...

Duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes complications, risk of death The duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes severity and risk of death in older adults with type 2 diabetes according to a study by the ...

Hippocampal volume loss in depression reflects glial loss Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, December 17, 2013 – Depression has been associated with reduced volume of the hippocampus in magnetic resonance imaging studies in humans. A new study ...

Health R&D spending moves slowly upward, driven by industry, philanthropy and voluntary associations Federal R&D funding remains 'woefully inadequate' to address health threats and global competitiveness ALEXANDRIA, Va.—December 17, 2013—After declining in ...

The economically valuable sweet-gum trees: Taxonomy and 9 new combinations The sweet-gum family Altingiaceae is a small group of wind-pollinated trees that produce hard, woody fruits that contain numerous seeds. This widespread tree family has been puzzling botanists ...

Social network spying could lead to low returns Intrusive candidate-screening negatively affects reputation and performance, and may invite law suits Organizations looking to hire new staff should rethink their clandestine use of social networking websites, such as ...

Targeted synthesis of natural products with light Potential pathway for drug development using photoreactions This news release is available in German. For chemists, natural substances are compounds formed by organisms to fulfill the myriad ...

RS Puppis puts on a spectacular light show The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has observed the variable star RS Puppis over a period of five weeks, showing the star growing brighter and dimmer as it pulsates. These pulsations have created a stunning ...

Never forget a face New algorithm uses subtle changes to make a face more memorable without changing a person's overall appearance Do you have a forgettable face? Many of us go to great lengths to make our faces more memorable, using makeup and hairstyles ...

Drug residues detected in Swedish sewage water Chemists at Umeå University in Sweden have been able to trace narcotics substances and prescription drugs in measurements of wastewater from 33 Swedish sewage treatment plants. Cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine, ...

Moffitt researchers discover mechanism controlling the development of myelodysplastic Targeting the novel mechanism may lead to treatment options for people with certain blood cancers Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered ...

American Chemical Society podcast: Detecting radioactive material in nuclear waste water The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series features a new design for a highly sensitive ...

Home-making post-disaster Trauma of forced displacement alleviated by house-beautification This news release is available in French. Montreal, December 17, 2013 — From the Holocaust to the Cambodian Civil War to the Somali refugee crisis, the ...

New system of assessments needed when next generation science standards are implemented, report says WASHINGTON – New types of assessments will be needed to measure student learning once the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are implemented, says a new report ...

Changes in proteins may predict ALS progression Measuring changes in certain proteins -- called biomarkers -- in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may better predict the progression of the disease, according to scientists at Penn State College of Medicine. ALS is ...

Rainforest rodents risk their lives to eat Hungry rodents that wake up early are much more likely to be eaten than rodents getting plenty of food and shut-eye, according to new results from a study at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. ...

Researchers explain why some wound infections become chronic UC Riverside's Manuela Martins-Green shows how decreasing levels of 'reactive oxygen species' can break cycle of unhealing wounds RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.5 million ...

Poor health of Irish immigrants in England may be linked to childhood abuse, study finds The generally poor health of Irish immigrants to England during most of the 20th century was not caused primarily by difficulties of assimilation or tensions between the two nations, but ...

New research: Economic impact of oil and natural gas in West Texas Region generated more than $14.5 billion in revenue for West Texas in 2012 San Antonio (Dec. 16, 2013) – Development of oil and natural gas in a 16-county region of West Texas added ...

Overspent this Christmas? Blame the ostrich problem! It's the festive season, time for eating, drinking and being merry, and any thoughts of reaching goals like losing weight or keeping on top of finances go out of the window. And now a team of psychologists ...

UCLA study challenges long-held hypothesis that iron promotes atherosclerosis A UCLA research team has found no evidence of an association between iron levels in the body and the risk of atherosclerosis, the hardening and ...

New gene mutation will help better diagnosis of myopathy A new gene mutation which will help doctors give a more accurate diagnosis of a particular type of brain and muscle disease in children has been discovered for the first time by University of Leeds experts. Mitochondrial ...