Absence of the SMG1 protein could contribute to Parkinson's and other neurological disorders TGen-led study links lack of SMG1 to protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's disease, forms of dementia and multiple systems atrophy PHOENIX, ...

New study analyzes barriers to cancer research commercialization LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2013) — A new study led by the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Assistant Director for Research Nathan Vanderford cites a combination of factors that prevent academic-based ...

Notre Dame research finding may help accelerate diabetic wound healing University of Notre Dame researchers have, for the first time, identified the enzymes that are detrimental to diabetic wound healing and those that are beneficial to repair the wound. There are ...

Medical students taught meditation techniques to prevent burnout and improve care WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., – Oct. 30, 2013 – Doctors commonly tell patients that stress can be harmful to their health. Yet when it comes to reducing their own stress levels, ...

The secret math of plants: UCLA biologists uncover rules that govern leaf design Life scientists from UCLA's College of Letters and Science have discovered fundamental rules of leaf design that underlie plants' ability to produce leaves that ...

Old drug may teach new tricks in treating infectious diseases, cancer COLLEGE STATION – Meclizine, an over-the-counter drug used for decades to treat nausea and motion sickness, has the potential for new uses to treat certain infectious diseases ...

6-month data of the LEVANT 2 trial presented at TCT 2013 New study examines safety and efficacy of drug coated baloon angioplasty for treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 30, 2013 – The first clinical trial in the United States to study ...

Procedural results from the RIBS V trial presented at TCT 2013 Good outcomes with both drug-eluting stents and drug-eluting balloons in treating patients with bare metal stent restenosis SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 30, 2013 – A clinical trial comparing the use of drug-eluting ...

Brain connectivity can predict epilepsy surgery outcomes Discovery from Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic researchers may spare patients from disappointing results A discovery from Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic researchers could provide ...

Results of the SMART-CASE trial presented at TCT 2013 New study compares conservative and aggressive revascularization strategies for coronary stenting based upon angiography alone SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 30, 2013 – A new study shows that a conservative approach to ...

Too much texting can disconnect couples Couples shouldn't let their thumbs do the talking when it comes to serious conversations, disagreements or apologies. Brigham Young University researchers Lori Schade and Jonathan Sandberg studied 276 young adults around ...

Watching R-rated movies lessens importance of faith for young people, Baylor University study finds Viewing R-rated movies leads to decreased church attendance and lessens importance of faith among young people, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher ...

Results of the ADVISE II trial presented at TCT 2013 Trial examines benefits of using a new test to determine the severity of coronary artery disease SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 30, 2013 – A new study supports the use of instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR), to simplify ...

Tagging aquatic animals can disrupt natural behavior American and Canadian researchers have for the first time quantified the energy cost to aquatic animals when they carry satellite tags, video cameras and other research instruments. Studying fibreglass ...

Stress eaters may compensate by eating less when times are good When faced with stress, some people seem to lose their appetite while others reach for the nearest sweet, salty, or fatty snack. Conventional wisdom tells us that stress ...

Results of the SORT-OUT VI trial presented at TCT 2013 New study compares 2 newer generation drug-eluting stents with biocompatible and biodegradable polymers SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 29, 2013 – A new study found that both drug-eluting stents (DES) with biocompatible ...

Researchers identify way to increase gene therapy success Scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found a way to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to using viruses to deliver therapeutic ...

El Nino events get more extreme as globe warms New method shows how historical ENSO activity is affected by external forcings Monday, October 28, 2013: New research shows El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomena have been more active and intense during ...

A therapeutic hypothesis for glucose intolerance after cerebral ischemia Interestingly, a recent study found that ischemic stress causes hyperglycemia and may worsen ischemic neuronal damage. In addition, decreased insulin sensitivity after ischemic stress seems ...

Go ahead, dunk your cell phone in salt water Barrier films, used in everything from food and drug packaging to consumer electronics and solar cells, help prevent your food from spoiling, help to preserve medication, and protect your electronics from damage ...

Scientists announce first results from LUX dark matter detector PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — In its first three months of operation, the Large Underground Xenon (LUX) experiment has proven itself to be the most sensitive dark matter detector in the world, scientists ...

Testing technique could lengthen lifespan of dialysis patients New approach spots deadly hormone imbalances in end-stage kidney disease patients Chevy Chase, MD—A new testing method can better detect potentially fatal hormone imbalances in patients with end-stage ...

Low thyroid levels may signal heightened risk of death in hospitalized patients Hormone levels help predict survival rate in older individuals with acute illness Chevy Chase, MD—Older individuals hospitalized with a serious condition may face a slimmer risk ...

Testosterone production study challenges 25-year-old scientific dogma New understanding could lead to better treatments for steroid hormone conditions Chevy Chase, MD—New research refutes the scientific community's long-held belief that the body needs a specific ...

Scientists digitally reconstruct giant steps taken by dinosaurs for the first time 1 of the world's largest dinosaurs has been digitally reconstructed by experts from The University of Manchester One of the world's largest dinosaurs has ...