'Transformational leadership' curbs bad attitudes towards change Rare study of correctional officers Toronto – It's no surprise that a cynical attitude towards the prospect of change makes change harder to implement. But it's important ...

War elephant myths debunked by DNA DNA analysis allows researchers at University of Illinois to clarify details of historic battle between Asian and African elephants, the Battle of Raphia Through DNA analysis, Illinois researchers ...

Battery development may extend range of electric cars New anode quadruples life of lithium-sulfur battery, could also help store renewable energy more cheaply RICHLAND, Wash. – It's known that electric vehicles could travel longer distances ...

Antipsychotic drug exhibits cancer-fighting properties In zebrafish model, perphenazine activates therapeutic pathway for intractable leukemia, may hold promise for other tumors BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2014 - In a prime example of finding new uses for older ...

Some motor proteins cooperate better than others Rice University researchers view competition, cooperation among motors in live cells HOUSTON - (Jan. 9, 2014) - Rice University researchers have engineered cells to characterize how sensitively altering the cooperative functions of ...

ORNL-UT researchers invent 'sideways' approach to 2-D hybrid OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2014 -- Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have pioneered a new technique for forming ...

Hubble probes interior of Tarantula Nebula Like lifting a giant veil, the near-infrared vision of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope uncovers a dazzling new view deep inside the Tarantula Nebula. Hubble reveals a glittering treasure trove of more than ...

Hubble views stellar genesis in the Southern Pinwheel A photogenic and favorite target for amateur astronomers, the full beauty of nearby barred spiral galaxy M83 is unveiled in all of its glory in this Hubble Space Telescope mosaic image. The ...

Novel biomarker approach suggests new avenues to improve schizophrenia disease management Environmental effects of events such as oxygen deprivation and infections may be preserved as markers in blood that are associated to schizophrenia, according to an ...

Stem cells injected into nerve guide tubes repair injured peripheral nerve Putnam Valley, NY. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Using skin-derived stem cells (SDSCs) and a previously developed collagen tube designed to successfully bridge gaps in injured ...

Are you listening? Kids' ear infections cost health care system nearly $3 billion a year Acute otitis media, or ear infection, is the most common ailment among kids of preschool age and younger in the U.S., primarily because these children ...

NIH-created toxin can kill HIV-infected cells that persist despite treatment Approach could potentially be part of future HIV cure strategy A team including University of North Carolina and NIH scientists has demonstrated in ...

Researchers develop tool to determine individual risk of prostate cancer overdiagnosis Nomogram aims to enable informed decision-making and personalized treatment SEATTLE - Studies have found that prostate cancer is overdiagnosed in up to 42 percent ...

Study: Athlete's first reaction in victory is dominance Body language, also called 'triumph,' stronger in victors from cultures that emphasize hierarchy SAN FRANCISCO -- Upon victory, an athlete's initial and instinctive reaction is one that displays dominance ...

Researchers pursuing arthritis protein Chronic inflammation poses something of a mystery for researchers. If we become infected, the body immediately takes steps to repair and tidy it up. This process manifests itself as inflammation, which stems from a high ...

Drought and downing equal vulture supermarkets NEW YORK (EMBARGO: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 5 PM EST, USA) African vultures are famous for quickly finding carcasses; so much so that they are considered clairvoyants in parts of Africa. But just how do vultures ...

UCLA life scientists, colleagues differentiate microbial good and evil To safely use bacteria in agriculture to help fertilize crops, it is vital to understand the difference between harmful and healthy strains. The bacterial genus Burkholderia, ...

Elephant shark genome provides new insights into bone formation and adaptive immunity in humans A*STAR-led international consortium completely decodes the first shark-family member genome 1. Singapore, Jan, 09, 2014 ...

Researchers discover how vascular disease activates autoimmune disorders The hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, that can lead to heart attack or stroke. has also been linked to autoimmune disorders. It has not been clear why these diseases are related, ...

JCI early table of contents for Jan. 9, 2014 Engineered anti-toxin antibodies improve efficacy The effectiveness of toxin-neutralizing antibodies is considered to be mediated through the interaction of the variable region of the antibody and the toxin; ...

Engineered anti-toxin antibodies improve efficacy The effectiveness of toxin-neutralizing antibodies is considered to be mediated through the interaction of the variable region of the antibody and the toxin; however, recent studies suggest that the constant ...

Mice exposed to retinoid deficiency in utero exhibit bronchial hyperresponsiveness as adults Individuals with asthma and COPD are subject to debilitating bronchospasm as a result of airways that are hyperresponsive to stimuli. Factors that lead to the ...

Joslin researchers determine hormone linked to improved glucose metabolism activates browning of fat BOSTON – (January 9, 2013) – Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered that a hormone long associated with weight loss and improved glucose metabolism ...

NIH-funded scientists develop mouse model for atopic dermatitis Study identifies potential targets for eczema treatment A study reports the development of a new mouse model for atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disorder ...

Rewiring stem cells A fast and comprehensive method for determining the function of genes could greatly improve our understanding of a wide range of diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, liver disease and cancer. The method uses stem cells ...