Events coordination during embryogenesis A new study by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists reveals a mechanism through which the expression of genes is controlled – a finding that highlights genetic mutations that can impair the timing of gene expression. Such mutations ...

New molecular target for malaria control identified Blocking egg development in malaria mosquito could reduce transmission of the disease Boston, MA – A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of Perugia (UNIPG) researchers ...

More REEs please 2013 GSA Annual Meeting Wednesday session on REEs Boulder, CO, USA – A GSA Pardee Keynote Symposium on Wednesday concentrates on world politics, the rare Earth locations that hold elements important to modern civilization, and the need to find more in ...

Teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer are at increased risk of suicide Teenagers and young adults are at increased risk of suicide after being diagnosed with cancer according to a study published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology [1] today ...

Fertility treatment outcomes can be significantly influenced by mother's ethnicity Maternal ethnicity is a significant determinant of successful outcomes after fertility treatment, suggests a new study published today (30 October) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics ...

International research team weighs in on the negative consequences of noise on overall health Penn Medicine-led panel reports that noise exposure is a serious public health threat PHILADELPHIA – The combined toll of occupational, ...

Results from many large clinical trials are never published Non-publication is more common among industry-funded trials, study finds CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A new analysis of 585 large, randomized clinical trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov ...

Bright eyes: Study finds reindeers' eyes change colour with Arctic seasons Video available Researchers have discovered the eyes of Arctic reindeer change colour through the seasons from gold to blue, adapting to extreme changes ...

Cat's eyes: Designing the perfect mixer WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 29, 2013 -- As any amateur baker knows, proper mixing is crucial to a perfect pastry. Mix too little and ingredients will not be evenly distributed; beat instead of fold, and a soufflé will ...

Discovered how mice survive infection by virulent Toxoplasma parasites This news release is available in Portuguese. One of the commonest parasites in the world is Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma can infect most warm-blooded animals, including ...

October 2013 Educational Researcher examines gender gap in college enrollment Issue also looks at college coenrollment, common core standards, and student math achievement WASHINGTON, October 29, 2013 ─ The October 2013 issue of Educational Researcher ...

Scientists shine light on world's least-studied bat The Mortlock Islands flying fox, a large, breadfruit-eating bat native to a few remote and tiny Pacific islands, has long been regarded as one of the world's least studied bats. For more than 140 years nearly all that scientists ...

News that is better or worse than expected influences health decisions UCR psychologist finds that unrealistic pessimists less likely to take preventive action after receiving good news RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Patients who are unrealistically optimistic ...

Mechanisms of wound healing are clarified in MBL zebrafish study WOODS HOLE, Mass.— A crucial component of wound healing in many animals, including humans, is the migration of nearby skin cells toward the center of the wound. These cells fill the wound in and help ...

Results of the SAFE-PCI trial presented at TCT 2013 Novel study finds using radial versus femoral access during cardiac catheterization may have benefits in women SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 29, 2013 – A clinical trial conducted exclusively in women suggests that an initial ...

Dinner rituals that correlate with child and adult BMI All in the family: Dinner tables linked to less fat Beyond plate size and calorie count, the war against obesity may have a new leader – the dinner table. Families that eat together without the television ...

Knowledge about incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse lower among women of color Knowing what symptoms to look for may help women with pelvic floor disorders improve their chances of successful treatment. But knowledge of these disorders is lacking among most women, ...

Results of the COREVALVE EXTREME RISK trial presented at TCT 2013 Clinical trial finds that COREVALVE reduces rate of death and stroke in sickest patients with aortic stenosis SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 29, 2013 – In a clinical trial, a self-expanding transcatheter aortic ...

Exercise programs could help to prevent fall injuries in older people Could reduce rate of severe falls leading to medical care Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults also appear to prevent injuries caused by falls, suggests a paper ...

Unpublished trial data 'violates an ethical obligation' to study participants, say researchers Study finds almost 1 in 3 large clinical trials still not published 5 years after completion Almost one in three (29%) large clinical trials remain unpublished ...

Autism and language impairment genetically linked Rutgers University scientists also find strong evidence of a genetic connection in areas of social skills and repetitive behaviors Lorenzo Miodus-Santini an 11-year-old sixth-grader from Princeton, who was classified ...

Warm winters let trees sleep longer Climate change alters timing of spring growth in forests In the temperate zones, vegetation follows the change of the seasons. After a winter pause, plants put out new growth in spring. Research has now brought ...

New substance effectively combats multi-resistant bacteria MULTI-RESISTANCE: In Europe alone, more than 25,000 people die each year from infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria. Researchers from University of Copenhagen have now developed and characterized ...

Moral in the morning, but dishonest in the afternoon Our ability to exhibit self-control to avoid cheating or lying is significantly reduced over the course of a day, making us more likely to be dishonest in the afternoon than in the ...

Institute explores intimate partner violence across generations HUNTSVILLE, TX (10/30/13) -- Most parents who experienced intimate partner violence had children that grew to face violence in their own adult relationships, according to a study published by the Crime ...