Understanding hearing Computer models of neuronal sound processing in the brain lead to cochlear implant improvements This news release is available in German. Intact hearing is a prerequisite for learning to speak. This is why children ...

Newly discovered human peptide may become a new treatment for diabetes New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that humanin, a peptide produced by the human body, increases the metabolism of glucose in beta cells, which in turn ...

Salk scientists crack riddle of important drug target New method for determining structure of key cellular receptors could speed drug development LA JOLLA, CA---- A new approach to mapping how proteins interact with each other, developed at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, ...

Difficult dance steps: Team learns how membrane transporter moves CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Researchers have tried for decades to understand the undulations and gyrations that allow transport proteins to shuttle molecules from one side of a cell membrane ...

Head out to the ski slopes, for happiness' sake Study says even 1-off skiing trips can give you a valuable boost in pleasure and well-being Are you contemplating a skiing holiday? The all-out pleasure and enjoyment you experience on a pair of skis or a snowboard is positively ...

Process holds promise for production of synthetic gasoline A chemical system developed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago can efficiently perform the first step in the process of creating syngas, gasoline and other energy-rich products ...

Scientists discover that short-term energy deficits increase factors related to muscle degradation New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that a high protein diet suppresses protein breakdown by slowing the activity of the ubiquitin ...

Division of labor in the test tube Bacteria grow faster if they feed each other This news release is available in German. The division of labor is more efficient than a struggle through life without help from others – this is also true ...

Amplifying our vision of the infinitely small Discovery by Richard Martel and his team on Raman signals published in Nature Photonics Richard Martel and his research team at the Department of Chemistry of the Université de Montréal have discovered a method ...

Study shows reforestation in Lower Mississippi Valley reduces sediment A modeling study by U.S. Forest Service researchers shows that reforesting the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley can significantly reduce runoff from agricultural lands ...

New algorithm finds you, even in untagged photos TORONTO, ON – A new algorithm designed at the University of Toronto has the power to profoundly change the way we find photos among the billions on social media sites such as Facebook and Flickr. This month, ...

New UK study suggests low vitamin D causes damage to brain LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2013) — A new study led by University of Kentucky researchers suggests that a diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain. In addition to being essential for maintaining bone ...

Can big cats co-exist? Study challenges lion threat to cheetah cubs New research into cheetah cub survival has refuted the theory that lions are a cub's main predator and that big cats cannot coexist in conservation areas. The study, published in the Journal of Zoology, ...

A method to predict Alzheimer's disease within 2 years of screening This news release is available in French. At the first signs of memory loss, most people start worrying and wonder, "What if I have Alzheimer's disease?" And yet, the disease ...

Increased risk for cardiac ischemia in patients with PTSD Reports a new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, December 2, 2013 – There is growing concern that long-term untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may increase the risk of developing ...

US mothers from 1965 to 2010: more TV, less housework New research from the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health shows that mothers in the U.S. are far less physically active than they were in previous decades and now spend more ...

Goals affect feelings of pride and shame after success and failure When the St. Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel? According to researchers at Penn State and Australia's Central Queensland University, a person's goals at the outset of ...

When aluminum outshines gold 2 Rice University studies detail aluminum's valuable plasmonic properties HOUSTON – (Dec. 2, 2013) – Humble aluminum's plasmonic properties may make it far more valuable than gold and silver for certain applications, according to new research by ...

Colon cancer researchers target stem cells, discover viable new therapeutic path (TORONTO, Canada – Dec. 1, 2013) - Scientists and surgeons at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have discovered a promising new approach to treating colorectal cancer by disarming ...

'Nanosponge vaccine' fights MRSA toxins Nanosponges that soak up a dangerous pore-forming toxin produced by MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) could serve as a safe and effective vaccine against this toxin. This "nanosponge vaccine" enabled ...

The mystery of neutron stars heats up Until now, scientists were pretty sure they knew how the surface of a neutron star – a super dense star that forms when a large star explodes and its core collapses into itself – can heat itself up. However, research by ...

Human stem cells converted to functional lung cells Possibility of generating lung tissue for transplant using a patient's own cells NEW YORK, NY — For the first time, scientists have succeeded in transforming human stem cells into functional ...

Imaging shows long-term impact of blast-induced brain injuries in veterans CHICAGO – Using a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers have found that soldiers who suffered mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) induced by blast exposure ...

Cardiac MRI reveals energy drinks alter heart function CHICAGO – Healthy adults who consumed energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later, according to a study presented today at the ...

PRP therapy improves degenerative tendon disease in athletes CHICAGO – Ultrasound-guided delivery of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves functionality and reduces recovery time in athletes with degenerative disease in their tendons, according to a study ...