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 ...

MRI technique reveals low brain iron in ADHD patients CHICAGO – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a noninvasive way to measure iron levels in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study being ...

Novel rehabilitation device improves motor skills after stroke CHICAGO – Using a novel stroke rehabilitation device that converts an individual's thoughts to electrical impulses to move upper extremities, stroke patients reported improvements in their ...

Special journal issue focuses on imaging screening To be published online Monday, Dec. 2, a special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology addresses imaging-based screening and radiology's increasing role in preventive medicine. Topics covered ...

Messy children make better learners Study shows toddlers learn words for nonsolids better when getting messy in a highchair Attention, parents: The messier your child gets while playing with food in the high chair, the more he or she is learning. Researchers at ...

The Affordable Care Act: Translational research experiment to improve health Science Translational Medicine editorial urges researchers to support the ACA BOSTON (December 2, 2013) – An editorial by Harry P. Selker, MD, MSPH, William ...

Air pollution and genetics combine to increase risk for autism USC scientists show gene-environment interaction augments risk for developing the disorder Exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk for autism among people ...

To boost concern for the environment, emphasize a long future, not impending doom Looking back on a nation's past can prompt action that leads to a greener future, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal ...

Cyclin D1 governs microRNA processing in breast cancer Cyclin D1 controls cell cycle progression and microRNA biogenesis through Dicer -- a new mechanism promoting breast cancer (PHILADELPHIA) – Cyclin D1, a protein that helps push a replicating ...

Scientists stitch up photosynthetic megacomplex Scientists able to study a photosynthetic complex -- arguably the most important bit of organic chemistry on the planet -- in its complete functioning state When sunlight strikes a photosynthesizing organism, energy ...

High cholesterol fuels the growth and spread of breast cancer DURHAM, N.C. – A byproduct of cholesterol functions like the hormone estrogen to fuel the growth and spread of the most common types of breast cancers, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute ...

Scripps Research Institute scientists achieve most detailed picture ever of key part of hepatitis C LA JOLLA, CA—November 28, 2013—Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have determined the most detailed picture yet of a crucial part of the hepatitis ...