Aging impacts epigenome in human skeletal muscle Buck Institute research involves first genome-wide DNA methylation study in disease-free tissue Our epigenome is a set of chemical switches that turn parts of our genome off and on at strategic times ...

Impacts of plant invasions become less robust over time UCSB study shows that invasive plants are more likely to be replaced by other 'invasives' (Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Among the most impressive ecological findings of the past 25 years ...

Rediscovered Apollo data gives first measure of how fast moon dust piles up Washington, D.C. -- When Neil Armstrong took humanity's first otherworldly steps in 1969, he didn't know what a nuisance the lunar soil beneath his feet would prove to be. The scratchy ...

Tropical Cyclone Helen headed for landfall in India Tropical Cyclone 04B has strengthened and been renamed "Helen" as it slowly nears landfall in southeastern India. On Nov. 20 at 1200 UTC/7 a.m. EST, Tropical Cyclone Helen had maximum sustained winds near 50 ...

Women prescribed combination HRT should use caution when taking apigenin supplement, MU study finds COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hormone replacement therapies, or medications containing female hormones that substitute those no longer produced by the body, are ...

Connections in the brains of young children strengthen during sleep, CU-Boulder study finds While young children sleep, connections between the left and the right hemispheres of their brain strengthen, which may help brain functions mature, according ...

NASA's Chandra helps confirm evidence of jet in Milky Way's black hole Astronomers have long sought strong evidence that Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, is producing a jet of high-energy particles. Finally ...

Early data show potential for investigational bioengineered vessel as dialysis graft DURHAM, N.C. – An investigational, man-made blood vessel used in vascular grafts for kidney dialysis patients may potentially show encouraging early results among study ...

Large dishes increase how much cereal kids request, eat, and waste Big bowls make big appetites Smaller bowl sizes may be the next weapon in the battle against childhood obesity, says a new Cornell study published this week in the Journal of Pediatrics ...

Different types of teacher-child interactions support children's development in different areas Teachers' daily interactions with children are crucial to making sure they're ready for school. Many state early childhood systems and the federal Office ...

Rotavirus vaccination may also protect children against seizures Findings suggest additional benefit from immunization against common cause of diarrhea [EMBARGOED UNTIL THURSDAY, NOV. 21] A new study suggests an additional—and somewhat surprising—potential ...

For many older adults, vision prescription differs between eyes Anisometropia found in nearly one-third of people over 75, reports study in Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (November 21, 2013) - Follow-up in older adults shows a high rate ...

When bye bye becomes buy buy: How homophones affect consumer behavior It is possible to affect how someone will think or act simply by priming that person with just a single word, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research that examines ...

Grieving for Tony Soprano: How the public responds to the death of a brand In a testament to the pervasiveness of consumerism, studies have shown that consumers form subcultures, communities, and tribes around the brands they truly love. While much research ...

Discovery of brain activity in severely brain injured patients who 'wake up' w/ sleep drug Pattern of brain activity points to possible neural circuit switched on by drug and may identify other patients who could respond NEW YORK (November 19, 2013) ...

Coffee may help perk up your blood vessels Abstract: 12428 (Hall F, Core 7, Poster Board: 7062) The caffeine in a cup of coffee might help your small blood vessels work better, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions ...

Smokers who quit cut heart disease risk faster than previous estimates Abstract: 18709 (Hall F, Core 2, Poster Board: 2006) Cigarette smokers who are over 65 years of age may be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths to the level of ...

Neurons in brain's 'face recognition center' respond differently in patients with autism Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons collaborate to determine why patients suffering from autism focus more on the mouth and less on the eyes to collect and process information LOS ...

Listen to this: Stanford research upends understanding of how humans perceive sound STANFORD, Calif. — A key piece of the scientific model used for the past 30 years to help explain how humans perceive sound is wrong, according to a new study by researchers ...

Size, connectivity of brain region linked to anxiety level in young children, Stanford study shows STANFORD, Calif. — Prolonged stress and anxiety during childhood is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders and depression later in life. ...

Mental stress + heart disease: Stronger presence in women under 50 Patients with recent heart attack tested with public speaking task Researchers have found that women younger than 50 with a recent heart attack are more likely to experience restricted blood flow ...

Top hospitals reduce readmissions by preventing complications across all diagnoses Checking back into the hospital within 30 days of discharge is not only bad news for patients, but also for hospitals, which now face financial penalties for high readmissions. The key ...

Financial decision makers need weather and climate information to manage risks Maximizing returns on financial investments depends on accurately understanding and effectively accounting for weather and climate risks, according to a new study by the American ...

USC Viterbi engineers cut time to 3D-print heterogeneous objects from hours to minutes New 3D printing process speeds up fabrication of multiple-material objects Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a faster 3D printing process and ...

Focusing on faces Researchers find neurons in amygdala of autistic individuals have reduced sensitivity to eye region of others' faces Difficulties in social interaction are considered to be one of the behavioral hallmarks of autism spectrum ...