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Sunday, July 14, 2013

ScienceDaily: Latest Science News

ScienceDaily: Latest Science News


Plant-made drug reverses breathing paralysis, study suggests

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 09:28 AM PDT

Paralytic drugs like succinylcholine are often used during surgery or when critically ill patients require endotracheal intubation. But if the drug is not swiftly cleared from the patient's system, the results can be deadly.

Disks don't need planets to make patterns, NASA study shows

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 06:52 AM PDT

Many young stars known to host planets also possess disks containing dust and icy grains, particles produced by collisions among asteroids and comets also orbiting the star. These debris disks often show sharply defined rings or spiral patterns, features that could signal the presence of orbiting planets. Astronomers study the disk features as a way to better understand the physical properties of known planets and possibly uncover new ones.

Stem cell clues uncovered

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 06:52 AM PDT

Proper tissue function and regeneration is supported by stem cells, which reside in so-called niches. New work identifies an important component for regulating stem cell niches, with impacts on tissue building and function. The results could have implications for disease research.

Raising adopted children: How parents cooperate matters more than gay or straight

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 06:52 AM PDT

A study suggests that whether parents are gay, lesbian or straight, how well they work together as a couple is linked to fewer behavior problems in their adopted children and is more important than their sexual orientation.

First in-depth study of knee cartilage repair technique shows improvement in patient outcomes and regeneration of knee cartilage

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 06:51 AM PDT

A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a new study.

Type of helmet may not lower concussion risk

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 06:51 AM PDT

40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion, say researchers.

Young job seekers, check your privacy settings

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 01:11 PM PDT

Social media websites can be a boon for employers scoping out job applicants, and that's bad news for certain groups of young people, according to a new study.

Sculpting flow: Supercomputers help microfluidics researchers make waves at the microscopic level

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 01:10 PM PDT

Researchers have discovered a new way of sculpting tailor-made fluid flows by placing microscale pillars in microfluidic channels. The method could allow clinicians to better separate white blood cells in a sample, increase mixing in industrial applications, and more quickly perform lab-on-a-chip-type operations.

Surprising benefits about dairy cow inflammation

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 07:28 AM PDT

A new study finds surprising benefits about dairy cow inflammation, including benefits to late pregnancy and lactation.

Injecting iron supplement lets scientists track transplanted stem cells

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:46 AM PDT

A new, noninvasive technique for tracking stem cells after transplantation -- developed by a cross-disciplinary team of radiologists, chemists, statisticians and materials scientists -- could help surgeons determine whether a procedure to repair injured or worn-out knees is successful.

A hidden epidemic: Street children show high levels of drug use

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:46 AM PDT

A review of fifty studies of drug use among street children in 22 countries sheds new light on the magnitude of the problem, the causes and health consequences of drug use among street children.

How to build your gate: Decade-old controversy over structure of nuclear pore solved

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:43 AM PDT

A decade-old controversy over the structure of the nuclear pore has been solved, thanks to a new method which combines thousands of super-resolution microscopy images to reach a precision of less than one nanometer.

Range of motion may be a predictor for elbow injuries in major league baseball pitchers

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:42 AM PDT

Certain elements of a pitcher's throwing mechanics can increase the risk for elbow injuries.

Corticosteroid injections may help injured NFL players return to play sooner

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:42 AM PDT

Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for National Football League (NFL) players suffering high ankle sprains, according to new research. Players treated with these injections typically returned 40% faster or approximately 10 days earlier than those not receiving the same treatment.

Stress fracture risk may be modifiable

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 05:42 AM PDT

Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures in athletes and military personnel, say researchers.

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