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Instruments and Supplies RSS FeedsThe brain speaks: Scientists decode words from brain signals - In an early step toward letting severely paralyzed people speak with their thoughts, researchers translated brain signals into words using two grids of 16 microelectrodes implanted beneath the skull but atop the brain....Feed Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com Short nighttime sleep duration among infants, young children associated with obesity in later life - Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a new article. Additionally, napping does not appear to be an adequate substitute for nighttime sleep in terms of preventing obesity.... Imaging reveals key metabolic factors of cannibalistic bacteria - Researchers have revealed new details about how cannibalistic bacteria identify peers suitable for consumption. The work, which employed imaging mass spectrometry, is a first step toward a broader effort to map all signaling molecules between organisms.... First Irish genome sequenced - The first entire genome of an Irish individual has been sequenced. The sequence provides insight into the evolutionary history of this distinct lineage.... Critically endangered whales may be fleeing Russian oil and gas boom, observers fear - Russian oil and gas company Rosneft is conducting oil and gas exploration work that may have caused the critically endangered western gray whale to flee its main feeding ground. Tests and offshore installment of equipment by Rosneft for a major seismic survey began in late August, despite repeated calls from 12 governments, NGOs, scientists and the public to postpone the survey because of potential risks to the whales.... Radiologists identify and treat teenage self-injury - Using ultrasound and a minimally invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study.... Colorful mix of asteroids discovered, may aid future space travel - New research from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals that asteroids somewhat near Earth, termed near-Earth objects, are a mixed bunch, with a surprisingly wide array of compositions.... Compounds in non-stick cookware may be associated with elevated cholesterol in children and teens - Children and teens with higher blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics appear more likely to have elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels, according to a new article.... Insect brains are rich stores of new antibiotics - Cockroaches could be more of a health benefit than a health hazard, according to scientists who have discovered powerful antibiotic properties in the brains of cockroaches and locusts.... Discovery of mixer cells: Mixer cells relax tissue tension during embryogenesis - Researchers have recently identified cells that surprisingly change identity during embryogenesis in the Drosophila. By studying these "mixer cells" in a healing model, the scientists demonstrated that they helped to relax tissue tension, allowing perfect intercalation of the epidermis.... Six times more insect species in tropical mountains than predicted - How many species of insects exist? Researchers found that in tropical mountains there are six times more insects than shown in global calculations. The insects in these areas are also highly specialized in their choice of food.... Less is more: Teens who sleep less eat more fatty foods and snacks, study shows - Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or more, according to new research. In secondary analyses stratified by sex, the results were significant among girls but not boys. Also, for each one-hour increase in sleep duration, the odds of consuming a high amount of calories from snacks decreased by an average of 21 percent.... Extreme survival: 'Conan the Bacterium' reveals its recipe for success - The discovery of long-sought chemical antioxidants in the world's toughest microbe is reported in a breakthrough study. First studied nearly 50 years ago, this bacterium can survive massive exposures to gamma-radiation, ultraviolet radiation, desiccation, and other agents which kill cells by generating reactive oxygen species.... Hallucinogen can safely ease anxiety in advanced-stage cancer patients, study suggests - In the first human study of its kind to be published in more than 35 years, researchers found psilocybin, an hallucinogen which occurs naturally in "magic mushrooms," can safely improve the moods of patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety.... Visual pattern preference may be indicator of autism in toddlers - Using eye-tracking methods, researchers have shown that toddlers with autism spend significantly more time visually examining dynamic geometric patterns than they do looking at social images -- a viewing pattern not found in either typical or developmentally delayed toddlers.... More infants should receive iron supplements, researchers urge - Giving iron supplements to children with marginally low birth weights (2000-2500 grams) dramatically reduces the risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia.... 'Slow light' on a chip holds promise for optical communications - A tiny optical device built into a silicon chip has achieved the slowest light propagation on a chip to date, reducing the speed of light by a factor of 1,200.... Memory problems more common in men? - A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment may affect more men than women.... Melting rate of icecaps in Greenland and Western Antarctica lower than expected - The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted, according to analysis of recent satellite data.... What are babies made of? Research shows for some it is sugar, salt and not all things nice - Children as young as four weeks old are being fed a poor diet of biscuits, ice-cream and soft drinks, according to new research. A new study found some month-old babies had been introduced to high fat, salt and sugar foods, despite health authorities recommending exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age.... Cells can eat parts of themselves, with help from one protein - Like some people, cells eat when they are under pressure -- but they consume parts of themselves. A multi-function protein helps control this form of cannibalism, according to a new article.... What's causing life-threatening blood clots in brain surgery patients? - One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a pulmonary embolism. But a new study suggests that screening methods used to access the risk of pulmonary embolisms may fall short.... Synthetic eye prosthesis: Plastic artificial cornea implants may offer hope for blind patients - Donor corneas are a rarity, but a newly developed implant made of plastic may soon offer patients the chance to see again.... Study examines association between urban living and psychotic disorders - The association between psychotic disorders and living in urban areas appears to be a reflection of increased social fragmentation present within cities, according to a new article.... Fears of a decline in bee pollination confirmed - Widespread reports of a decline in the population of bees and other flower-visiting animals have aroused fear and speculation that pollination is also likely on the decline. A recent study provides the first long-term evidence of a downward trend in pollination, while also pointing to climate change as a possible contributor.... Scientists begin to unravel causes of mysterious skin disease - Vitiligo -- a complex disease that typically causes patches of white skin on the face, neck and extremities, which pop star Michael Jackson may have experienced -- is associated with slight variations in genes that play a role in the body's natural defenses. Multiple cellular pathways may contribute to the onset and progression of vitiligo, which makes fully understanding the disease complicated, but it also gives scientists a variety of starting points to begin developing therapies.... Blue breed: Rare hibiscus color is achieved thanks to flower breeding project - Scientists working on a winter-hardy hibiscus breeding project have achieved a rare color for the plant: blue.... Chronic Lyme disease: How often is it diagnosed and treated? - The existence of chronic Lyme disease is an issue of sharp debate within the medical community. Many doctors are concerned with the potential dangers associated with the prolonged and intensive use of oral and intravenous antibiotics (the recommended treatment for chronic Lyme disease), such as blood clots and life threatening infections. A new study attempts to determine how often chronic Lyme disease is actually being diagnosed and treated.... Fashion student designs edible clothes - Emily Crane's research into growing edible materials has enabled her to bring a touch of haute cuisine to her haute couture.... Sex more likely for female flies with promise of food - Female fruit flies will have sex more frequently if they think there is more food around, and a new study has explained how this happens.... Termites foretell climate change in Africa's savannas - Using sophisticated airborne imaging and structural analysis, scientists mapped more than 40,000 termite mounds over 192 square miles in the African savanna. They found that their size and distribution is linked to vegetation and landscape patterns associated with annual rainfall. The results reveal how the savanna terrain has evolved and show how termite mounds can be used to predict ecological shifts from climate change.... Multivitamin use doesn't impact colon cancer outcomes, study finds - Patients with colon cancer who used multivitamins during and after being treated with post-surgical chemotherapy did not reduce the risk of the cancer returning or their dying from it, according to researchers. In a study of 1,038 patients with stage III colon cancer, the researchers found that while multivitamin use had no beneficial effect on patients' outcomes, it also did not have a detrimental effect.... New target to improve pain management identified - Researchers have discovered a major mechanism underlying the development of tolerance to chronic morphine treatment.... Plant nutrients from wastewater - Nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- there are valuable nutrients contained in wastewater. Unfortunately, these essential nutrients are lost in conventional wastewater treatment plants. This is the reason why researchers in Germany have been working on processes for regaining these nutrients in the form that can be used for agriculture.... Chemical for keeping human pluripotent stem cells alive identified - Researchers have found that a chemically synthesized compound, blebbistatin, can help prevent cell death in human pluripotent stem cells. These cells are of interest to stem cell scientists working on finding therapies for spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, burns, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments. Another advantage of using blebbistatin, say the researchers, is that no human- or animal-derived materials is needed for coating the culture surfaces.... New robotic head and neck cancer surgery preserves speech, without scarring, study shows - An incisionless robotic surgical procedure is offering patients a new option to remove certain head and neck cancer tumors without visible scarring, while preserving speech and the ability to eat. Unlike traditional surgical approaches to head and neck cancer, TORS patients can return to their normal lives a few days after surgery without significant pain and disfigurement.... Unusual feed supplement could ease gassy cows, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions - Cow belches, a major source of greenhouse gases, could be decreased by an unusual feed supplement developed by a dairy scientist.... Can we spot volcanoes on alien worlds? Astronomers say yes - Now that astronomers are finding rocky worlds orbiting distant stars, they're asking the next logical questions: do any of those worlds have volcanoes? And if so, could we detect them? Work by theorists suggests that the answer to the latter is a qualified "yes."... Activation signal for Aurora-A oncogene: Discovery may lead to more potent drug combinations - Aurora-A kinase (AurA) is an enzyme that is hyperactive in many cancers and drives tumor cell proliferation. Several AurA inhibitors are currently being tested in clinical trials to see if they slow tumor growth. Now, researchers have identified an activation signal for AurA.... Short sleepers at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study finds - People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.... Fire fuels flowers success - The high incidence of fire during the Cretaceous Period, 120 to 65 million years ago, was responsible for the spread of the earliest flowering plants, new research suggests.... Bipolar disorder does not increase risk of violent crime, Swedish study suggests - A new study from Sweden suggests that bipolar disorder -- or manic-depressive disorder -- does not increase the risk of committing violent crime. Instead, the over-representation of individuals with bipolar disorder in violent crime statistics is almost entirely attributable to concurrent substance abuse.... Ritalin improves brain function, task performance in cocaine abusers, study finds - A brain-scanning study reveals that an oral dose of methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, improves impaired brain function and enhances cognitive performance in people who are addicted to cocaine. The study suggests that methylphenidate, combined with cognitive interventions, may have a role in facilitating recovery from drug addiction.... More Americans bypassing their personal physician when immediate treatment required, study finds - Only 45 percent of the 354 million annual visits for acute care in the United States are made to patients' personal physicians, as Americans increasingly make busy emergency departments, specialists or outpatient care departments their first point of contact for treatment of new health problems or a flare up of a chronic condition like asthma or diabetes.... Scientists develop device to enable improved global data transmission - Researchers have developed a new data transmission system that could substantially improve the transmission capacity and energy efficiency of the world's optical communication networks.... Woolly mammoth, woolly rhinoceros and reindeer lived on Iberian Peninsula 150,000 years ago, findings show - Researchers in Spain have gathered together all findings of the woolly mammoth, the woolly rhinoceros and the reindeer in the Iberian Peninsula to show that, although in small numbers, these big mammals -- prehistoric indicators of cold climates -- already lived in this territory some 150,000 years ago.... New method for infrared remote sensing to analyze traffic pollution - Scientists in Spain are testing infrared remote sensing technology to evaluate the pollutant emissions associated with motor vehicle traffic which allows for analysis of all the gases of environmental interest with one sole instrument in a sole measurement.... Golf: Evidence of how 'loading the hips' improves golf drives - It?s all in the hips. New research provides concrete evidence of how loading the hips improves the power and length of a golf drive.... Copyright © 2010, Blurbosphere.com. 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