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Researchers have discovered a potential method to help treat inflammatory forms of arthritis by using an enzyme naturally produced by the human body.

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Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new model of atomic forces that may solve a long-standing problem in particle physics.

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The longer patients with kidney disease remain on dialysis before receiving a transplant, the more likely they are to die prematurely, new research shows.

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Bungee cords, elastic devices used for securing equipment, can cause serious damage to the eye that may result in future vision problems if they are not used carefully.

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The first census in 40 years of Grauer's gorillas has revealed a surprisingly stable population despite human pressures, according to a study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, and published in the recent issue of Oryx.

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1) Technology Transfer -- the Wonder Hinge, 2) Genetics -- Angelman Syndrome Model Developed, 3) Energy -- Popeye Power, 4) Physics -- Quantum Growth of Thin Films and Magic Numbers

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Researchers at Ohio State University are helping NASA scientists develop computer systems that communicate important information as flexibly and efficiently as people do.

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Most biotechnology firms created during the 1980s were developed near the scientists who made the initial discoveries underlying the technology, new research shows.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A research team in the University of Iowa College of Medicine cautions physicians that the increasingly common practice of fathers videotaping births has both risks and benefits.

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The "nose on a chip" is being developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Microsensors will be able to sniff out mercury, natural gas, carbon monoxide and other chemicals.

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New Computer Technology Provides Interface Based On Eye Movement; Consumer Interactive Music Product Delivers Creative Expression

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Neal Lane, director of the National Science Foundation and Clinton nominee to the White House Science Adviser post, will deliver a lecture, "Science, Technology and Human Interest: Our Greatest Challenge," April 29 in conjunction with the dedication ceremonies of the new E. Dell Butcher Hall, home to Rice's Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology. The formal dedication of the new building will be held April 30.

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Surgeon General David Satcher today joined the AHCPR and ODPHP in urging clinicians, health plans and consumers to work together to make prevention--screening, immunizations and counseling for health behavior change--a part of every health care visit, in every clinical setting.

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Advance warning can spell the difference between life and death for persons living in a tornado's path. But forecasters in the Southeast have long worked at a disadvantage. Their forecast tools and training are based largely on tornado research in the Midwest, where the super-cell storms that spawn most twisters are different than tornadic storms here. Meteorologists at North Carolina State University and the National Weather Service at Raleigh are identifying those differences and developing new tools and training programs geared specifically to forecasting Southeastern tornadoes.

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A new modified corn starch developed at Iowa State University could prevent problems associated with digesting sugar. The new starch can replace sugar as a carbohydrate source in many solid and liquid foods, leading to more sustained blood sugar and insulin levels. The starch is flavorless, highly digestible and water soluble, which allows its use in liquids.

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Even though Americans enjoy the world's safest food supply, highly publicized occurrences of bad hamburger, tainted raspberries and other contaminated foods have shaken public confidence in recent years. Heat, chemical washes, refrigeration and preservatives are among the most common weapons used to combat the germs that cause these occurrences. But scientists at North Carolina State University are taking a different tack: They're fighting fire with fire, by using beneficial bacteria to stop the growth of harmful bacteria on fresh produce.

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Strong indications from Antarctica suggest we may be on the verge of global cooling rather than global warming.

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A life with cancer is often a life with pain. But it doesn't have to be that way. Physicians and multimedia designers at Michigan State University have developed a CD-ROM that addresses the issue of pain and cancer. Extremely interactive and visual, "Easing Cancer Pain" gives people with cancer the information they need to overcome their pain.

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Several advances in the evaluation of regional lymph nodes, adjuvant therapy and genetic immunotherapy for the treatment of malignant melanoma have improved the treatment options for patients.

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The direct cost of treating newly diagnosed melanoma in 1997, was estimated to be at least $563 million and may exceed $1 billion, according to findings from a new study.

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Recent controversy over the role of sunscreens in preventing melanoma and skin cancer have raised questions about the use of these agents.

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People are more motivated to examine their skin for skin cancer if they have had discussions with doctors and if they think they are at high risk for developing melanomas and other skin cancers according to a study published in the May, 1998, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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In a groundbreaking study, the first direct cause and effect relationship between ultraviolet light and the development of melanoma was established according to research presented at the American Academy of Dermatologyís Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month press conference on April 29.

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Monday, May 4th, is the American Academy of Dermatologyís (AAD) fourth annual Melanoma Monday. If detected early, melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has an excellent chance of being cured.

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Americans have a one in 82 risk for developing melanoma in their lifetime, according to a 1997 study. In 1980, the risk was one in 250.

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Johns Hopkins researchers have uncovered a simple way to predict which adult asthma patients are likely to run into asthma problems within the next year and possibly could benefit from different strategies to manage their disease.

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New studies presented here at the American Lung Association/American Thoracic Society International Conference indicate that there are gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment and response to lung disease. Researchers described gender differences in three common lung diseases--asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea.

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With violence in sports ever-present in the news -- players attacking coaches, unnecessary roughness in the Olympic women's hockey competition, even ear-bitting in boxing -- psychiatrists, coaches and players join a panel at the American Psychiatric Association's 151st Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 30 - June 4, 1998, at the Toronto Convention Centre.

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Canadian and American psychiatric experts will share the latest research into the causes and treatments of mental illnesses at the American Psychiatric Association's 151st Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 30 - June 4, 1998, at the Toronto Convention Centre.

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Addiction Research, Prevention and Treatment Released at APA 151st Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, May 30-June 4, 1998.

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The Digital Holographyô System from VoxelÆ may be more cost-effective and reliable than frame-based stereotaxy for complex neurosurgeries, physicians will report this week at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

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Three tips from Los Alamos: 1. Better spectral anlysis of impurities in steel. 2. Radiation detector takes tour of Iraqi palace. 3. Membranes that signal breaches.

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The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) earned an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), a non-profit charity watchdog and information service.

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A whopping 97 percent of Mental Health Associations (MHAs) - affiliates of the National Mental Health Association - include mental health consumers and survivors in program planning and implementation, a new survey shows.

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America's first street-ready fuel-cell car is a cherry-red, pint-sized coupe that emits no exhaust except pure water. Produced at Humboldt State University for the city of Palm Desert, the fuel-cell-powered neighborhood electric vehicle carries two people, runs at a top speed of 35 mph, has a range of 30 miles, runs on hydrogen, and can be refueled in two minutes.

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Chicago--The oral asthma controller therapy, Accolate (zafirlukast), from Zeneca Pharmaceuticals demonstrated significant improvements in quality-of-life scores in patients with moderate asthma, according to study data presented Monday at the American Lung Association/American Thoracic Society annual meeting.

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Researchers have successfully treated Parkinsonism in rats by using fetal brain cells from cloned cows. This research is the first demonstration that transgenic cloned animal tissue can be used in the treatment of a disease. Results of the research study will appear in the May 1 issue of the journal Nature Medicine.

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Why is my health coverage so limited for mental health? What is wrong with my child? Where can I go for help for anxiety disorders? During May, communities nationwide will be responding to these questions at health fairs, walks, workshops, screenings and other events. For members of the media, Mental Health Month offers a great opportunity to acquaint readers and listeners with important information on a variety of mental health topics.

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"Formularies that restrict access to new psychotropic medications increase both treatment costs and the suffering of people with mental illnesses," said Michael Faenza, President and CEO of the National Mental Health Association. "They fail on economic and moral grounds."

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A chemical associated with tuberculosis may substantially reduce the amount of damage sustained from a heart attack, a finding that could lead to new treatment for heart attack victims, according to a new study. The finding was made by two physician brothers in different disciplines who happened to discuss their individual research at a family gathering. Serendipity at its best.

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A Johns Hopkins undergraduate has located the part of the brain that processes sounds while we sleep, a function that wakes a mother when her infant cries but lets her sleep on when a truck roars by.

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Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Offers Two New Alternatives For Patients with Uncontrolled Seizures: "Awake" surgery and a new vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) pacemaker implant.

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More solid evidence shows that growing up in a home around smokers has an adverse impact on lung function. The strongest correlation, highlighted in a new study, was with mothers who smoked. Girls seem to suffer more than boys, probably because girls spend more time around their mothers, researchers say.

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You can shop, search and email on the Internet. Now you can also raise capital on-line. Constance Bagley, a senior lecturer at Stanford Business School, has co-authored a detailed article about the growth of initial public offerings on the Internet. She warns that such practices raise questions about legality and liquidity.

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Results from the primary phase of the first-ever human clinical trial of a vaccine genetically implanted inside a food indicate that consumption results in immunity to specific diseases. The test of the vaccine was made with vaccine-containing potatoes developed at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc., (BTI) an affiliate of Cornell University. The human clinical study was conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development in Baltimore.

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DALLAS, April 28 -- Getting immediate vessel-opening treatment after a heart attack can help you live longer than previously believed, say researchers in a study published in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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DALLAS, April 28 -- Blood clots that can trigger a sudden heart attack often differ between men and premenopausal women -- a finding that may have important implications for preventing sudden cardiac death, which kills 250,000 people each year. This research was reported in a study in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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In an increasingly diverse population, consumers outside a company's intended target market are exposed to targeted appeals, which can sometimes get companies into trouble. Sonya Grier, an assistant professor of marketing at Stanford Business School, has examined the difficult questions raised by nontarget marketing -- appeals aimed at one group that unintentionally reach another.

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In 1995, Congress passed a controversial "safe harbor" law, aimed at reducing frivolous shareholder lawsuits and allowing executives to be more generous with forecasts. Critics feared the new law would license executives to predict rosy profits in order to drive up stock prices. What has happened since the law took effect? Two Stanford Business School faculty members find the new law has had a positive effect.

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Inner-city residents frequently rely on the emergency room of their local hospital for asthma treatment, a practice that is not only expensive and inefficient but a sign that they are receiving insufficient help in managing the disease on their own. New research gives a detailed picture of these patients and the difficult challenges they pose.