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UrduOhalo™ announced today the launch of FruitionOne™, the world’s first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety. This groundbreaking innovation allows almond growers to eliminate the need for traditional pollenizer trees when planting Nonpareil almond orchards, marking a significant advancement in almond farming.
Cedars-Sinai Crea la Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud
Partiendo de un compromiso duradero con la formación médica y de postgrado, Cedars-Sinai ha creado la Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud Cedars-Sinai para preparar a generaciones de científicos académicos, líderes médicos y aliados profesionales de la salud para el futuro de la atención médica y la ciencia biomédica.
New Metal 3D Printing Technology for Ultra-Strong Materials used in Space!
The research team led by Dr. Jeong Min Park from the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has successfully developed a new high-performance metal 3D-printed alloy tailored for space environments.
Metamaterials Pioneer Professor Sir John Pendry Illuminates CityUHK with Insightful Lecture and Academic Exchanges
Professor Sir John Pendry, an HKIAS Senior Fellow and a distinguished figure in physics known for his pioneering work on metamaterials, visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) from October 20 to October 26, 2024. His visit featured a series of engaging sessions and lectures.
Youth with chronic childhood arthritis empowered to overcome barriers
A new intervention to help young people with chronic childhood arthritis overcome barriers to physical activity and mental wellbeing will be developed by University of South Australia researchers.
UAH researcher wins $300K NSF award to characterize vulnerability of intelligent controllers for cyber-physical systems to safeguard smart grids, robotic swarms, autonomous vehicles
Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $299,969 to characterize the vulnerability of the learning-based intelligent cyber-physical systems (CPS) and defend them. The CPS represents a symbiotic integration of physical systems, sensors, actuators and learning-based intelligent controllers through communication networks such as smart grids, robotic swarms and autonomous vehicles.
Giant clam declared critically endangered after the latest assessment
Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
Up to half of Medicare beneficiaries lack financial resources to pay for a single hospital stay
A nationally representative study of Medicare beneficiaries with modest incomes found that up to half of them may not have sufficient funds to cover out-of-pocket costs associated with a single hospital stay.
Dr. Amy Oxentenko Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG, was elected by the membership as the 2024-2025 President of the ACG, a national medical organization representing more than 19,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases.
Novel blood-based screening for colorectal cancer less effective, less cost-effective compared to colonoscopies or stool tests
A projected impact and cost-effectiveness analysis estimated reductions in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality with novel blood-based and stool-based CRC screening tests versus established alternatives.
VA and DoD publish revised headache treatment advice to include recently approved therapeutics
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have updated their clinical practice guidelines for the management of headache to include several treatments recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment Increases Overall Survival Rates for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer Patients
A global study of a combination drug therapy, led by an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute, has shown improved overall survival rates for metastatic prostate cancer compared to standard treatments.
Report Shows 69 Percent of American Adults are Stressed About the Election
The stakes are high this election and so is the anxiety. According to the American Psychological Association, 69 percent of American adults said the 2024 presidential election is a significant source of stress. With election day almost a week away,…
Living Flat: Study sheds light on challenges for women of color after breast cancer surgery
A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine titled, “Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy,” explains how cultural factors, spirituality, and personal beliefs play an important role in the lives of women of color after mastectomies.
Americans increase overall pace of decarbonization, but state trends vary
In 2023, Americans reduced their consumption of electricity and fossil fuels, while increasing consumption of carbon-free energies, according to the most recent energy and carbon flowcharts released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Expert Available: Edibles are Not a Treat at Halloween
Over the years, edibles have risen in popularity and have grown to mimic many popular, well-known candy packaging such as Sweet Tartz, Sour Patch Kids, gummy bears and more. The packaging for the THC edibles contain potentially dangerous amounts of…
McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Linked to Slivered Onions
Citing testing, McDonald’s confirms quarter pounder patties are not the source of the E. coli outbreak and they will resume selling the patties this week. McDonald’s has removed all contaminated products related to the E. coli outbreak from its restaurants. …
What our brain’s electrical signals reveal about language, meaning and memory
By measuring the brain’s electrical signals, researchers in the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology’s Cognition and Brain Lab explore how the brain links sensory information to meaning and memory.
A new chemistry for CRISPR
It acts as a sort of molecular fumigator to battle phages and plasmids.
Sharon M. Donovan Pediatric Nutrition Seminar Fund launched to advance children’s health
The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS), housed within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has established the “Sharon M. Donovan Pediatric Nutrition Seminar Fund.”
Expert Available: Escalation of Israel and Iran Attacks
Israel carried out “precise and targeted” airstrikes on Iran this past Saturday.
Expert Available: Growing Voter Concern Over Potential Election-Related Violence and Legal Challenges
A recent poll shows that 41% of registered voters are highly concerned about possible violence surrounding the upcoming presidential election results, with a significant portion also worried about… …
Expert Available: Trump Rally Sparks Backlash Over Offensive Rhetoric as Election Countdown Nears
A comedian’s offensive remarks at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden have fueled controversy, sparking backlash from both Democrats and Republicans. …
Expert Available: Kamala Harris’ Media Blitz in Final Days of U.S. Presidential Election
Over the last week, Harris has continued to ramp up the number of media interviews she has given, speaking with Fox News, NBC News, and Telemundo, as well as appearing at a CNN town hall in… …
99 Problems but They’re All Causally Related: Multiple Independent, Symptomatic Conditions are Rarely Diagnosed
Doctors must balance trying to find one diagnosis that explains all of a patient’s symptoms, and acknowledging that multiple conditions can co-occur. The authors sought to better understand multiple diagnoses by reviewing case reports. Multiple diagnoses usually involved cases in…
Expert Available: GW Expert Weighs In After Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The Washington Post announced on Friday that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, or any future elections. …
Experienced research leader tapped as CEO of Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine led by Binghamton University
An engineer with decades of experience in industry and higher education will serve as the CEO of the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine led by Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Caffeine, Naps and Exercise: How Americans Fight Daytime Sleepiness
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of Americans use caffeine (49%) or take a nap (48%) to improve alertness when they feel sleepy in the daytime.
NJ Man Will Dance At His Wedding, Thanks To Robotic Double Knee Replacement AT HUMC
Hackensack University Medical Center now offering robotically assisted knee replacement surgery with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System.
Expert Availability: Bad Bunny’s support for Kamala Harris
On Sunday, Oct. 27, reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny threw his support behind presidential candidate Kamala Harris by sharing one of her campaign videos with his 45.6. million Instagram followers. This followed shortly after a comedian referred to Puerto Rico as…
Everything you always wanted to know about large language models for science (but were afraid to ask)
Large language models are changing the way that people create and communicate, but they can also change the way we do science. Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory hope to demystify these tools and share how they’re shaping future research.
Johns Hopkins and Family of Henrietta Lacks Break Ground on Building Named in Honor of Henrietta Lacks
The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine, together with descendants of Henrietta Lacks, broke ground today on the future site of the building named in honor of Mrs. Lacks, the Baltimore County woman whose HeLa cells have contributed to medical advancements around the world.
Election Day Prep: SMU Experts Ready to Roll
DALLAS (SMU) – These SMU faculty experts are available to share with journalists their analyses of the November 5 presidential election before and after balloting. A full list of experts on all topics is available here. CAL JILLSON 214-768-4321, [email protected] Election Day availability…
UC San Diego Awarded $8 Million to Uncover Genetic Foundations of Substance Use Disorders
UC San Diego has received a five-year, $8 Million grant to support a NIDA P30 Center to investigate the genetics, genomics, and epigenetics behind substance use disorders.
New Research Highlights Economic and Employment Challenges for Parents of Medically Complex Babies
Parents with babies born preterm or with low birth weight face significant economic and employment challenges, according to new research published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.
American College of Surgeons Releases Revised Best Practices Guidelines in Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
The American College of Surgeons has announced the release of its revised Best Practices Guidelines in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury, offering healthcare providers comprehensive strategies to improve the care and outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injury.
Rutgers Receives $3.3 Million Federal Grant to Recruit Counselors for High-Need Schools
Members of the Graduate School of Education will train and place 30 school counselors in four New Jersey schools to help address youth mental health
Encrypted peptides, new class of antibiotics, offer hope in fight against antibiotic resistance
In a significant advance against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, , researchers have identified a novel class of antimicrobial agents known as encrypted peptides, which may expand the immune system’s arsenal of tools to fight infection.
What is a Wada Test? CHLA’s Dr. Sucheta Joshi Tells Parents What to Expect
For children who are undergoing evaluation for surgery to treat epilepsy at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Wada test, also known as the intracarotid amobarbital procedure, can be an important step in the process. During this test, doctors put certain areas of the brain to sleep to help pinpoint which areas correspond to the patient’s language and memory.
UA Little Rock Unveils New Website Tracking Over a Century of Little Rock’s History
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has debuted a new educational website that chronicles the evolution of the City of Little Rock through more than a century of history. Funded by two grants totaling more than $375,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Mapping Little Rock History project allows users to explore key moments in the city’s expansion.
Among Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder, Improving Sleep May Lead to More Positive Mood and Less Frequent Heavy Drinking
Negative emotions may help explain the link between insomnia and dangerous drinking, according to a small study involving veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The findings provide new insight into why insomnia might be linked AUD. Insomnia symptoms are highly prevalent in people with substance use disorders (SUDs). Among veterans with AUD, for example, almost 2 in 3 experience insomnia.
Thin skin significantly blunts injury from puncture, study finds
Thin, stretchy skin — like that of a pig or human — lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it’s punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials designed to mimic skin, a study led by the University of Illinois finds. Its qualities, in particular its ability to dissipate the energy of a puncturing object, greatly reduce the damage to deeper tissues.
Imaging the invisible: advanced tech targets microplastics in living organisms
Plastic pollution, particularly the presence of microplastics in living organisms, poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. This groundbreaking study introduces mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) as a cutting-edge method for detecting and quantifying microplastics in biological samples, offering critical insights into their distribution and potential impacts.
FSU physicist earns prestigious American Physical Society award
Laura Reina, FSU Distinguished Research Professor and Joseph F. Owens Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics, is the recipient of the 2024 Jesse W. Beams Award from the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS).
GCOOS Fall Meeting Features Updates on the Gulf’s Ocean Observing Community
The Fall Members’ Meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System — taking place virtually — will feature updates from the U.S. IOOS, information on new projects funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Gulf’s high-frequency radar system and more.
NCCN Cancer Center Study Demonstrates Usability of Health Equity Report Card (HERC) Tool for Driving Fair Access to Care
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) presents preliminary data from a study demonstrating the usability of the Health Equity Report Card (HERC) tool during the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo.
Lab-grown pork gets support from sorghum grain
Researchers publishing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have created a prototype cultured pork using a new material: kafirin proteins isolated from red sorghum grain.
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Honors More Than 80 Trauma Professionals, First Responders Who Saved the Lives of Two Critically Injured Patients
The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) hosted its 34th annual Shock Trauma Heroes Celebration October 26, honoring more than 80 trauma professionals and first responders who provided lifesaving care to two critically injured patients.
Turning up the signal
Researchers from Osaka University show that the improvements in signal strength during surface-enhanced fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy can extend even through a nanoscale protective layer. This research may lead to significant improvements in the sensitivity of biosensors and the development of novel point-of-care diagnostics.