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UrduIn the U.S., demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) increased almost 140% between 2004 and 2018. Among other things, this trend suggests a business opportunity; in that same span of time the market share of for-profit chain clinics grew from 5% to 20%, with chains now performing over 40% of IVF treatment cycles nationwide.
CSUF’s Visual Arts Complex Redesigned for the Future of Art Education
Media and community members are welcome to tour Cal State Fullerton’s renovated visual arts galleries at 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct 19. The visual arts complex buildings were reimagined and redesigned to prepare College of the Arts students for the creative economy’s current and future workforce needs.
Research shows how corporate social responsibility messaging can backfire
It’s lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.
UNPAID CAREGIVING IS UNDERVALUED BY SOCIETY
Americans believe volunteering to help strangers contributes more to society than providing care for family or friends, even though they contribute billions of dollars’ worth of labor in unpaid caregiving every year, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Student debt: An individual and collective burden at English-language universities
Professor Jean François Bissonnette analyzes student debt from a moral economy perspective and explains how it has sparked protests at English-language universities.
Expert Available: Vance Refuses to Acknowledge 2020 Election Results in Interview
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance repeatedly avoided confirming that Trump lost the 2020 election during a recent New York Times interview. …
Corcoran School of Arts & Design at GW to Host Music Festival Featuring Local Talent
An eclectic (and often electric!) mix -featuring Chromic Duo, ATLANTICUS, Salar Nader & Homayoun Sakhi, TAK Ensemble, and MATMOS. …
Morgane Schambourg: A veterinarian dedicated to advancing equine medicine
UdeM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Morgane Schambourg, a specialist in equine surgery and sports medicine who honed her skills in the United Arab Emirates caring for endurance racehorses.
Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: Censoring hate speech
In an era of intense polarization, Democrats and Republicans have historically, and mistakenly, believed that members of the other party prioritize protecting certain types or victims of hate speech over others based on stereotypes or their affiliation with those potentially vulnerable groups. New research from the University of Notre Dame, however, revealed that partisans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech.
WashU researchers use genetics to find psychopathology risks
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth
Unveiling the giant: tibetan wild peony genome sheds light on floral evolution
A new study has decoded the complex genome of the Tibetan wild tree peony (Paeonia ludlowii), revealing its evolutionary history and the genetic drivers behind its unique traits. This comprehensive genomic resource could transform tree peony breeding and shed light on how plants adapt to high-altitude environments. The research unveils the genome’s intricate structure, emphasizing the crucial role of transposable elements and DNA methylation in shaping the genetic diversity of this rare species.
How Airbnb Could Help Curb the Rise in Housing Costs
Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices.
New initiative to fuel neuroscience and aging research
The University of Miami will invest $30 million to enhance research and innovation in basic science and the areas of neuroscience and aging.
By Day, She’s a College Junior. By Night, She Sits on a School Board.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick student Ashley Caldwell likes to keep busy. The junior, who attends the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is finding her days even busier now as the newest – and youngest member – of the New Brunswick Board of Education.
Astrocytes and epilepsy: Dr. Peter Bedner
Previously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy.
American Society of Anesthesiologists Marks a Decade of Collaboration with Medtronic as an Industry Supporter
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased to announce that Medtronic, a global leader in health care technology, is an ASA Industry Supporter for the 10th year, supporting the work of the Society and anesthesiologists to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Boron shortage: the silent inhibitor of tomato yield and quality
Boron, a crucial nutrient for plants, is essential for tomato growth and development. Yet, how tomatoes respond to boron deficiency has remained largely unclear. This study sheds light on the physiological and molecular changes tomatoes undergo when faced with boron scarcity. The findings reveal critical mechanisms that could lead to new strategies for boosting crop resilience and improving productivity in agriculture.
Red light, big impact: phytochromes in strawberry development unveiled
A new study has revealed how light regulates the growth and pigmentation of woodland strawberries. Researchers identified the FvePhyB gene, a red/far-red light photoreceptor, as a key player in controlling plant height and anthocyanin production. These findings could reshape strawberry farming by optimizing light conditions to improve crop quality and yield.
Custom alterations: mending genes for long-lasting effects
NIBIB-funded researchers are working to bring in vivo gene editing to the fore. Through rational engineering of lipid nanoparticles, this collaborative team developed a way to effectively target specific organs in the body to precisely deliver therapeutic cargo, including gene-editing molecules.
General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has spent much of her career balancing private practice with leadership roles at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will become the 105th president of the ACS.
Identifying the genes that viruses ‘steal’ from ocean microbes
A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and, of particular interest, carbon.
Michael Hatzakis, semiconductor industry pioneer
Abstract Although this opinion paper tracks the career of Mike Hatzakis (as he liked to be called), and explains the impact he made on the IT industry, it is not intended to be comprehensive insofar as the work that…
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic Nylon, PES and PVDF membranes using plasma nanotexturing: Empowering membrane distillation and contributing to PFAS free hydrophobic membranes
Abstract As freshwater demand is constantly increasing, water purification via membrane distillation (MD) emerges as a promising water production technology, especially when combined with the use of superhydrophobic membranes. Here, following our previous work [1] we extend our universal, environmentally friendly, plasma nanotexturing and hydrophobization technology…
Fast super-resolved microscopy with a structured illumination and extended depth detection.
Researchers at Institut Fresnel have developed an Extended Depth-of-Field Random Illumination Microscope (EDF-RIM) that integrates 3D speckle illumination for super-resolved imaging and extended depth detection for faster acquisition of thick samples. EDF-RIM captures entire 3D volumes in a single projection, reducing acquisition time and light exposure.
JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “The Emergence of Medical Futures Studies” in the Journal of Medical Internet Research
JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “The Emergence of Medical Futures Studies” in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the leading peer-reviewed journal for digital medicine and health and health care in the Internet age, indexed in PubMed, PMC, MEDLINE, SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Experts Refine Strategies to Address Sodium Reduction and Replacement in Foods
New recommendations include enhancing reduction, substitution, monitoring and education efforts.
BRI Announces New Staff Appointments
Portland, ME – Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the appointment of John Schmerfeld as the new director of science operations. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and oversight of short-term and long-term strategic goals of the Institute’s four research centers and 17 science programs.
New tool helps analyze pilot performance and mental workload in augmented reality
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed HuBar, a visual analytics tool that summarizes and compares task performance sessions in augmented reality (AR) by analyzing performer behavior and cognitive workload.
Teal Health is Awarded a $1.68 Million SBIR Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
Teal Health, a woman-led company on a mission to get all women and people with a cervix in the US screened for cervical cancer, has been awarded a $1.68 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Would you swap your life with the least fortunate member of society? New book by Binghamton faculty explores empathy as key to human flourishing
In her new book, A Minimally Good Life: What We Owe to Others and What We Can Justifiably Demand, Binghamton University Professor of Philosophy Nicole Hassoun argues that respect for our common humanity requires helping others live minimally good lives when doing so does not require sacrificing our own ability to live well enough.
CHLA Psychologist Co-Hosts National Institute of Mental Health Webinar Focused on Disability, Equity and Mental Health
Key takeaways from Dr. Schwartzman’s presentation:Autistic people are frequently excluded from mental health research due to various factors.Including autistic individuals and scientists in the design of autism-focused research studies is crucial to effective research.Dr. Schwartzman’s lab is investigating tools to assess depression and suicide risk in autistic youth, testing autism-adapted cognitive behavioral therapy, and studying the needs of autistic youth and families following a suicide attempt.
Empowering Independence: Smart Home Solutions for Aging in Place
CEDIA highlights how smart home technology can benefit those aging in place. These innovations enhance safety and convenience while also helping older adults maintain independence and stay connected with loved ones.
Scientific conference series aims to improve outcomes for diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease
The Endocrine Society, a global organization that promotes endocrinology research and clinical practice, and Keystone Symposia, a nonprofit host of conferences and symposia on a range of life science and biomedical topics, will jointly host a series of three conferences to advance endocrine research.
KIMM opens a new era of autonomous damage control! Vessel safety can become “smarter” through collaboration among the industry, academia, and research institutions
The research team led by Principal Researcher Byungchang Jung of KIMM has recently developed a “smart valve system” capable of autonomously and promptly responding to incidents within 60 seconds from the occurrence thereof, and successfully carried out the performance verification of this system on a 3,200-ton vessel currently being constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Improve Sustainability in Eye Clinics With This One Simple Trick: Stop Throwing Away Eye Drops Before They Expire
New findings from AAO 2024 suggest that simply adhering to the FDA-regulated expiration dates could not only reduce medication and plastic waste, but also save millions of dollars annually, and potentially prevent nationwide eye drop shortages.
RESULTS: Study on Advanced-Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma Published in the New England Journal of Medicine
October 17, 2024 – Groundbreaking results from a clinical trial evaluating a novel treatment for advanced-stage classic Hodgkin lymphoma were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The study, titled “Nivolumab-AVD in Advanced-Stage Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma,” introduces…
Isekai Fiction: Reviving Thai Literature with a Contemporary Style that Appeals to a New Generation
From poetry to prose in an alternate world genre, an innovative teaching media for Thai literature by a Thai lecturer from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, which invites the modern generation to talk, ask questions, and discuss characters and stories in Thai literature, connecting them to life and current social issues, transforming the Thai literature classroom making it trendy, fun, and no longer boring.
Balancing Professional Autonomy and Managerial Goals amid Broad Technology Adoption Pressures: Intraprofessional Segmentation at a Finnish School
Abstract Managers often desire to see their organization adopt new technologies but depend on autonomous professionals to use such technologies in practice. In seeking technology adoption, organizations thus must find a middle ground between professional autonomy and managerial goals. Extant…
A Theory of Host Country Sentiments: An Illustration in Cross-Border Acquisitions
Abstract Capitalizing on massive sentiment diffusion and mobilization aided by mass media and social media nowadays, we introduce a general theory of host country sentiments to illuminate the granular, context-situated, and time dynamic power of social sentiments. We posit that…
The Outcomes of Cross-Category Career Moves: How Cross-Industry Mobility and Industry Prestige Jointly Impact Executive Compensation
Abstract Identifying executives’ industry affiliation with categorical membership, this study examines how moving to a different industry impacts mobility-compensation outcomes. On the demand side, we propose that audience ambiguity and commitment concerns regarding cross-category moves limit the potential compensation of…
Tick Off the Gender Diversity Box: Examining the Cross-Level Effects of Women’s Representation in Senior Management
Abstract In male-dominated industries, organizations face considerable pressure to enhance women’s representation in top leadership roles. Firms respond to this pressure by increasing gender diversity in senior positions, but often fail to achieve a critical mass of senior women at…
Southwest Foodservice Excellence Enters Exclusive Partnership with Stephen Ritz
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) and Stephen Ritz, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning, educator, author, and founder of Green Bronx Machine, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables and integrating garden learning into classroom curriculum.
WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater
After years of testing, a new version of CDA was found to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater—and it’s a promising replacement for other foam plastic materials, like Styrofoam, which can linger in the environment for many years.
Engineers build zero-trust, real-time cybersecurity tools to protect renewables on the grid
An Iowa State engineer is leading development of cybersecurity tools to guard power grids that carry renewable energy resources such as such as wind or solar farms. The researchers will develop “zero-trust” tools to reduce cyber exposure. The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the project.
Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Create mRNA Vaccine to Prevent and Treat C. difficile
A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff. In animal models, this first mRNA-LNP C. difficile vaccine was found to protect against C. difficile first-time infections and relapsing infections by inducing a robust immune response, promote clearance of existing C. diff bacteria from the gut, and even overcome deficits in host immunity to protect animals after infection.
Tatuaje 3D ayuda a restaurar el aspecto natural después de la reconstrucción mamaria
El cáncer de mama es el cáncer más diagnosticado en mujeres alrededor del mundo. La mastectomía es parte del plan de tratamiento de la mujer en aproximadamente el 35% de los casos e implica la extracción de todo el tejido de uno o ambos senos, incluidos los pezones y las areolas en algunos casos. Aunque se considera un procedimiento que salva la vida de las mujeres con cáncer de mama, puede tener un impacto emocional que puede llevarlas a una distorsión de la autoimagen.
Two Rescued Southern Sea Otters Make Public Debut at the New York Aquarium
Two female southern sea otters are debuting at the New York Aquarium.
Tatuagem 3D ajuda a restaurar a aparência natural após a reconstrução mamária
O câncer de mama é o câncer mais diagnosticado nas mulheres ao redor do mundo. A mastectomia faz parte do plano de tratamento da mulher em cerca de 35% dos casos e envolve a remoção de todo o tecido de uma ou ambas as mamas, incluindo os mamilos e as aréolas em alguns casos. Embora seja considerado um procedimento que salva a vida das mulheres com câncer de mama, ele pode ter um impacto emocional que pode levá-las a uma distorção de auto-imagem.
Bio X Cell Announces Board of Director Appointments
Bio X Cell, LLC (“BXC” or the “Company”), the world’s leading producer of monoclonal antibodies for pre-clinical in vivo research applications, is pleased to announce the appointments of Alan Hirzel and Kevin Ballinger to its Board of Directors.
Buy Your Groceries Online? Watch Out for This Food Labeling Gap
Study shows a lack of present, accessible, and legible information about the food consumers buy online, while marketing claims are still prominent. The absence of accessible food labeling can have tangible consequences for public health.