Impact of pollutants on pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to temperature changes

The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation are collaborating to accelerate research in the emerging field of neurobiology in changing ecosystems. Awardees of the first Kavli-NSF grants will study the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the sense of smell in pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to changes in temperature.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute delivers ‘simple immediate impact’ to patient comfort using weighted blankets

Weighted blankets are available to patients receiving infusions at all Dana-Farber locations as the result of a project led by staff nurse Cheri Hermann, BSN, RN, OCN. The initiative dates to March 2020, when she observed heightened anxiety in patients whose loved ones were unable to accompany them to appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston Methodist part of national consortium to develop vaccine against herpesviruses

Houston Methodist researchers will be part of a national consortium funded by an up to $49 million award from the U.S. Government’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop a vaccine against two of the most common and destructive strains of herpesviruses that latently infect a majority of Americans and can lead to acute infections, multiple forms of cancer, autoimmune disease and birth defects.

New addition to standard-of-care treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer patients has potential to increase progression-free survival

Houston Methodist researchers have developed an advanced mathematical model that predicts how novel treatment combinations could significantly extend progression-free survival for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer.

Houston Methodist prepares for next pandemic as part of national NIH-funded consortium

The question isn’t if, but when, the next pandemic will hit. Research and observation have identified strong potential for the next pandemic-causing virus to come from one or more of five different virus families.

New MSU research sheds light on impact and bias of voter purging in Michigan

Voter purging can be an important step for creating election integrity, but others have raised concerns about how the process is conducted and who it targets. So, are there negative effects of voter purging? Researchers from Michigan State University wanted to find out — especially due to the minimal data that exists about who is purged at local and state levels. What their research suggests is that voter purging in Michigan disproportionately targets underrepresented and lower-income communities.

Do Customers Perceive AI-Written Communications as Less Authentic?

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — From Nike and Google to Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, major brands are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their advertising campaigns. But how do consumers feel about robots generating emotionally charged marketing content? That’s the question a New York…

Magali Saint-Geniez, PhD, to Receive 2025 American Society for Investigative Pathology Marilyn G. Farquhar Early Career Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Advancement of Women in Experimental Pathology

The 2025 recipient of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Marilyn G. Farquhar Early Career Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Advancement of Women in Experimental Pathology is Dr. Magali Saint-Geniez, the Head of Age-related Macular Degeneration and Director of Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research at Novartis Biomedical Research.

Martha B. Furie, PhD to Receive 2025 American Society for Investigative Pathology Frieda Robscheit-Robbins Award

The 2025 recipient of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Frieda Robscheit-Robbins Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Advancement of Women in Experimental Pathology is Dr. Martha B. Furie, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology in the School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.

UC Irvine receives initial $33 million in federal support for vaccine research

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 — With an initial three-year, $33 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the University of California, Irvine will lead a multi-institutional drive to create new vaccines as part of the Research and Development of Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies for Pandemic Preparedness Network (ReVAMPP).

Pilar Alcaide, PhD, to Receive 2025 American Society for Investigative Pathology Outstanding Investigator Award

he 2025 recipient of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Outstanding Investigator Award is Dr. Pilar Alcaide, Kenneth and Jo Ann G. Wellner Professor, Director of Tufts Immunology Graduate Program, and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in the Department of Immunology at the Tufts University School of Medicine.

The Eyes of Birds

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Terry Tempest Williams speak at a local event. I don’t remember many details of her talk, but I do remember her passion, her commitment, and her dedication to being a voice for the environment. Her book, Finding Beauty in a Broken World has been a guidepost for me as a science writer and writing instructor.

Fred P. Sanfilippo, MD, PhD, to Receive 2025 American Society for Investigative Pathology Gold-Headed Cane Award

The 2025 recipient of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Gold-Headed Cane Award is Dr. Fred P. Sanfilippo, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Professor of Health Policy and Management, and Director of the Emory-Georgia Tech Healthcare Innovation Program at the Emory University School of Medicine.

EMERGE study to explore language trajectories of low-income, ethnically diverse children with autism

Researchers at UCLA Health and the University of North Carolina Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) will co-lead a unique project to assess behavioral and neurological markers of language development in low-income children within their family settings, gathering valuable information that could lead to earlier, more targeted interventions for a population that has been largely underrepresented in autism research.

The Modern Midwest Prairie: How Ranching and Native Grasslands Can Thrive Together in a Changing Climate

It’s August in South Dakota and a weeklong heat wave where temperatures surpassed 100 degrees has just ended. Thankful for a reprieve from the stifling warmth, I head out early on my day off to explore Badlands National Park. I’ve been staying in Fort Pierre, which is situated on the Missouri River, just across from the capital city of Pierre.

Nakisha S. Rutledge, PhD to Receive 2025 American Society for Investigative Pathology Young Scientist Leadership Award

The 2025 recipient of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Young Scientist Leadership Award is Dr. Nakisha S. Rutledge, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Prizker School of Molecular Engineering at the Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center, University of Chicago.

Data, Dawn Choruses, and African Skies

Working in the grasslands, Billi spent her days interacting with ranch staff, many of whom are working on multigenerational operations. “I try to approach any kind of interaction with as much humility as I can.” Billi acknowledges she is a visitor to these areas, and curiously seeks out the inherent knowledge of others, whether it’s the grasslands of South Dakota or the rainforests of Central Africa.

Argonne’s ReCell Center hosts Industry Collaboration Meeting, highlighting battery recycling partnerships

Argonne’s ReCell Center hosted a two-day Industry Collaboration Meeting. It was attended by major energy storage and battery recycling stakeholders in the Chicagoland community.

Researchers Create New System to Decode Genetic Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

The lab of Jason Stein, PhD, associate professor of genetics and member of the UNC Neuroscience Center, has created a controlled model system that could help researchers know more about the genetic variants that increase one’s risk for developing a psychiatric disorder.

Rutgers Receives Grant from USDA to Develop an Alternative to Hydroponics Method

Rutgers Health received a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop “electroponics,” an alternative to the hydroponics approach to farming that would allow plants to grow under limited water conditions or in zero gravity conditions ready for deployment in space stations.

Implementing medical imaging AI: issues to consider

As AI is deployed in clinical centers across the U.S., one important consideration is to assure that models are fair and perform equally across patient groups and populations. To better understand the fairness of medical imaging AI, a team of researchers trained over 3,000 models spanning multiple model configurations, algorithms, and clinical tasks.

Unraveling the puzzling risk–return relationship: Distinctive roles of government involvement in venture capital investment

Abstract Research Summary Government involvement plays a significant role in fostering entrepreneurship. We examine how government involvement in venture capital (VC) investments shapes the decoupling between risk-taking and investment returns. We distinguish government involvement through state ownership (GVC) and personal…