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UrduNew Haven, Conn. – Some relationships are written in the stars. That’s definitely the case for supermassive black holes and their host galaxies, according to a new study from Yale University. The “special relationship” between supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and…
Month: September 2019
ORNL scientists shed light on microbial ‘dark matter’ with new approach
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2019–Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a way to isolate and grow targeted bacteria using genomic data, making strides toward resolving the grand challenge of uncultivated microbial “dark…
Solar cells with new interfaces
Innovative two-dimensional materials increase the efficiency
Handgun purchasers with a prior DUI have a greater risk for serious violence, study finds
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Legal purchasers of handguns with a prior DUI conviction have a greater risk of a future arrest for a violent offense — including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and for firearm-related violent crimes — a UC…
How common is food insecurity among Medicare enrollees?
Bottom Line: Nearly 1 in 10 Medicare enrollees age 65 and over and 4 in 10 enrollees younger than 65 with long-term disabilities experience food insecurity. This study provides national estimates of how common it is for Medicare enrollees to…
GARDP and Entasis Therapeutics initiate global phase 3 trial of zoliflodacin
The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), a not for profit organisation developing new treatments for drug resistant infections, and Entasis Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ETTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel antibacterial products, today…
Best medications to reduce drooling for those with developmental disability
A new study has revealed the most effective medications to reduce drooling in young people with a developmental disability
‘Good’ cholesterol counters atherosclerosis in mice with diabetes
Increasing levels of a simplified version of “good” cholesterol reversed disease in the blood vessels of mice with diabetes, a new study finds. Published online in the journal Circulation on September 30, the study results revolve around atherosclerosis, a condition…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread by washing machine
Hygienists of the University of Bonn prove a transmission to newborns. Consequences for the domestic environment?
SMART announces successful way to commercially manufacture integrated Silicon III-V Chips
MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore has developed a commercially viable way to create new Silicon III-V Chips, paving the way for intelligent optoelectronic and 5G devices
Turning Phoenix green
Study shows how urban agriculture can push the sustainability of Phoenix
Fish fathers exhibit signatures of ‘baby brain’ that may facilitate parental care behavior
Many new parents are familiar with terms like “baby brain” or “mommy brain” that hint at an unavoidable decline in cognitive function associated with the hormonal changes of pregnancy, childbirth, and maternal caregiving. A new study of parental care in…
EMBO and ASAPbio to launch a pre-journal portable review platform
A multi-publisher partnership aims to streamline scientific publishing by producing refereed preprints
Johns Hopkins researchers advance search for safer, easier way to deliver vision-saving gene therapy
In experiments with rats, pigs and monkeys, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have developed a way to deliver sight-saving gene therapy to the retina. If proved safe and effective in humans, the technique could provide a new, more permanent therapeutic option…
ACC Middle East Conference tackles new approaches in primary prevention, global burden of NCDs
Partnering with the Emirates Cardiac Society, conference returns to United Arab Emirates
Do celiac families need 2 toasters?
Preliminary study suggests that risk of gluten transfer in common-cooking activities may be lower than previously thought
Helping tobacco plants save water
Implantable Organic Electronic Ion Pump Enables ABA Hormone Delivery for Control of Stomata in an Intact Tobacco Plant
RUDN University chemists obtained new material for antibacterial food coatings
RUDN University chemists have developed a simple and convenient method for producing derivatives of the natural polymer chitosan. These derivatives are non-toxic and have a pronounced antibacterial activity at the level of modern antibiotics. These substances can be used in…
Strained, symmetric, and new
Tetravinylallene, a small but powerful molecule, has been synthesized for the first time
You don’t have to go cold turkey on red meat to see health benefits
A new study has found that halving the amount red and processed (RPM) meat in the diet can have a significant impact on health, reducing the amount of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood which cuts the risk of developing…
Novel treatment combination for patients with BRAF-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer
Triple combination of BRAF, MEK y EGFR inhibitors extends overall survival from 5.4 months with standard of care to 9 months
A new mechanism has been revealed which could lead to premature ageing in mother cells
This scientific advance could improve the treatments of ageing-related diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative syndromes
Autonomous electric minibus in development to tour Timanfaya
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) leads CITIES Timanfaya, a sustainable mobility project that has developed the first completely autonomous electric vehicle to replace the combustion vehicles that currently tour the Route of the Volcanoes in the Timanfaya National…
Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery
UT Dallas bioengineer demonstrates potential for hyperspectral imaging and AI
Simple cardiac risk score can predict problems with blood flow in the brain
HAMILTON, CANADA (Sept. 30, 2019) – A simple cardiac risk score can indicate who may have carotid artery plaque and silent strokes which often come before a serious clinical stroke. The findings come from one of the largest magnetic resonance…
How to dismantle a nuclear bomb
MIT team successfully tests a new method for verification of weapons reduction
FEFU scientists developed high-precision sensor based on laser-textured gold film
Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) with colleagues from Russia, Japan, and Australia have developed a multi-purpose sensor based on a specially designed gold film which surface contains millions of parabolic nanoantennas produced by femtosecond laser printing. The sensor…
Targeted therapy slows progression of advanced prostate cancer
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
BU finds physical therapy access may reduce opioid prescriptions
Patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for low back pain, rather than a primary care physician, were much less likely to be prescribed opioids
Potent antibody curbs Nipah and Hendra virus attack
A monoclonal antibody prevents the virus from fusing with cell membranes to gain entry
First targeted therapy for cholangiocarcinoma shows clinical benefit in phase III trial
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
A new, natural wax coating that makes garments water-resistant and breathable
There is a growing concern over the environmental impact of textile production and many waterproof products on the market are prepared with toxic chemicals. This is increasing demand for new sustainable material alternatives, but making non-toxic, breathable and waterproof textiles,…
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss, say researchers
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a study led by the University of…
High wealth inequality linked with greater support for populist leaders
People who live or think they live in a more economically unequal society may be more supportive of a strong, even autocratic leader, a large-scale international study shows. Scientists from 30 universities across the globe collected data from residents in…
SwRI team designs two-dimensional radar reflector to measure subtle ground movement
Technology now available to support infrastructure monitoring, climate, military applications
New guidelines: No need to reduce red or processed meat consumption
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Silicon technology boost with graphene and 2D materials
Silicon semiconductor technology has done marvels for the advancement of our society, who has benefited tremendously from its versatile use and amazing capabilities. The development of electronics, automation, computers, digital cameras and recent smartphones based on this material and its…
Whole genome sequencing could enable personalised cancer treatment, study suggests
Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify the most effective treatment, suggests an international study published today in Nature Medicine . Our DNA, the human genome, comprises…
AI system accurately detects key findings in chest X-rays of pneumonia patients within 10 seconds
From 20 minutes or more to 10 seconds. Researchers from Intermountain Healthcare and Stanford University say 10 seconds is about how quickly it took a new system they studied that utilizes artificial intelligence to accurately identify key findings in chest…
Delivery system can make RNA vaccines more powerful
Vaccines packaged in novel nanoparticles could offer a new way to fight cancer and infectious diseases.
People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, according to…
A new concept could make more environmentally friendly batteries possible
A new concept for an aluminium battery has twice the energy density as previous versions, is made of abundant materials, and could lead to reduced production costs and environmental impact. The idea has potential for large scale applications, including storage…
Discovered: Possible therapeutic target for slow healing of aged muscles
New work could reveal a potential pathway for therapeutic targeting to combat muscle degeneration in the elderly
CNPIEC has awarded ‘Partner of Excellence’ status to Bentham Science
China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC) awarded “Partner of Excellence” status to Bentham Science Publishers on its 70th birthday. China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC) is a large state owned culture enterprise founded in…
Cornell researchers reveal molecular basis of vision
ITHACA, N.Y. – Researchers have solved the three-dimensional structure of a protein complex involved in vertebrate vision at atomic resolution, a finding that has broad implications for our understanding of biological signaling processes and the design of over a third…
Center for BrainHealth joins StrongMind Alliance
DALLAS (September 26, 2019) – The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas has joined the StrongMind alliance at the invitation of SoldierStrong . StrongMind brings together expertise from the University of Southern California, Syracuse University, Iowa…
TAILORx: New data on cohort with recurrence score 26-100 shows 93% cancer-free rate at 5 years
The prospective TAILORx trial has 5 year clinical outcomes with chemo and high Recurrence Score 26-100, in JAMA Oncology and at ESMO today. 4th peer-reviewed publication for TAILORx, which continues to define new standards in early breast cancer.
Is this brain cell your ‘mind’s eye’?
Only brain activity involving ‘L5p neurons’ enters conscious awareness, says new theory
EPFL researchers invent low-cost alternative to Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is limited by its astronomical electricity consumption and outsized carbon footprint. A nearly zero-energy alternative sounds too good to be true, but as School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) Professor Rachid Guerraoui explains, it all comes…
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to discuss the progress & future of quantum technologies
* Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. * Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present…