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UrduTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global cause of mortality and morbidity with an increasing incidence, especially in low-and-middle income countries. The most severe TBIs are treated in intensive care units (ICU), but in spite of the proper and…
Month: November 2019
First measures of Earth’s ionosphere found with the largest atmospheric radar in the Antarctic
There’s chaos in the night sky, about 60 to 600 miles above Earth’s surface. Called the ionosphere, this layer of Earth’s atmosphere is blasted by solar radiation that breaks down the bonds of ions. Free electrons and heavy ions are…
Glass from a 3D printer
Producing glass objects using 3D printing is not easy. Only a few groups of researchers around the world have attempted to produce glass using additive methods. Some have made objects by printing molten glass, but the disadvantage is that this…
Screening tech advances early detection of Parkinson’s disease
Pioneering technology can spot Parkinson’s when there are no obvious symptoms
Patient’s place of residence matters when choosing cost-effective anticoagulation therapy
Appropriately selected anticoagulation therapy can help to reduce the medical costs of patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that direct oral anticoagulants can be a more cost-effective alternative than traditional warfarin…
Beware of swimming if you use deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s
Case studies show good swimmers lose ability when device is on
New pads absorb shock better than foam with air flow and easy manufacture
HRL Laboratories’ microlattice impact attenuator pads outperform current helmet pads in single or multiple hits and are made with light-casting technology
Habitat restoration alone not enough to support threatened caribou: UBC study
Other conservation methods may also be needed until restored sites are more established
Experts call for more active prevention of tooth decay for children’s teeth
Three-year trial shows no evidence to suggest fillings are more successful in treating tooth decay
Inadequacies in current early-stage lung cancer treatment revealed
Researchers from Tohoku University and Tohoku University Hospital have revealed why some existing cancer treatments are ineffective in tackling the early-stages of lung cancer. A team led by Professor Tetsuya Kodama investigated the ability of anti-cancer agents to affect early-stage…
Mental practice may improve golfers’ putting performance
Science backs-up Arnold Palmer’s golf theory
UBC research highlights need to safeguard drones and robotic cars against cyber attacks
Robotic vehicles like Amazon delivery drones or Mars rovers can be hacked more easily than people may think, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests. The researchers, based at UBC’s faculty of applied science, designed three types of…
Gunshot injuries have long-term medical consequences
CHICAGO – Researchers are trying to identify injury patterns and predict future outcomes for victims of gun violence who are seen in the emergency room and later readmitted to the hospital, according to research being presented next week at the…
Early antiretroviral treatment shrinks the HIV reservoir in infected infants
Starting antiretroviral therapy within hours of birth drastically shrinks the reservoir of HIV virus – an important step in efforts to cure infections – and improves antiviral immune responses in newborns with HIV, shows a two-year study of a unique…
Researchers create ‘smart’ surfaces to help blood-vessel grafts knit better, more safely
HAMILTON, ON, Nov. 27, 2019 – Researchers at McMaster University have created a new coating to prevent clotting and infection in synthetic vascular grafts, while also accelerating the body’s own process for integrating the grafted vessels. Variants of the coating…
Imaging uncovers secrets of medicine’s mysterious ivory manikins
CHICAGO – Little is known about the origins of manikins–small anatomical sculptures thought to be used by doctors four centuries ago–but now advanced imaging techniques have offered a revealing glimpse inside these captivating ivory dolls. Researchers using micro-CT successfully identified…
Cromolyn sodium delays disease onset and is neuroprotective in the SOD1G93A Mouse Model of ALS
BOSTON – The cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)–a disabling neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and leads to weakened muscles and early death–is not fully understood, but accumulating evidence suggests that inflammatory processes…
Study: Student attitudes toward cheating may spill over into their careers
Lam Family College of Business professor hopes to stamp out unethical behavior before it enters the workplace
COP25 special collection: Keep climate change impacts under control by making biodiversity a focus
Under a 2°Celsius warming scenario, 80 to 83% of language areas in New Guinea–home to the greatest biological and linguistic diversity of any tropical island on Earth–will experience decreases in the diversity of useful plant species by 2070, according to…
What protects killer immune cells from harming themselves?
White blood cells, which release a toxic potion of proteins to kill cancerous and virus-infected cells, are protected from any harm by the physical properties of their cell envelopes, find scientists from UCL and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in…
Silencing retroviruses to awaken cell potential
Researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba identify a protein that suppresses retroviruses in the human genome, allowing the reprogramming of somatic cells to unlock their hidden potential
Molecular eraser enables better data storage and computers for AI
New discovery for atomic-scale circuits brings closer the potential to eliminate a gigatonne of carbon emissions while increasing data capacities for ultra-efficient computers
Deportation worries may increase high blood pressure risk
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Guidebooks or grandmas? Where most moms get their pregnancy advice
UC study says pregnant women still rely on their mothers despite what many self-help books recommend
Sarah Szanton, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing professor and developer of CAPABLE, will be live on POLITICO
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) Professor Sarah Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN, has been invited to serve on the POLITICO Live panel “Combating Chronic Conditions,” December 3, Washington DC. She will join panelists across the health care spectrum to discuss policies, strategies, and innovations that can improve primary care treatment for patients with chronic conditions.
Case Western Reserve University’s Jonathan Adler helping to train the next generation of environmental lawyers
Case Western Reserve University launched its Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law this fall. Its director Jonathan Adler has single charge: creating a curriculum that trains the next generation of environmental law experts. Adler, one the country’s most innovative…
How to measure inequality as ‘experienced difference’
Researchers propose a novel twist on the widely used Gini coefficient—a workhorse statistical measure for gauging the gap between haves and have-nots.
Big trucks, little emissions
Researchers reveal a new integrated, cost-efficient way of converting ethanol for fuel blends that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Veterinary clinicians’ ‘house call’ saves beloved Chihuahua
Dr. Jared Baum from the Cornell University Hospital for Animals took a recent late-night road trip east to help save the life of Mabel, a 16-year-old Chihuahua, whose owners run a shelter for aging dogs.
Can low-dose radiation therapy successfully treat Alzheimer’s disease?
A team from the Beaumont Research Institute believes low-dose radiation might be a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers are now seeking patients with Alzheimer’s disease for the study.
Simulating amino acid starvation may improve dengue vaccines
In a new paper in Science Signaling, researchers at the University of Hyderabad in India and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine show that a plant-based compound called halofuginone improves the immune response to a potential vaccine against dengue virus.
Building a better battery with machine learning
In two new papers, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have turned to the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to dramatically accelerate battery discovery.
To Meet HIV World Health Goals, TB Must Also Be Reduced
The World Health Organization has set a goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Dads in prison can bring poverty, instability for families on the outside
A new University of Washington study finds that families with a father in prison tend to live in neighborhoods with higher poverty.
Smooth operator: When earnings management is a good thing
New research from the Kelley School of Business makes the case that “smoothing the numbers” can be beneficial — if you have the right team in place to handle the job.
Meridian Health Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gala Raises $1.7 Million
Hackensack Meridian Health Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce its 22nd Annual Gala, the Giving Heals Gala, raised nearly $1.7 million for the organization. Taking place at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Conference Center in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 23, 700 guests joined together to honor Gordon Litwin, chair of the Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees, for his longtime dedication to improving health care for New Jersey residents. The signature fundraising event benefitted Hackensack Meridian Health’s central and southern region not-for-profit medical centers and community health programs.
MRS Bulletin Editor Gopal R. Rao Named AAAS Fellow
The Materials Research Society (MRS) congratulates MRS Bulletin Editor Gopal R. Rao, recently named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Argonne and TAE Technologies heating up plasma energy research
Fusion power researchers at TAE Technologies employ Argonne supercomputers to develop magnetic fusion plasma confinement devices as a means to generate unlimited electricity.
Why It Matters: STEMinism
Women and girls are excluded from career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This gender gap is causing the world to lose out on “the genius of half the population,” according to former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith.
Exploring humanity’s final frontier
The brightest minds in neuroscience came together Nov. 21 for the UCI Brain Launch Event, an interdisciplinary academic initiative set to define and expand the horizons of brain research at UCI and beyond. More than 700 attended the day-long symposium at the Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering, where Michael Yassa, director of UCI Brain, introduced a host of new technologies that redefine brain research, including a collaboration with the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
Nine UCI researchers named AAAS fellows
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 26, 2019 — Nine University of California, Irvine researchers in areas ranging from neurodevelopment and chemical synthesis to labor economics and library sciences have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. A total of 443 AAAS members are being honored this year for their efforts to further science or its applications.
Clownfish can’t adapt to rapid environmental changes
The beloved anemone fish popularized by the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” don’t have the genetic capacity to adapt to rapid changes in their environment, according to a new study.
Bridging Climate Change Disconnects
There is overwhelming evidentiary support and consensus within the scientific community related to climate change, but an NMU professor says the keys to meaningful change include effective communication that recognizes the sources of resistance and connects with audience members through an emphasis on shared values.
Study Finds Children Log Excessive Screen-Time
A study conducted by the University at Albany, the National Institutes of Health and New York University Langone Medical Center uncovered several new findings about the amount of time children spend watching television or using a computer or mobile device.
A RECORD-SETTING TRANSISTOR
A transistor that could be the key to higher bandwidth wireless communications…while requiring less battery life. A UD research team has created a high-electron mobility transistor with record-setting properties. It’s an innovation in both material design and device application design.
Pulsed Electron Beams Provide a Softer Touch for Atomic-Scale Imaging
A team developed a method to apply pulsed-electron beams to image the beam-sensitive material with atomic resolution.
Fire Ants’ Raft Building Skills React as Fluid Forces Change
Fire ants build living rafts to survive floods and rainy seasons. Georgia Tech scientists are studying if a fire ant colony’s ability to respond to changes in their environment during a flood is an instinctual behavior and how fluid forces make them respond.
Cornell research drives NYSEG electric car charging pilot
NYSEG, in collaboration with Eilyan Bitar, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University, is piloting a new approach to coordinate electric vehicle power use by encouraging owners to delay charging times in exchange for lower prices.
Cornell nutrition research will inform WHO guidelines, policy
A Cochrane systematic review on the benefits and safety of fortifying wheat or maize flour with folic acid and population health outcomes, led by scientists in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell, found that fortification with folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) may improve folate status and reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects
December’s SLAS Technology Cover Article Now Available
Oak Brook, IL – Next month’s SLAS Technology features the cover article, “Automated System for Small-Population Single-Particle Processing Enabled by Exclusive Liquid Repellency,” outlining research led by Chao Li, Ph.D., (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA). In the article, Li and his team describe how they combined a robotic liquid handler, an automated microscopic imaging system and real-time image-processing software for single-particle identification to create an automated platform using exclusive liquid repellency (ELR) microdrops for single-particle isolation, identification and retrieval.