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UrduESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) has observed the central part of the Milky Way with spectacular resolution and uncovered new details about the history of star birth in our galaxy. Thanks to the new observations, astronomers have found evidence for…
Month: December 2019
New study sheds light into origins of neurodegenerative disease
New research has shed light on the origins of spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and demonstrates effective new therapeutic pathways for SCA7 and the more than 40 other types of spinocerebellar ataxia. The study, which appears online Monday on the…
Researchers discover when it’s good to get the blues
Contrary to common belief, blue light may not be as disruptive to our sleep patterns as originally thought – according to University of Manchester scientists. According to the team, using dim, cooler, lights in the evening and bright warmer lights…
Bird migration timing skewed by climate, new research finds
Weather radar detects change on a continental scale
Turning to genetics to treat little hearts
A team of researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal has discovered a new mechanism involved in a common congenital disease of the aortic valve. The findings of the study, conducted in collaboration with the Hadassa Hebrew University Medical…
Having a psychotic disorder may increase decline of some areas of cognition over adulthood
Results of long-term study suggests that cognitive decline in psychotic disorders may exceed expected age-related changes in some areas
Unveiling a new map that reveals the hidden personalities of jobs
Social media unlocks key to matching individuals to their perfect job
Women with a low desire to avoid pregnancy still use contraception
Healthcare providers should not assume that pregnancy preferences are the sole motivation for contraceptive use
Birds’ seasonal migrations shift earlier as climate changes, new research shows
UMass Amherst, Colorado State, Cornell study analyzed 2 decades of migration data
Case Western Reserve researchers discover critical link to controlling inflammation in Crohn’s disease
Findings could support first clinical trial
How does fat affect muscle function?
UMass Amherst researchers engaged in high-tech, multidisciplinary study
How we transport water in our bodies inspires new water filtration method
A multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists has discovered a new method for water filtration that could have implications for a variety of technologies, such as desalination plants, breathable and protective fabrics, and carbon capture in gas separations. The research…
Mayo Clinic researchers look at post menopause as key factor in endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy in the U.S. and the fourth most common cancer among women. In addition, endometrial cancer incidence rates are on the rise in the western world, suggesting that alterations in environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and the vaginal microbiome may be important drivers in its cause.
Free tool simplifies cancer research
Every cell contains a vast number of proteins, each of which has a specific function, for example as a receptor for another molecule or an enzyme that catalyses chemical reactions. Disorders of such mechanisms can seriously affect a cell and…
Excerpts from an unfinished manuscript by Gloria Naylor published for the first time
The largely unknown manuscript of ‘Sapphira Wade’ is a draft of the opening chapter of a prequel to Naylor’s critically-acclaimed novel Mama Day
How minds make meaning
When we hear the phrase ‘a pink banana’, we can understand what it means and form the intended thought – even though bananas are typically yellow. This is because we compose the meanings of separate words into a new whole.…
Super-resolution photoacoustic microscopy finds clogged blood vessels
200 years ago, a doctor from France used a stethoscope for the first time and countless efforts to observe human body have been made since then. Up to now, the best tool that provides anatomical, functional, and molecular information of…
Laser-based prototype probes cold atom dynamics
A new prototype design doubles the frequencies of widely used telecommunications lasers to study the dynamics of cold atoms while in space
Physics through fiction — string theory and divine intervention
In his book, Mark Alpert reimagines Saint Joan of Arc as a teenage math whiz from New York City. Devastated by the recent death of her older sister, Joan takes on the divine mission of unifying the laws of physics…
Get ready for a new periodic table
Researchers at Hebrew University combine quantum dot ‘atoms’ and create new ‘molecules’
Fossil shells reveal both global mercury contamination and warming when dinosaurs perished
ANN ARBOR–The impact of an asteroid or comet is acknowledged as the principal cause of the mass extinction that killed off most dinosaurs and about three-quarters of the planet’s plant and animal species 66 million years ago. But massive volcanic…
It’s always a good hair day for Leptothrix cholodnii
Researchers led by a team at the University of Tsukuba find that hair-like structures on the surface of aquatic bacterium Leptothrix cholodnii aren’t simply for aesthetics — they are essential for niche establishment and can capture precious metals
UK insects struggling to find a home make a bee-line for foreign plants
Non-native plants are providing new homes for Britain’s insects – some of which are rare on native plants, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of York discovered that foreign plants – often found in our gardens and…
Study finds flirting among coworkers can reduce stress
PULLMAN, Wash.–Casual flirting with colleagues at work is relatively harmless and can even be beneficial, new research from Washington State University shows. The study, published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , focuses on what the researchers describe as…
Home hospital care proves an effective and cost-effective alternative to hospital care for selected
Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine . The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of information. This information is…
New laser technique to be developed to identify and track disease
Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Southern Denmark have received a research contract of £750,000 to investigate the use of laser light in animal research. They plan to develop a laser technique that will help establish a…
A flaky option boosts organic solar cells
An inexpensive material, made from tungsten disulfide flakes just a few atoms thick, has helped to improve the performance of organic solar cells1. The discovery by KAUST researchers could be an important step toward bringing these photovoltaic cells into wider…
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests there is a link between bacteria that live in the upper airway and the severity of asthma symptoms among children with mild to moderate asthma.
New CRISPR-based System Targets Amplified Antibiotic-resistant Genes
Researchers have developed a new CRISPR-based gene-drive system that more efficiently inactivates a gene rendering bacteria antibiotic-resistant. The new system leverages technology developed by UC San Diego biologists in insects and mammals that biases genetic inheritance of preferred traits called “active genetics.”
Uranium chemistry and geological disposal of radioactive waste
New insights using the diamond light
Three quarters of teens who vape report using nicotine, marijuana, or multiple substances
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine provides data that highlight disturbing trends in teen e-cigarette use
Lazy moths taste disgusting
Scientists find that unappetizing moths make less effort to escape attacking bats
E-cigarettes significantly raise risk of chronic lung disease, first long-term study finds
‘Dual use’ of both e-cigarettes and smoked tobacco is riskiest, say authors
Study examines causes of death in US breast cancer survivors
Survival rates for patients with breast cancer have improved significantly in the last four decades, and many patients will eventually die from non-cancer-related causes. Researchers recently conducted the largest population-based long-term retrospective analysis of non-cancer causes of death among patients…
Heart-healthy diets are naturally low in dietary cholesterol and can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2019 — Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that replaces saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats remains good advice for keeping artery-clogging LDL cholesterol levels healthy. Such dietary patterns are naturally low in…
Personalized medicine for atrial fibrillation
Cardiac electric activity can be used to predict individual progression of atrial fibrillation
University of Tartu researchers are developing translation program with Mozilla Firefox
Reading about the project from English media, you will learn that it involves a machine translation programme (The Bergamot Project; see browser.mt ) for open-source web browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, the largest difference with, e.g., Google Translation being its…
Southern white rhinos are threatened by incest and habitat fragmentation
Targeted measures can help to avert this danger
Zooming in on brain circuits allows researchers to stop seizure activity
WASHINGTON — A team of neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center have found, in animal models, that they can “switch off” epileptic seizures. The findings, published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS ), provide the…
Peer support program can help surgeons deal with adverse events that happen during surgery
A surgeon-specific peer support program has the potential to support well-being, improve patient safety, and decrease burnout, according to Journal of the American College of Surgeons article
Scientist breaks down chemistry in iconic cartoons: SpongeBob SquarePants and Popeye
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 — Are bananas actually that slippery? Could spinach give you superhuman strength? And what the heck is Toon Acid? This week, watch some cartoons alongside our writer and host, Sam Jones, and learn whether their chemistry…
Reporters invited to attend Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®
Dec. 16 2019 — The Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®, the premier conference for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) health care providers and researchers, invites media to register for the 2020 meeting. A partnership of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the…
Bird migration timing skewed by climate, new research finds
Weather radar detects change on a continental scale
Having a psychotic disorder may increase decline of some areas of cognition over adulthood
Results of long-term study suggests that cognitive decline in psychotic disorders may exceed expected age-related changes in some areas
Women with a low desire to avoid pregnancy still use contraception
Healthcare providers should not assume that pregnancy preferences are the sole motivation for contraceptive use
Case Western Reserve researchers discover critical link to controlling inflammation in Crohn’s disease
Findings could support first clinical trial
New study sheds light into origins of neurodegenerative disease
New research has shed light on the origins of spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and demonstrates effective new therapeutic pathways for SCA7 and the more than 40 other types of spinocerebellar ataxia. The study, which appears online Monday on the…
ESO telescope images stunning central region of Milky Way, finds ancient star burst
ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) has observed the central part of the Milky Way with spectacular resolution and uncovered new details about the history of star birth in our galaxy. Thanks to the new observations, astronomers have found evidence for…
Survey shows link between psychological safety and use of infection prevention practices
Arlington, Va., December 16, 2019 – Hospitals reporting high levels of psychological safety are more likely to have comprehensive infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, according to the results of a survey appearing in the American Journal of Infection Control…
Leafcutter ants accelerate the cutting and transport of leaves during stormy weather
A study by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil shows that leafcutter ants are capable of predicting adverse weather by sensing changes in atmospheric pressure.