Month: February 2020

Habitat loss, pesticide use and, artificial light are the three most serious threats endangering fireflies across the globe, raising the spectre of extinction for certain species whose features render them more vulnerable to specific threats. Impacts range from loss of biodiversity to ecotourism.

Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Mild January, Low Snowfall in N.J.

New Brunswick, N.J. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick experts are available for interviews on the generally mild January weather and low snowfall in New Jersey so far this winter. “According to preliminary data, January 2020 in New Jersey was the…

Lenox receives Yale Cancer Center Ruth McCorkle Oncology Advanced Practice Provider award

Raymond Lenox, APRN, was presented with the Yale Cancer Center Ruth McCorkle Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Award at YCC’s annual Conclave.

Yan wins Yale Cancer Center Class of 1961 Cancer Research Award

Qin Yan, Ph.D., was presented with the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) Class of 1961 Cancer Research Award at YCC’s annual Conclave

Yale Cancer Center presents Research awards during annual Conclave

Yale Cancer Center (YCC) held its annual Conclave and award ceremony. The night celebrated the accomplishments of goals set for 2019 and honored faculty and staff with clinical and research prizes.

Yale Cancer Center Awards for Clinical Excellence presented during annual Conclave

Debra Brandt, D.O. and Kevin Kim, M.D. were each honored with the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) Award for Clinical Excellence at YCC’s annual Conclave on Monday, January 13.

Singer Huey Lewis reveals he has debilitating symptoms of Meniere’s disease. University Hospitals expert Sarah Mowry, MD, has written about this disease and specializes in both medical and surgical treatment for it.

Sarah Mowry, MD, is a board certified neurotologist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, and treats patients with disorders of hearing and balance. She has written several articles and book chapters regarding Meniere’s disease and specializes in both medical and…

Building a Safer CAR-T Therapy

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has devised a new type of chimeric antigen-receptor (CAR) T cell—a family of promising immunotherapies for cancer—that can be switched on and off on demand.

Research sheds light on the evolutionary puzzle of coupling

A UTSA researcher has discovered that, whether in a pair or in groups, success in primate social systems may also provide insight into organization of human social life.

New deep learning model can accurately identify sleep stages

A new deep learning model developed by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland can identify sleep stages as accurately as an experienced physician.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees Freeze Tuition and Fees for 2020-2021 Academic Year

St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced a freeze in tuition, fees, and room and board costs for the 2020-2021 academic year. The decision was made after a review of recommendations from a Board of Trustees Task Force, formed in 2019 at the request of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan. The Task Force studied how the College, as a public institution that is focused on providing an outstanding education, could ensure greater access to students.

Exposing a virus’s hiding place reveals new potential vaccine

By figuring out how a common virus hides from the immune system, scientists have identified a potential vaccine to prevent sometimes deadly respiratory infections in humans.

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

In a study in Nature Medicine, researchers describe how injection of neutralizing antibodies are associated with enhanced T cell responses that specifically recognize HIV.

A material benefit to society, Sandia scientist elected AAAS fellow

Sandia National Laboratories senior scientist Tina Nenoff was elected by her peers fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science “for outstanding accomplishments in nanoporous materials and technology through research and group effort leadership, particularly in ion and gas separations for energy and environmental applications.”

Flickering Light Mobilizes Brain Chemistry That May Fight Alzheimer’s

The promise of flickering light to treat Alzheimer’s takes another step forward in this new study, which reveals stark biochemical mechanisms: The 40 Hertz stimulation triggers a marked release of signaling chemicals.

Study demonstrates liquid biopsy as effective predictor of stage III melanoma relapse and treatment

A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that circulating tumor cells (CTCs), a form of liquid biopsy, was independently associated with melanoma relapse, suggesting CTC assessment may be useful in identifying patients at risk for relapse who could benefit from more aggressive therapy following primary treatment.

One-Stop Addiction Support Services: Study Highlights Value of Recovery Community Centers

February 3, 2020 sarah JonasFeature Expert

A new service model for addiction recovery support combines voluntary peer-led initiatives with professional support, providing flexible community-based options to address barriers to sustained recovery. Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) are one of the most common and rapidly expanding examples of this model in the US. RCCs function as recovery hubs for people with substance use disorder, offering a range of support services on the principle that sustained recovery requires not only detoxification and mental health support, but also personal, social, environmental, and cultural resources. Collectively, these resources have been termed ‘recovery capital’. The idea is that boosting an individual’s recovery capital will lead to improvements in quality of life, functioning, and well being that support long-term remission from addiction. However, RCCs have not yet been widely studied, and little is known about their user-base and impact. A new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Cli

“The Reckoning is Real”: On Slavery, the Church, and How Some 21st-Century Institutions Are (Finally) Starting to Talk About Reparations

Journalism professor and New York Times contributing writer Rachel L. Swarns sparks new conversations in the wake of her reporting and research on the Catholic Church and its ties to the American slave trade.

Women’s Heart Fund Launches ‘Community Conversations with the CDI’

The Women’s Heart Fund, a philanthropic arm of Hackensack Meridian Health Meridian Health Foundation, has announced that for its newest venture, the organization will sponsor ‘Community Conversations with the CDI,’ a women-focused, three-year lecture series featuring researchers from Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI). The lectures will focus on topics relevant to community members throughout the state, including heart disease, breast and ovarian cancer, vaccines, Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes.

Computer model mines medicines

Most medicines work by binding to and blocking the effect of disease-causing molecules. Now to accelerate the identification of potential new medicines, bioengineers have created a computer model that mimics the way molecules bind.

Subtile Strukturmerkmale in gespendeten Nieren können eventuell das Risiko eines Transplantatversagens vorhersagen

Forscher von Mayo Clinic haben entdeckt, dass subtile Strukturmerkmale in Nieren von lebenden Spendern, die nur mit einem Mikroskop gesehen werden können, auf das Risiko für eine Abstoßung beim Empfänger hindeuten können.

Early Life Experiences Biologically and Functionally Mature the Brain, New Research Shows

Experiences early in life have an impact on the brain’s biological and functional development, shows a new study by a team of neuroscientists. Its findings, which centered on changes in mice and rats, reveal how learning and memory abilities may vary, depending on the nature of individual experiences in early life.

سِمات بنيوية دقيقة في الكُلى المُتبرَّع بها قد تُنبئ بخطورة فشل زراعة الكُلى

اكتشف الباحثون لدى Mayo Clinic أن سِمات بنيوية دقيقة لا يمكن رؤيتها إلا بالمِجهر في الكُلى المأخوذة من المتبرِّعين قد تُنبئ بخطورة فشل زراعة الكُلى للمُتلقِّين. وقد نُشِرت نتائج الدراسة على الإنترنت في مجلَّة الجمعية الأمريكية لطب الكُلى.

Well-Known Hematologist-Oncologist Leads Perlmutter Cancer Center’s New Location in Sunset Park, Expanding Care to Brooklyn Residents

NYU Langone hematologist-oncologist Dr. Rami K. Daya is leading renowned cancer experts at Perlmutter Cancer Center’s new Sunset Park location.

Natural Herb Kratom May Have Therapeutic Effects And Relatively Low Potential For Abuse Or Harm, According To A User Survey

Using results of a survey of more than 2,700 self-reported users of the herbal supplement kratom, sold online and in smoke shops around the U.S., Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that the psychoactive compound somewhat similar to opioids likely has a lower rate of harm than prescription opioids for treating pain, anxiety, depression and addiction.

Burning to understand

Wildfires significantly impact the health of economies in the western United States that are highly dependent on tourism, agriculture, and timber. David Blunck, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Oregon State University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to spearhead a $2.1 million study examining the burning behavior of live fuels
in order to better predict and manage wildfires.

De subtiles caractéristiques structurelles détectées dans les reins donnés pourraient prédire le risque d’échec des greffes

Des chercheurs de Mayo Clinic ont découvert que de subtiles caractéristiques que l’on peut observer uniquement au microscope au niveau de la structure des reins provenant de donneurs vivants, pourraient prédire le risque d’échec des greffes chez les receveurs.

بحث لـ Mayo Clinic يكتشف طريقة لعلاج اضطرابات الجهاز العصبي المركزي باستخدام جزيء متحول

اكتشف باحثو Mayo Clinic جزيئًا متحولًا يستطيع تنشيط مادة في الحيوانات، هذا الجزيء المتحول له القدرة على علاج أضرار الاضطرابات العصبية مثل التصلب المتعدد. الأبحاث الأولية على النماذج الحيوانية تبشر بإمكانية تطوير علاج اعتمدته إدارة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية سابقًا، وكذلك قد تقود إلى أساليب جديدة في علاج أمراض الجهاز العصبي المركزي.

Past climate safe havens now most vulnerable

The profound threat of future climate change to biodiversity demands that scientists seek ever more effective ways to identify the most vulnerable species, communities, and ecosystems.

In a new study, published in Nature Climate Change, an international team of scientists has shown that the most biodiverse regions on Earth are among the most vulnerable to future climate change.

Allen Institute for Cell Science Extends Agreement with Coriell Institute for Medical Research

The Allen Institute has extended its contract with the Coriell Institute for Medical Research for the storage and distribution of its Allen Cell Collection, a cutting-edge collection of gene-edited human induced pluripotent stem cell lines. This collection was launched in 2016 with five cell lines, and since has grown to include more than 40 lines. The new agreement will continue this relationship for an additional three years.

NUS discovery: Butterflies can acquire new scent preferences and pass these on to their offspring

Two studies from the National University of Singapore demonstrate that insects can learn from their previous experiences and adjust their future behaviour for survival and reproduction.

A Fundamental Discovery About How Gene Activity Is Regulated

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have discovered a fundamental mechanism that regulates gene activity in cells. The newly discovered mechanism targets RNA, or ribonucleic acid, a close cousin of DNA that plays an important role in cellular activity.

Sutiles características estructurales de riñones donados pueden predecir riesgo de fracaso del trasplante

Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic descubrieron que algunas características estructurales sutiles de los riñones de los donantes vivos, las cuales solo es posible ver en el microscopio, pueden predecir el riesgo del fracaso del trasplante en el receptor.

Pediatric sedation program helps ease patients’ anxiety – and improve hospital workflow

Pediatric sedation service at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital provides a critical bridge for children undergoing medical procedures. It’s one of only nine programs in the United States to be designated a Center of Excellence by the Society of Pediatric Sedation.

Estudiante de medicina de Mayo echa a andar currículo educativo para identificar a víctimas de trata de personas

La trata de personas es un problema creciente de la salud pública internacional. Se calcula que en Estados Unidos, hay 400 000 personas afectadas y hasta el 88 por ciento de ellas ha visto a un profesional de la salud mientras era víctima de la trata de personas.

Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers

Body armor for U.S. soldiers are heavy, cumbersome, and way above the desired aerial density, which limits their mobility and physical performance. FAU scientists expect to improve performance of military helmets and body armor using hybridized nanocomposite fibers. Like something out of the movie “Iron Man,” this new fiber will to lead to fast dissipation, greater energy absorption and ballistic performance. Bullet-proof armor performance is heavily dependent on the base material properties, which have changed little in recent years.

Pesquisa da Mayo Clinic descobre um interruptor molecular para restaurar distúrbios no sistema nervoso central

Um interruptor molecular tem a capacidade de ativar uma substância em animais que restauram danos neurológicos em distúrbios como esclerose múltipla, pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic descobriram.

Heart Disease Risk Grows as Women Move Through Menopause

A marker for heart disease risk considerably worsens as women transition through menopause, according to a new analysis from the largest and longest running study of women’s health in midlife. Black women experience this accelerated decline earlier in menopause than their white counterparts.

Características estruturais sutis em rins doados podem prever o risco de transplantes malsucedidos

February 3, 2020 sarah JonasMarketplace

Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic descobriram que características estruturais sutis nos rins de doadores vivos que só podem ser vistas com um microscópio podem ajudar a prever o risco de transplantes malsucedidos nos receptores. Os achados foram publicados virtualmente no Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (Revista da Sociedade Americana de Nefrologia).

Ceevra mobile 3D visualization platform adopted by renowned urologic oncology surgeon Dr. James Porter

Ceevra, Inc., a San Francisco-based advanced visualization platform for surgeons, today announced that renowned urologic oncology surgeon, Dr. James Porter, has commercially adopted Ceevra’s mobile 3D visualization platform to help plan and perform his kidney cancer operations.

UCLA Expert available for comment on public health issues tied to brushfires and climate change

David Eisenman, MD, is a professor with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and director of the affiliated Center for Public Health and Disasters, which studies public health planning and response to natural and human-generated disasters, including climate change.…

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health experts available for comment regarding the 2019-nCoV outbreak.

Robert J. Kim-Farley, MD, is a professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. From 2004 to 2018, he served as the Director of the Division of…

Lawrence Livermore researchers release three-dimensional protein structure predictions for the novel coronavirus

February 3, 2020 sarah JonasResearch Tip Sheet

A team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers has developed a preliminary set of predictive three-dimensional protein structures of the coronavirus to aid research efforts.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Journal February 2020 Video Abstracts and Editor Picks

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Journal February 2020 Video Abstracts and Editor Picks

New Research Supports Initial Conservative Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease

New study results confirm that guideline-directed medical therapy is as effective as more invasive procedures at preventing death, stroke, and heart attack in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

The study results suggest that guideline-directed medical therapy should be the initial treatment strategy for patients with stable CAD.

The study results validate the evidence-based, guideline-directed, conservative treatment approach that the cardiovascular specialists at Nuvance Health have always used to treat CAD.

Great American Prairies – the most endangered ecosystem on Earth?