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UrduPulmonologist outlines factors that could determine severity of ’20/’21 flu season
Month: May 2020
RIT scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
New research paper demonstrates how to more efficiently predict the COVID-19 outbreak
Vision: Observing the world during childhood affects the rest of life
A SISSA study shows the key role of the first visual experiences in teaching the brain ‘how to see’. This finding has important implications for understanding the mechanisms of cerebral development, with possible clinical and technological applications.
Researchers develop new method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain
A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments
Researchers from Syracuse University and SUNY ESF track COVID-19 in wastewater
The scalable program is being provided to half a dozen New York State counties, and growing
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Clinicians must carefully balance risk of complications linked to SARS-CoV2 infection with risks of delaying surgery, but study suggests threshold for surgery should be raised compared to normal practice
DFG to fund three Collaborative Research Centres at TU Dresden
2D nanomaterials, fundamentals for a new way of constructing, and the control of one’s own will
Study: Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts
The advancement surpasses silicon and other mature technologies, and could help improve distances that electric cars, locomotives can travel
Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction
UB, University of Michigan researchers surveyed cannabis enthusiasts about their knowledge of effective harm reduction strategies
‘Black nitrogen’
Bayreuth researchers discover new high-pressure material and solve a puzzle of the periodic table
How the coronavirus could be prevented from invading a host cell
UC Riverside-led study shows inhibiting two host cell proteases could help prevent COVID-19
Taking a deep look into animals
Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a collaborative project driven by researchers of the Max Perutz Labs Vienna, a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, and the TU Wien (Vienna) allows researchers to…
Trump and the WHO: Why ‘soft power’ is important
Dr. Hendrik Ohnesorge from the University of Bonn has investigated how the forces of attraction take effect in international relations
Solution to century-old math problem could predict transmission of infectious diseases
A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem – the discrete diffusion equation in finite space. The long-sought-after solution could be used to accurately predict encounter and transmission probability between individuals in…
Get ready for the latest science in heart failure
Six days of live sessions starting 5 June
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – MAY 29, 2020 – Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they…
Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key
In 2014, EU leaders agreed that all sectors should contribute to the European 2030 emission reduction target, including the land use sector, which did not count towards the achievement of the previous climate change mitigation goals. In 2018, this agreement…
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Previous pandemics have often disproportionately impacted ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. While early evidence suggests that the same may be occurring in the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, research into the subject remains limited. A team of researchers at the University…
First cases of COVID-19 in New York City primarily from European and US sources
In New York City, the first confirmed COVID-19 cases arose mostly through untracked transmission of the virus from Europe and other parts of the United States, a new molecular epidemiology study of 84 patients reports. The results provide limited evidence…
Genestack signs multi-year agreement with AstraZeneca to implement Omics Data Manager
Genestack Ltd. today announced that its flagship multi-omics data catalogue, curation and integrative search product, Omics Data Manager (ODM), has been licensed and implemented by AstraZeneca
New gut-brain link: How gut mucus could help treat brain disorders
Changes in gut mucus could be contributing to bacterial imbalance and exacerbating core symptoms of brain disorders like autism, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis
Nilotinib appears safe and affects biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial
WASHINGTON – A Georgetown University Medical Center clinical trial investigating the cancer drug nilotinib in people with Alzheimer’s disease finds that it is safe and well-tolerated, and researchers say the drug should be tested in a larger study to further…
A roadmap for effective treatment of COVID-19
Study outlines key immunological factors underlying COVID-19 disease progression and proposes a range of drugs that may be repurposed to treat the disease
New streamlined assay can improve prenatal detection of alpha-thalassemia
A rapid and accurate test may allow clinical diagnosis and large-scale population screening for couples who may carry a mutation linked to alpha-thalassemia, reports The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics
Combined cediranib and olaparib presents similar activity to standard of care treatment
Combined cediranib and olaparib presents similar activity to standard of care treatment for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer
Blood test as a potential new weapon in the fight to eliminate malaria
Development and validation of serological markers for detecting recent Plasmodium vivax infection
Nowzari receives funding for networked meta-population modeling and analysis for COVID-19
Cameron Nowzari, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, received $150,000 from the National Science Foundation for a project in which he and his collaborators are developing numerical methods and mathematical models to provide complementary support to the epidemiologists worldwide who…
Researchers receive funding for remote occulter — Laser/Ao sub-system
Peter Plavchan, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy, Shobita Satyapal, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, and Peter Pachowicz, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, received $6,200 from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for a project in which they will develop science and…
NIH award supports research on biological drug to rebuild heart tissue
The project is part of the Southeast XLerator Network’s Ideas to Products program to quickly commercialize healthcare technologies
Immunotherapy for bowel cancer could change clinical practice
Non-peer reviewed | Randomised Controlled Trial | People
Anesthesia’s effect on consciousness solved, settling century-old scientific debate
Billiard-like break shot to cell-membrane structures triggers brain’s loss of consciousness from anesthesia, scientists find
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour, according to recent research from Queen Mary University of London and…
Online press briefing – the future of coral
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) invites reporters to a private online briefing with two scientists who are looking at the impacts of climate change through their coral reef research. The two scientists, from Okinawa and Florida,…
Study charts developmental map of inner ear sound sensor in mice
Data offers valuable resource for developing stem cell-based therapies for hearing loss
How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer’s disease
Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in Nature Communications shows that the spread of toxic tau in the human brain in elderly individuals…
Better prepared for future crises
Recommendations from risk resarchers
Government’s stimulus program to boost consumer spending
A case of discount shopping coupon scheme in Japan
Next frontier in bacterial engineering
New technique promises end-run around major barrier in genetic engineering of bacteria, setting stage for advances in medicine and beyond
Better outcomes, lower cost in first-ever oncology hospital at home evaluation
The evaluation of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Huntsman at Home model was presented today at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
Nilotinib Appears Safe and Affects Biomarkers In Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial
A Georgetown University Medical Center clinical trial investigating the cancer drug nilotinib in people with Alzheimer’s disease finds that it is safe and well-tolerated, and researchers say the drug should be tested in a larger study to further determine its safety and efficacy as a potential disease-modifying strategy.
ESPRESSO confirms the presence of an Earth around the nearest star
The existence of a planet the size of Earth around the closest star in the solar system, Proxima Centauri, has been confirmed by an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE).
Researchers Develop Experimental Rapid COVID-19 Test Using Innovative Nanoparticle Technique
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a color change when the virus is present. The test does not require the use of any advanced laboratory techniques, such as those commonly used to amplify DNA, for analysis. The authors published their work last week in the American Chemical Society’s nanotechnology journal ACS Nano.
Balancing the economy while saving the planet
If you make your bio-product 100% sustainable it may be way too expensive to produce.
Phase III Trial Shows Avelumab an Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Urothelial Cancer Prolongs Overall Survival
During a plenary session of the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Virtual Scientific Program, findings will be presented from the global phase III JAVELIN Bladder 100 randomized study conducted by investigators from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington Medicine along with several other research centers. The results demonstrated significantly prolonged overall survival of patients with locally advanced (unresectable) or metastatic urothelial cancer when treated with first-line immunotherapy avelumab plus best supportive care (BSC) compared to BSC alone (following disease control on induction chemotherapy).
Tackling airborne transmission of COVID-19 indoors
Preventing airborne transmission of Covid-19 should be the next front of the battle against the virus, argue experts from the University of Surrey.
Chinese pterodactyl wings its way to the United Kingdom
The first ever specimen of a pterodactyl, more commonly found in China and Brazil, has been found in the United Kingdom.
Argonne researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles
Argonne researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of “microspinners,” which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.
Mental health outcomes among health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and insomnia among health care workers in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic are reported in this observational study.
Atlantic Health System Leads Phase 1 Study on CPI-613® (Devimistat), First-in-Class Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer to be Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2020
Dr. Alistar has pioneered the use of CPI-613® (devimistat), a unique first-in-class treatment for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with two chemotherapy drugs. Devimistat uniquely targets enzymes involved in cancer cell metabolism, against pancreatic cancer. The study’s efficacy data suggest devimistat has synergy with chemotherapy.The current study was funded by the drug’s manufacturer, New Jersey-based Rafael Pharmaceuticals and by Atlantic Health System.