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UrduA new study reveals the diets of reef fish dictate how fast different species evolve. The breakthrough adds another piece to the fascinating evolutionary puzzle of coral reefs and the fishes that live on them. “Up until now we knew…
Month: June 2020
The interface of genomic information with the electronic health record
The interface of genomic information with the electronic health record: a points to consider statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
Lessening water quality problems caused by hurricane-related flooding
June 1 is the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic, and with 2020 predicted to be particularly active, residents in coastal regions are keeping watchful eyes on the weather. Flooding is often the most damaging effect of tropical storms,…
Study resolves controversy surrounding tumor suppressor gene’s role in pluripotent ESCs
Durham, NC – The gene p53 is extremely important in cell biology and, hence, the world of cell replacement therapy. Its role is to regulate the cell cycle and halt the formation of tumors, leading to its nickname the “tumor…
Update on PALLAS international breast cancer study evaluating adjuvant palbociclib
Second interim analysis of adjuvant study for HR+, HER2- early breast cancer demonstrates that there is little chance of palbociclib reducing the risk of recurrence
New review helps translate probiotic science into practical primary care recommendations
Evidence supports the use of different probiotic strains for different purposes
Developing a digital holography-based multimodal imaging system to visualize living cells
A research group led by Kobe University’s Professor MATOBA Osamu (Organization for Advanced and Integrated Research) has successfully created 3D fluorescence and phase imaging of living cells based on digital holography (*1). They used plant cells with fluorescent protein markers…
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
Ancient genomes link subsistence change and human migration in northern China
Genetic analysis of 55 ancient individuals finds that genetic changes in Yellow River, West Liao River and Amur River populations correlate with the intensification of farming and the inclusion of a pastoral economy
Scientists discover new forms of feldspars
High-pressure experiments reveal unknown variants of common mineral
Adherence to oral diabetes drugs may improve survival in diabetics with colorectal cancer
Bottom Line: Among patients with both colorectal cancer and diabetes in Korea, those who had a high adherence to their oral diabetes medication had a significantly reduced risk of overall mortality compared with those with lower adherence. Journal in Which…
UK firms ‘jumping before they’re pushed’ in £10bn export switch to non-EU markets
As Brexit trade talks resume, first detailed study suggests firms were ‘defying gravity’ and switching their export destinations pre-coronavirus
Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy being overdiagnosed, overtreated
The current practice of testing most pregnant women for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) may be leading to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) . The study of more than 188 000 women in…
Nitrogen-efficient fertilizer research could have lasting impact
USDA funds work by Lehigh University engineering professor Jonas Baltrusaitis investigating novel materials to support crop growth with less environmental damage
Pensoft to publish the paleontology and geobiology journal Zitteliana on behalf of SNSB
Following the recent contract between the State Natural History Collection of Bavaria (Staatliche Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen Bayerns or SNSB) and the scholarly publisher and technology provider Pensoft , the scholarly peer-reviewed, open-access journal on paleontology and geobiology Zitteliana will be published…
Ten years of ecosystem services matrix: Review of a (r)evolution
In recent years, the concept of Ecosystem Services (ES): the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as pollination provided by bees for crop growing, timber provided by forests or recreation enabled by appealing landscapes, has been greatly popularised, especially in…
New test method can offer safer dosages of hydroxychloroquine
Researchers at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital have developed a new method to measure levels of the medication hydroxychloroquine in patients with the rheumatic disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The analysis method may also be useful in other areas,…
Researchers develop viable sodium battery
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries, making for a potentially viable battery…
Pathogen scientist collaborating on vaccine that could prevent and treat COVID-19
Bioengineered nanoparticles have tremendous potential as vaccine delivery platform
Like a treasure map, brain region emphasizes reward location
We are free to wander but usually when we go somewhere it’s for a reason. In a new study, researchers at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory show that as we pursue life’s prizes a region of the brain…
Researchers aim to reduce LGBTQ youth suicide with novel intervention
SDSU psychologists will explore an intervention strategy that has proven successful in cancer care
Playing video games linked with unhealthy behaviors for college men
Findings point to importance of educating gamers about healthy eating and exercise
Researchers identify seasonal peaks for foodborne infections
New analysis approach could help identify when and where to conduct food safety inspections
Study pinpoints top sources of empty calories for children and teens
Children of all ages are consuming high amounts of added sugars and solid fats
ASPS releases new guidance for resuming elective procedures
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (June 1, 2020) – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – the world’s largest plastic surgery organization – leads the specialty’s medical professionals in navigating their practices’ recovery plans. As plastic surgeons prepare to resume elective…
Class of stellar explosions found to be galactic producers of lithium
A team of researchers, led by astrophysicist Sumner Starrfield of Arizona State University (ASU), has combined theory with both observations and laboratory studies and determined that a class of stellar explosions, called classical novae, are responsible for most of the…
Resistance to immunosurveillance favors cluster cancer metastasis
Scientific evidence suggests that cancer can metastasize to other organs when either a single cell or a cluster of cells detaches from the original tumor and travels through the blood to another location, where it grows into a new tumor.…
Climate action goes digital
How technology can contribute to maintain political momentum for Paris Agreement ambition
The human factor limits hope of climate fixes
When accounting for human behaviour, climate engineering leads to significant economic and social risks. New research shows that both rational and irrational factors in the decision to fix the climate leads to welfare losses and increased inequality.
Eating whole grains could help lower diabetes risk
Large study looks at which types of carbohydrates affect risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Do warning labels help people choose healthier drinks?
Researchers examined more than 20 studies to find out if sugary drink warnings work
Long-term use of rituximab associated with lower rates of AAV relapse
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Aiming for an enduring relationship
SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – Are you ready for love? It’s an age-old question that has inspired pop songs and romantic literature, as well as fuelling advice columns in celebrity magazines. But will your love endure, or…
Does anti-fake news regulation improve the quality of capital markets?
SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – Fake news has repeatedly made the front page in recent years. With false information spreading fast and widely in today’s socially-networked world, governments have grown increasingly concerned about the deliberate spread of…
Improving teaching quality through qualitative feedback… using machines
SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – Student Evaluation of Teaching, or SET, is commonly used in higher education as feedback for course instructors’ performance. Students rate their teachers quantitatively, scoring their performance on a numerical scale on questions…
Transnational judicial training: A win-win for participants and instructors
SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – On the website of the Singapore Judicial College (SJC), one can find a section of its international programmes for 2020, which includes courses such as “Judgment Writing and Oral Judgment”, “Effective Engagement…
Universal virus detection platform to expedite viral diagnosis?
Reactive polymer-based tester pre-screens dsRNAs of a wide range of viruses without their genome sequences
The hidden underwater map of the past
A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country establishes 12 former coastlines under the sea off the Basque coast
Astronomers find cosmic golden needle buried for two decades
Discovery sheds new light on famous Einstein ring; social distance science made possible with public W. M. Keck Observatory and NASA archive data
Orbital ordering triggers nucleation-growth behavior of electrons in an inorganic solid
A new study by researchers from Waseda University and the University of Tokyo found that orbital ordering in a vanadate compound exhibits a clear nucleation-growth behavior. “We believe that this is the first observation of its kind, where electrons in…
A remote control for neurons
A team led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has created a new technology that enhances scientists’ ability to communicate with neural cells using light. Tzahi Cohen-Karni, associate professor of biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering, led a team…
Land-based vertebrates on brink of extinction
More than 500 terrestrial vertebrate species are on the brink of extinction, which is likely driven in large part by human activities in biodiversity hotspots, a study suggests. The world is experiencing its sixth mass species extinction, which harms ecosystem…
Long-term use of rituximab associated with lower rates of AAV relapse
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
CeMM study reveals how a master regulator of gene transcription operates
The human Mediator complex is selectively required for cell-type-specifying transcription
Atmospheric scientists identify cleanest air on Earth in first-of-its-kind study
An atmospheric region in the Southern Ocean unchanged by human-related activities
Telescope instrument is poised to begin its search for answers about dark energy
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, which will map millions of galaxies in 3D, reaches final milestone toward its startup
Hot stars are plagued by giant magnetic spots, ESO data shows
Astronomers using European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescopes have discovered giant spots on the surface of extremely hot stars hidden in stellar clusters. Not only are these stars plagued by magnetic spots, some also experience superflare events, explosions of energy several…
FloChiP, a new tool optimizing gene-regulation studies
In the cell, proteins often interact directly with DNA to regulate and influence the expression of genes. For this to happen, proteins need to travel into the cell’s nucleus where the DNA is tightly twisted and packed as chromatin, which…
Smart textiles made possible by flexible transmission lines
Professor Fabien Sorin and doctoral assistant Andreas Leber, at the Laboratory of Photonic Materials and Fibre Devices (FIMAP) in EPFL’s School of Engineering, have developed a technology that can be used to detect a body’s movements – and a whole…
Smart textiles powered by soft transmission lines
Professor Fabien Sorin and doctoral assistant Andreas Leber, at the Laboratory of Photonic Materials and Fibre Devices (FIMAP) in EPFL’s School of Engineering, have developed a technology that can be used to detect a body’s movements – and a whole…