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UrduA new research project is aiming to develop a camera-based separation system that can separate plastic waste according to type. Implemented at plastic recyclers, the industry will be able to significantly increase the use of recycled plastics.
Month: September 2020
Artificial intelligence in art: a simple tool or creative genius?
A study shows how language humanizes AI
Development of highly compact radar sensors for industry
DFG and FhG fund project to transfer KIT’s scientific findings to industry
Delirium a key sign of COVID-19 in frail, older people
A new analysis of data from researchers at King’s College London using information from the COVID Symptom Study app and patients admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital in London, has shown that delirium – a state of acute confusion associated with…
Study explores link between methamphetamine use and risky sexual behavior
The illicit drug makes some users more likely to risk sex without a condom
Modifiable health risks linked to more than $730 billion in US health care costs
University of Washington and Vitality study found that 27% of US personal health care expenses were attributable to risk factors like obesity and smoking
Molecules responsible for radio-resistant glioblastoma identified
Scientists have identified key molecules that mediate radioresistance in glioblastoma multiforme; these molecules are a potential target for the treatment of this brain cancer. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most aggressive type of brain cancer. It is treated by radiation…
How the Humboldt squid’s genetic past and present can secure its future
Marine biologists studying the genetic structure of the Humboldt squid population found it is vulnerable to overfishing by fleets on its migration path.
AI taught to rapidly assess disaster damage so humans know where help is needed most
Researchers trained an AI to assess post-disaster building damage just by looking at aerial images of the aftermath
Virtual Heidelberg Laureate Forum – Experiment to Experience
Over the past week, the diverse program of the Virtual Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) materialized one session at a time. Many aspects of the actual Forum were mirrored and though replicating the depth of in-person exchanges is impossible, compelling alternatives…
A first in-depth look at the latent virus reservoir of individuals living with HIV
New study opens avenues for studying or targeting the main barrier to a cure
Large contact tracing study in Science finds children as active transmitters of COVID-19
Researchers also find that superspreading is common; 70% of COVID-19 infected patients do not infect any of their contacts. COVID-19 mortality is higher in the 40-69 year age group in India than in other countries
Pandemic provides unique opportunity for atmospheric chemists
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowed travel and business around the world, pollution emission rates dropped in response. With fewer cars on the road and clearer skies, atmospheric chemists jumped at the opportunity to study the impact of reduced emissions outside…
Zebrafish embryos help prove what happens to nanoparticles in the blood
A variety of nanoparticles are designed for targeted drug delivery, but unfortunately only a very small proportion of the injected nanoparticles reach the target site such as solid tumours. The reason behind the low targeting efficiency is often considered a…
New global research network to explore wonders of bats
STONY BROOK, NY, September 30, 2020 – Bats are nature’s solution to control insect pests like mosquitos and earworms, they play crucial roles in pollinating plant so they set seed, and they can survive or ward off many viruses. With…
NIH funds first nationwide network to study rare forms of diabetes
A nationwide study funded by the National Institutes of Health will seek to discover the cause of several unusual forms of diabetes. For years, doctors and researchers have been stymied by cases of diabetes that differ from known types. Through…
NIH awards $35.5 million to use bioengineered organ models to improve clinical trials
Clinical trials on a chip researchers plan to build and test common and rare disease models to help improve the clinical trial process
Free online blood cancer conference from National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The NCCN Virtual nursing forum and annual congress: hematologic malignancies (#NCCNhem20) will provide the latest evidence & expert consensus on emerging practices and debates in blood cancer treatment, online October 8, 2020 – Saturday, October 10
Award supports study of collagen regulation in breast cancer health disparities
$3 million grant to Hollings Cancer Center researcher focuses on defining changes in collagen structure that are linked to disparities in breast cancer risk, progression and outcome
Teen social networks linked to adult depression
Teens who have a larger number of friends may be less likely to suffer from depression later in life, especially women, a new MSU research study has found. For female adolescents, popularity can lead to increased depression during the teen…
Innate lymphoid cells regenerate within lung
Researchers generate a cell atlas of lung innate lymphoid cells and discovered local renewal of these cells in lung tissue
Urgent need for blood-based biomarkers to diagnosis concussion
New Rochelle, NY, September 30, 2020 –There is an urgent need for objective markers for diagnosing concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury. The status of blood-based biomarker development and point-of-care testing are examined in a new Expert Panel Discussion published…
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers and Editage partnership for editorial services
New Rochelle, NY, September 30, 2020–Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, a leading international, independent publisher of cutting-edge peer-reviewed journals, and Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a technology company accelerating scientific advancement, have announced a strategic editorial services…
New way of giving life-saving drug will help frontline responders save the lives of trauma victims
Intramuscular tranexamic acid injection could mean more patients treated in the ‘golden hour’
Neandertal gene variant increases risk of severe COVID-19
A study published in Nature shows that a segment of DNA that causes their carriers to have an up to three times higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 is inherited from Neandertals. The study was conducted by researchers at Karolinska…
HPV vaccine effective against cervical cancer
Women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect is most pronounced for women vaccinated at a young age. That is according to a large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in…
Beta blockers reduce death risk in patients with heart failure initiating dialysis
Beta blockers may reduce mortality in patients with heart and kidney failure. Among 3,503 patients with heart failure initiating dialysis, 60.4% were receiving beta blockers at time of dialysis initiation; 455 died within 6 months. Compared to non-use, beta blocker…
NASA confirms, heavy rainfall, strengthening of tropical storm Marie
Tropical Storm Marie has formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and NASA satellite data helped confirm the strengthening of the storm. In addition, using a NASA satellite rainfall product that incorporates data from satellites and observations, NASA estimated Marie’s rainfall…
Cancer cells use nerve-cell tricks to spread from one organ to the next
Tumors come in many shapes and forms–curable or deadly, solid or liquid, lodged inside the brain, bone, or other tissues. One thing they all have in common, however, is a knack for molecular deceit. It is often by posing as…
A lay person’s guide to COVID-19
Understanding the pandemic: 10-week series breaks down COVID-19 outbreak for lay audience
Social novelty has a special place in the brain
In a study published in the scientific journal Nature , researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan report that a part of the mouse brain called the SuM is specialized for detecting new experiences. Within the…
Developing algorithms to detect earliest signs of COVID-19 from biometric smartwatch data
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Certain changes in a person’s heart and breathing rates could precede symptoms of COVID-19, an increasing number of studies suggests. Purdue University researchers have begun a study that would help determine if continuously collected biometric smartwatch…
Coral’s resilience to warming may depend on iron
Limited access to iron at high temperatures impairs growth and function of microalgae that live within coral cells
Bacteria virus combo may be cause of neonatal brain infections in Uganda
A newly identified bacteria and a common virus may be the underlying cause of infection-induced hydrocephalus in Uganda, according to an international team of researchers. “Thirteen years ago, while visiting Uganda and seeing a stream of kids with hydrocephalus after…
Older Danish individuals forecast to consume growing share of hospital care by 2050
With population aging, Danish over-70s could account for 56.2% of all hospital days by 2050
Acropora spp. coral still thrives in the holdout refuge of Coral Gardens, Belize
Coral Gardens Reef in Belize remains a refuge for Acropora spp. coral despite widespread devastation in other areas of the western North Atlantic/Caribbean, according to a study published September 30, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Lisa Greer…
Planktonic sea snails and slugs may be more adaptable to ocean acidification than expected
An evolutionary study finds that pteropods, or “wing-footed” sea snails and slugs, have faced acidified oceans in the past – and survived.
NYU Tandon releases 3-D data tracking human interactions outside of COVID hotspots
Study sets groundwork for machine learning models for virus transmission prediction
NASA imagery reveals Kujira transitioning into an extratropical cyclone
Tropical cyclones can become post-tropical before they dissipate, meaning they can become sub-tropical, extra-tropical or a remnant low-pressure area. NASA’s Aqua satellite provided a visible image that showed Typhoon Kujira transitioning into an extra-tropical storm, and the effects of strong…
Hospital-based specialist palliative care may slightly improve patient experience and increase their chances of dying in their preferred place (measured by home death)
A Cochrane Review into the effectiveness of hospital-based specialist palliative care has found evidence that when compared to usual care, it may slightly improve patient satisfaction and depression, and increase the chances of patients dying in their preferred place (measured…
Patients deferred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement because of COVID-19
What The Study Did: This single-center study of 77 patients describes the outcomes of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: Stamatios Lerakis, M.D., Ph.D., of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New…
Efficacy, safety of hydroxychloroquine vs placebo to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection among health care
What The Study Did: In this randomized clinical trial, daily hydroxychloroquine didn’t prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospital-based health care workers, although the trial was terminated early. Authors: Ravi K. Amaravadi, M.D., of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, is the corresponding…
Revealing the impacts of COVID-19 on unborn children
Largest study yet of pregnant women with covid-19 indicate risk factors for adverse outcomes and transmission rate
Voter reactions to #MeToo Scandals: Sexism, not partisanship, has the largest impact
Sexist attitudes influence how politicians accused of sexual misconduct are viewed, even more than partisanship, according to a Dartmouth study. The findings are published in Research & Politics . “Our study shows that partisanship clearly plays a major role in…
Study highlights dual burden of menstruation and homelessness
Homeless New Yorkers who menstruate face numerous challenges due to inadequate access to toilets, bathing spaces, and laundering services, as well as pervasive menstrual stigma. The study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the CUNY…
Scientists discover bacterium linked to deadly childhood disorder
Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have discovered bacteria linked to post-infectious hydrocephalus (PIH), the most common cause of pediatric hydrocephalus worldwide. Results of the study led by Pennsylvania…
Drugs aren’t typically tested on women. AI could correct that bias
Researchers at Columbia University have developed AwareDX–Analysing Women At Risk for Experiencing Drug toXicity–a machine learning algorithm that identifies and predicts differences in adverse drug effects between men and women by analyzing 50 years’ worth of reports in an FDA…
Why have fewer long-term care residents died from COVID-19 in BC than Ontario?
British Columbia found that BC was better prepared for the pandemic and responded in a more coordinated and decisive manner, leading to far fewer deaths than in Ontario. The article is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) . As…
Work bubbles can help businesses reopen while limiting risk of COVID-19 outbreaks
Creating “work bubbles” during the COVID-19 pandemic can help reduce the risk of company-wide outbreaks while helping essential businesses continue to function, as the example of Bombardier Aviation demonstrates in an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) .…
Scientists propose immune cocktail therapy to boost cancer-immunity cycle in multiple aspects
Immune checkpoint blockade therapy (ICT) has shown potential in the treatment of multiple tumors, but the poor response rate has restricted its further application. Although scientists have developed some combination treatments to enhance the efficacy of ICT, satisfactory tumor inhibition…