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UrduWalter Massey, the lab’s first Black director, looks back on his time at Argonne and discusses the inequities of minorities in science in light of a new Argonne Fellowship named for him.
Month: February 2021
Reduced Sitting Time Improves Blood Flow in Brain and Legs
During a regular day, the average person sits for eight to 10 hours. These high levels of sitting time seem linked to an increased risk for both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. First, researchers found that three hours of sitting results…
Attenuated Rapid-Onset Vasodilation to Forearm Muscle Contraction in Black Men
Kaur and colleagues reported that rapid onset vasodilation induced by a single contraction of the forearm muscles was significantly attenuated in non-Hispanic Black men, compared to white men, and this attenuation was evident even at low intensity muscle contractions. The…
Time-restricted Eating Reduces Body Weight in Runners without Impacting Performance
Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular due to its simple advice: Don’t change what you eat; simply change when you eat. One popular method of intermittent fasting, 16:8 time-restricted eating (TRE), involves 16 hours fasting and eight hours eating each…
New Model Predicts Cancer Drug Efficacy Across and Within Cancer Types
As large multi-cancer datasets become more important for predicting who may benefit from cancer drugs, a new model better accounts for potentially overlooked variation.
Survey reveals racial, political differences in COVID-19 responses
A study from Michigan State University that found in spite of Black Americans’ attitudes toward proper precautions, they are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and White people are less likely to fall ill.
UIC researchers find new biomarker for active sarcoidosis
Low blood levels of immune cells called lymphocytes, in combination with higher levels of inflammation on PET/CT scans, are indicators of active sarcoidosis — an inflammatory disease that attacks multiple organs, particularly the lungs and lymph nodes — which disproportionately affects African Americans. The discovery by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago could help guide disease treatment.
New Herbarium Space at Buffalo State College Provides Unique Learning Experience
Buffalo State’s herbarium has a new, dedicated space for the more than 16,000 specimens it holds.
Buffalo State College Communications Professor Talks Teaching, Engaging with Students
Michael I. Niman, professor of journalism and media studies in the Communication Department at Buffalo State College, has a fairly simple theory when it comes to engaging with students: tell the truth, even when it’s hard. “I guess it’s like an ethos,”…
Scientists Identify Cells Responsible For Liver Tissue Maintenance And Regeneration
While the amazing regenerative power of the liver has been known since ancient times, the cells responsible for maintaining and replenishing the liver have remained a mystery. Now, research from the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) has identified the cells responsible for liver maintenance and regeneration while also pinpointing where they reside in the liver.
Web science pioneer says we need a better definition of misinformation if we want social media to weed it out.
With even companies like Facebook running prominent ads favoring internet regulation, technologists have an important role to play in creating effective policies. For example, social media companies need a better definition of misinformation in order to weed it out, says…
A New Weapon in the Fight against Cancer: Your Computer
COVID-related restrictions may have disrupted many things in our lives, but the virtual world of science has no such limitations. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey’s Community Cancer Action Board and the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement together launched a Citizen Scientist Program, a unique opportunity that enables scientists and members of the public to unite towards a common goal— to make advancements in cancer research.
Black Females More Likely Than Black Males to Exercise, Eat Healthy When Faced with Perceived Discrimination
Black men and women, as well as adolescent boys and girls, may react differently to perceived racial discrimination, with Black women and girls engaging in more exercise and better eating habits than Black men and boys when faced with discrimination, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Johns Hopkins Engineers Develop Drive-thru Type Test to Detect Viral Infections in Bacteria
The pandemic has made clear the threat that some viruses pose to people. But viruses can also infect life-sustaining bacteria and a Johns Hopkins University-led team has developed a test to determine if bacteria are sick, similar to the one used to test humans for COVID-19.
New ‘Home-Grown’ Coronavirus Variant Found in New York City Region
Spread of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the New York City region that shares worrisome similarities with other recent variants has been identified by scientists at Columbia University.
Treating Parasites with Cancer Drugs
Entamoeba histolytica is a parasitic disease affecting up to 50 million people and killing more than 50,000 people each year worldwide. The standard of care is a drug called Metronidazole/Flagyl, but it is far from ideal — therapy requires three…
Small IT business wins Sandia’s largest single subcontract
Sandia National Laboratories awarded an information technology subcontract of potentially up to $700 million over a possible seven years to a New Mexico small business. This is the largest subcontract Sandia has issued to date.
“Truth and Trust in Public Health” – event featuring Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health invites you to attend the 46th Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture.: “Truth and Trust in Public Health” – event featuring Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg
Harnessing the Power of Proteins in our Cells to Combat Disease
A lab on UNLV’s campus has been a hub of activity in recent years, playing a significant role in a new realm of drug discovery — one that could potentially provide a solution for patients who have run out of options.
Hydrogen Sulfide Increases Expression of Ion Channels in the Brain
New research published ahead of print in the journal Function details the impact of hydrogen sulfide on increased expression of acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs) in the brain. Hydrogen sulfide has been identified recently as a new gasotransmitter—gaseous molecules involved in…
Male Lyrebirds Create an “Acoustic Illusion” to Snare Potential Mates
Famous for their uncanny ability to imitate other birds and even mechanical devices, researchers find that Australia’s Superb Lyrebird also uses that skill in a totally unexpected way. Lyrebirds imitate the panicked alarm calls of a mixed-species flock of birds while males are courting and even while mating with a female.
Comet Makes a Pit Stop Near Jupiter’s Asteroids
Hubble snapped this image of the young comet-like object P/2019 LD2 as it orbits near Jupiter’s captured ancient asteroids, which are called Trojans. The icy object is the first comet astronomers have spotted near the Trojan population.
Over half of Chicago parents struggle at home during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to parenting for Chicago moms and dads as entire families live, work and attend school together at home, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
A look into the mysteries of proton structure and the dynamics of antiquarks and gluons
A complex high-energy nuclear physics experiment, aiming to measure the contributions of antiquarks to the structure of the proton and neutron, has produced results that are the opposite of what had previously been understood about proton structure and the dynamics of strong interacting antiquarks and gluons.
Researchers map metabolic signaling machinery for producing memory T cells
Discovery of a metabolic pathways that inhibit memory T cell production has potential for enhancing the immune system’s ability to fight infections and cancers.
Freshwater outflow from Beaufort Sea could alter global climate patterns
The Beaufort Sea, the Arctic Ocean’s largest freshwater reservoir, has increased its freshwater content by 40 percent over the last two decades, putting global climate patterns at risk.
Scientists call for migratory bird protections, end of Trump rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reaching the end of a public debate on migratory bird protections — a debate that has focused on a Trump administration-imposed restriction to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Trump rule, which the…
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Robert Higgins
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Robert Higgins, STS Past President and surgeon-in-chief at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
European unions’ support varies for precarious workers
In many cases, unions in Europe have helped nonunionized workers whose jobs are precarious, according to new Cornell University research.
Upcoming 4-Part Webinar Series to Address Aging, Nutrition and Extending the Healthspan
What are some of the critical determinants of a healthy and independent lifestyle for older adults?
NIH Awards UC San Diego $33 Million for Five COVID-19 Diagnostic Projects
UC San Diego was awarded five COVID-19 Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) projects by the National Institutes of Health totaling nearly $33 million, which will fund efforts that range from managing a large data center to expanding testing in disadvantaged communities.
Study Shows Mother’s Diet May Boost Immune Systems of Premature Infants
Medical researchers have long understood that a pregnant mother’s diet has a profound impact on her developing fetus’s immune system and that babies — especially those born prematurely — who are fed breast milk have a more robust ability to fight disease, suggesting that even after childbirth, a mother’s diet matters. However, the biological mechanisms underlying these connections have remained unclear.
Weakness is strength for this low-temperature battery
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have discovered new fundamental insights for developing lithium metal batteries that perform well at ultra-low temperatures; mainly, that the weaker the electrolyte holds on to lithium ions, the better. By using such a weakly binding electrolyte, the researchers developed a lithium metal battery that can be repeatedly recharged at temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius—a first in the field.
Overlooked Cilium Could Be Genetic Key to Common Diseases
Long thought a vestigial part of human cells, new genetic analysis of the primary cilium shows that it may be tied to common conditions like diabetes and kidney failure
Binghamton University professor elected senior member of National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently named 61 academic inventors to the 2021 class of senior members. Among them is Professor Lijun Yin from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Risk Communication Experts Analyze Visual Responses to Tornado Warning Graphics
The analysis used a combination of eye-tracking methods and “think aloud” interviews to investigate what visual features attract attention and/or cue a call to action around an emerging threat.
Patients on a Low-Calorie Diet along with Intensive Behavioral Therapy Lost Nearly Three Times as Much Weight When Taking New Anti-Obesity Medication, Semaglutide, than When Taking Placebo
A second study of the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, has confirmed the large weight losses reported in a study earlier this month, establishing the reliability and robustness of this new drug. With obesity affecting more than 40 percent of American adults, the findings could have a major impact on weight management in primary care and other settings.
HOW TO PREVENT PREMATURE SKIN AGING
As people age, it’s natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, sometimes one’s environment and lifestyle choices can cause the skin to age prematurely. Although there is no way to prevent your skin from aging, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s possible to prevent premature skin aging by following a few simple steps.
Research Fellow Turns to Accelerator Power for Wastewater Cleanup
In honor of Hermann Grunder, the founding director of Jefferson Lab, and his contributions to accelerator science, the lab recently established the Hermann Grunder Postdoctoral Fellowship in Accelerator Science. Now, the first Hermann Grunder fellow, John Vennekate, has started work. He said he hopes to follow in the footsteps of his fellowship’s namesake to continue blazing a new trail for practical applications of superconducting accelerators.
USDA grant seeks to enhance milk production and cow health
An animal scientist studying relationships between insulin and milk production in dairy cows has received a three-year, $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
UVA Cancer Center Clinic Earns National Patient Experience Award
The 3 West hematology/oncology clinic at the University of Virginia Cancer Center has earned a national patient experience award based on excellent ratings from patients.
Researchers Announce ‘Breakthrough’ in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Rockville, Md. (February 25, 2021)—Researchers from the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine describe promising new results of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment study as a “breakthrough.” The study, conducted in mice, shows that a blood flow deficit in the…
Guideline for reducing opioid use post-surgery leads to high pain management satisfaction and disposal rates
A prescribing guideline tailored to patients’ specific needs reduced the number of opioid pills prescribed after major surgery.
Argonne National Laboratory climate model helps Pacific Gas and Electric Company combat climate change impacts, including wildfires
Scientists at Argonne developed a climate model that projects future conditions at neighborhood-level scale across the entire United States to help PG&E plan for extreme weather events in California.
WHOI and NOAA Fisheries Release New North Atlantic Right Whale Health Assessment Review
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered and declining. Climate change, vessel strikes, entanglements and noise engender poor health and reproductive failure, and are major threats to individuals and the species. Trauma reduction measures and applying new tools to assess and enhance their health, are critically important.
ACI Unveils ‘How to Read a Cleaning Product Label’ Resource
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled two new online resources aimed at enhancing consumer understanding and access to information about cleaning product ingredients: “How to Read a Product Label” and “Ingredients by Brand and Company.”
Rare diseases: More common than you think
In Canada, it is estimated that 1 in 40 children are born with a rare (genetically inherited) disease. One half of those children will not reach adulthood. Collectively, rare diseases are a major (and likely the main) contributor to childhood mortality and morbidity in Canada, with an estimated one in…
Press Registration Now Open for Virtual Experimental Biology 2021 Meeting
Complimentary press passes are now available for the virtual Experimental Biology (EB) 2021 meeting, to be held April 27–30. EB is the annual meeting of five scientific societies bringing together thousands of scientists and 25 guest societies in one interdisciplinary community.
Obesity may affect puberty timing and hormones in girls
Puberty looks different, in terms of both reproductive hormones and breast maturation, in girls with excess total body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Study Estimates Two-Thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Due to Four Conditions
A new study estimates 64% of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. may have been prevented if there were less obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. The model suggests notable differences by age and race/ethnicity in COVID-19 hospitalizations related to these conditions.