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Urdu(DENVER–February 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m. EST) The first comprehensive, prospective study of smoking habits in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who were enrolled in a phase III early-stage trial revealed that there was a high rate of smoking…
Month: February 2021
Mathematical method developed to predict cancer and drug-specific immunotherapy efficacy
Houston Methodist and MD Anderson researchers collaborated on study in Nature Biomedical Engineering
Understanding skilled labour migration in East Asia
Research project on East Asia led by Goethe University receives 2 million euros in funding
Goethe Coronavirus Fund reaches 5 million euro mark
Donations from over 2,000 donors fund numerous research projects on overcoming the pandemic
More than meets the eye (of the storm): Typhoons in Korea amplified wildfires in America
Study shows that cyclones could affect seemingly unrelated weather disasters in an entirely different continent
Physicists have developed new material for water desalination
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles decorated by gold absorb about 96% of the solar spectrum and turn it into heat. The material can accelerate the evaporation in desalination plants up to 2.5 times and can track hazardous molecules and compounds. An international…
Why it is harder for Brazilians of African descent to find bone marrow donors
According to a study published in Frontiers in Immunology, the reason is their genetic heterogeneity and lack of proportional representation in the Brazilian bone marrow bank
Physics of snakeskin sheds light on sidewinding
Microscopic look reveals differences in the surfaces of snakes’ bellies
As climate warms, summer monsoons to produce less streamflow
New study holds implications for future water supply in the Colorado River Basin
Searching for dark matter through the fifth dimension
A discovery in theoretical physics could help to unravel the mysteries of dark matter
Concussions, repetitive head impacts among college football players
What The Study Did: This report summarizes frequency and patterns of concussions and repetitive head impacts over the course of several seasons among college football players who wore sensors in their helmets. Authors: Michael McCrea, Ph.D., of the Medical College…
Public attitudes about COVID-19 in response to President Trump’s social media posts
What The Study Did: Researchers used near real-time social media data to capture the public’s changing COVID-19-related attitudes when former President Trump was infected. Authors: Sean D. Young, Ph.D., of the University of California, Irvine, is the corresponding author. To access…
Computer model makes strides in search for COVID-19 treatments
Framework helps find drug repurposing candidates for new diseases
Antarctica’s ice melt isn’t consistent, new analysis shows
Sea-level predictions may need adjustment
NYU Dentistry awarded $1.9M NIH grant to study mitochondrial changes behind stroke, heart attack
Deeper understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying these changes could lay the foundation for drug discovery
How governments address COVID-19 misinformation–for better or for worse
Study reveals five approaches to COVID-19 “infodemic,” some of which exacerbate the problem or violate human rights
Your toothbrush reflects you, not your toilet
Microbes on your toothbrush match microbes inside your mouth
New protein neutralizes COVID in tiny human kidney
Modified ACE2 tricks virus into binding with it instead of real cell
NIH study shows hyaluronan is effective in treating chronic lung disease
Naturally produced by the body, hyaluronan represents a new class of biologic that significantly improves lung health in patients with severe COPD.
Photonics research makes smaller, more efficient VR, augmented reality tech possible
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Texas have developed and demonstrated a new approach for designing photonic devices. The advance allows them to control the direction and polarization of light from thin-film LEDs, paving the way…
Physicists create tunable superconductivity in twisted graphene ‘nanosandwich’
Structure may reveal conditions needed for high-temperature superconductivity
Geologists produce new timeline of Earth’s Paleozoic climate changes
The record shows ancient temperature variations coinciding with shifts in the planet’s biodiversity.
Astronomers detect extended dark matter halo around ancient dwarf galaxy
Findings suggest the first galaxies in the universe were more massive than previously thought
Negative perceptions of patients with disability are widespread among US physicians
A national survey finds that four-fifths of physicians believe that significant disabilities are associated with worse quality of life. That attitude may have dangerous implications for the quality of health care patients with disability receive
Stimulant-associated deaths in US
What The Study Did: Researchers looked at changes in the rate of deaths associated with the use of illicit (such as cocaine) and medical stimulants in the United States from 2010 to 2017. Authors: Joshua C. Black, Ph.D., of Rocky Mountain…
Could game theory optimize PPE stock management during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Article Title: “Game theory to enhance stock management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak” Funding: The authors received no specific funding for this work. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. Article URL:…
Glitch in genome architecture may cause B-cell malignancies
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 1, 2021)–Errors in the way chromosomes are packed into antibody-producing B cells appear to play a role in the development of B cell-related blood cancers, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos…
Terahertz accelerates beyond 5G towards 6G
Researchers at Osaka University demonstrate wireless transmission of uncompressed full-resolution 8K video using terahertz waves
Supersaturation: The barrier between protein folding and misfolding
Researchers from Osaka University have described the link between accurate protein folding and misfolding that can lead to the formation of amyloid fibers, which are implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
New policy guidance highlights urgent global need for post-fracture care programs
‘Capture the Fracture® (CTF) Partnership – Guidance for Policy Shaping’ sets out a step-by-step approach to building secondary fracture prevention policy which can improve patient outcomes, save healthcare costs, and save lives
Early functional SARS-COV-2 specific T cell response may prevent severe infection
Humoral and cellular adaptive immunity are two immune mechanisms that act against pathogens. Humoral immunity is mediated by antibodies, while cellular immunity does not involve antibodies and is, instead, facilitated by T cells. Studying how these immune mechanisms mediate SARS-CoV-2…
Basics of chemical analysis
Technological developments involves all aspects of life, especially the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. This reflects in the students and researcher a lack of using traditional methods to learn the basics of each science. One of the conventional techniques…
Diabetes during pregnancy may increase risk of heart disease
Circulation Journal report
Care delivery, cost reduction and quality improvement at heart of improving access to care
Studies examine role of transforming CV care in rural clinics, optimizing ER use and successful adoption of virtual care
The past, present, and possible future of the United Nations Environmental Program
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) was founded in 1972 as a nimble, fast, and flexible entity at the core of the UN system–a subsidiary body rather than a specialized agency. It was intended to be the world’s environmental conscience,…
Larger panel finds more gene mutations, treatment targets for leukemia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2020) – A gene panel that looks for about 10 times the number of cancer-causing genes as panels currently used to diagnose and fine tune treatment for a variety of cancers is effective at identifying problematic…
Solving complex physics problems at lightning speed
A calculation so complex that it takes twenty years to complete on a powerful desktop computer can now be done in one hour on a regular laptop. Physicist Andreas Ekström at Chalmers University of Technology, together with international research colleagues,…
Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement
An underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the need for total knee replacement, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) . “High tibial osteotomy is a…
Mayo Clinic research yields breakthrough in mobile determination of QT prolongation
Researchers from Mayo Clinic and AliveCor Inc. have been using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a mobile device that can identify certain patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. This research has yielded a breakthrough in determining the health of the electrical recharging system in a patient’s heart. The researchers determined that a smartphone-enabled mobile EKG device can rapidly and accurately determine a patient’s QTc, thereby identifying patients at risk of sudden cardiac death from congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) or drug-induced QT prolongation.
Just add mushrooms: Making meals more nutritious
Understanding the nutritional impact of adding a serving of mushrooms on usual intakes and population nutrient adequacy using NHANES 2011-2016 data
Batteries that can be assembled in ambient air
The honor of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to those who developed lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. These batteries have become an essential energy source for electronic devices ranging from small IT devices to electric vehicles. Tesla, a leading U.S.…
Research could dramatically lower cost of electron sources
Rice, Los Alamos make low-cost, scalable photocathodes from halide perovskites
Asian-relevant lung cancer research presented at Global Lung Cancer Conference hosted in Singapore
The World Conference on Lung Cancer with more than 6,000 participants was held from 28 to 31 January 2021 as a worldwide virtual event hosted by Singapore
When rhinos fly: Upside down the right way for transport
ITHACA, NY – When it comes to saving endangered species of a certain size, conservationists often have to think outside the box. This was reinforced by a recent study published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases , led by faculty in…
Don’t let pressure of one-upmanship dictate your gift selection
The cardinal rule of gift giving — it’s the thought that counts — stands even in group settings
New research looks at teen bariatric surgery outcomes by age
Results of study, published in Pediatrics, support early intervention based on clinical indication rather than age alone
Land-use to solve climate change: a focus on livestock
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land uses (AFOLU sector) cover the 24% of global emissions, representing the second hot spot in the contribution to climate change after the energy sector. The main drivers are CO2 emissions…
BU researchers identify promising therapeutic agent against melanoma
May lead to new treatment options to improve and extend lives of cancer patients
What makes people want more self-control?
New study uncovers the elements that drive people to improve this important personal quality
Study finds revised concussion guidelines shorten duration of symptoms
Median length of concussion symptoms drops from one month to one week in female athletes, 11 to five days in male athletes