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Month: June 2021
RUDN University chemists created anti-hantavirus drugs 5 times more efficient than existing drugs
RUDN University chemists and their colleagues from Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry and The State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR have obtained a new class of compounds that inhibit the replication of the deadly Hantaan…
Fruit fly links sleep problems in autism to glial cells, blood-brain-barrier and serotonin
Bad sleep causes severe health issues and affects our ability to concentrate, memorize, and cope with challenging situations. Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability, frequently suffer from sleep problems. However, little is known about their underlying…
Indigenous peoples were stewards of the Western Amazon
Study points to a history of indigenous sustainable use of the Western Amazon stretching back 5,000 years
SMART researchers develop method for rapid, accurate detection of viruses
Four times faster than conventional PCR methods, new approach called RADICA is highly specific, sensitive, and resistant to inhibitors
Evolutional history of metal chalcogenide supertetrahedral clusters
Nanoclusters, which consist of several or even thousands of atoms, represent an important intermediate state between microscopic atoms and macroscopic matter. A profound comprehension of the composition, structure, and properties of nanoclusters is crucial for exploring or extending their functional…
Infrared imaging leaves invasive pythons nowhere to hide
New method makes it easier to spot pythons without relying on thermal contrast
OFC 2021 Opens with the Innovations and Solutions to Address Ever-increasing Data Demand
WASHINGTON — The much-anticipated annual event in the industry, OFC, is underway with technical programming, special events and technology showcases spanning the optical fiber communications ecosystem. This year’s OFC, being held in all-virtual format 06 – 11 June 2021, welcomes…
High blood lead levels found in indigenous peoples in Peruvian Amazonia
The study finds higher concentrations of lead in communities living where oil extraction has been most intense
Ancient chickens lived significantly longer than modern fowl because they were seen as sacred, not food — study shows
Ancient chickens lived significantly longer than their modern equivalents because they were seen as sacred – not food – archaeologists have found. Experts have developed the first reliable method of finding the age of fowl who lived thousands of years…
Clever biomolecular labelling enables identification of immune cells
Research team led by the University of Göttingen develops new strategy for labelling peptides
DFG extends funding for CRCs at University and University Medical Center G
German Research Foundation reconfirms support for Göttingen CRCs
Physicists report definitive evidence how auroras are created
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, that fill the sky in high-latitude regions have fascinated people for thousands of years. But how they’re created, while theorized, had not been conclusively proven. In a new study, a team of physicists led…
UEFA EURO forecast: France will be European Champion
On Friday, 11 June, Europe’s men’s football teams will start the European Championship a year later than planned. The favourite this time is France with a probability of winning of 14.8 per cent. This is what an international team of…
Children’s book by U of I students teaches third graders about automotive engineering
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new book written and illustrated by two recent alumnae of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign introduces third graders to the nuts and bolts of automotive mechanics and engineering. “Jenny Saves a Convertible” is the first book…
Researchers make new charge storage mechanism discovery
Research between the University of Liverpool, UK and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan has revealed a new charge storage mechanism that has the potential to allow rechargeability within calcium-air batteries. In a paper published in the journal Chemical Scienc…
Restoring gut microbes missing in early life dysbiosis can reduce risk of colitis in mice
A study in mice found that microbial imbalances induced by early exposure to antibiotics could be corrected by adding back a single strain of Bacteroides to improve the dysbiosis and prevent colitis
Study sheds light on pre-Columbian life in understudied area of SW Amazon
Evidence showing intensive land use for farming and fishing more than 3,500 years ago helps researchers better understand the history of a culturally significant area and is counter to the often-held notion of a pristine Amazon before Europeans arrived
Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers
The Humboldt Research Fellowship is one of the most prestigious fellowships for researchers of all nations and disciplines. It sponsors outstanding international researchers to conduct research in Germany. In addition to the fellowship amount, the researchers benefit in particular from…
Lead halide perovskites — a horse of a different color
Metal halide perovskites have been under intense investigation over the last decade due to the remarkable rise in their performance in optoelectronic devices such as solar cells or light-emitting diodes. Despite tremendous progress in this field, many fundamental aspects of…
Temple scientists take deep dive into molecular causes of abnormal clotting in CV disease
Research made possible by new 7-year, multi-million dollar NIH grant
Army researchers develop innovative framework for training AI
ADELPHI, Md. — Army researchers developed a pioneering framework that provides a baseline for the development of collaborative multi-agent systems. The framework is detailed in the survey paper Survey of recent multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms utilizing centralized training, which is…
Researchers want to convert rapeseed proteins from feed to food
A new research project SEEDFOOD will attempt to change this by creating new fundamental knowledge, so we can use the proteins for food in the future. The research project has been established with a grant of DKK 56 million kroner
Space travel weakens our immune systems: Now scientists may know why
Final study by UCSF astronaut points to Treg cells as the culprit
Atom swapping could lead to ultra-bright, flexible next generation LEDs
An international group of researchers has developed a new technique that could be used to make more efficient low-cost light-emitting materials which are flexible and can be printed using ink-jet techniques. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge and…
Plants get a faster start to their day than we think
To describe something as slow and boring we say it’s “like watching grass grow”, but scientists studying the early morning activity of plants have found they make a rapid start to their day – within minutes of dawn. Just as…
Study shows cities can consider race and income in household energy efficiency programs
Climate change and social inequality are two pressing issues that often overlap. A new study led by Princeton researchers offers a roadmap for cities to address inequalities in energy use by providing fine-grained methods for measuring both income and racial…
Stream of stars extends thousands of light-years across the Milky Way
It’s hard to see more than a handful of stars from Princeton University, because the lights from New York City, Princeton and Philadelphia prevent our sky from ever getting pitch black, but stargazers who get into more rural areas can…
Societal divisions could hinder EU climate policy
Many contemporary political conflicts are between those who would prioritize the needs of local or national communities and those with a more universal outlook. According to a new study by IASS researcher Silvia Weko, this split between “communitarian” and “cosmopolitan”…
Visualizing cement hydration on a molecular level
Imaging technique could enable new pathways for reducing concrete’s hefty carbon footprint, as well as for 3-D printing of concrete.
New drug-formulation method may lead to smaller pills
Chemical engineers have found a way to load more drug into a tablet, which could then be made smaller and easier to swallow
Researchers find toxin from maple tree in cow’s milk
Cows can pass on the hypoglycin A toxin through their milk, a study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) in Toxins shows. The substance can cause severe symptoms in humans and…
Feedback on cafeteria purchases helps employees make healthier food choices
A randomized clinical trial tested an automated, personalized intervention to improve health in hospital staff
Largest-ever pre-adolescent brain activation study reveals cognitive function maps
Data from largest study of its kind will clarify risk factors for mental health challenges
KTU Renewable Resources Lab among the finalists of 21st Energy Globe World Award
It is estimated that the rooftop solar plant implemented on the KTU campus, will allow the educational institution to save over 150 thousand euro per year
Underlying medical conditions associated with severe COVID-19 illness among children
What The Study Did: A mong children with a COVID-19 diagnosis, researchers in this study examined what other conditions are common and which are associated with severe COVID-19 illness. Authors: Lyudmyla Kompaniyets, Ph.D., of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Spread of misinformation about face masks, COVID-19 by automated software on Facebook
What The Study Did: Researchers analyzed conversations on public Facebook groups to explore automated misinformation. Authors: John W. Ayers, Ph.D., M.A., of the University of California, San Diego, in LaJolla, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit…
Effectiveness of 1st dose of BNT162b2 (BioNTech/Pfizer) vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 infection 13 to 24 days after immunization
What The Study Did: In this study, s hort-term effectiveness of the first dose of the BNT162b2 (BioNTech/Pfizer) vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection 13 to 24 days after immunization in a real-world setting was assessed. Authors: Gabriel Chodick, Ph.D., of the…
Drop in convalescent plasma use at US hospitals linked to higher COVID-19 mortality rate
Analysis suggests decline in convalescent plasma use in US hospitals from November 2020 to February 2021 may have led to as many as 29,000 excess COVID-19 deaths
Sensing what plants sense: Integrated framework helps scientists explain biology and predict crop performance
AMES, Iowa – Scientists have invested great time and effort into making connections between a plant’s genotype, or its genetic makeup, and its phenotype, or the plant’s observable traits. Understanding a plant’s genome helps plant biologists predict how that plant…
Fragility fractures cost European health care systems €56.9 billion annually
New International Osteoporosis Foundation report provides unique overview of osteoporosis in Europe, revealing the enormous disease burden and an unacceptable treatment gap; 71% of women at high risk of fracture are not receiving much-needed medication
Saudi Arabians: Somatic mutations in breast cancer: New opportunities
‘Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.’
Oncotarget: The drug sensitivity of hepatocellular cancer cells
‘Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer related death worldwide, with a poor median survival time after diagnosis of six months’
Oncotarget: Infiltration in human skin squamous-cell carcinoma
Over the last few years, oncology research is increasingly focused on the understanding of mutual interactions between cancer, stromal and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment
Do customer loyalty programs really help sellers make money?
New study finds that yes, they do, but not in the ways you may think
A simple model of development reveals shapes of cell lineages and links to regeneration
The model predicts that contrary to belief, cell-lineage maps are unlikely to be tree-like
New book explores novel techniques in minimally invasive sports medicine procedures
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A new book edited by Chad D. Lavender, M.D., an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, explores novel minimally invasive techniques and technology for treating sports medicine and…
Nobody’s been studying socially isolated kids — that’s a problem
For years, psychology researchers have treated peer rejection and social network isolation as being somewhat interchangeable when it comes to early adolescence; it was thought that if kids fell into one of those two groups, they fell into the other.…
International coalition classifies 25 subtypes of uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease
NIH-funded classification criteria will facilitate clinical research for new therapies
Origins of meteorite delivery to Earth
Researchers recovered around 10,000 extraterrestrial chrome-spinel grains from 8,484 kg of sedimentary rock representing 15 time-windows to establish a paleoflux record of meteorites falling to Earth over the past 500 million years; in contrast with the theory that meteorite delivery…