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UrduThe Center for Data Driven Discovery at CHOP will procure molecular characterization for thousands of these brain tumor samples providing an unprecedented level of insight into devastating cancers and paving the way for future therapeutic interventions.
Month: November 2021
Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill Scientists Identify New Antibody For COVID-19 and Variants
A research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the original SARS illness.
Shining a Light on U.S. Latinx Art and Artists
Adriana Zavala is a professor in the Tufts University Department of the History of Art and Architecture, and though her academic work has long focused on Mexican art, she has expanded it to include Latinx art in the U.S. Zavala is working to overcome a lack of visibility for Latinx artists.
NSU Research Scientist Leads Group That Discovered Gene Variants That Delimit HIV-1 Infection
The new study provides valuable insights into the genetic variants associated with HIV-1C infection and AIDS progression in sub-Saharan Africa, potentially paving the way for new therapies.
Drone Flights Give Scientists Better Data on Vegetation in the Arctic Tundra
Scientists use various satellite and airborne systems to study how vegetation changes in response to climate change. However, these systems have low resolution that makes it hard to identify detailed patterns. This is especially true in the Arctic due to the region’s highly mixed vegetation. Now, scientists have adopted unoccupied aerial systems—also known as drones—for high-resolution vegetation monitoring.
People prefer friendliness, trustworthiness in teammates over skill competency
People who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected for teams than those who are known for just their skill competency and personal reputation, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center Receives Nearly $10 Million From DOE
The new Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire in partnership with several East Coast universities, has been awarded $9.7 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The center will focus on research and development to address ongoing needs for sustainable renewable ocean energy. It will be one of only four National Marine Renewable Energy Centers (NMREC) in the country.
Misterio cósmico: estudio de ALMA confirma factores que despojan a las galaxias del gas incubador de estrellas
Gracias al Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), un equipo de astrónomos que estaba observando el Universo cercano acaba de terminar el mayor estudio de alta resolución realizado a la fecha sobre el material incubador de estrellas presente en cúmulos de galaxias. De esa forma, los científicos buscaron respuesta a un antiguo misterio de la astrofísica: ¿qué provoca la muerte de las galaxias? Los resultados de esta investigación, que proporcionan los indicios más fehacientes hasta ahora de que los ambientes extremos inciden considerablemente en las galaxias, se publicarán en la próxima edición de The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.
Hackensack University Medical Center Emergency Medicine Department Receives State Health Grant to Address Health Equity for COVID Prevention
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center has received a $352,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Health to address Health Equity for COVID Prevention.
Chemo helps breast cancer cells get their ‘foot in the door’ to the lungs
A new study adds to the evidence that chemotherapy enhances cancer’s spread beyond the primary tumor, showing how one chemo drug allows breast cancer cells to squeeze through and attach to blood vessel linings in the lungs.
A Cosmic Whodunit: ALMA Study Confirms What’s Robbing Galaxies of Their Star-Forming Gas
Astronomers examining the nearby Universe with the help of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have just completed the largest high-resolution survey of star-forming fuel ever conducted in galaxy clusters. But more importantly, they’re tackling a long-standing mystery in astrophysics: what’s killing galaxies? The research, which provides the clearest evidence to date that extreme environments in space have severe impacts on the galaxies within them, will be published in an upcoming edition of The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.
Mechanisms of addiction: Psychology professor receives NIH grant for brain research
A five-year, $2.59 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow a psychology professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York to study the mechanisms of addiction.
What drives roots’ decomposition and carbon storage in grassland soils?
Decomposition of native grass roots may be source of more soil carbon
New Tool Assesses How Well People Read Kids’ Emotions
Researchers have developed and validated a tool for assessing how accurate people are at recognizing emotion in elementary school-aged children. The technique facilitates research on understanding emotions of children – and shows that adults are often wrong when assessing the emotions of children.
It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Know When & How to Get Screened
With November being National Lung Cancer Month, it’s a good time to bring awareness to a crucial task for the public. To be screened for lung cancer. New studies show an increase in lung cancer mortality and a decrease in…
Antibiotic resistance outwitted by supercomputers
Scientists may have made a giant leap in fighting the biggest threat to human health by using supercomputing to keep pace with the impressive ability of diseases to evolve.
A new study by an international team, co-led by Dr Gerhard Koenig from the University of Portsmouth, tackled the problem of antibiotic resistance by redesigning existing antibiotics to overcome bacterial resistance mechanisms.
Mongooses give bullies the cold shoulder, scientists find
Dwarf mongooses remember which groupmates have picked fights with others during the day and later shun the aggressors during pre-bedtime socialising sessions, according to new research.
Office of Science Awards Successful Project Management Teams
Each year, the Secretary of Energy recognizes teams that completed major Office of Science projects on time, within budget, and ready for their science missions.
3D simulations improve understanding of energetic-particle radiation and help protect space assets
A team of researchers used 3D particle simulations to model the acceleration of ions and electrons in a physical process called magnetic reconnection. The results could contribute to the understanding and forecasting of energetic particles released during magnetic reconnection, which could help protect space assets and advance space exploration.
COP 26: des experts de l’UdeM prêts à éclairer les débats
Leadership politique Les dirigeants du monde entier seront à la COP 26 pour présenter leurs actions les plus importantes afin de garantir l’atteinte de zéro émission nette de gaz à effet de serre et le maintien du réchauffement de la planète…
Ce climat n’existe pas (encore)
«Ça ne suffit pas d’avoir des données, c’est important de créer un lien», confie Victor Schmidt, doctorant à l’Université de Montréal sous la direction de Yoshua Bengio, professeur à l’UdeM et fondateur de Mila. Les effets des changements climatiques sont à l’évidence difficiles à appréhender pour le grand public.
Exploring the Science of Acupuncture
Researchers have discovered neurons needed for acupuncture‘s anti-inflammatory response
Patients taking Rituximab Could Benefit from Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows patients using rituximab were able to produce antibodies against COVID-19 after receiving a third vaccine dose, even if there was no development of the antibody after the first two.
Nearly One Third of Lupus Patients in One Study Had Low Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that nearly 30% of patients with lupus in a multi-ethnic and multi-racial study had a low response to the new COVID-19 vaccines.
DOE grants will help advance AI techniques to address data challenges
Argonne scientists have received two high-profile grants from the U.S. Department of Energy that will help scientists at the U.S. National Laboratories take advantage of the latest developments in machine learning technology.
Black People with Systemic Sclerosis May Have More Severe Disease, Worse Prognosis
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that Black people living with systemic sclerosis may have more severe disease and worse prognosis than patients in other racial or ethnic groups.
Study Finds Cycling JAK Inhibitors Effective Option for Patients with Difficult-to-Treat RA
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that people with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis who do not have success with JAK inhibitor can achieve success either cycling to other JAKi or switching to a biologic drug.
Pregnant Women with Takayasu’s Arteritis and Their Babies at High Risk for Serious Complications
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that pregnant women with Takayasu’s arteritis appear to have a high prevalence of serious maternal and fetal adverse outcomes
Help Birds From the Comfort of Home With FeederWatch
Many people have turned to Project FeederWatch as an antidote to troubling times and long winter months. FeederWatch data are used to detect shifts in the numbers and distributions of winter birds in the United States and Canada. The 35th season of FeederWatch begins Saturday, November 13.
Cellular Quality-Control System Identified as a Culprit in Coronavirus Infection
The unfolded protein response plays a key role in how Middle East Respiratory Syndrome damages the lungs. MERS is much less common but much lethal than COVID-19, which is also caused by a coronavirus.
Michael Hendrick Named Regional Vice President of Support Services for Loyola Medicine
Michael Hendrick has been named regional vice president of support services for Loyola Medicine, effective November 1, 2021.
Association for Molecular Pathology Announces 2021 Award Recipients
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostics professional society, today announced the recipients of this year’s Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics, Jeffrey A. Kant Leadership Award and Meritorious Service Award.
Ultra-Low Dose Rituximab Controls Disease Activity for Most RA Patients in New Study
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows the majority of rheumatoid arthritis patients on an ultra-low dose of rituximab maintained low disease activity for up to 4 years, and rarely needed to switch to other biologic drugs.
Virtual Exercise Effective for People with Arthritis and Helps Them Stay Socially Connected Too
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that a virtual exercise program can be safe for people with musculoskeletal conditions, improved their health outcomes, and helped them feel more socially connected.
Women are more reluctant than men to ask for deadline extensions
Women are less likely than men to ask for more time to complete projects with adjustable deadlines at work or school, new research finds. Compared to men, women were more concerned that they would be burdening others by asking for an extension, and that they would be seen as incompetent, the study showed.
Energy Secretary Explores the Nature of Matter at Jefferson Lab
On Oct. 25, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and honored guests for a short tour of the lab and briefing on its research mission and plans for the future.
Higher Doses and Longer Use of Hydroxychloroquine Increase Risk of Severe Eye Complication
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that higher doses, longer duration of use, chronic kidney disease and Asian race could all be risk factors for retinopathy in people using hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Clues to Predict Mortality in Rare VEXAS Syndrome
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows a relationship between genotype, bone marrow failure and survival in patients with the rare autoinflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome, which was only identified in 2020.
Hydroxychloroquine, Mainstay Lupus Treatment, Not Associated With Serious Cardiac Complication
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that hydroxychloroquine does not appear to be associated with QTc interval prolongation.
Climate change will triple impacts to world’s “life zones” unless emission rates are dramatically reduced
A new study from WCS and multiple partners that modeled changes in the world’s 45 different “life zones” from climate change revealed that climate impacts may soon triple over these areas if the earth continues “business-as-usual” emissions.
Platelet Inhibitors May Reduce Digital Ulcers, a Common, Painful Systemic Sclerosis Complication
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that use of platelet inhibitors could be associated with a reduction in the occurrence of digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis.
WVU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program educates participants and offers tips to help manage the disease
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, and with one in 10 West Virginians being affected by the disease, it can be an important time for people to learn more.
Tulane researcher gets NSF grant to teach algorithms to be fair
Tulane researcher Nick Mattei is part of a new NSF study to design more equitable algorithm recommender systems.
Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Not Associated with Severe Disease Flare in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that the COVID-19 vaccine was not associated with severe disease flares in patients with rheumatic diseases.
AMSSM Releases Position Statement on Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement on Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine.
Biologics Now Most Common Treatment for Children with Systemic JIA, and Many Have Excellent Results
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, shows that biologics were the most common initial treatment prescribed to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients in one major registry.
Works well with robots?
As more artificial intelligence systems and robots aid human workers, building trust between them is key to getting the job done. One University of Georgia professor is seeking to bridge that gap with assistance from the U.S. military.
Major difference divides Facebook and Google corporate rebrands, Notre Dame expert says
After 17 years of being called Facebook, the tech giant announced on Oct. 28 it is rebranding with the new corporate name Meta, a move toward CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambition to build the “metaverse.” Facebook’s move is drawing comparisons to…
Association for Molecular Pathology Leaders Publish Recommendations to Improve Diagnostic Testing Response for Current COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Emerging Outbreaks
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today announced a new article in JAMA Health Forum.
What’s down there? WHOI study shows environmental DNA is a reliable way to learn about migration from the ocean twilight zone
The mid-ocean “twilight zone” holds the key to several tantalizing questions about the marine food web and carbon-sequestering capacity of the ocean. But studying this vast and remote area is extremely difficult.