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UrduTreating allergic mice with a form of butyrate — which is produced by good gut bacteria — protects against peanut allergy, scientists report today. The treatment might also counteract other food allergies and inflammatory diseases. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2022.
Month: August 2022
Sensor could help patients stay on top of their meds
Lithium needs to be taken in just the right amount to be effective. Today, scientists report the development of a tiny sensor that detects lithium levels noninvasively from sweat on a fingertip in about 30 seconds. The researchers will present their results at ACS Fall 2022.
Experts Go All In when CEBAF Is in Trouble
What happens when a unique research machine breaks? The question isn’t academic. In April, sensors showed that a vacuum seal in Jefferson Lab’s Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility had failed in a critical area of the injector – the chopper – where electrons are sorted by large copper cavities and directed for experiments. Without that vacuum seal, outside air we breathe will enter those cavities, contaminating the system and effectively crippling accelerator operations. An ad hoc team of experts from the accelerator and engineering divisions assembled to diagnose the situation and figure out how to fix it.
Sanders-Brown director receives funding to advance work on potential drug
Linda J. Van Eldik, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, is part of a $1.5 million grant to help further research into a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. A four-year grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to Northwestern University includes a $611,676 subaward to UK. Van Eldik, the Dr. E. Vernon Smith and Eloise C. Smith Alzheimer’s Research Endowed Chair, serves as principal investigator on UK’s award.
Hyperactivation of the Immune System May Cause Post-COVID Syndromes
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have proposed a theory for how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects the body. Their hypothesis, published in Frontiers in Immunology, could explain why some people still have symptoms long after the initial infection.
Steepest annual rise in advanced cervical cancer in US among White women
The steepest annual rise in new cases of advanced womb (cervical) cancer in the US is among White women, who are significantly less likely to have the preventive HPV (human papillomavirus) jab or to be screened for the disease, finds research published online in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.
Which animals can best withstand climate change?
Extreme weather such as prolonged drought and heavy rainfall is becoming more and more common as the global average temperature rises – and it will only get worse in the coming decades. How will the planet’s ecosystems respond?
First completely robot-supported microsurgical operations on humans
It is a great success for robotic microsurgery not only in Münster but worldwide – both for medicine and for science: a team led by scientists Dr. Maximilian Kückelhaus and Prof.
Developmental biologists map multi-gene activity hotspots in developing embryos for the first time
Years of work by developmental biologists from Trinity College Dublin, working with colleagues at the University of Edinburgh’s MRC Human Genetics Unit, has yielded a resource of unparalleled detail that will help researchers assess how key genes control the differentiation of tissues and organs of developing embryos.
Scientists identify liquid-like atoms in densely packed solid glasses
Metallic glass is an important advanced alloy, holding promise for broad engineering applications.
خبير من مايو كلينك للرعاية الصحية يشارك مؤشرات فشل القلب التي قد يجهلها الأشخاص ذوي عوامل الخطر
قد يبدو أن فشل القلب من أمراض التقدم في العمر، إلا إنه يمكن أن يصيب المرء في أي وقت خلال حياته. وفي كثير من الحالات، يمكن الوقاية منه أو علاجه. في هذا المقال تشرح قوسية وامل، دكتور الطب، الحاصلة على الدكتوراه، طبيبة القلب في مايو كلينك للرعاية الصحية في لندن، عوامل الخطر، والأعراض التي قد يجهلها الناس وكيفية علاج فشل القلب.
HK Tech Forum on Advanced Matter and Materials
A two-day Forum on “Advanced Matter and Materials” is planned to focus on microelectronic packaging and mechanical behaviour of materials.
Wellesley Alums Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Grants
Wellesley College continues to be one of the top Fulbright-producing colleges in the country, with seven graduates receiving grants to study in six countries during the 2022-2023 academic year.
A sustainable path to eliminate hunger in Africa
To feed Africa’s growing population, agricultural-food systems need to be modernized. In a new study, researchers analyzed how continental free trade and agricultural development could ensure sustainable food security for Africa.
A greener route to blue – a new method drastically reduces the amount of solvent needed to produce widely used organic dyes
Phthalocyanines dyes can be produced with solid-state synthesis instead of high- boiling organic solvents.
Study identifies new dementia risk genes through novel testing approach
A new UCLA-led study has identified multiple new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease and a rare, related brain disorder by using a combination of new testing methods allowing for mass screening of genetic variants in a single experiment.
Standing desks alongside other measures cut office workers’ sitting time by an hour a day
Using a standing desk alongside a package of other measures to encourage office workers to sit less and move more, reduced sitting time by about an hour a day over one year, finds a trial published in The BMJ today.
Assessing state of worker power, economic opportunity in the US
A new landscape report conducted by Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, and Ioana Marinescu examines the decline in worker power over the last several decades and outlines policy recommendations to rebalance the economic playing field.
Accessibility of Nonprofit Services: Transportation Network Companies and Client Mobility
Abstract Nonprofit organizations often partner with government agencies to deliver public services. As communities adapt to new transportation options and technologies, nonprofit organizations and the services they provide need to be kept accessible to their clients. This exploratory research note…
Department of Energy Announces $8 Million for Research on Climate and Earth System Model Development and Analysis
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $8 million in funding for 10 projects in Earth and environmental system modeling research. Awards will focus on further development of DOE’s flagship Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) and studies that improve the predictive understanding of the climate and Earth system.
WashU Expert: Comparing annual inflation changes each month can distort reality
John Horn, an economics expert at Washington University in St. Louis, explains the math of inflation and why focusing on the annual rate of change, rather than month-to-month inflation changes, makes an already bad situation look worse.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Recertifies Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
“We are pleased to receive this prestigious recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation,” said Sara Cuccurullo, MD, chair, vice president, and medical director, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
New research identifies a simple trick that may reduce drinking
A new study published today in the scientific journal Addiction has found that households in the United Kingdom consumed about 6.5% less wine when drinking from smaller (290 ml) glasses than from larger (350 ml) glasses.
By design: from waste to next-gen carbon fiber
New research from the group of Joshua Yuan, professor and chair of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis’ McKelvey School of Engineering, may soon lead to even lighter, stronger carbon fiber — and stronger plastics — all using what is currently a waste product.
Q&A: Advice for a Healthy, Stress-Free Return to School
For the past two-plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted children’s education and frustrated parents. Today, with the back-to-school season in full swing, Suzanne Silverstein, MA, ART, founding director of Cedars-Sinai Share & Care, and Rose Bisellach, RN, nurse manager in the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Emergency Room, give their best advice for starting a successful school year.
Assessing the toxicity of Reddit comments
Researchers analyze over 2 billion posts and comments from cross-community Redditors to assess how toxicity changes depending on the community in which they participate
New Grant Establishes Pipeline from Community College to the University of Oregon to STEM Careers
A grant from the National Science Foundation will help establish a pipeline from community college to the university to the workforce for 64 talented students in the physical sciences.
4 cradle cap tips from dermatologists
Bringing home a new baby is a joyous time for any parent. For first time parents, bringing home a new baby can unlock a wide range of emotions—from excitement to nervousness. As you adjust to parenthood, you’ll notice that your baby has the softest skin, however, you may notice scaly, greasy patches develop on their scalp.
Scientists Create New Map of the Developing Cerebral Cortex
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have mapped the surface of the cortex of the young human brain with unprecedented resolution, revealing the development of key functional regions from two months before birth to two years after.
COVID OUT clinical trial suggests metformin effective at reducing odds of serious outcomes for COVID-19 patients seeking early treatment
Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers — led by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health — have found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, lowers the odds of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, or death due to COVID-19 by over 40 percent; and over 50 percent if prescribed early in onset of symptoms.
International Leader in Autoimmune Research to Lead Cedars-Sinai Institute
Nunzio Bottini, MD, PhD, whose groundbreaking research focuses on the role of a group of proteins in the development of rheumatic diseases, has joined Cedars-Sinai as the inaugural director of the Kao Autoimmunity Institute.
As oceans warm, snapping shrimp sound a warning
Research published by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists today in Frontiers in Marine Science confirmed their previous observations that rising temperatures increase the sound of snapping shrimp, a tiny crustacean found in temperate and tropical coastal marine environments around the world.
Resultados sin precedentes de HL Tau alcanzados por ALMA en 2014 superan las 1000 citaciones en menos de una década
Los datos observacionales sin precedentes de HL Tau obtenidos por el Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) en 2014 han sido citados en más de mil estudios científicos en los últimos 7 años y medio. Ello ha permitido que la comunidad astronómica logre importantes avances en el estudio de la formación de planetas.El hito se produce cuando los ingenieros del Observatorio Nacional de Radioastronomía (NRAO) de la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias de EE. UU. se embarcan en ambiciosas actualizaciones de los receptores responsables de la claridad de las observaciones iniciales.
Immunotherapy Covered in Special Edition of Current Clinical Pathology
In the latest Current Clinical Pathology publication on Immunotherapy, Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) President, Antonio Giordano, M.D., Ph.D., co-edits the volume, focused on cardiovascular toxicities.
ALMA’s 2014 Ground-Breaking HL Tau Results Have Appeared in Over 1,000 Scientific Papers in Less Than a Decade
Ground-breaking 2014 HL Tau observational data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has been cited in more than 1,000 scientific studies in the past 7.5 years, aiding in major breakthroughs in scientists’ understanding of planet formation. The milestone comes as engineers at the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) embark on ambitious upgrades to the receivers responsible for the clarity of initial observations.
New Transitional Care Clinical Pathway Improves Health Equity
People with multiple chronic conditions require complex care management and often experience significant challenges when transitioning from hospital to home. This is especially true for people insured by Medicaid who are disproportionately Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and experience higher chronic disease burdens and adverse outcomes following hospitalization. For them, comprehensive transitional care support is a paramount, yet often absent aspect of care delivery that may result in health inequities.
Study First to Explore ‘Walking’ Sharks on the Move in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of a first-of-its-kind study that examined differences in walking and swimming in neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile walking sharks. Despite dissimilarities in body shapes – neonates have bulging bellies and juveniles are slender – the three aquatic gaits they use (slow-to-medium walking, fast-walking and swimming) did not differ. Kinematics between neonate and juvenile epaulette sharks did not alter during development.
GW Expert: CDC Must Rethink Communications Strategy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a PR problem. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has been criticized for issuing confusing and contradictory guidance, leading many Americans to simply tune out the nation’s foremost public…
Particle Physicists Lay Out Future Goals at ‘Snowmass’ Meeting
With a picturesque backdrop of Mt. Rainier, particle physicists from across the United States gathered in Seattle (with more tuning in virtually) to assess the most important science opportunities in their field over the next decade. The Particle Physics Community Planning Exercise was held July 17-26, 2022, at the University of Washington.
Key Mechanisms of Airway Relaxation in Asthma Revealed in New Study
Many therapeutics for asthma and other obstructive lung diseases target the β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR), a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that rapidly supports airway relaxation when stimulated. Yet, overuse of these agents is associated with adverse health outcomes, including death, which has limited their utility as frontline therapies. Now, a mouse model study published in today’s issue of Molecular Cell, from investigators at University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University, identifies a novel strategy to isolate the beneficial effects of β2AR stimulation. This suggests a new therapeutic approach to airway diseases as well as numerous other conditions involving the aberrant function of GPCRs.
Pathway uncovered for greatest lupus genetic risk factor, study shows
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have uncovered the enigmatic mechanism that genetically predisposes people to the worst effects of the most typical form of lupus, a study suggests. Researchers say the findings could potentially facilitate the discovery of safe, simple and effective treatments.
Real-Time Evaluation of Residual Strain Improves 3-D Printed Metal Parts
Neutron scattering monitors structures during post-production heat treatment to validate production models.
Text messages and emojis: do they enrich our language or denigrate it?
A new book co-authored by a University of South Australia academic gives an insight into how text messaging – celebrating its 30th birthday this year – has been driven by technology and young people.
Chancellor Koester: Aligning the CSU’s Mission and Actions
Learn more about Dr. Jolene Koester and her goals for the California State University during this transformational time.
Fast-growing poplars can release land for food production
Researchers at Stockholm University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have developed a novel value chain for production of textile and bio-fuel from fast-growing poplars.
Sleeping giant could end deep ocean life
A previously overlooked factor — the position of continents — helps fill Earth’s oceans with life-supporting oxygen. Continental movement could ultimately have the opposite effect, killing most deep ocean creatures.
New Method Detects Gut Microbes That Activate Immune Cells
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew of inflammatory diseases like obesity, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and some neurological diseases.
New Guidelines from ASE Set Standards to Perform Transesophageal Echocardiographic Screening for Structural Heart Interventions
New guidelines published this year by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Standards for the Performance of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Screening for Structural Heart Intervention, provide a unique teaching resource for interventional cardiologists, a growing group of heart specialists who perform echocardiography.
أسئلة وأجوبة مايو كلينك: نصائح لتقليل خطر التعرض لفقدان السمع
السادة الأعزاء في مايو كلينك: لقد أدركت مؤخرًا أنني غالبًا ما أطلب من الناس تكرار كلامهم، وأحتاج إلى رفع مستوى صوت التلفاز أعلى من ذي قبل. كيف أعرف إذا ما كنتُ أعاني من فقدان السمع؟ أبلغ من العمر 46 عامًا. ألستُ صغيرًا جدًا على فقدان السمع؟ هل يمكنني اتخاذ خطوات لمنع فقدان السمع في المستقبل؟
降低听力减退风险的建议
尊敬的妙佑医疗国际：我近来发现自己经常让别人重复他们说过的话，而且看电视时我必须把音量调得比以往更大才能听清楚。请问我如何判断自己是否出现了听力减退？我今年46岁。在这个年纪出现听力减退是不是稍早了些？有没有什么措施能够避免我出现进一步的听力减退？