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UrduShirin Bahmanyar, associate professor in the Department of Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University, has received the 2022 Women in Cell Biology (WICB) Junior Award for Excellence in Research. She will give the talk “Regulation of lipid metabolism from the nuclear envelope” on Sunday, December 4, at Cell Bio 2022 in Washington, DC.
Month: November 2022
Clouds less climate-sensitive than assumed
In a major field campaign in 2020, Dr. Raphaela Vogel who is now at Universität Hamburg’s Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) and an international team from the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique in Paris and the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg analyzed observational data they and others collected in fields of cumulus clouds near the Atlantic island of Barbados.
ZTF makes first discovery of a rare cosmic “lunch”
The universe can be a violent place. Stars die or collide with each other and black holes devour everything that gets too close.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center appoints new associate director for Office of Community Outreach and Engagement
Laura Fejerman named new associate director for cancer center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement as Moon Chen heads new cancer screening program.
Buprenorphine, Not Methadone, May Be Safer Treatment for Opioid-Use Disorder During Pregnancy
Researchers found that using buprenorphine to treat opioid-use disorder during pregnancy may result in better outcomes for the baby than methadone.
Americans Report Sleeping Better, Two Years into the Pandemic
A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that Americans seem to be sleeping better now compared with 2021. Nearly one-third of Americans (31%) say they have experienced “COVID-somnia” since the beginning of the pandemic, a 25% decrease compared with the 2021 survey (56%).
Controversial Alzheimer’s drug approval sparks surprising impact
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave controversial accelerated approval to the first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years, it had a surprising impact on attitudes about research into the disease.
Landslide risk remains long after an earthquake
Satellite observations have revealed that weak seismic ground shaking can trigger powerful landslide acceleration – even several years after a significant earthquake.
AACN Rounds with Leadership: Making Progress with Advancing DEI
AACN recognizes that advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is critical to developing a nursing workforce prepared to provide high-quality, equitable, and culturally appropriate health care. Our member schools share a commitment to preparing a community of scholars, clinicians, educators, and leaders who fully value the importance of DEI in eradicating health inequities and disparities in the nation and around the world.
New visual scale offers simple measure to help identify job burnout
Existing methods of identifying job burnout are lengthy and sometimes proprietary, but new research from the University of Notre Dame offers a faster and easier way.
Study: Managers exhibit bias based on race, gender, disability and sexual orientation
Newly published study work shows that managers are likely to express bias, particularly in implicit forms.
With High Costs and Similar Benefits, Use of New Neurology Drugs Is Low
A number of new neurologic medications for diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease and migraine have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval over the past decade. However, with most having higher out-of-pocket costs and benefits similar to existing, less expensive drugs, only a small percentage of people with neurologic conditions are being treated with these new drugs, according to a study funded by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the November 30, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Subjective Cognitive Decline Linked to Higher Dementia Risk for Black, Latino People
Some people report a decline in their memory before any decline is large enough to show up on standard tests. This experience, called subjective cognitive decline, is associated with an increased risk of later developing dementia in white, Black and Latino people, according to a study published in the November 30, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Research: Grape Consumption Helps Counter UV Damage to Skin
A just-published study by Dr. John Pezzuto of the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet damage to the skin.
Big Data Analysis Powers the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
New research findings published in Science Advances (November 2022), help explain the progression of Alzheimer-related dementia in each patient. The findings outline a biological classification system that predicts disease severity.
Unraveling Cancer’s Complexities
Mount Sinai physician-scientists share insights and report on developments in the field in “Frontiers of Medical Research: Cancer”
Who’s really driving conversations on social media?
Log on to your favorite social media site and you’re likely to see a slew of posts and opinions on controversial topics like social justice, immigration, and corrupt elections.
UC Davis Health adopts low pressure surgery systemwide
UC Davis Health is the first multi-site health system in the nation to implement a low-pressure insufflation systemwide for laparoscopic surgeries.
CHOP Researchers Identify Potential Genetic Variants Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Children with Birth Defects
Researchers have identified several genetic variants associated with increased risk of cancer in children with non-chromosomal birth defects, such as congenital heart disease and defects of the central nervous system. While the risk of developing cancer is not as high as children with chromosomal birth defects, it is significantly higher than children with no birth defects at all, and the findings may provide a basis for early detection in these understudied patients.
Cell Bio 2022 kicks off December 3 in Washington, DC
Cell Bio 2022—the annual joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)—will convene at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, December 3-7. As the world’s largest gathering of cell biologists, this unique meeting focuses on cell biology as the fundamental basis of biology and sessions on emerging interdisciplinary topics.
Peptyde Bio Closes Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round
Peptyde Bio Inc. announced that it has closed an oversubscribed $1.2M pre-seed funding round. Peptyde Bio is the first company spun out of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center by Danforth Technology Company (DTC), the wholly-owned subsidiary formed by the Danforth Center in February 2022.
Needhi Bhalla chosen for 2022 ASCB Prize for Excellence in Inclusivity
Needhi Bhalla, Professor of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental (MCD) Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), will receive the 2022 American Society for Cell Biology Prize for Excellence in Inclusivity award. ASCB will recognize Bhalla on Saturday, December 3, before the keynote of the Cell Bio 2022 meeting in Washington, DC.
Rebecca Heald receives Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award
Rebecca Heald, Professor, and Co-chair in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, has been awarded the 2022 Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB). Heald will present the talk “Molecular conflicts disrupting centromere maintenance contribute to Xenopus hybrid inviability” during the Centromere Structure and Function Special Interest Subgroup Wednesday, December 7, at Cell Bio 2022. The Masur Award is presented on Tuesday, December 6.
CHOP Researchers Discover Genetic Variant Associated with Earlier Onset Childhood Epilepsy
Researchers have discovered a specific genetic variant in SCN1A, the most common genetic epilepsy, that leads to an earlier onset of epilepsy, with clinical features distinct from other epilepsies. The researchers also identified a potentially effective treatment strategy.
More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause
Preventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately 700 parents die from pregnancy and childbirth complications. As such, the U.S. maternal mortality rate is more than double that of most other developed countries.
David Asai wins the 2022 Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education
The American Society for Cell Biology honors David J. Asai, Senior Director of Science Education for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), with the 2022 Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education. Asai will receive the award on Monday, December 5, during Cell Bio 2022 in Washington, DC, where he will present the talk “Lessons from the Little Red Hen.”
Juan S. Bonifacino to present 2022 Keith Porter Lecture
Juan Salvador Bonifacino will present the Keith Porter Lecture Monday, December 5, at Cell Bio 2022 in Washington, DC.
Researchers review impact of halides on electrochemical CO2 reduction
Halides hold promise for improving the performance of catalysts used in carbon dioxide conversion.
More needs to be done to improve uptake of interpreting services in primary care settings
People who do not speak English well often ask friends and family to translate for them when accessing their GP practice, finds a new study from the University of Surrey.
UCI researchers discover crucial role of brain’s striatum cilia in time perception
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 — Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that removal of cilia from the brain’s striatum region impaired time perception and judgment, revealing possible new therapeutic targets for mental and neurological conditions including schizophrenia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette syndrome.
Clover’s vaccine candidate reduced household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in study
The study, a collaboration between Clover and the International Vaccine Institute, showed that a household contact was 84% less likely to get a SARS-CoV-2 infection when the infected household member had received SCB-2019 (CpG 1018/Alum) compared to placebo
Post-pandemic outbreak of drug-resistant fungus in Brazil owing to abuse of medications and full up ICUs
In Brazil, a group of researchers has reported the largest outbreak to date of COVID-associated candidemia caused by the same drug-resistant strain of Candida parapsilosis, a fungus that invades the bloodstream and can lead to death.
Experts boost activity of potential therapeutic target in triple-negative breast cancer
Less than 20% of diagnosed breast cancers are designated “triple-negative,” lacking three types of receptors often found in other breast cancer types.
Researchers identify a new marker related to the dysfunction of the glymphatic system
A new study led by researchers from the University of Barcelona shows that wasteosomes —structures that act as containers for brain waste products— indicate a malfunction of the glymphatic system, a recently discovered system that is an important brain-cleaning mechanism.
Fear of Professional Backlash May Keep Women from Speaking Up at Academic Conferences
Women are less likely to ask questions during question-and-answer sessions at academic conferences. Research in Psychological Science suggests that this may be due to anxiety about how colleagues will receive their comments.
Nuclear popcorn: Heavy nucleus changes shapes at different energies
A research collaboration between Argonne and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill produced a paper that examines how the nucleus of nickel-64 reacts when exposed to energy.
La Section des soins infirmiers vise à répondre aux besoins des infirmières en matière de soins de l’épilepsie dans le monde entier
À l’automne 2021, la section des soins infirmiers de l’ILAE a été créée pour créer un « foyer » pour les infirmières du monde entier qui s’occupent de personnes atteintes d’épilepsie.
La Sección de Enfermería tiene como objetivo satisfacer las necesidades de las enfermeras para la atención de la epilepsia en todo el mundo
En el otoño de 2021, se formó la Sección de Enfermería de ILAE para crear un “hogar” para las enfermeras de todo el mundo que atienden a personas con epilepsia.
Scientists did not release a zombie plague by reviving a dormant virus, but their warning of a potential public health crisis is legitimate
A team of researchers uncovered an ancient “pandoravirus” from underneath a frozen lake in Siberia. The virus was found along with others in the Siberian permafrost. Scientists say the viruses could help us prepare for pandemic-level issues as the permafrost thaws.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for November 30, 2022
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts.
Earthquake lab experiments produce aftershock-like behavior
Earthquakes are notoriously hard to predict, and so too are the usually less-severe aftershocks that often follow a major seismic event.
Media Advisory: Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Experts Present Innovations in Medication Safety
Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy experts will present their latest advances in research and care in person at the midyear clinical meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in Las Vegas Dec. 4-8, sharing innovations to improve medication safety, availability and effectiveness for hospital patients.
Scientists Link Rare Genetic Phenomenon to Neuron Function, Schizophrenia
UNC School of Medicine’s Jin Szatkiewicz, PhD, and colleagues conducted one of the first and the largest investigations of tandem repeats in schizophrenia, elucidating their contribution to the development of this devastating disease.
PET technology more effective than angiogram at determining need for coronary stents, bypass surgery
A new method for determining whether patients with heart disease need coronary stents or bypass surgery is more effective than the angiogram, which is currently used, according to research from UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular.
GW Expert on the Significance of the Trump-Ye Dinner
Former president Donald Trump’s now-infamous dinner with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West and avowed white supremacist Nick Fuentes is yet another example of Trump’s flirtation with far-right bigots. The meeting may be perceived as a validation of the…
Research reveals how a potentially fatal COVID-19 complication damages lung tissue
Mechanisms involved in the rapid, severe progression of fibrosis in the lung tissues of COVID-19 patients, a potentially fatal complication of the virus that damages and scars the lungs, have been uncovered by researchers led by UTHealth Houston.
Caregiving simulator advances research in assistive robotics
Caregiving robots would be transformative for people with disabilities and their caretakers, but few research groups are working in this space. A new robotic simulation platform developed by Cornell researchers may help more people enter the field.
TTUHSC Names New Dean for the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center announced Gerard E. Carrino, Ph.D., MPH, has been named dean of the TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.
Researchers developing treatment for drug-resistant fungus with $3M-plus grant from National Institutes of Health
With a new $3 million-plus grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Case Western Reserve University researchers are examining the next level of treatment for Candida auris (C.auris), a multidrug-resistant yeast that causes serious infection and, in some cases, death.
Can solar power provide more than clean energy?
Scientists from Argonne will study the soil around ground-mounted solar panels and develop a national soil database to better understand ecosystem impacts at renewable energy sites.