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UrduUnited States-based National Comprehensive Cancer Network enters strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese medical information website to publish and translate evidence-based expert consensus guidelines for cancer care; now available at nccnchina.org.cn.
Month: November 2022
Ancient DNA Analysis Sheds Light on the Early Peopling of South America
Using DNA from two ancient humans unearthed in two different archaeological sites in northeast Brazil, researchers have unraveled the deep demographic history of South America at the regional level with some surprising results. Not only do they provide new genetic evidence supporting existing archaeological data of the north-to-south migration toward South America, they also have discovered migrations in the opposite direction along the Atlantic coast – for the first time. Among the key findings, they also have discovered evidence of Neanderthal ancestry within the genomes of ancient individuals from South America. Neanderthals ranged across Eurasia during the Lower and Middle Paleolithic. The Americas were the last continent to be inhabited by humans.
New international research reveals majority of gig economy workers feel under threat from review websites
Online review platforms leave freelancers in fear of their future income
study shows blood pressure levels rose during pandemic
Adults with hypertension saw a small, but consequential, rise in their blood pressure levels during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the number of times they had their blood pressure measured dropped significantly, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Smidt Heart Institute Experts to Present the Latest in Heart Research, Patient Care
Cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and interventionalists from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are presenting an array of innovative research data and leading discussions on medical breakthroughs during the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions, taking place in Chicago, Nov. 5-7.
Tracking trust in human-robot work interactions
The future of work is here.
CSUDH Expert Available to Comment on General Election/California Issues
CSU Dominguez Hills Assistant Professor of Political Science Chris Hallenbrook can discuss who will control Congress after the November 8 General Election, Propositions 26 and 27 (sports gambling), and Measure A, which would allow the L.A. County Board of Supervisors…
A new control system for synthetic genes
Using an approach based on CRISPR proteins, MIT researchers have developed a new way to precisely control the amount of a particular protein that is produced in mammalian cells.
Reducing childhood poverty could cut criminal convictions by almost a quarter, study shows
A significant reduction in childhood poverty could cut criminal convictions by almost a quarter, according to a study conducted in Brazil.
Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain an ancient pattern of wing symmetry
Nature seems to have an inexhaustible supply of inspiration when it comes to butterflies.
Scientists uncover new clues about the climate and health impact of atmospheric particles
Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according to a new study by University of British Columbia chemists.
Getting to the heart of COVID-19 vaccination and its cardiovascular risks
A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of published research confirm that young adults (40 years old and younger) have a slightly elevated risk for myocarditis or pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals colour patterns of earliest scallops
UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight.
Dissecting the Ecology of Microalgae and Bacteria across Time and Space
Microalgae play an important role in the Earth’s climate, converting carbon dioxide into solid carbon. This research sought new ways to study these microalgae and their associated bacterial communities across time and space. The researchers created a new co-culture method called a “porous microplate” that passes nutrients and molecules associated with metabolism between culture cells while blocking physical contact between algae in adjacent wells.
researchers find no decrease in preterm births with vaginal progesterone
Vaginal progesterone, a hormone treatment considered the standard of care for preventing preterm birth in at-risk pregnant women, may not be effective, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Holiday travelers should expect high costs, trying transit
Inflation has prices on the rise for holiday travel this year. The following Cornell University travel and hospitality experts are available for interviews on what to expect. Christopher Anderson, professor of operations, technology and information management, is an expert in…
Thanksgiving dinner to cost ‘significantly more’ this year
Increases in food prices means Thanksgiving meals might end up being more expensive for families this year. Bradley Rickard, Cornell University food and agricultural economist, can speak to the rise in prices and how it will hit wallets this Thanksgiving.…
Cornell economist available on anticipated Fed rate hike
With the Federal Reserve expected to raise rates three-quarters of a point again this coming Wednesday, Robert Hockett, expert in financial and monetary law and economics at Cornell University, is available for interviews. Hockett says: “Corporate profit growth rates, now…
FDA Approves Oral MEK Inhibitor Cobimetinib for Histiocytic Neoplasms, Research Led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral MEK inhibitor drug cobimetinib (Cotellic®) for the treatment of adult patients with the family of blood diseases known as histiocytic neoplasms (HN). These diseases include Erdheim-Chester disease, Rosai-Dorfman disease, and Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Cobimetinib is an oral inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2, currently approved to treat melanoma.
Youth Voter Registration Is Up Compared to 2018—Especially in Key Battlegrounds
With one week to go until the 2022 midterm elections, there are 6% more young people ages 18-24 registered to vote in the United States than there were in November 2018—based on the 41 states for which data is available. This data includes major increases in electoral battlegrounds where CIRCLE research suggests young people could influence election results.
PFAS in Food Packaging: Impacts of Upcoming Changes on Food Companies
IAFNS-led Nov. 14 webinar to explore federal and state developments and their implications.
Study: More Than One Way to Build a Black Bird
Scientists have so far found at least two genetic pathways leading to the same physical outcome: all-black feathers. This change was no random accident. It was a result of nature specifically selecting for this trait. The new study is published in the journal PLOS Genetics.
Study: First-Degree Relatives of Patients with NAFLD at Risk of Liver Disease
New study identifies that first-degree relatives of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with advanced fibrosis (scarring of the liver) are at a 15% risk of developing the condition.
UCI School of Social Ecology welcomes Andrew Yang for “Leading the Change Distinguished Speaker Series”
EVENT: The School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine, welcomes Andrew Yang for its “Leading the Change Distinguished Speaker Series.” The businessman, attorney, lobbyist, political candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party will speak on “Technology, Democracy and the Future.” Event is free and open to the public, but registration is required here: https://socialecology.
Researchers Identify a Regulator of Breast Cancer Development
UT Southwestern researchers have identified a causative signaling pathway in breast cancer, providing potential new targets for treatment of the most common type of cancer in women.
GW Experts on Election Security and Political Violence Ahead of the Midterms
“Election officials in the United States have been alerted to safe-proof their voting systems and be vigilant about political violence amid a “very complex threat environment,” top U.S. cybersecurity official Jen Easterly said on Sunday in the wake of an…
Is transparency the right path to equal pay?
An Arizona State University business professor examines how a new law in the United Kingdom deals with gender pay gap, and whether it can benefit the American workforce.
Youngest Girls Who Get Pregnant Have Highest Risk of Poor Outcomes, Study Finds
Pregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study for the first time finds that girls ages 13 or younger who get pregnant face even greater risks. These very young girls are significantly more likely to experience preterm birth, cesarean delivery, and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) compared to older pregnant teens.
Four Prospective, Multicenter Studies Support Use of Drug-Coated Balloons Over Bare Metal Stents in Treating Femoropopliteal Lesions
New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows the use of drug-coated balloons is an optimal approach compared to bare metal stents in treating femoropopliteal lesions.
New Optimism on Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Physician scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have published a review in the Journal of the American Medical Association that clarifies current treatment approaches for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), which are rare and often deadly bone…
A new method for studying ribosome function
Scientists report a method for stable attachment of peptides to tRNAs, which has allowed them to gain new fundamental insights into ribosome function by determining the atomic-level structures of ribosomes and the shapes that peptides take inside the ribosome.
Catholic Church can reduce carbon emissions by returning to meat-free Fridays, study suggests
In 2011, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales called on congregations to return to foregoing meat on Fridays. Only around a quarter of Catholics changed their dietary habits – yet this still saved over 55,000 tonnes of carbon a year, according to a new study led by the University of Cambridge.
Monoclonal Antibody Prevents Malaria Infection in African Adults
One dose of an antibody drug safely protected healthy, non-pregnant adults from malaria infection during an intense six-month malaria season in Mali, Africa, a National Institutes of Health clinical trial has found.
New species of owl discovered in the rainforests of Príncipe Island, Central Africa
A new species of owl has just been described from Príncipe Island, part of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe in Central Africa.
‘A Silent Killer’ – COVID-19 Shown to Trigger Inflammation in the Brain
Research led by The University of Queensland has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson’s disease.
Making Glioblastoma More Vulnerable to Treatment
In the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses on how to make the aggressive cancer more vulnerable to treatment.
Study: During Pandemic, High Blood Pressure Control Declined
Hypertension control and management worsened during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis conducted at three large health systems, led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.
Photos Suggest Rhino Horns Have Shrunk Over Past Century, Likely Due to Hunting
By scrutinising over a century’s worth of photos, University of Cambridge researchers have made the first ever measurements that show rhinoceros horns have gradually decreased in size over time.
Quantum Dots Form Ordered Material
Quantum dots are clusters of some 1,000 atoms which act as one large ‘super-atom’. It is possible to accurately design the electronic properties of these dots just by changing their size.
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Hosts Free Flu Clinic for Families
Free flu clinic. No registration needed.
AAOS Announces 2023 IDEA Grant Program™ Recipients
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) supports the importance of diversity, equity and access across the field of orthopaedics. As part of the AAOS’ commitment to leading and prompting real, lasting and measurable change, AAOS recently released the names of the inaugural AAOS IDEA Grant Program recipients.
骨髓移植的五大关键进步
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A Cooler Approach to Making New Materials That Can Stand the Heat
High-entropy alloys are a new class of alloys that are composed of four or more metallic elements in approximately equal amounts.
Cinco avanços fundamentais nos transplantes de medula óssea
Nas seis décadas em que o transplante de sangue e medula tem sido usado para tratar pacientes com câncer no sangue, esse tratamento experimental tornou-se uma ferramenta vital de combate ao câncer. A Mayo Clinic, em Rochester, Minnesota, está celebrando a marca de 10 mil transplantes sanguíneos e de medula usados para o tratamento de cânceres sanguíneos e de doenças relacionadas.
خمسة تطورات رئيسية في عمليات زراعة نخاع العظم
مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا. – على مدار الستة عقود الماضية منذ بداية استخدام عمليات زراعة الدم والنخاع لعلاج المرضى المصابين بسرطان الدم، أصبح هذا العلاج التجريبي أداة حيوية لمكافحة السرطان. تحتفل مايو كلينك في مدينة روتشستر بولاية مينيسوتا بإجراء 10,000 عملية زراعة دم ونخاع لعلاج سرطانات الدم والاضطرابات ذات الصلة.
Deep learning underlies geographic dataset used in hurricane response
Over the past seven years, researchers in ORNL’s Geospatial Science and Human Security Division have mapped and characterized all structures within the United States and its territories to aid FEMA in its response to disasters.
Lincoln Corsair Tops 2022 Kogod Made in America Auto Index
For the first time ever, Lincoln’s Corsair SUV takes the top spot of the Kogod Made in America Auto Index. The luxury SUV replaces the Ford Mustang 5.0-liter by jumping 44 spots from its ranking in 2021. Last year, the Corsair had a 25 percent U.S./Canadian content and a foreign-sourced engine.
Collegiate students fired up to protect virtual solar facility from cyberattack
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. The Department of Energy tasks Argonne National Laboratory with challenging and inspiring college-age students to compete against one another to outsmart cyberattackers in a simulated threat scenario.
Half of the Data Deficient Species May Be Threatened with Extinction
Often we simply do not know enough about a species to know how it is doing. On the recognized red list from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), thousands of plants and animals are listed as “data deficient.”
New technique makes gene editing at scale possible in animals, turning years of work into days and making new kinds of genetic experiments possible
A new gene editing technique developed by University of Oregon researchers compresses what previously would have been years of work into just a few days, making new kinds of research possible in animal models.