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UrduReports suggest the U.S. has provided intelligence that has allowed Ukrainians to target and kill many of the Russian generals who have died in action during the Ukraine war. David Silbey, associate professor of history at Cornell University, studies wars…
Year: 2022
New tool integrates microbiome and host genetic sequencing analysis
A new software tool makes it easier to study relationships between a host, its microbiome and pathogens like HIV or SARS-CoV-2.
Underestimating people’s COVID concerns undermines cooperation
Misperceptions of marginalized and disadvantaged communities’ level of concern regarding COVID-19, as well as other issues such as climate change, constitutes a form of social misinformation that may undermine cooperation and trust needed to address collective problems, according to new Cornell-led research.
LGBTQ civil rights at risk with Roe v. Wade decision
With the Supreme Court poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide, there may be far-reaching implications for the legal rights of other groups, including the LGBTQ community. Katherine Sender, professor of communication and feminist, gender,…
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests may not be keeping pace with variants of concern, researchers find
In a recent study, scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center used live virus culture to assess how well four rapid antigen tests are able to detect these COVID variants of concern.
Researchers now able to predict battery lifetimes with machine learning
Scientists at Argonne have used machine learning algorithms to predict how long a lithium-ion battery will last.
These stunning 3D models of coral reefs are a crucial research tool
Martínez Quintana has created stunning 3D digital models that visualize the surface of coral reefs in painstaking detail. The artful re-creations aren’t just beautiful: They’re also filled with data on the distribution of young corals, known as recruits, that scientists are analyzing.
Researchers Find Way to Make Traffic Models More Efficient
Models that predict traffic volume for specific times and places inform everything from traffic-light patterns to apps that tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Researchers have now demonstrated a method that makes these models more efficient.
Global Bird Populations Steadily Declining
Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world. So concludes a study from scientists at multiple institutions, published today in the journal Annual Review of Environment and Resources. Loss and degradation of natural habitats and direct overexploitation of many species are cited as the key threats to avian biodiversity. Climate change is identified as an emerging driver of bird population declines.
In Latest Twist … Government Requests Texas Court Place “Hold” on Its Surprise Billing Appeal
ACEP, ACR and ASA are encouraged by the federal government’s request for a “hold” on its appeal of a Texas federal court ruling vacating parts of the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process in the Surprise Billing Interim Final Rule.
Penn Medicine, Philadelphia Department of Public Health Partner to Increase Virtual Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Through a collaboration, a virtual “bridge clinic” will expand access to more extensive and personalized care for patients struggling with opioid use
Mount Sinai Ranked No. 5 on the 2022 DiversityInc Top Hospitals and Health Systems List
The Mount Sinai Health System was ranked No. 5 on DiversityInc’s Top Hospitals and Health Systems list for 2022.
FAU’s LeaAnne DeRigne, Ph.D., Cited in U.S. ‘2022 Economic Report of President Biden’
DeRigne’s research on the importance of paid sick leave benefits cited in President Biden’s report, was published in 2016 in the journal Health Affairs. The study was the first to examine the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and delays in medical care and forgone medical care for both working adults and their family members.
El cáncer colorrectal aumenta entre las personas jóvenes: experto de Mayo Clinic explica los factores de riesgo
En todo el mundo, aumentan las tasas de cáncer colorrectal entre las personas menores de 50 años. El Dr. Jeremy Jones, oncólogo de Mayo Clinic en Jacksonville (Florida), describe los factores de riesgo que deben evitarse y las señales de advertencia que hay que tomar con seriedad a toda edad.
UCSF Names Kathy Giacomini Dean of Pharmacy School
Kathy Giacomini, PhD, a world-renowned scientist and leading expert on pharmacogenomics, has been appointed dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
STUDY SHOWS COVID-19 INCREASED ANXIETY AND SYMPTOMS FOR ASTHMA SUFFERERS
Two studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed different responses to the stresses of COVID-19. COVID-19 increased anxiety and symptoms for asthma sufferers, while parents of children with food allergies suffered less anxiety.
Protect Healthy Vision with 7 Habits for Healthy Retinas
Healthy sight allows us to experience all of the world’s wonders. Our retinas make good vision possible. The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) encourages the public to learn about the healthy habits that can help safeguard your retinas and your sight.
How our brain influences language change
Our language is changing constantly. Researchers of the University of Vienna found that, over centuries, frequently occurring speech sound patterns get even more frequent. The reason for this development is that our brain can perceive, process and learn frequent, and thus prototypical sound patterns more easily than less frequent ones. The results of the study were published in the journal Cognitive Linguistics.
Disturbance of calcium homeostasis and myogenesis caused by TET2 deletion in muscle stem cells
… In this study, we demonstrated that TET2 deficiency impaired muscle stem cell
proliferation and differentiation, leading to notable changes in mouse body weight
and muscle morphology during development. We further assayed the genome-wide …
Toolkit: Immediate Strategies to Improve Nurse Staffing
A specially convened Think Tank of a diverse group of front-line nurses, nursing leaders and other key stakeholders has published a set of priorities and recommendations that provide immediate strategies that can be feasibly implemented in the short term (12-18 months) to help address the nurse staffing crisis.
Identifying global poverty from space
A new IIASA-led study proposes a novel method to estimate global economic wellbeing using nighttime satellite images.
Glowing glass droplets on the ISS
Together with researchers from Ulm and Neuchâtel, Empa will soon be studying material samples on the ISS. The material in question are super-hard and corrosion-resistant alloys of palladium, nickel, copper and phosphorus – also known as “metallic glasses”. A high-tech company from La Chaux-de-Fonds, which produces materials for the watch industry, is also involved.
Hubble Reveals Surviving Companion Star in Aftermath of Supernova
The discovery helps explain the puzzle of hydrogen loss pre-supernova, and supports the theory that most massive stars are paired.
Recycling Greenhouse Gases with Biotechnology
Biological production of acetone and isopropanol by gas fermentation captures more carbon than it releases.
The Medical Minute: A checklist for staying healthy overseas
While planning for an overseas adventure, it’s important to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels, like getting the appropriate shots and packing the right medications.
In-house pharmacists essential for aged care
New research from the University of South Australia shows that regular visits from pharmacists to aged-care residents can reduce problems due to medicines and improve health outcomes.
Tip Sheet: Understanding breast cancer metastasis, genetic indicators of esophageal cancer – and announcing new members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
SEATTLE — May 4, 2022 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center research findings and other news.
First Report of Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Using Real-Time CT Imaging in Elderly Man with Heart Failure and Blood Clot
Cardiologists from the Structural and Congenital Heart Center and Cardiac Surgeons at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine have reported what is believed to be the very first patient with heart failure and a blood clot to undergo a minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement using CT (computed tomography) fusion imaging, a technique that employs two different imaging modalities.
GW Expert Available to Discuss Russia’s May 9 Victory Day
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2022)—May 9 is Victory Day in Russia, a national holiday that marks the victory over Germany in World War II, usually celebrated with a military parade in Red Square. With Russia’s war against Ukraine still raging, this…
Rutgers Scientists Develop Test That Easily Detects Variants Causing COVID-19
Rutgers scientists have developed a lab test that can quickly and easily identify which variant of the virus causing COVID-19 has infected a person, an advance expected to greatly assist health officials tracking the disease and physicians treating infected patients.
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
A ‘factory reset’ for the brain cures anxiety, drinking behavior
Gene editing may be a potential treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults who were exposed to binge drinking in their adolescence, according to the results of an animal study published in the journal Science Advances. The researchers used a gene-editing tool called CRISPR-dCas9 in their experiments to manipulate the histone acetylation and methylation processes at the Arc gene in models of adult rats.
UT Southwestern Voice Center study profiles hundreds of injured singers
The findings, published in The Laryngoscope, show that only 1 in 7 subsequently needed surgery for injuries that weren’t resolved with vocal therapy and other conservative management. Researchers determined which vocal injuries were most common by sex, age, training, and professional/amateur status, and what kinds of treatment these patients subsequently required.
Will climate change increase the risk of aflatoxin in U.S. corn?
As climate change continues to alter weather patterns around the planet including the Midwest, researchers at Michigan State University are modeling the impact on crops such as corn.
Musk plan to take Twitter public again raises questions
Elon Musk has plans to take Twitter public again in a few years. The following Cornell University experts are available for interviews. Drew Pascarella, senior lecturer at Cornell, is an expert on corporate finance and merger and acquisition transactions. A…
‘Overdrawing the system’: Western water supply lags demand
With severe drought impacting the Western U.S. — including the Colorado River and its reservoirs — the federal government announced this week it is keeping more water in one of the river’s reservoirs, Lake Powell, instead of releasing it downstream…
Mentioning ‘white privilege’ increases online polarization
If there’s an online discussion about race, using the term “white privilege” can create a polarized situation, say University of Michigan researchers.
New UM Study Adds New Perspective on Latino Health in the U.S.
Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo, a principal investigator with the NIH’s All of Us research program at the University of Miami, just today published a new study that tests the Latino Epidemiological Paradox–a heavily debated finding that despite having more risk factors…
Huntsman Cancer Institute Expands Commitment to Advance Cancer Research in the Mountain West
Huntsman Cancer Institute announced a formal expansion of its reach to include Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming, in addition to Utah. This historic expansion means the National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center serves the research needs of a geographic area that encompasses 17% of the United States. This formalizes Huntsman Cancer Institute’s longstanding commitment to improving service and care for patients in rural areas.
ORNL’s Chi elected Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America
Miaofang Chi, a scientist at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elected a Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America, or MSA.
Facebook Live: Nurses Week, Nurses Everywhere
You can find nurses in more places than ever before. Experts from the Johns Hopkins community are coming together to talk about meeting the health care needs of people where they are, in their real lives. Join the Facebook Live…
National Academy of Sciences names two UCI faculty members as fellows
Irvine, Calif., May 4, 2022 – Two University of California, Irvine researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most respected scientific organizations. Svetlana Jitomirskaya, Distinguished Professor of mathematics, and Krzysztof Palczewski, Distinguished Professor of ophthalmology, are among 120 U.
Climate movement must prioritize reproductive rights as SCOTUS looks to reverse Roe v. Wade, expert says
The leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade should sound an alarm for the climate movement, says A.R. Siders, core faculty with the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center. “Reproductive justice is also environmental justice is also…
Researcher explores the role of musical timbre or tone in emotional response
How can people interpret the same sounds so differently? One answer is timbre, according to Zachary Wallmark, an assistant professor of musicology at the University of Oregon.
FSU astrophysicist chosen for key role in international science collaboration mapping remnant light from the Big Bang
A Florida State University cosmologist has been selected to co-lead a Department of Energy and National Science Foundation project investigating the faint leftover radiation from the Big Bang known as the cosmic microwave background, or CMB.FSU Associate Professor of Physics Kevin Huffenberger and University of Chicago Associate Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Jeff McMahon will serve as co-spokespersons for the so-called CMB-S4 science collaboration, a project to provide insight into the most energetic processes in the universe and probe physics from the universe to subatomic particles.
Links between paranormal beliefs and cognitive function described by 40 years of research
New evaluation of prior studies finds increasing quality and areas for further improvement.
Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally
A new study has revealed the most intense heatwaves ever across the world – and remarkably some of these went almost unnoticed decades ago.
Patients with past cancer history not associated with higher risk of COVID-19-related death or hospitalization
Patients diagnosed with cancer more than one year ago and those not receiving active treatment were no more vulnerable to worse COVID-19 outcomes than patients without cancer, according to a new study led by UTHealth Houston.
Taste of the future: Robot chef learns to ‘taste as you go’
A robot ‘chef’ has been trained to taste food at different stages of the chewing process to assess whether it’s sufficiently seasoned.
Survey of LA homeless finds few want group shelter beds
A unique study conducting counts and surveys of unsheltered people in three parts of Los Angeles found that nearly half had been offered housing in the past, but they cited the housing intake process, desires for privacy and concerns about safety as obstacles they face in efforts to get off the streets, according to a new RAND Corporation report.