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UrduEnd-of-dry-season CO2 pulses recur each year in the atmosphere above the Australian continent, a discovery made by an international research team led by environmental physicist Prof. Dr André Butz of Heidelberg University.
Month: March 2023
March Research Highlights
A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news happening at Cedars-Sinai in March 2023.
Path to net-zero carbon capture and storage may lead to ocean
Lehigh Engineering researcher Arup SenGupta has developed a novel way to capture carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the “infinite sink” of the ocean.
Researchers uncover the first steps driving antibiotic resistance
Report in the journal Molecular Cell crucial and surprising first steps that promote resistance to ciprofloxacin, or cipro for short, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. The findings point at potential strategies that could prevent bacteria from developing resistance, extending the effectiveness of new and old antibiotics.
A tighter core stabilizes SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new emergent variants
New research led by Penn State reveals that the stem region of the spike protein became progressively tighter over time, and the team thinks this likely improved the virus’s ability to transmit through nasal droplets and infect host cells once in the body.
Combination therapy a promising option for advanced kidney cancer patients already treated with immunotherapy
In this study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, interim results of the combination of cabozantinib, a VEGF TKI, plus belzutifan, a HIF-2α inhibitor, show promising anti-tumor activity in this pre-treated patient group. The results suggest that the combination might fill and unmet need and provides a rationale for further study of combining a VEGF TKI and a HIF-2 inhibitor.
A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people
Twenty to 50 per cent of all critically ill patients contract potentially deadly infections during their stay in the intensive care unit or in hospital after being in the ICU – markedly increasing the risk of death.
Academic institutions receive lower financial returns from biotechnology licenses than commercial firms
The financial terms of biotechnology licenses from academic institutions are significantly less favorable than those of comparable licenses between commercial firms according to a new study from Bentley University’s Center for Integration of Science and Industry.
Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Rises Sharply in Ventura County
In a study among residents of Ventura County, California, rates of sudden cardiac arrest rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New type of friction discovered in ligand-protein systems
An interdisciplinary research team of the Institutes of Physical Chemistry and Physics of the University of Freiburg and the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt-am-Main has discovered a new, direction-dependent friction in proteins called anisotropic friction.
Keeping Time: Understanding the Master Clock in the Brain
Most living creatures exhibit a circadian rhythm, an internal clock that repeats around every 24 hours. Now, researchers from Japan have found new details about the molecular processes that govern sleep/wake rhythms in mice.
Click Away the Bias: New System to Make AI Training Easier and More Accurate
In the past few years, “AI” has become a major buzzword in technology. The prospect of a computer being able to do tasks which only a human could perform is a captivating thought indeed! AIs can be created using multiple different methods, but one of the most popular ones right now involves the use of deep neural networks (DNNs).
A ‘power boost’ for customers is key to enhancing engagement and wellbeing, suggests study
Customers who feel powerless in their relationship with a company are likely to disengage from the company and experience negative effects on their overall wellbeing, suggests new research from the University of Surrey.
Study Shows Ketamine Could Be Beneficial for Treating Brain Injury in Children
A common anesthesia drug could be beneficial in reducing pressure inside the skull of children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), according to a study published in Critical Care Medicine.
Fewer than 10% of patients screened for food insecurity during pandemic
As jobless rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions more Americans experienced food insecurity because they lacked consistent access to food. National health organizations recommend primary care providers screen patients for food insecurity, since not having access to enough food can lead to chronic diseases.
American Society of Retina Specialists’ Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases Granted Indexing in PubMed Central
The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) is pleased to announce that its official peer-reviewed scientific journal, Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases (JVRD), has been granted indexing in PubMed Central (PMC).
Childhood Asthma Declines During COVID-19 Pandemic
Half as many children in the United States were diagnosed with asthma in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, and Rutgers researchers think fewer colds may be part of the reason.
How to Get Narcan: The Lifesaving Drug for Opioid Overdose
Ochsner Health Doctor of Pharmacy discusses Narcan use and availability.
Live event for April 26: Fake News Effect on Media Relations
We are forming a panel to discuss fake news and how it affects media relations. For the last two years, we have been looking at how Newswise can tackle issues around spreading and consuming fake news.
This is your brain on everyday life
A new study from a Washington University researcher offers fresh insights into how the brain goes to great lengths to processes and remember everyday events.
Hope for salamanders? Illinois study recalibrates climate change effects
For tiny salamanders squirming skin-to-soil, big-picture weather patterns may seem as far away as outer space. But for decades, scientists have mostly relied on free-air temperature data at large spatial scales to predict future salamander distributions under climate change. The outlook was dire for the mini ecosystem engineers, suggesting near elimination of habitat in crucial areas.
AI algorithm unblurs the cosmos
The cosmos would look a lot better if Earth’s atmosphere wasn’t photo bombing it all the time.
Development of an artificial kidney for early detection of drug toxicity
The kidney plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body by eliminating toxic and superfluous substances in the bloodstream, including waste generated during metabolic processes, through urine.
Do we understand the flickering flames?
A research team, led by Professor Yuji Nakamura of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology, discovered that the flickering of flames can be freely controlled by moving two flames closer together or further apart.
What does Trump’s Indictment Mean for Politics?
David Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies and an expert on American political and cultural history talked to Rutgers Today about the implications of Trump’s indictment and what it could mean for his support among Republicans.
NASA Media Call on Upcoming Air Quality Satellite Launch
Media are invited to participate in a teleconference discussing the upcoming launch of TEMPO on Tuesday, April 5. TEMPO will soon provide the first-ever hourly scans of air pollution over greater North America.
Successful visualization of two-dimensional electron gas in high-frequency/power devices
The group led by Professor Naoya Shibata of the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with Sony Group Corporation, succeeded in directly observing a two-dimensional electron gas(1) that accumulated at the semiconductor interface.
Political Scientist Available to Speak on Trump Indictment
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 31, 2023) — A grand jury’s decision Thursday to indict Donald Trump marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been indicted on criminal charges. Julie Novkov, professor of political science and the interim…
For the first time in U.S. history, a former President has been indicted on criminal charges. Find experts and research on the Presidency in the Politics channel
American politics experts and research for media.
Addressing chemical pollution in biodiversity research
Five major drivers of biodiversity loss have been recognized: habitat destruction; overexploitation of natural resources; climate change; invasive species; and 5) pollution. Traditionally, ecologists have focused on the first four drivers, while chemical pollution has been addressed mainly regarding eutrophication.…
Latinx students reported higher depression and anxiety symptoms than other students during the pandemic
Latinx children in the US experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows, as experts state the “pressing need” to examine the long-term impact.
Loyola Medicine Allergy Count Returns on Monday, April 3
For more than 20 years, Loyola Medicine’s Gottlieb Memorial Hospital has provided the Chicago area with updated allergy counts every weekday during allergy season.
American politics expert on Trump indictment: “Even a jail sentence will not stop Trump from running for office”
Dr Dafydd Townley is a Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth in England. He has written extensively on American politics for The Conversation, and has contributed to both BBC radio and television.…
Cal State Fullerton Fraternities and Sororities Raises Funds for Children and Students in Need
Greek Week has long been a tradition at Cal State Fullerton, focusing on fundraising and creating awareness of student programs and activities.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Joined Top Biomedical Researchers to Usher in the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine at Hudson Research Center at 619 West 54th Street
The grand opening of the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), a partnership between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Icahn Mount Sinai), was held March 29, 2023 at the Hudson Research Center (HRC) at 619 West 54th Street. The center is the latest in a 10+ year partnership between RPI, a world-renowned technological research university known for its engineering, technology, and science programs, and Icahn Mount Sinai, the academic arm of the Mount Sinai Health System, which includes eight hospitals and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York City region.
UT Southwestern researchers create model to assess post-tonsillectomy bleed rates
Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created a statistical model to identify standards for typical, high, or low rates of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomies. The findings, published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, could help doctors and hospitals improve outcomes for the third-most common pediatric surgery in the U.S.
RUSH Respiratory Specialists Named ‘Top Doctors’
Four RUSH respiratory specialists have been named top doctors by Chicago magazine.
Study finds high rates of burnout across healthcare professions
Burnout is associated with adverse outcomes including medical errors and lower quality of care. While many studies have focused on physician or nurse burnout, the COVID-19 pandemic increased stress across the healthcare workforce, including support staff and healthcare teams who have a crucial role in patient care.
GW Expert Available: Turkey approves Finland’s NATO bid, holdouts remain for Sweden
Turkey approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, paving the way for the European country to join the security alliance. Meanwhile, Sweden’s bid still hangs in the balance. Both countries applied to join the organization on the same day, making the decision in…
First single molecule microscopic visualization of the full-length human BRCA2 protein binding to DNA revealed
Using a self-built inverted microscope complete with laser optical tweezers to capture DNA, Yale Cancer Center and University of California Davis researchers for the first time created a visualization of the full-length human BRCA2 protein at the single molecule level.…
ORNL’s Lee named Materials Research Society Fellow
Ho Nyung Lee, a condensed matter physicist at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elected a Fellow of the Materials Research Society.
Scientists observe flattest explosion ever seen in space
Astronomers have observed an explosion 180 million light years away which challenges our current understanding of explosions in space, that appeared much flatter than ever thought possible
Ants took over the world by following flowering plants out of prehistoric forests
Ants are pretty much everywhere. There are more than 14,000 different species, spread over every continent except Antarctica, and researchers have estimated that there are more than four quadrillion individual ants on Earth– that’s 4,000,000,000,000,000. But how ants evolved to take over the world is still a mystery.
Investigating the Impact of Prescribed Opioids, Benzodiazepines on Veterans
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian Strom leads investigation of the medications’ co-prescription and veteran overdoses and deaths
Packaging mRNA for the pancreas
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing lipid nanoparticles that are designed to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas. Their study in mice could pave the way for novel therapies for intractable pancreatic diseases, such as diabetes and cancer.
New study offers clues to how cancer spreads to the brain
To understand the molecular processes that influence how cancer cells pass through the blood-brain barrier, researchers used two microfluidic chips that mapped cancer cell migration to the brain and looked at what was happening in the blood-brain niche.
Trump Indictment: Rutgers Experts Available
Rutgers University–New Brunswick faculty experts are available to discuss the indictment of former President Donald Trump. David Greenberg, @republicofspin Expert on U.S. political and cultural history, including the presidency, campaigns and elections, political parties, political ideas, public policy, and a contributing editor to Politico.…
PGS Global Ed Series #4: Citizens Preferences in Divided Societies
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University is pleased to invite all to join the PGS Global Ed Series #4: Citizens Preferences in Divided Societies. The talk will be held on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 4:30 PM Bangkok time (GMT+7) at PGS Main Classroom (M08) on M Floor, Building 3, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
How to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B
More than half of patients who suffer from chronic hepatitis B have the e antigen (HBeAg)-negative form of the disease. Even after many years of antiviral treatment with nucleos(t)ide analogues (NUC), lasting immune control is almost never seen.
Team uncovers new details of SARS-COV-2 structure
A new study led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) brings into sharper focus the structural details of the COVID-19 virus, revealing an elliptical shape that “breathes,” or changes shape, as it moves in the body.