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UrduCornell University researchers have developed a multimodal platform to image biohybrids —microorganisms that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into value-added chemical products — to better understand how they function and how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion.
Month: July 2023
Cedars-Sinai July Research Highlights
A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.
Polystyrene upcycling
Polystyrene, the main material in plastic tableware and insulating materials, is a widely used polymer but is currently difficult to recycle. Reporting in the journal Angewandte Chemie, a team of US researchers have now developed a thermochemical approach, making it possible to recover valuable chemicals from polystyrene waste in a simple two-step process.
Solving the climate crisis requires collaboration between natural and social scientists
Now that the world has experienced its hottest day in history, it is more urgent than ever for natural and social scientists to work together to address the climate crisis and keep global temperature increases below 2°C. To this end, an international group of esteemed researchers recently published an innovative research paper that highlights the importance of integrating knowledge from natural and social sciences to inform about effective climate change policies and practice.
Heart Checkups Advised for Kids Who Play Sports
Key Takeaways:Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among young athletes.Pre-participation heart screenings are advised for athletes ages 12 and above.Cardiac tests can detect 99% of abnormalities.Heart defects don’t prohibit kids from playing sports.The fact that sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in young athletes seems illogical, provoking an obvious question: “That’s the point,” says Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cardiologist Paul Kantor, MBBCh, MSc, FRCPC.
Neonatal Stem Cells from the Heart Could Treat Crohn’s Disease
Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that direct injection of neonatal mesenchymal stem cells, derived from heart tissue discarded during surgery, reduces intestinal inflammation and promotes wound healing in a mouse model of Crohn’s disease-like ileitis, an illness marked by chronic intestinal inflammation and progressive tissue damage.
Alternative cellular ‘fuels’ boost immunity
A metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, reports an early stage study by Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators.
New research highlights risks of selective adaptation in extreme coral habitats
Resilient corals, often referred to as ‘super corals’, have recently been seen as potential saviours in the face of climate change and its detrimental effects on coral reefs. Now, a team of scientists is working to better understand these corals in order to develop strategies to protect fragile ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef.
American College of Surgeons Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to STOP THE BLEED® Kits
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) strongly supports bipartisan legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate that would expand access to STOP THE BLEED® kits for states, tribal territories, and local governments.
Retina cell breakthrough could help treat blindness
Scientists have found a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D ‘scaffold’ to grow cells from the retina –paving the way for potential new ways of treating a common cause of blindness.
Cadmium Intake from Six Foods Analyzed by Age Group
New exposure study suggests that combined consumption estimates of the metal cadmium in common foods may exceed some government health guidance limits for young groups.
Enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning,’ disease progression
New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day – and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease’s progression.
GW Expert: Rise in Burn Injuries During Extreme Heat Wave in the U.S.
Hospitals and burn centers in the Southwest United States are reporting an increase in burn injuries from touching everyday surfaces that are baking under record temperatures. According to The Wall Street Journal, burn centers are treating people who touch hot door…
St. Croix: Radio Astronomy in the Caribbean
Although the location of St. Croix is perfect for a VLBA antenna, the island poses significant challenges for using and maintaining a radio antenna. The St. Croix dish is located on the eastern side of the island, almost at sea level. So it is constantly bombarded by salt air, ocean rains, and even the occasional tropical storm.
Research to Prevent Blindness and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Announce 2024 Recipient of RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research
Patricia Ann D’Amore, PhD, MBA, has been selected as the 2024 RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research (Weeks Award). Dr. D’Amore will receive her award and deliver a presentation during the AUPO 2024 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas in February.
Targeting TAK1 protein to treat systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis is the scaring of multiple organs within the body resulting in difficulty in functioning for these organs. The disease can become deadly if the organ scaring isn’t treated properly. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have identified a protein in the disease that may be a new target for treatment.
The genetic heritage of our extinct ancestors
An international research study led by the University of Vienna (Austria) and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) in Barcelona (Spain), recently published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, provides a better insight into the evolutionary history of gorillas.
Rutgers Experts Available to Comment on Trump Indictment
Robert Kaufman, a distinguished professor of political science at the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, John Farmer, director of the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics, Saladin Ambar, a professor of political science at the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and…
Paw-some pets provide a voice for people with aphasia
Feathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and wellbeing, especially for people with acquired language difficulties such as aphasia.
American Society of Nephrology Applauds Senate Passage of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Act (S. 1668)
The United States Senate unanimously passed the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act (S. 1668), following House passage earlier this week, marking a new era for the United States transplant system.
Mitochondrial Changes Linked to High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
A new study provides evidence for the possibility that mitochondrial dysregulation could be a contributing factor in the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The study is published in Physiological Genomics. It was chosen as an APSselect article for July.
Novel Metric Examines the Role of Organic Matter and Microbes in Ecological Communities
Scientists find interactions between organic matter in river corridors and microbial communities, highlighting potentially important microbes and chemicals
Trifecta Technique Teaches Us About Plants’ Adaptability
Researchers combined three advanced research techniques to better understand and predict how plants respond to stressors in a changing climate.
New Resource Harmonizes 16S and Shotgun Sequencing Data for Microbiome Research
UC San Diego scientists debut Greengenes2, a massive reference database that could be used to reconcile years of microbiome studies.
Bees and wasps use the same architectural solutions to join large hexagons to small hexagons
Bees and wasps have converged on the same architectural solutions to nest-building problems, according to a study.
CHOP and Penn Medicine Researchers Develop “In Vivo” RNA-based Gene Editing Model for Blood Disorders
In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body. If translated into the clinic, this approach could expand access and reduce the cost of gene therapies for blood disorders, many of which currently require patients receive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. The findings were published today in the journal Science.
Nematode resurrected from Siberian permafrost laid dormant for 46,000 years
A soil nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost had laid dormant for approximately 46,000 years, according to a study.
Study provides new insights into Type 2 diabetes
New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study.
First Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship Recipient Matches into Residency Program in the Gulf South
Xavier and Ochsner are thrilled to announce that the first Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship recipient, 2019 Xavier alumna Sarah Bertrand, MD, has graduated from Louisiana State University Health- Shreveport School of Medicine (LSUHS School of Medicine) and is entering a residency in the Gulf South. Ochsner and Xavier also this year awarded the fifth annual Ochsner Health Medical School Scholarship for LSUHS School of Medicine to Van Smith III, a 2023 graduate of Xavier.
Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute Now Using QuicktomeTM Brain Mapping Technology To Visualize Key Areas of the Brain Related To Speech and Other Key Functions During Complex Brain Surgery
Brain mapping technology now available for complex brain surgeries at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute.
Study Shows Mitochondrial Transplantation Effective in Reversing Damage to Kidneys and Kidney Cells
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant, and the demand for donated kidneys far exceeds the supply. In fact, only 25,498 kidney transplants were performed in 2022, and kidney disease impacts 37 million people in the U.S. But a new preclinical study, led by scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, shows that a new technology called mitochondrial transplantation holds promise as a potential therapy that could change the kidney transplant landscape.
University of Delaware’s Laure Kayser named 2023 Beckman Young Investigator
The award will support Kayser’s research on engineering devices for assistive soft robotics and tactile displays.
Circadian rhythms and epilepsy Part II: Dr. Maxime Baud
What percentage of people with epilepsy have rhythms to their seizures? How do anti-seizure medications affect rhythms? Is it possible to manipulate seizure rhythms? In Part 2 of our two-part series on circadian rhythms, Dr. Laurent Sheybani talks with Dr. Maxime Baud.
GW Expert Available to Discuss the 70th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
Thursday, July 27th marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, which ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War. According to the Associated Press, China and Russia sent delegates to North Korea, at the invite of Pyongyang, to participate…
Yale Scientists Identify Immune Cells Critical for Immunologic Memory for Melanoma
Immune-checkpoint inhibitors have become the standard of care for patients with advanced melanoma to improve survival, but only some patients respond to this immunotherapy and have long-term benefits. The lack of a long-lasting response, researchers say, is related to failure of antitumor immunologic memory. Treatment options for advanced melanoma are limited for patients who do not respond to this type of therapy.
Mental Health Among Hispanics
Mental health is a significant issue across the country. In 2021, over 57 million adults in the United States – about 1 in 5 – experienced mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. As of February 2023,…
Yale Scientists Develop a New Approach to Strengthen CAR-T Cell Therapy
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells are a powerful, new form of cancer therapy that are being studied to treat blood cancers. Using a new approach, Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine found a new way to substantially improve the effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy. The new study was published in Nature Immunology on July 27.
Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties
Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a “hairy” task, but Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue.
Tiny surgical robots could transform detection and treatment of cancers
The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures just 2 millimetres in diameter and is controlled by magnets, can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes and could transform the treatment of lung cancer.
UV disinfection in the treatment management of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants
The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for effective disinfection technologies to protect against harmful pathogens. While vaccines offer some protection, their effectiveness against future variants is uncertain. Therefore, additional strategies are important during the pre-vaccine stage.
Fullerene-pillared porous graphene with high water adsorption capacity
A team of researchers from Japan has fabricated fullerene-pillared porous graphene (FPPG)—a carbon composite comprising nanocarbons—using a bottom-up approach with highly designable and controllable pore structures.
Transcription Factors Contribute to Subtypes of Colorectal Cancers
New research in colorectal cancers directed by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center suggests that expression of transcription factors — proteins that help turn specific genes on or off by binding to nearby DNA — may play a central role in the degree of DNA methylation across the genome, contributing to the development of different subtypes of these cancers. Methylation is a process in which certain chemical groups attach to areas of DNA that guide genes’ on/off switches.
Jinghui Zhang, PhD, elected Fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology
Former Chair of Computational Biology honored with induction into Class of 2023 Fellows.
Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) chooses Symplectic Grant Tracker to manage funding for innovative scientific research
The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) has chosen Symplectic Grant Tracker from Digital Science’s suite of flagship products to advance its aims of providing catalytic funding for innovative scientific research.
UOnline and Florida Panthers form partnership to provide internships in sports management and ‘Hockey 101’ educational courses
University of Miami UOnline has signed an agreement with the Florida Panthers to provide students in the Master’s in Sport Administration program with internships, as well as launched a new online Hockey 101 course to educate fans about the game.
New research reveals historic migration’s link to present-day implicit racial bias
Roughly six million Black people moved away from the American South during the Great Migration between 1910 and 1970, hoping to escape racial violence and discrimination while pursuing economic and educational opportunities. Now, research has uncovered a link between this historic event with present-day inequalities and implicit biases.
Investigators Identify Translation Gaps in Instrument That Measures Nursing Practice Environment
Two decades ago, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index was published to measure the nursing practice environment. Although the instrument’s use has resulted in advances in science and quality improvement efforts, its potential may be limited by the availability and quality of translations into different languages.
Making Renewable, Infinitely Recyclable Plastics Using Bacteria
In a study published today, researchers successfully engineered microbes to make biological alternatives for the starting ingredients in an infinitely recyclable plastic known as poly(diketoenamine), or PDK.
Preventing weight gain: Yo-yo no-go zones for Australians
There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.
Using cosmic weather to study which worlds could support life
As the next generation of giant, high-powered observatories begin to come online, a new study suggests that their instruments may offer scientists an unparalleled opportunity to discern what weather may be like on far-away exoplanets.