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UrduMoffitt Cancer Center has appointed Paulo Rodriguez, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Immunology and co-leader of the Immuno-Oncology Program.
Month: July 2023
New app developed at NYU Tandon School of Engineering promises to make navigating subway stations easier for people with blindness and low vision
Designed by researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Commute Booster routes public-transportation users through the “middle mile” – the part of a journey inside subway stations or other similar transit hubs – in addition to the “first” and “last” miles that bring travelers to and from those hubs.
Learning Thai: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreigners Interested in Studying Thai Language in Thailand
If you have foreign friends, how do you introduce them to Thailand? Thailand has a lot of charms to indulge in, but one of the appeals one cannot deny is the “Thai language” which, in any shape or form, is so melodious and pleasing to the ear.
Congratulations to Faculty Members and the Student from Chulalongkorn’s Faculty of Education for their International Recognition as Thai Inventors and Researchers
Chulalongkorn University congratulates the faculty members and a student of the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, for receiving certificates at the Internationally Outstanding Inventors Awards Ceremony organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Makawan Rangsan Room, 3rd floor, Royal Thai Army Club Vibhavadi.
The Medical Minute: Donated blood kept free from pathogens
Blood banks always say it’s safe to give blood. But is it safe to receive? A Penn State Health expert discusses all the ways professionals keep your blood pathogen-free.
Study Identifies Pitfalls, Solutions for Using AI to Predict Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers examined peer-reviewed journal papers and conducted the first systematic review analyzing not only the technical aspects of machine learning applied to predicting opioid use, but also the published results.
NIH funds study of ultrasound with genetics to treat brain disorders
Researchers have developed methods to study and manipulate areas of the brain, though many of those methods are restricted by the limited depth that light can reach within the brain. A multidisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis plans to overcome that limitation by integrating ultrasound with genetics to precisely modify neurons in the brain.
Newly Developed BIM-based Digital Design Workflow for Road Safety Improvement
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) developed a digital model designed to identify dangerous roads where traffic accidents frequently occur while further finding optimal measures to improve the safety of such roads, thereby minimizing the risk of traffic accidents.
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok.
Mapping the changing landscape of gender-affirming care for teens
Many families whose transgender children need gender-affirming care will need to drive much further than before because of laws and other actions passed since 2021 in 20 states, a new study shows. Half will need to drive an hour or more; 25% four hours each way.
Tracing invisible particles
How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of particles.
A quick look inside a human being
Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical world.
Global wildlife trade risks altering evolutionary history and ecosystem function, study suggests
Some of the world’s most distinct and ancient animal species, which play crucial roles in our planet’s ecosystems, are exploited for the wildlife trade across large parts of the world, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
Genetic study reveals that a captive-bred population could save endangered crocodile from extinction
The Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) is a critically endangered species native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela.
Novel Machine Learning Blood Test Detects Cancers with Genome-Wide Mutations in Single Molecules of Cell-Free DNA
Novel blood testing technology being developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center that combines genome-wide sequencing of single molecules of DNA shed from tumors and machine learning may allow earlier detection of lung and other cancers.
New UIUC center to develop autonomous construction systems, ecosystem
The University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering will be the site of a new research and development center dedicated to autonomous construction technologies, with funding from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
UCI neuroscientists discover a novel inhibitory cortical neuron type that is implicated in neuropsychiatric conditions.
A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers working at the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping find links between brain disorders and dysfunction of newly identified inhibitory brain cell types.
UC San Diego Health among First in Nation to Perform Regenerative Brain Cell Procedure for Epilepsy
UC San Diego Health is among the first in the nation to perform an experimental regenerative brain cell therapy for epilepsy aimed at eliminating seizures.
AAN Issues Guidance on New Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
New therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease, monoclonal antibodies that remove amyloid-β plaques in the brain, are bringing hope to people whose lives have been affected by the disease. To help neurologists discuss these therapies with patients and caregivers, the American Academy of Neurology has developed an Emerging Issues in Neurology article, published online on July 26, 2023, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People with Increased Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s May Lose Sense of Smell First
People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer’s disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory and thinking problems, according to a study published in the July 26, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The gene variant associated with this increased risk of Alzheimer’s is called APOE e4.
A Nickle-Platinum Nanoscale Core with a Platinum Shell Cracks Oxygen Molecules into Useful Ions
Researchers have modified the surface of nickel-platinum nanoparticles to improve their ability to act as catalysts to make reactive oxygen ions. Using a specialized X-ray scattering imaging technique, the researchers examined the modified nanoparticles and discovered a platinum-rich outer layer.
Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles
Mac Gilliland, assistant professor of chemistry and Mary Elizabeth Anderson, professor of chemistry, will work with engineers and scientists at 908 Devices, a mass spec manufacturer in Boston. At least a dozen Furman undergraduate students will also work on the project, giving them experience in chemistry, device manufacturing and commercialization that few students at undergraduate institutions have.
Astronomers Reveal New Features of Galactic Black Holes
An international team of scientists, including UNLV astrophysicist Bing Zhang, reports in the July 26 issue of Nature a dedicated observational campaign on the Galactic microquasar dubbed GRS 1915+105. The team revealed features of a microquasar system that have never before been seen.
Lost metabolic fitness of CAR NK cells is key mechanism of tumor resistance
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered loss of metabolic fitness in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) natural killer (NK) cells is a critical mechanism of resistance, with infused cells gradually losing the ability to compete with tumor cells for nutrients, leading to tumor relapse.
Immobilizing melanoma
Although rare, mucosal melanoma in humans has a low survival rate. It has been difficult to investigate due to a lack of similar cancers in animals for study.
Susan G. Komen® Commends Introduction of Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Diagnostic Imaging
Susan G. Komen commends commends the introduction of the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act of 2023 in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The legislation would remove a significant financial barrier to people receiving medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.
Asymptomatic infections may underlie recent rise in whooping cough
In a new study, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) compared the immune response of individuals who received older versus newer versions of the whooping cough vaccine. The unexpected findings may help explain the recent rise in whooping cough cases and point to potential targets for the next generation of vaccines.
International team reaches bedrock in Greenland, marking a significant milestone in climate change research
An international research team, led by Professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen of the University of Manitoba and University of Copenhagen, has reached a significant milestone by drilling through 2670 m of ice on the North Greenland Ice Stream and reaching bedrock after seven long years.
Family trees from the European Neolithic
The Neolithic lifestyle, based on farming instead of hunting and gathering, emerged in the Near East around 12,000 years ago and contributed profoundly to the modern way of life.
Revolutionizing Liquid Biopsy: Zymo Research and Opentrons Partner to Automate Novel Cell-Free DNA Isolation Chemistry
Zymo Research Corp, a leading provider of life science technologies, has partnered with Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation, to revolutionize cell-free DNA isolation and analysis.
Rutgers School of Public Health Workforce Safety Expert Comments on the NYC Crane Collapse
Koshy Koshy—an associate professor at Rutgers School of Public Health and center manager for the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development, which offers a Cranes in Construction course—is available to comment on the importance of…
Earlier and earlier high-Arctic spring replaced by “extreme year-to-year variation”
About 15 years ago, researchers reported that the timing of spring in high-Arctic Greenland had advanced at some of the fastest rates of change ever seen anywhere in the world.
Earth’s plate tectonics recently underwent a fundamental change
Earth is truly unique among our Solar System’s planets. It has vast water oceans and abundant life. But Earth is also unique because it is the only planet with plate tectonics, which shaped its geology, climate and possibly influenced the evolution of life.
Mapping mass shootings in the United States
The United States has more than 10 times the number of mass shooting incidents than other developed countries, yet little research has shown the distribution and types of shootings, geographically.
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
A new study in mice from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests replacing traditional protein sources with mealworms in high-fat diets could slow weight gain, improve immune response, reduce inflammation, enhance energy metabolism, and beneficially alter the ratio of good to bad cholesterol.
How eavesdropping viruses battle it out to infect us
Researchers have found that dozens of viruses respond to quorum sensing or other chemical signals from bacteria.
Pancreatic Cancer Starts with Mutant Cells Affecting Ion Balance and Energy Production
Rockville, Md. (July 26, 2023)—Mutant cells that initially resemble normal enzyme-producing cells drive the development of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study in the journal Function. One key distinction is that mutant cells might show altered physiological characteristics early…
When Should I Let My Child Have a Phone? Five Questions Parents Need to Ask
At a time when experts are warning parents about the dangers of social media, parents should roll out phone privileges with a set of clear rules governing:
When the child can use the phone
What sort of content the child can access on it
What type of information it’s OK to share, and what isn’t, such as easily identifiable information and explicit photographs
How much phone or screen time the child gets each day
Nineteen Surgical Organizations Strongly Oppose CMS’ Plan to Implement the G2211 Code
The American College of Surgeons (ACS), with 18 other surgical organizations, has expressed strong opposition to the implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) code G2211.
Call for Papers and Participants: The 16th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Science 2023 (EuAsC2S–16) – Frontiers in Chemical Sciences for Sustainability
The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, together with the Chemical Society of Thailand will co-organize “the 16th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Science 2023 (EuAsC2S–16)” under the theme “Frontiers in Chemical Sciences for Sustainability”, from December 13-15, 2023 at the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, Bangkok.
Using cameras on transit buses to monitor traffic conditions
Researchers have proposed a novel method for counting and tracking vehicles on public roads, a development that could enhance current traffic systems and help travelers get to their destinations faster.
CSUF Dendroclimatologist: What Tree Rings Can Tell Us About Heat Waves
California’s climate has changed drastically over the past hundred years, and it will continue to change as the Earth gets warmer, resulting in higher temperatures and more severe heat waves.
Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber appointed as IIASA Director General
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of John Schellnhuber as the new IIASA Director General effective from 1 December 2023.
Ammonia reduction should be prioritized in Europe’s fight against air pollution
A new study identified the reduction of ammonia emissions as a cost-effective measure to reduce concentrations of fine particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere.
First Ever Point-of-Care Instrument to Test for Fentanyl Receives FDA Clearance
Shenzhen Superbio Technology Co., LTD. (Superbio) has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the first ever point-of-care instrument intended for qualitative detection of fentanyl in human urine and has fully released authorization to Bioeasy USA, Inc.(Bioeasy) of this product in the United States of America.
AI Empowers Researchers to Bring Precision Medicine to Post-stroke Speech and Cognitive Rehabilitation
Constant Therapy Health, a next generation digital health company, today announced that the organization is empowering Boston University Center for Brain Recovery and The University of Texas at Austin neuroscientists, data engineers and computational scientists with the AI-driven, real-world data needed to bring precision medicine to post-stroke speech, language and cognitive rehabilitation.
MD Anderson and Nexo Therapeutics announce strategic research collaboration to advance new therapies against intractable targets
MD Anderson and Nexo announced a strategic research collaboration to rapidly advance new cancer therapies against previously undruggable targets.
Você está pronto para correr? Esteja atento aos sinais de treinamento exagerado
Estamos cercados por sinais de alerta nas estradas, no trabalho e nas embalagens de produtos e equipamentos. Seu corpo também envia sinais de alerta. À medida que a data da corrida se aproxima, se esforçar ao máximo em seu treinamento é tentador. Isso faz com que esse seja um excelente momento para observar os sinais de alerta de um treinamento exagerado.
¿Está listo para correr? Tome conciencia de las señales del entrenamiento excesivo
Nos rodean las señales de advertencia en los caminos, en el trabajo y en los paquetes y equipamiento. El cuerpo también envía señales. A medida que se acerca la fecha de la carrera, se vuelve tentador redoblar los esfuerzos de entrenamiento. Lo que se convierte en el período principal para buscar señales de advertencia del exceso de entrenamiento.
تنبيه من خبير: هل أنت جاهز لسباق الجري؟ انتبه لعلامات الإفراط في التدريب
نحن محاطون بعلامات تحذيرية في كل مكان، حيث نجدها على الطريق، وفي العمل، وعلى العبوات والمعدات، كما يبعث لنا جسمنا أيضًا بعلامات تحذيرية. ومع اقتراب موعد السباق، يكون لديك حافزًا كبيرًا لوضع كل جهدك في التدريب. ويكون ذلك هو ذروة الوقت الذي يجب فيه الانتباه للعلامات التحذيرية التي تشير إلى الإفراط في التدريب.