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UrduThe Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center and Smidt Heart Institute together completed 652 solid organ transplants in 2023, far outpacing Cedars-Sinai’s internal record set just one year ago, when surgeons completed 583 transplants.
Month: February 2024
Gene-editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder
A group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing therapy, according to the lead researcher.
VUMC Community Art Initiative call for medical student art
The Association of American Medical Colleges and Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine Art of Diagnosis Program, sponsored by the Gordan and Betty Moore Foundation, awarded Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Community Art Initiative (CAI) $5,000 to support an exhibition of medical student art.
Why are people climate change deniers?
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful behavior? Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) ran an online experiment involving 4,000 US adults, and found no evidence to support this idea.
Go Red For Women, doctor shares important heart health tips.
Hafiza Khan, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, shares important heart health tips for women. What You Need to Know: Take time to focus on yourself Hormonal changes can affect the stability of a woman’s heartbeat Maintain a good…
Nondestructive Material Analysis: CSNS Back-n’s Neutron Tech Unveiled
Neutrons, known for their ability to penetrate materials deeply, are key in nondestructive material analysis. Techniques like Neutron Resonance Analysis (NRA) and its variant, Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis (NRTA), use these properties to identify elements and isotopes inside materials without damaging them.
IU surgeon-scientist studying physiological effect of microorganisms in sinuses of chronic rhinosinusitis patients
An Indiana University School of Medicine surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that causes the lining of the sinuses to swell.
Researchers reveal the best-selling ‘pop’ songs of 17th century England
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Warwick have compiled the first ever collection of hit songs from seventeenth-century England, including over 100 ballads in total.
Researchers take new ‘mixed reality’ headsets for a spin
Among the buzziest consumer technologies right now are “mixed reality” or “spatial computing” headsets that convincingly blend views of the real world with digital content.
Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring
New findings in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, report that a class of small RNAs (microRNAs), microRNA-29, can restore normal skin structure rather than producing a wound closure by a connective tissue (scar).
Permafrost alone holds back Arctic rivers — and a lot of carbon
New research from Dartmouth provides the first evidence that the Arctic’s frozen soil is the dominant force shaping Earth’s northernmost rivers.
AI learns through the eyes and ears of a child
AI systems, such as GPT-4, can now learn and use human language, but they learn from astronomical amounts of language input—much more than children receive when learning how to understand and speak a language.
New study suggests culling animals who ‘don’t belong’ can be a flawed nature conservation practice
New research published today in the journal Science has concluded that eradicating animals on the basis that they are not native in order to protect plant species, can be a flawed practice costing millions of dollars, and resulting in the slaughter of millions of healthy wild animals.
Prehistoric mobility among Tibetan farmers, herders shaped highland settlement patterns, cultural interaction, study finds
New research from Washington University in St. Louis and Sichuan University in China explores how and why ancient communities built social relationships and cultural identities across the extreme terrain in Tibet.
Professor Tobin Marks Inspires CityU with Cutting-Edge Lecture and Engaging Scientific Exchanges
HKIAS Senior Fellow Professor Tobin J. Marks recently visited the City University of Hong Kong.
Nicolas Musi, MD, Named Inaugural Cypres Chair in Diabetes Research
Nicolas Musi, MD, studies a spectrum of age-related disorders that can impact a healthy lifespan.
Testing the Evolution of the Universe with Galaxy Clusters
Scientists compared data on galaxy clusters from simulations and telescopes to check if the observed data is representative enough to test theory.
Machine Learning Techniques Enhance the Discovery of Excited Nuclear Levels in Sulfur-38
Forefront nuclear physics capabilities and machine-learning data analyses combine to generate new information on quantum energy levels in sulfur-38.
Researchers from Pusan National University employ artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of magnesium alloy anisotropy
Magnesium (Mg) alloys have been popularly used for designing aerospace and automotive parts owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio.
Climate change: Fungal disease endangers wheat production
Climate change poses a threat to yields and food security worldwide, with plant diseases as one of the main risks.
Increased temperature difference between day and night can affect all life on earth
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have discovered a change in what scientists already knew about global warming dynamics.
3D-printed pneumatic modules replace electric controls in soft robots
In the future, soft robots will be able to perform tasks that cannot be done by conventional robots.
Relocated songbirds can successfully learn the diversity of song they need to survive
Nestling songbirds relocated as part of conservation programmes successfully learn the song repertoires they need to communicate – and ultimately survive – in the wild, a new study has found.
Tidal landscapes a greater carbon sink than previously thought
Mangroves and saltmarshes sequester large amounts of carbon, mitigating the greenhouse effect.
Gut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, finds new study
The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.
Plant receptors that control immunity and development share a common origin
Plants are continuously evolving new immune receptors to ever-changing pathogens.
How does the majority population feel about policies for minorities?
On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices.
Resistant bacteria can remain in the body for years
Fighting disease-causing bacteria becomes more difficult when antibiotics stop working.
Promising heart drugs ID’d by cutting-edge combo of machine learning, human learning
University of Virginia scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning – a form of artificial intelligence – to identify drugs that help minimize harmful scarring after a heart attack or other injuries.
Rice research unveils key dynamics of 2D nanomaterials with view to larger-scale production
A team of Rice University researchers mapped out how flecks of 2D materials move in liquid ⎯ knowledge that could help scientists assemble macroscopic-scale materials with the same useful properties as their 2D counterparts.
Jealousy – we understand our own sex best
We may not always fully understand why our partners get jealous, and women and men often get jealous for completely different reasons.
Posterior Wall Ablation Does Not Help Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ilana Nikravesh Mount Sinai Press Office 212-241-9200 [email protected] …
Imbed Biosciences, Inc awarded Skin Integrity and Wound Care agreement with Premier, Inc.
Madison Wisconsin based Imbed Biosciences, Inc has been awarded a Technology Breakthrough designation for PelashieldAM™ with Premier, Inc. through its Kiindo™ pediatric performance group and collaborative.
Lawrence Livermore’s popular Science on Saturday lecture series returns to Las Positas College
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) popular lecture series, “Science on Saturday,” returns Feb. 3 and runs through Feb. 24. The series offers four different lectures with the theme, “Magic of Materials.”
The ShAPE of Buildings to Come: Scrap Aluminum Transforms Recycling Life Cycle
Post-consumer recycled aluminum to be transformed into high strength building materials and consumer goods with patented ShAPE™ manufacturing process.
Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans for the first time, revealing their true shapes and chemistry
In a new study, engineers at the University of Notre Dame have presented clear images of nanoplastics in ocean water off the coasts of China, South Korea and the United States, and in the Gulf of Mexico.
UNC Hospitals Performs First Domino Liver Transplant in Decades
Chirag Desai, MD, FACS, an abdominal organ transplant and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon at UNC Hospitals, performed a “domino” liver transplant, which helped two patients from a single donor without splitting a liver.
Intersectional Study of Alcohol Treatment Completion Reveals Significantly Greater Disparities for Women of Color Than Examining by Race or Gender Alone
An intersectional study of alcohol treatment completion rates reveals striking disparities for racial and ethnic minoritized women when compared to White men.
Live Expert Panel: Politics in South Carolina
Political Science experts from Furman University will speak and answer questions from the media on South Carolina politics leading up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
Live Event: Nurses: The Most Trusted Profession in an Age of Mistrust
For 21 years, nurses have consistently been the most trusted profession, according to the yearly Gallup poll. (The new poll will be issued by the end of January). Dr Rushton, who specializes in burnout, will speak on trust, moral injury, and how nurses cope in this day and age.
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Most Americans Using Health Monitoring Technology are Experiencing Significant Physical and Mental Benefits
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Most Americans Using Health Monitoring Technology are Experiencing Significant Physical and Mental Benefits
France’s National Center for Scientific Research and U.S. Department of Energy Sign ‘Statement of Interest’ on EIC Collaboration
Representatives of France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a new “Statement of Interest” in future cooperation on the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a unique facility for exploring the building blocks of matter and the strongest force in nature.
What’s on Your Plate?
The Food Pyramid that many of us learned about in school is now ancient history. That old guideline on food groups and servings has been replaced by MyPlate.
Pandemic Lockdowns and Water Quality: A Revealing Study on Building Usage
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lower occupancy in buildings led to reduced water use, raising concerns about water quality due to stagnation.
BIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID health burdens, new research suggests
Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who were infected with COVID-19 experienced greater negative aftereffects in health and work loss than did similarly infected white participants, new research finds.
Inaugural class of Damon Runyon–St. Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellows announced
The initiative aims to provide support for early-career scientists to study pediatric cancer, addressing a funding gap that drives top talent to seek more prevalent opportunities in adult cancer research or the pharmaceutical sector.
New Cancer Research Plan Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
CIHR’s Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is launching a new five-year plan with cancer survivorship as a priority research topic. With the rate of cancer survivorship predicted to increase steadily over the next decades, survivor research will promote the Canadian…
Excavation of colossal caverns for Fermilab’s DUNE experiment completed
The excavation of the caverns that will house the gigantic particle detectors of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in Lead, South Dakota is complete.
Exploring the Unseen: Microbial Wonders in Earth’s Saltiest Waters
The study delves into hypersaline lakes in Xinjiang, China, exploring the genetic and metabolic diversity of microbial communities termed “microbial dark matters.”
Hiring the most qualified candidate might be unfair
Both liberals and conservatives are more likely to believe that merit-based hiring is unfair after learning about the impacts of socioeconomic disparities, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.