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UrduNew research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event — including heart failure, heart attack or stroke — than the general public.
Month: February 2024
Sniffing our way to better health
Imagine if we could inhale scents that delay the onset of cancer, inflammation, or neurodegenerative disease. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are poised to bring this futuristic technology closer to reality.
New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development
A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the brain or cerebral cortex) and is likely a predictor of childhood cognition and behaviour.
Therapy could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause
Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Study Finds Pesticide Use Linked to Parkinson’s in Rocky Mountain, Great Plains Region
Pesticides and herbicides used in farming have been linked to Parkinson’s disease in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region of the country, according to a preliminary study released today, February 27, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.
Six Tufts University Faculty Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Six Tufts faculty members have been named to the 2024 class of senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). With this recognition, the six are among a total of 124 highly accomplished emerging academic inventors, as identified by NAI’s 60 member institutions.
Biodiversity appears to strongly suppress pathogens and pests in many plant and animal systems, but this “dilution effect” can vary strikingly in magnitude
This study uses forest inventory data from over 25,000 plots to show that the prevalence of tree pests is jointly controlled by the diversity and phylogenetic composition of forests.
Un estudio muestra que el cambio de hora tiene un efecto mínimo en la salud del corazón
Un estudio reciente de Mayo Clinic ha examinado los efectos del cambio de hora en la salud del corazón e indican que el impacto es probablemente bajo.
Baylor Mathematicians Create New Math Track at Crossroads of Geometry and Harmonic Analysis
Baylor University mathematicians Dorina Mitrea, Ph.D., and Marius Mitrea, Ph.D., along with Irina Mitrea, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Temple University, have co-authored an unprecedented 5-volume, 5,000-page original research monograph that creates a new track in mathematics.
Geometric Harmonic Analysis (GHA) is a specific area of mathematics at the crossroads of two well-established branches: geometry and harmonic analysis.
Dengue: Especialista da Mayo Clinic explica a infecção transmitida por mosquitos
Cerca de metade da população mundial vive em zonas vulneráveis a dengue, uma infecção viral potencialmente fatal transmitida através das picadas de mosquitos infectados. Não há tratamento, e apenas as pessoas que já tiveram dengue são elegíveis para a vacina.
Dengue: Experta de Mayo Clinic explica la infección transmitida por mosquitos
Aproximadamente la mitad de la población mundial vive en zonas vulnerables a dengue, una infección viral potencialmente mortal transmitida a través de las picaduras de mosquitos infectados. No hay tratamiento, y solo las personas que ya han tenido dengue son elegibles para la vacuna.
حمى الضنك: يشرح خبير مايو كلينك العدوى التي ينقلها البعوض
يعيش ما يقرب من نصف سكان العالم في مناطق معرضة لتفشي حمى الضنك، وهي عدوى فيروسية قد تهدد الحياة وتنتقل عن طريق لدغات البعوض الحامل للعدوى.
Remote online genetic education programs can spur testing for inherited susceptibility to cancer, study suggests
In the GENERATE study, 90% of those who viewed an online genetic education program chose to be tested for inherited predisposition to pancreatic cancer.
Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI
Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG).
NASA Space Technology and Google Earth Engine Computing Power Are Helping to Save Tigers
A new computer platform called TCL 3.0 represents a breakthrough in how scientists measure and monitor changes in tiger habitat and provides a framework for monitoring other wildlife species across the globe.
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
Research by Cleveland Clinic and three other U.S. medical centers has found that bariatric surgery provides better long-term control of blood glucose levels in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, compared with medical therapy.
White House Includes Two Tufts-Related Initiatives in Commitments to End Hunger, Reduce Diet-Related Disease
Two Tufts-related initiatives have been included in the White House’s new round of public and private sector commitments, announced today by the Biden-Harris administration, to end hunger, improve nutrition, and reduce diet-related disease in the United States by 2030.
Having Self-Control Leads to Power
New research from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and Texas A&M University finds that having self-control is often what leads to power.
Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health
A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.
White House Challenge to End Hunger approves UTHealth Houston innovative commitments to Food Is Medicine
Three commitments to improve food security, diet quality, and health outcomes for vulnerable communities, made by UTHealth Houston in partnership with local and national organizations, have been approved as part of the White House Challenge to end Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
The Wistar Institute Appoints Max Berger to its Board of Trustees
The Wistar Institute Appoints Max Berger to its Board of Trustees
Experts see cell outage as ‘stark reminder’ of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Following a telecommunications outage that disrupted cell service nationwide, two West Virginia University experts are renewing calls for cooperative efforts to improve overall U.S. cyber resiliency. Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor, management information systems and cybersecurity, WVU John Chambers College of…
Transcription Factor Plays Pivotal Role in Right-Sided Colon Cancers
The colon is often thought of as one organ, but the right and left parts of the colon have different molecular features in cancers. New research in mice from investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center demonstrates that these regions also have distinct transcriptional programs, or cellular processes, that regulate the development of normal and cancerous cells.
GW Expert Available: What to Know About Lead Exposure and Health in Light of Stanley Cup Lawsuit
The maker of Stanley cups is being sued over the presence of lead in its products. The primary allegation is that the company did not publicly confirm until January 2024 that lead is used in its manufacturing process. The suit…
Measles: How to Spot it, When to Seek Care and Importance of Vaccination
As the Measles outbreak continues to grow in Florida, Francesca Torriani, MD, infectious disease specialist with UC San Diego Health is available to discuss symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical care, and the importance of vaccination. Biography…
Chamber of Commerce Data: Washington D.C. is the ‘Loneliest City’ in America
For the second year in a row, Washington, D.C. tops the Chamber of Commerce’s list of the loneliest cities in the U.S. Nearly half of the households in Washington, D.C. are people that live alone, the analysis found.According to Census…
Bypassing the blood-brain barrier to improve brain tumor diagnosis
A collaborative team of NIH-funded researchers is developing a way to obtain DNA shed from brain tumors using focused ultrasound. Their first-in-human study could be an important step towards improving the way brain tumors are diagnosed.
Improving Heart Health at Any Age: GW Expert Available
More than 60 million American women are living with some form of heart disease, yet just over half (56 percent) are aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women. February is American Heart Month, so it’s worth…
New Consortium MetrANOVA to Create a Measurement and Analysis Toolbox for Research and Education Networks Worldwide
Five of the world’s leading research and education (R&E) networking organizations have joined forces to form MetrANOVA, a consortium for Advancing Network Observation, Visualization, and Analysis. Together, founding members Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), GÉANT, GlobalNOC at Indiana University, Internet2, and Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) operate and connect a dizzying number of national, regional, and local R&E networks — yet representing a portion of the decentralized fabric linking scientific researchers in hundreds of countries worldwide. MetrANOVA’s goal is to develop and disseminate common network measurement and analysis tools, tactics, and techniques that can be applied throughout the global R&E community.
Facilitators of Group Interventions Play a Vital Role in Reducing Drinking Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Skilled facilitators of an alcohol intervention based on motivational interviewing are key to promoting safer drinking behaviors among young adults experiencing homelessness, a new study suggests. The study is the first to examine the effects of the group process on emerging adults’ drinking outcomes using several different measures of group dynamics. Some young adults experiencing homelessness can access services at drop-in centers, but interventions must be brief and feasible in resource-stretched environments. Previous studies of AWARE, an intervention based on motivational interviewing in a four-session group format, found reductions in drinking in this vulnerable population. It is not well understood, however, which aspects of the group experience—process, structure, and clinician behavior—contribute to these outcomes. Research points to the importance of change talk (e.g., “I’m quitting for the summer”), cohesion (group bonding), climate (group engagement and mutual support), and
‘Janitors’ of the Sea: Overharvested sea cucumbers play crucial role in protecting coral
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology discovered that sea cucumbers — sediment-eating organisms that function like autonomous vacuum cleaners of the ocean floor — play an enormous role in protecting coral from disease. The problem is, they’ve been overharvested for more than 100 years, and they’re now rare.
Out of the desert, a quantum powerhouse rises
In January, Sandia National Laboratories and The University of New Mexico created the Quantum New Mexico Institute, a cooperatively run research center headquartered at the university.
Doctor says cholesterol is integral to our body’s cells.
Salman Gohar, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, says cholesterol is integral to our body’s cells. What You Need to Know: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up in the blood vessels. How “bad” cholesterol differs from…
Case Western Reserve receives NIH funding to study long-term health effects of East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at Case Western Reserve University a grant to begin studying the possible long-term health effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Hunt School of Dental Medicine Receives $166,000 Grant for Early Diabetes Detection
The screenings program wants to identify patients who are at risk of developing diabetes and connect them with resources that can help them manage their condition. The initiative aligns with the broader goal of integrating diabetes testing into routine screenings across dental clinics in our community.
ReadCube Expands Its Award-Winning Literature Management Platform with the Launch of Literature Review
Digital Science is pleased to announce that ReadCube, an award-winning leader in literature management and full-text document delivery, has launched a new solution for research-driven organizations – known simply as Literature Review by ReadCube.
ReadCube Expands Its Award-Winning Literature Management Platform with the Launch of Literature Review
Digital Science is pleased to announce that ReadCube, an award-winning leader in literature management and full-text document delivery, has launched a new solution for research-driven organizations – known simply as Literature Review by ReadCube.
New study shows improved rangeland grazing management leads to substantial sequestration of carbon
CarbonSolve, leading global developer of rangeland carbon credits, announces results of a long-term study that presents the first evidence that improved grazing practices implemented at the scale of traditional pastoralist migrations can remove a significant volume of greenhouse gases to soil carbon.
Innovative blockchain technology balances privacy with regulatory compliance
Blockchain’s inherent transparency, while beneficial for validation and trust, poses significant privacy concerns. Traditional transactions on public blockchains are permanently visible, compromising user privacy. This visibility has been a double-edged sword, providing transparency but at the cost of personal data exposure. A new protocol called Privacy Pools offers a potential solution to the seemingly contradictory goals of blockchain privacy and regulatory compliance.
Chulalongkorn Business School Takes Student Development to a New Level, Launching the HIT PROGRAM, in Partnership with Hakuhodo Thailand
Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS), in collaboration with Hakuhodo International (Thailand) Co., Ltd., has developed the “HIT PROGRAM” as a course for CBS 4th-year students in the academic year 2023 to equip them with professional skills, encourage self-discovery, and inspire them to work in the fields that are suitable for them.
Eco-Friendly Catalyst Revolution: New Pathways to Renewable Energy Unlocked by Scientists
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing efficient, cost-effective noble metal-free electro-catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis in alkaline electrolytes, crucial for advancing energy conversion devices such as electrolyzers, fuel cells, and metal–air batteries.
Tunable VO2 Cavity Enables Multispectral Manipulation from Visible to Microwave Frequencies
Optical materials capable of dynamically manipulating electromagnetic waves are an emerging field in optics. However, the multispectral manipulation based on these materials is challenging due to their ubiquitous wavelength dependence. Scientist in China and Singapore cascaded VO2-based tunable optical cavities with selective-transparent layers, realizing the multispectral manipulation with reversible tunability covering wavelengths ranging from the visible to microwave regions. This work will provide a critical approach for expanding the multispectral manipulation ability of optical systems.
Lightweight Yet Strong: Pioneering Aluminum-Magnesium Laminates Set to Transform Aerospace and Automotive Industries
Magnesium alloys, known for their lightweight and high strength, face limitations due to poor corrosion resistance. The innovative Al/Mg/Al laminates combine the benefits of magnesium alloy and aluminum, offering a solution with enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, critical for aerospace, automotive, and electronic applications.
How decades of expertise with the fourth state of matter could bring satellites closer to Earth
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory are working on ways to improve thrusters for satellites operating in very low orbit around the Earth. The researchers believe they can make satellites that weigh less, last longer and cost less by creating thrusters that use the air around them instead of having to carry its own supply of fuel. PPPL’s diagnostics will be used to evaluate this innovative thruster concept and characterize key physical processes involved in its operation.
Binghamton University biologist named Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology
Binghamton University, State University of New York researcher Karin Sauer is among 65 scientists elected as Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology this year. Fellows are elected by their peers based on their scientific achievements and original contributions to the field of microbiology.
Reproducing the Moon’s Surface Environment on Earth
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) successfully implemented an electrostatic environment that simulates the Moon’s surface conditions, not in space but on Earth. The researchers also assessed its performance and effectiveness.
Generating ‘buzz’ about new products can influence their success
The way companies announce new products or build up hype can often influence their success once those new products hit the market, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Protecting fish doesn’t have to mean neglecting people, study concludes
With fish stocks declining globally, more than 190 countries recently made a commitment to protect about a third of the world’s oceans within “Marine Protected Areas,” or MPAs by the year 2030.
Butterflies mimic each other’s flight behaviour to avoid predators
Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly that mimic each others’ colour patterns have also evolved similar flight behaviours to warn predators and avoid being eaten.
Fighting the flu: The surprising power of a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis
As Canada’s flu season collides with record strep A cases and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, a new study is shedding light on our understanding of respiratory immune responses