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UrduA cutting-edge study has shed light on the TOMATO MADS-BOX 6 (TM6) gene’s critical influence on the elaborate development of tomato flowers. This research pierces the veil on the genetic underpinnings of floral formation, providing fresh insights into the realm of plant biology.
Month: May 2024
Cleveland Clinic Enters Metaverse to Promote Mental Health Wellness
Mental health is a growing issue for millions. In an effort to meet people where they are with accurate, useful health information, Cleveland Clinic has developed an interactive experience designed to provide users with a mental health break.
Advances in Rice Genome Research Offer Insights and Promising Applications for Agriculture
A research team has achieved a groundbreaking improvement in the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare.
AACN Hosts 50th National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) brings together thousands of nurses and others who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families during the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI), May 20-22 in Denver. This year, AACN celebrates its 50th NTI, the premier conference for critical and progressive care nursing education.
Exploring the Multifaceted Role of MicroRNA156 in Horticultural Plants: A Review of Its Regulatory Impact and Biotechnological Potential
A research team has reviewed the role of MicroRNA156 (miR156) in horticultural plants, uncovering its significant influence on a variety of biological processes such as vegetative growth, floral induction, and stress response.
Revolutionizing Plastic-Greenhouse Agriculture: A Novel Soil Profile Design for Global Sustainability and Enhanced Crop Production
A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers.
Revolutionary Remote Sensing Research Unravels Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution
A research team has recently published a comprehensive review on the innovative integration of spectral data and phylogeographic patterns to study plant genetic variation.
Unveiling the Genetic Interplay in Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Transcriptome-Based Approach to Enhancing Disease Resistance
A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various stages of the disease.
Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-EMF Interactions: A Comprehensive Review
In a review article, a research team meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants’ exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies.
1 in 4 parents say their teen consumes caffeine daily or nearly every day
A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.
Tricking the Brain’s inner GPS: Grid cells responses to the illusion of self-location
Dr. Hyuk-June Moon from the Bionics Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in collaboration with Prof. Olaf Blanke’s team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), has successfully induced self-location illusions with multi-sensory virtual reality (VR) in the MRI scanner and observed corresponding changes in the human brain’s grid cell activity.
HOSPITALS CARING FOR DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATIONS HAVE HIGHER MECHANICAL VENTILATION MORTALITY
The odds of death for patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis increase along with the diversity of hospitals’ patient populations, suggesting more systemic factors such as lack of resources and income levels may be to blame, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) MAY IMPROVE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND RIGHT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION
The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of pulmonary vascular disease—disease that affects blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs.
EXTREME HEAT ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDREN’S ASTHMA HOSPITAL VISITS
For children seeking care at a California urban pediatric health center, extreme heat events were associated with increased asthma hospital visits, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
POOR ACCESS TO IN-HOME NURSING FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN QUANTIFIED
For American families with medically-complex children, access to home health nursing is often inadequate and the families face major financial burdens, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
SPIROMETRY CLINICAL TRIAL ELIGIBILITY MAY DIFFER WITH RACE-NEUTRAL EQUATIONS
Equations that don’t use racially and ethnically adjusted spirometry results to help determine eligibility for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinical trials may lead to higher percentages of Black patients enrolled, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
Peach Perfection: Advanced Gene Networks Reveal Fruit Traits
A study has tapped into the peach genome, creating large-scale gene coexpression networks (GCNs) that predict gene functions and streamline the peach breeding process. This innovative approach addresses the complex task of identifying genes linked to desirable breeding traits in peaches.
Warding off winter woes: advanced AI model shields grapevines from frost
A study introduces an automated machine learning (Auto-ML) model that predicts the freezing tolerance of grapevines in real-time, a critical advancement for sustainable grape production in cooler climates. This model leverages hourly temperature data and varietal specifics to forecast cold hardiness, a significant step towards precision viticulture.
Strawberry fields fortified: new genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Recent research has unveiled the genetic foundations of resistance in strawberries to Macrophomina, a formidable soilborne disease. Employing cutting-edge breeding strategies and genomic analysis, scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic loci responsible for resistance, heralding a new era of more robust strawberry varieties.
Measuring Lung Function More Accurately and More Equitably
Race-based assessments of lung function have historically assumed different levels of “normal” for different patient groups.
New analysis shows that removing from lung function estimates would increase the number of Black patients diagnosed with serious disease.Greater estimated disease severity would change a patient’s diagnosis, disability compensation, eligibility for certain jobs.
Jon Hamm Praises the Resilience of Saint Louis University’s Class of 2024
Emmy-winning actor and St. Louis native Jon Hamm took the stage Saturday, May 18, to offer words of wisdom to the newest graduates of Saint Louis University (SLU) during the University’s spring commencement in St. Louis.
Sweet trade-offs: unraveling the genetic puzzle of strawberry flavor and yield
A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets behind the sweetness of strawberries, a key factor in consumer preference. The research identifies key genetic markers that influence both the sugar content and yield of strawberries, offering a significant step forward in the breeding of sweeter, more productive varieties.
Unlocking the genetic blueprint of apples: shape and size traits unveiled
New genomic insights from researchers unveil critical genes influencing apple fruit size and shape. Through a comprehensive genome-wide association study, the study identifies several genetic markers linked to these traits, offering potential for enhanced breeding strategies.
A new chapter in grape cultivation: non-transgenic plant regeneration technology
Biotechnological innovation meets horticulture as researchers unveil a cutting-edge genome editing protocol for grapes. This novel technique, integrating protoplast culture with CRISPR-Cas9, facilitates the regeneration of non-chimeric, transgene-free plants across a spectrum of grape varieties.
Melon’s molecular armor: new insights into crop protection
A new study has uncovered a genetic treasure trove within the melon genome that could revolutionize the plant’s defense against pests and diseases. Researchers have identified a cluster of genes that bestow resistance to both powdery mildew and aphids, two of the most devastating threats to melon crops worldwide.
Perceived Communications Positively Impact Grief and Grieving
This paper explores the prevalence and effects of after-death
communications (ADCs) in individuals grieving the loss of a partner
or spouse, particularly in the context of the recent global upsurge
in deaths due to pandemic, warfare, environmental disasters, and
climate events.
Scientists Discover Mechanism of Sugar Signaling in Plants
A paper in the journal Science Advances describes how the moving parts of a particular plant protein control whether plants can grow and make energy-intensive products such as oil — or instead put in place a series of steps to conserve precious resources. The study focuses specifically on how the molecular machinery is regulated by a molecule that rises and falls with the level of sugar — plants’ main energy source.
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a strain of gut bacteria can boost immune responses and enhance cancer immunotherapy to fight sarcoma tumors in mice. Shown is a rendering of microbes in the intestine.
NUS scientist Professor Lim Chwee Teck elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor LIM Chwee Teck, Director of the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS iHealthtech), has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society, in recognition of his invaluable contributions to science.
Rutgers Researchers Identify Impacts of Russia-Ukraine War on Hospitals
Rutgers researchers, aided by international collaborators, have tracked the devastation war has made on Ukraine’s hospital system. Hundreds of hospitals in Ukraine have been forced to close or operate at a reduced capacity since Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country in February 2022.
Cleveland Clinic ReCOVer Clinic now enrolling Long COVID patients in the NIH RECOVER-VITAL clinical study.
The Cleveland Clinic ReCOVer Clinic will now be enrolling Long COVID patients in the NIH RECOVER-VITAL clinical study. The study will determine whether PAXLOVID, an antiviral drug used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID infections, can be used to treat Long COVID. It…
Link between e-cigarette use and early age of asthma onset in U.S. adults found through UTHealth Houston research
A significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
NJIT Researcher: Neural Networks Can Mediate Between Download Size and Quality
Application data requirements vs. available network bandwidth has been the ongoing Battle of the Information Age, but now it appears that a truce is within reach, based on new research from NJIT Associate Professor Jacob Chakareski.
IU School of Medicine researchers to present respiratory therapy advancements at ATS 2024
Researchers will showcase promising respiratory disease research at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference and ATS 2024 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS), May 17-22 in San Diego, California.
Collaborative Partnership to Address Mental Health Gap Affecting Our Homeless Community Members
Project Opportunity, generously funded by a $25,000 grant from Bank of America, is a powerful collaborative partnership that will allow Texas Tech Health El Paso physician residents from the Department of Psychiatry to provide services to community members at the Opportunity Center using remote video technology starting in June.
Pickleball Courts in a Legal Pickle #ASA186
As communities are flooded with pickleball courts to satiate the hunger for the snack-named game, HOAs and city councils face litigation by those whose lives are disrupted by pickleball’s din. The sport is uniquely noisy due to the hard paddles and balls, and the popping sound the game produces is sharp and persistent. Charles Leahy used his legal expertise and mechanical engineering experience to investigate how communities respond to the pickleball problem. Leahy will present his findings and recommendations for limiting pickleball noise at the 186th ASA Meeting.
New imaging software improves lung diagnosis for 30% of patients who can’t tolerate contrast dye; has added diagnostic benefits for all patients
For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism.
Deep-sea sponge’s “zero-energy” flow control could inspire new energy efficient designs, according to research co-led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering
The deep-sea Venus flower basket sponge can filter feed using only the faint ambient currents of the ocean depths, no pumping required, new research reveals. This discovery of natural ‘“zero energy” flow could help engineers design more efficient chemical reactors, air purification systems, heat exchangers, hydraulic systems, and aerodynamic surfaces.
NUS researchers and industry partners demonstrate cutting-edge chip technology for ultra-low power AI connected devices
Researchers from NUS, together with industry partners Soitec and NXP Semiconductors, have demonstrated a new class of silicon systems that promises to enhance the energy efficiency of AI connected devices by leaps and bounds. These technological breakthroughs will significantly advance the capabilities of the semiconductor industry in Singapore and beyond.
Prof. Philippe Ciarlet’s Visit to CityUHK: Advancing Scientific Research
The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is delighted to welcome Prof. Philippe Ciarlet, a world-renowned mathematician and our HKIAS Senior Fellow, during his stay from 11 April to 29 May 2024. Prof. Ciarlet’s visit is marked by several pivotal events to advance scientific research and foster academic collaboration.
Juyun Lim, PhD, Joins Monell Chemical Senses Center to Focus on Sensory Nutrition Research
The Monell Chemical Senses Center welcomes Juyun Lim, PhD, as the newest addition to the faculty at Monell, starting in August, 2024. She is currently a Professor of Sensory Science and the Chair of the Graduate Program in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University.
Loyola Medicine Launches Pioneering Women’s Sports Medicine Program
MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine proudly announces the launch of its Women’s Sports Medicine (WSM) program, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated exclusively to the health care needs of female athletes. This landmark program stands as the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area, offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine for women and girls.
Mount Sinai Experts to Present New Research on Preeclampsia, Preterm Birth, Doula Care and More at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Women’s health doctors and researchers will share new insights on prenatal care
Study finds vasectomies on the rise after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A new UC San Diego Health study identifies an increase in vasectomy consultations and completed procedures after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned federal protection of abortion rights. The study also sites…
New report reveals Michigan teacher salaries lag national averages, public supports increases
A new report from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University sheds light on teacher compensation policy and public opinion on the issue in Michigan. The report, titled “Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion,” analyzes the current state of teacher salaries in Michigan compared to other states.
FSU faculty available to comment for 2024 hurricane season
By: Bill Wellock | Published: May 16, 2024 | 3:36 pm | SHARE: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching.The season runs from June 1 through November 30. This year’s forecast includes an above-average number of storms.Florida State University faculty are leaders in the study of hurricanes and ways to mitigate their destruction.
Ion swap dramatically improves performance of CO2-defeating catalyst
A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory found an unconventional way to improve catalysts made of more than one material. The solution demonstrates a path to designing catalysts with greater activity, selectivity and stability.
Lurie Children’s Hospital Launches First Peer-Reviewed Journal on Health Advocacy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announces the launch of the Journal of Health Advocacy (JHA), the first of its kind peer-reviewed open access journal housed within the organization’s Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities.
Mercy Grows, Enhances Mercy Personal Physicians Network with Blessing/Dedications at new Ellicott City and expanded Reisterstown sites in Spring 2024
Mercy announces opening of the new Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City and expansion of the Mercy Personal Physicians at Reisterstown as Mercy’s network of primary/specialty care sites continues to grow.
Offering Both Colonoscopy and At-Home Tests Doubled Colorectal Cancer Screening
In a trial analyzing how messages were framed in an underserved population, offering colorectal cancer screening options resulted in the highest screening rate