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UrduA pivotal study has uncovered the intricate dance between calcium signaling and iron regulation in apple plants. The research reveals how the calmodulin-like protein MdCML15 and the BTB domain protein MdBT2 interact to control iron homeostasis, offering new strategies for improving crop nutrition and yields. This discovery could transform agricultural practices by addressing the widespread issue of iron deficiency in crops, which significantly impacts both plant health and food production.
Month: July 2024
Drugs that kill “zombie” cells may benefit some older women, but not all, Mayo Clinic study finds
Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a “one-size-fits-all” remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Specifically, these drugs may only benefit people with a high number of senescent cells, according to findings publishing July 2 in Nature Medicine.
Novel diagnostics for kidney stones
The best way to treat kidney stones depends on how what they are composed of and how they are shaped. Empa researchers are now working on a painless diagnostic procedure using dark-field X-ray imaging. This innovative technology makes it possible to determine the structure and composition of the stones for each patient.
‘Healthy’ workplaces a vital factor in clawing back billions of dollars lost to workplace injuries and illness
A new study published this week shows how the global economy could claw back billions of dollars lost each year due to workplace injuries and illness.
Will the Paris 2024 Olympics be a platform for activist protests amid global tensions?
Ahead of the Paris Olympics kicking off this month and amidst the current UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) European Football Championship (Euro 2024), researchers are asking – should sport be a platform for promoting social justice issues?
Switch up teaching and assessment to combat chatbot-cheating
It’s the chatbot technology that can write an essay in a second, but despite its vast capabilities, generative AI is creating headaches for education, particularly when it comes to student integrity and cheating.
Ocean acidification turns fish off coral reefs
A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species.
Scientists create world’s most amazingly difficult maze with future potential to boost carbon capture
In new research physicists have wielded the power of chess to design a group of intricate mazes, which could ultimately be used to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Herpes Infections Take Major Economic Toll Globally, New Research Shows
The first-ever global estimate of the economic costs of genital herpes infections shows billions of dollars of health care expenditures and productivity losses.
Three Argonne postdocs invited to prestigious meeting of Nobel laureates
Three Argonne postdoc scientists have been invited to the prestigious Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany, where they will meet with past Nobel Prize winners in their fields.
Either ACEi or ARB therapy protect against kidney failure in those with advanced CKD
A systematic review and retrospective individual participant-level meta-analysis of 18 trials comprised of more than 1,700 participants found that initiating treatment with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) protects against kidney failure in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in people with spinal stenosis
A randomized clinical trial across 5 hospitals in China found that acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability among patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication, pain in the buttocks and/or legs that is aggravated by walking or prolonged standing.
Medication choice may affect weight gain when initiating antidepressant treatment
A target trial emulation study found small differences in short- and longer-term mean weight change among patients initiating treatment with one of 8 first-line antidepressants. Among the medications included in the trial, bupropion was consistently associated with the least weight gain. T
Want to Stay Mentally Sharp Longer? Eat a Healthy Diet Now
Eating a high-quality diet in youth and middle age could help keep your brain functioning well in your senior years, according to new preliminary findings from a study that used data collected from over 3,000 people followed for nearly seven decades.
Study Suggests States Could Cut Healthcare Costs by Delivering Patient Tailored Meals
According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.
July 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Concussion and Return to Play”
Announcement of contents of the July 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
New UAV-Based Method Enhances Wheat Uniformity Monitoring and Yield Prediction
A research team has developed an innovative method to quantify wheat uniformity using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging technology.
A Research Team Develops Hyperspectral Library for Rice Nutrient Stress, Achieving Up to 100% Accuracy with Deep Learning
A research team has developed a hyperspectral library for 14 NPK nutrient stress conditions in rice, using a terrestrial hyperspectral camera to collect and analyze 420 rice stress images.
Advanced DeepLabv3+ Algorithm Enhances Safflower Filament Harvesting with High Accuracy
A research team has developed an improved DeepLabv3+ algorithm for accurately detecting and localizing safflower filament picking points.
Mount Sinai Expands Center for Post-COVID Care to Serve Patients in East Harlem and South Bronx
$5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will enhance long COVID care for underserved minority groups, community outreach, and research
Rutgers Researchers Examine How Fungal Toxins Impact Hormones in Pregnancy
Estrogen-mimicking fungal metabolites in widely found foods consumed by pregnant people (and everyone else).
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge performs robotic-assisted lung biopsy
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge now offers robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using the Ion robotic platform, a new, minimally invasive option for lung biopsy.
Announcing Stephen Jameson, Ph.D., as 2024-2025 President of the American Association of Immunologists
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
proudly announces Stephen Jameson, Ph.D., as its 2024-2025 president following his election to the office this past spring. Jameson, a distinguished immunologist, has been a member of the AAI Council since 2019 and will assume his new role on July 1, 2024.
Gut microbiome – the key to our pets’ health and happiness?
This review highlights diverse influences of the gut microbiome on gastrointestinal, behavioral, cardiovascular, and immune health in cats and dogs as these health outcomes have the strongest evidence to indicate a role of the microbiome. We first look at local…
New Radiative Transfer Modeling Framework Enhances Deep Learning for Plant Phenotyping
A research team has developed a radiative transfer modeling framework using Helios 3D plant modeling software to simulate RGB, multi-/hyperspectral, thermal, and depth camera images with fully resolved reference labels.
The sustainability of shrimp aquaculture: An emergy-based case study in the Gulf of Guayaquil thirty years later
Abstract As farmers increase production levels and expand their ponds, the aim of this research is to employ the emergy accounting methodology to assess the sustainability of Ecuadorean shrimp aquaculture in 2021 and compare these results to a previous study…
Near-term infrastructure rollout and investment strategies for net-zero hydrogen supply chains
Abstract Low-carbon hydrogen plays a key role in European industrial decarbonization strategies. This work investigates the cost-optimal planning of European low-carbon hydrogen supply chains in the near term (2025–2035), comparing several hydrogen production technologies and considering multiple spatial scales. We…
Innovative Light-Driven Enzymatic Biosystem for the Synthesis of Natural Terpenoids
In a recent study, researchers from China have developed a light-driven in vitro enzymatic system to produce α-farnesene, a useful natural terpenoid, from methanol. By optimizing and coupling thirteen biocatalytic reactions, and using natural thylakoid membranes, they achieved a significant α-farnesene production using methanol and glycolaldehyde as source materials.
Global, regional, and local acceptance of solar power
Abstract This study aims to analyse solar power acceptance by different methods in various knowledge domains to gain a holistic view of global, regional, and local acceptance. This includes considering different related aspects of solar energy, including the overall concept,…
Respiratory Societies Help Bring the World Together for Bronchiectasis
In support of the third annual World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, is joining the COPD Foundation and several global organizations to raise awareness, share knowledge, and discuss ways to reduce the burden of bronchiectasis for patients and their families worldwide.
Fluctuating cellular energy drives microbial bioproduction
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis study how to turbo charge microbial bioproduction
New York Governor Signs Bill to Limit Social Media Feeds for Kids
New York’s Governor signed a bill that would limit social media feeds for kids. If signed into law, the bill would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by the platform’s algorithm. It would also…
Daily Sauna Time Might Help Prevent Menopause-Related Weight Gain
New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of heat treatments as a simple way to promote healthier aging.
Neurosurgeons Name Top Senate Health Policy Aide to Head Washington Office
Charlotte Pineda will serve as the AANS/CNS VP of health policy and advocacy.
Bryan Pablo, M.D., of Innovative Women’s Health & Surgery, LLC, Joins Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group
Pascack Valley Medical Group announces the addition of Bryan Pablo, M.D., a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynecologist, to their growing team of healthcare professionals. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Pablo brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to providing exemplary care to women.
Ripe for discovery: unraveling the genetic switches of pear maturation
A new study has revealed a key homeodomain transcription factor, PbHB.G7.2, that plays a crucial role in ethylene biosynthesis during pear fruit ripening. By binding to the promoter of the ethylene biosynthetic gene PbACS1b, PbHB.G7.2 enhances ethylene production, significantly impacting the ripening process.
Making eco-sustainable floating offshore wind farms: Siting, mitigations, and compensations
Abstract Floating Offshore Wind Farms (FOWFs) are the most promising renewable energy resource. Floating turbines are installed at progressively increasing water depths, interacting with offshore and deep-sea ecosystems. Thus, specific criteria to enable a sound and accurate Environmental Impact Assessment…
Can AI predict the impact of its implementation in greenhouse farming?
Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence offers transformative solutions to modern-day challenges, especially in sectors like agriculture that are pivotal for human sustenance. This study underscores the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence in conditioned agricultural practices within greenhouses, based on…
Comparative life cycle assessment of landfill gas utilization in South Korea with parametric uncertainties
Abstract Landfill gas, a major contributor to global CH4 emissions, which have a much greater impact on global warming than CO2 does, is inevitable as a waste derivative. Upcycling landfill gas into value-added products is a powerful strategy to reduce greenhouse gas…
Latinx LGBTQ+ youth and grandparents: Intergenerational solidarity, precarious familismo, and cisnormativity
Abstract Objective This study documents the importance of grandparents for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Latinx youth and how cisnormativity shapes these relationship dynamics. Background Most research on LGBTQ+ youth’s family relations centers on the parent–child relationship. Grandparents…
Emerging energy sources’ social acceptability: Evidence from marine-based energy projects
Abstract Any decrease in global warming and its effects can only occur with a substantial reduction in anthropogenic CO2 emissions. In this context, renewable energy sources, particularly emerging sources, may play a central role in accelerating the transition from fossil fuels…
Opportunistic Colonizers: Selectively Targeting Tumor Cells with Bacteria
Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors. However, the interaction between bacteria and tumor cells is risky and can exacerbate the inflammatory response and the expression of anti-apoptotic genes.
Business model innovation in circular start-ups: Overcoming barriers in the circular plastics economy
Abstract Circular start-ups (CSUs) are crucial for implementing a circular economy; yet, little research has been undertaken on the specific barriers they face. Through a case study of CSUs in the Dutch plastics industry, we identify several key barriers encompassing…
Institutional environments for circular start-ups: Insights from an entrepreneurial European region
Abstract Circular start-ups (CSUs) are gaining popularity to radically rethink the linear resource flows of global production systems and adopt ambitious approaches towards a circular economy from inception. For CSUs, the institutional environment is particularly relevant; this is because the…
Can renewable energy prosumerism cater for sufficiency and inclusion?
Abstract By asking how renewable energy sources (RES) prosumerism, integrates sufficiency and inclusivity concerns and/or practices, the study presents the results of a narrative literature review of RES prosumerism research. The review focuses on how these concerns and/or practices emerge…
College Readiness Rally: Rev Up for Success Program Aims to Smooth Transition to Higher Education
CFES GEAR UP’s Rev Up for Success Program Aims to Smooth Transition to Higher Education
Renewable energy for women empowerment: Experiences from rural West Bengal
Abstract Unreliable supply and frequent failures of grid electricity are common in rural and disaster-prone areas in India. Furthermore, the households living below the poverty line have limited ability to pay the electricity charges regularly. Under these circumstances, access to…
Associations between parental precarious work schedules and child behavior problems among low-income families
Abstract Objective This study examined associations between parental precarious work schedules and child behavior problems among a sample of families with low incomes receiving child-care subsidies and tested three hypothesized mediators of these associations: work–family conflict, economic insecurity, and child-care…
Harvesting strength: how tea plants fight off disease while staying tender
A novel study uncovers the regulatory interplay between lignin biosynthesis and tenderness in young tea shoots, offering a promising avenue for improving tea quality and disease resistance.
Improving farmers’ livelihoods through the eco-compensation of forest carbon sinks
Abstract Promoting forest carbon sinks (FCSs) offsetting is a crucial way to improve the farmers’ livelihoods, promote low-carbon rural development. There is no consensus on the factors affecting farmers’ willingness to accept (WTA) and enterprises’ willingness to pay (WTP), it…