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Month: November 2024
Delay and Pay: Tipping Point Costs Quadruple After Waiting
Tip the first tile in a line of dominoes and you’ll set off a chain reaction, one tile falling after another. Cross a tipping point in the climate system and, similarly, you might spark a cascading set of consequences like hastened warming, rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather.
Amazon’s Return-to-Office Strategy: Expert Insights on Remote Work Challenges
Amazon recently told its corporate employees that they had to return to working in the company’s offices five days a week starting in January. In his memo to employees explaining a shift from 3 days to 5-days a week in…
Sunflower Bank Brings Back Beloved Model Train Display for the Holidays, Supporting Lighting Campus for Hope
New this year, the holiday display in Sunflower Bank’s Downtown lobby, 201 E. Main, Suite 200, includes lavender ribbons to support our community’s cancer warriors. These ribbons represent awareness and solidarity for all who have shown strength in their fight against any form of cancer.
World’s oldest lizard wins fossil fight
A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.
Wistar Institute Scientists Identify Important Factor in Neural Development
The Wistar Institute’s Dr. Alessandro Gardini and his lab have published their new paper, “The enhancer module of integrator controls cell identity and early neural fate commitment,” in the journal Nature Cell Biology.
MSU experts: Breaking down the 2024 presidential and Michigan statewide election results
Michigan State University’s political science experts including Matt Grossmann, director of MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, as well as Nura Sediqe and Meghan Wilson, assistant professors in the Department of Political Science followed the election closely. Here, they answer questions about how these trends and key demographic groups impacted the outcome.
Worried about a pregnant woman’s stress and mental health? Her saliva may hold the key.
New research out of Michigan State University found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
WCS calls for urgent action from US and Mexico to stop illegal cattle ranching fueling screwworm resurgence
WCS calls for urgent action from US and Mexico to stop illegal cattle ranching fueling screwworm resurgence
Benchmarking CEBAF
Particle accelerator scientists have made the measurements, crunched the numbers and consolidated the data on the performance of the brightest electron accelerator for nuclear physics research. In a new study, more than 100 authors have detailed the original and current operating parameters, main systems and subsystems, and capabilities and limits of Jefferson Lab’s main particle accelerator, the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF).
Roboticist Hod Lipson Featured in New Bloomberg Docuseries
Roboticist Hod Lipson Featured in New Bloomberg Docuseries
UM researchers using AI to improve cancer research and early detection of genetic diseases
UM researchers recently developed a new genomics method with the potential to reveal the genetic mechanisms behind human health and disease. The recent publication in the journal Genome Biology offers an innovative new pathway to study the root causes of diseases like cancer and dementia to someday allow for early detection.
Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch
Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch
More physician training proposed in nutrition, food counseling
Poor diets have been linked to seven of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, from heart disease to diabetes and certain types of cancer. Yet many physicians are not equipped to counsel patients about healthy food choices, and most medical students and trainees do not receive adequate training in this discipline.
Columbia Engineers Knit a “Blanket” of Sophisticated Radio-Frequency Antennas
Columbia Engineers Knit a “Blanket” of Sophisticated Radio-Frequency Antennas
Nine UM subjects now place among the top 10 in Canada in their respective fields, three in top five: ShanghaiRanking
UM joins top universities from around the world that made the influential 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Nine UM subjects now rank in Canada’s top 10 in their respective fields, up from five in 2023, with three subjects on national top five lists, up from one last year.
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Performs First Transnasal Endoscopy in New Jersey Using Virtual Reality
Virtual reality headsets eliminate the need for sedation.
Rutgers Tobacco & Nicotine Expert Available to Discuss Supreme Court Order on Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Kevin Schroth from the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies is available to discuss the Supreme Court’s November 25 decision rejecting RJ Reynolds’ appeal in its fight against graphic cigarette warnings. By declining to hear RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.…
How does the information ecosystem influence politics?
How does the information ecosystem influence politics?
Six Asper School of Business researchers receive prestigious SSHRC funding
Asper School of Business researchers successfully secured Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) grants to fund a diverse selection of projects. In 2024, six researchers secured over $390,000 in funding from SSHRC.
New Canada Research Chair using AI to improve quality of life in older populations
In the next five years, the senior population in Canada is projected to exceed 9.5 million individuals, comprising approximately 23 per cent of the total population.
Research pathologist wins national award for AI-powered immuno-oncology tool that predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes
Research pathologist wins national award for AI-powered immuno-oncology tool that predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes
ACS Executive Director and CEO Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Begins Term as President of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies
Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director & CEO of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), began her 1-year term as president of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) at the CMSS annual meeting in Chicago on November 21.
PhD student champions youth participation on global health stage
Toby Le says too often young voices aren’t heard when it comes to health policies that will affect them now and long into the future. Over the past year, he’s been working hard to make a change.
Falcons Exposed to Heavy Metals Are a Red Flag for Environmental Health
Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper published by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple University in collaboration with the veterinary research group of the Department of Health Sciences at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy.
Schlechter named Cancer Moonshot Scholar
Chelsey Schlechter, PhD, MPH, has been chosen as a Cancer Moonshot Scholar. She is one of eleven researchers from across the country who have been selected for the prestigious honor.
Yale Cancer Center to Highlight Breakthroughs in Blood Cancers and Disorders at World’s Largest Hematology Meeting
Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers at Yale School of Medicine will present new research at the 66th annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., December 7-10. Known as “the premier event in classical and malignant hematology”, the ASH meeting includes oral and poster presentations, as well as workshops and educational sessions for hematology professionals and advocates.
Becker’s Hospital Review Names RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute to 2024’s “100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” List
RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list for 2024, for the second consecutive year.
Presidents of Loyola University Medical Center and MacNeal Hospital included in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Lists of Notable Leaders
Loyola University Medical Center President Tad Gomez was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Latino Leader for 2024. In addition, MacNeal Hospital President Pierre Monice was named one of Crain’s Notable Black Leaders.
An event where future STEM stars are born?
Throughout its history, the Argonne Hispanic/Latino Employee Resource Group has regularly partnered with local schools in underserved communities, inviting students to visit the lab and inspiring them to build a sustained interest in their STEM studies.
UNC Scientists Discover New Details of Gene Regulation
Genetic researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have identified a key focal point in the biological processes that control cell identity and can lead to disease when mutated.
Experts Available to Discuss Burn Prevention During Holiday Cooking
MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine experts, including the regional director of Loyola Medicine’s Burn Center, Joshua Carson, MD, are available to discuss burn prevention during holiday cooking, including: Safety tips for deep-frying turkeys How to care for burns to prevent…
Loyola Medicine Dedicates the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute
On November 14, Loyola Medicine dedicated the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute honoring an eight-figure gift from the late Nancy W. Knowles to support orthopaedic care, research and education. Mrs. Knowles had a 40-year relationship with Loyola Medicine, which she entrusted with her care. She was also a member of the Loyola University Medical Center Board of Directors.
2024 DÍA MUNDIAL DEL SIDA: Se necesita una acción colectiva para acabar con el VIH/SIDA, un terreno común para una nación dividida
Este domingo 1 de diciembre, Día Mundial del SIDA, el Centro para la Salud del Adolescente Latino y la Familia (CLAFH) junto con el Instituto para Soluciones Políticas (IPS) de la Escuela de Enfermería Johns Hopkins está llamando a todos los sectores a actuar.
2024 WORLD AIDS DAY: Collective Action Needed to End HIV/AIDS, Common Ground for Divided Nation
This World AIDS Day Sunday, December 1, the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) along with the Institute for Policy Solutions (IPS) at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is calling all sectors to act.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Nurses Recognized as Leaders in Nursing Excellence – Achieving Its Sixth Magnet® Designation from ANCC
“This sixth Magnet® designation highlights our nurses’ relentless determination to support our patients and their families. Their commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care has…
Potential of ginsenoside Rg1 to treat aplastic anemia via mitogen activated protein kinase pathway in cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression mouse model
Aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare but serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce sufficient new blood cells, leading to fatigue, increased susceptibility to infection, and uncontrolled bleeding. In this editorial, we review an
Refining adipose-derived stem cell isolation for optimal regenerative therapy
This article highlights the importance of optimizing the techniques used for isolating stromal vascular fraction cells from adipose tissue. Furthermore, by presenting key findings from the literature, it clarifies the effects of refined tec
Resilience and challenges: Evaluating the impact of stress conditions on mesenchymal stem cells across different passages
This article discussed a study by Almahasneh et al, which investigated how high glucose and severe hypoxia affected mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) at different passages. This research provides insights into the resilience of higher-passage M
Melatonin-based priming of stem cells to alleviate oxidative stress
Stem cell expansion in vitro and transplantation in the cytokine-rich proinflammatory milieu in the injured tissue generate immense oxidative stress that interferes with the cells’ survival, stemness, and repairability. Stem cell priming
Effects of miR-214-5p and miR-21-5p in hypoxic endometrial epithelial-cell-derived exosomes on human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
BACKGROUNDThin endometrium seriously affects endometrial receptivity, resulting in a significant reduction in embryo implantation, and clinical pregnancy and live birth rates, and there is no gold standard for treatment. The main pathophysi
Efficacy of serum-free cultured human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in mice
BACKGROUNDWe investigated the efficacy of intra-articular injection of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) progression in the knee joint. Although many experimental studies of hUC-
Exosome-based strategy against colon cancer using small interfering RNA-loaded vesicles targeting soluble a proliferation-inducing ligand
BACKGROUNDRecent advancements in nanomedicine have highlighted the potential of exosome (Ex)-based therapies, utilizing naturally derived nanoparticles, as a novel approach to targeted cancer treatment. AIMTo explore the targetability and
Yes-associated protein-mediated melatonin regulates the function of periodontal ligament stem cells under oxidative stress conditions
BACKGROUNDHuman periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) regenerate oral tissue. In vitro expansion causes replicative senescence in stem cells. This causes intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, which can impair stem cel
Can We Avert the Looming Food Crisis of Climate Change?
In Chaos, researchers share a mathematical model created to capture the nonlinear relationships between CO2, temperature, human population, and crop growth. Increasing evidence of chaotic and complex dynamics within ecological systems led them to use both autonomous and nonautonomous models to gain a deeper understanding of seasonal variations and potential mitigation strategies, such as developing temperature-tolerant crops.
Embedding Owner-Manager Values in the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Context: A Lockean Conceptualisation
Abstract The salience of owner-manager values to small and medium sized enterprise (SME) engagement with ethics and social responsibility is well documented. Despite this, understanding of how these values are transposed into and become embedded within the culture, norms and…
Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise for Reducing Harmful Alcohol Use
An early-stage study has found that a drug commonly prescribed for diabetes may prove to help treat people with alcohol use disorder. The study, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, found that the diabetes drug metformin reduced alcohol intake in mice.
Using Antibiotics Alone to Treat Children with Appendicitis Is a Cost-Effective and Safe Alternative to Surgery, Study Shows
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery.
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State.
Moffitt Study Shows How Cancer Cell Death May Harm the Immune System and Promote Tumor Growth
A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work. The study, published in Cancer Cell, explains how a type of cancer cell death can actually make tumors grow faster by turning off the immune system’s ability to fight the cancer.