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UrduThe American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to announce Marcos V. Oliveira Marques, MD, as the 2024 Surinderjit Singh Young Lectureship Award recipient.
PRMT5-mediated arginine methylation of FXR1 is essential for RNA binding in cancer cells
Background: Our findings explain one of the molecular mechanisms of FXR1’s reported tumorigenic role in HNSCC and lay the groundwork for future research into how targeting the interface between FXR1 and PRMT5 can affect gene expression and aid in the development…
Lifestyle interventions with dietary strategies after breast cancer diagnosis: a systematic review
Purpose: Obesity can increase mortality and morbidity in breast cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle factors such as diet can help manage weight in this population. This systematic review examined lifestyle interventions with dietary strategies for breast cancer survivors and their effect on…
Natural biosurfactants: the future of eco-friendly meat preservation
Recently, exciting new paper unveils the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and quality.
Visual observation of photonic Floquet–Bloch oscillations
Bloch oscillations (BOs) have been extensively studied in static systems but remain mysterious in Floquet systems.
Parity-time symmetry: unlocking faster and stronger optical signal processing
Signal processing is a fundamental necessity for modern society but facing significant trade-off between speed and efficiency.
Making batteries takes lots of lithium. Almost half of it could come from Pennsylvania wastewater.
A new analysis using compliance data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection suggests that if it could be extracted with complete efficiency, lithium from the wastewater of Marcellus shale gas wells could supply up to 40% of the country’s demand. The research is by University of Pittsburgh and National Energy Technology Laboratory scientists.
A Rutgers Doctoral Graduate’s Transformative Path in Public Health
Lisa Harrison-Gulla’s journey in public health is more than just a career choice – it’s a testament to her unwavering dedication for driving change in the face of adversity.
Development of technology for producing bioplastics from agricultural and food byproducts by the World Institute of Kimchi
Hae Choon Chang, President of the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) announced on April 22 that the institute has developed a ‘bio-refactoring-based upcycling technology’ that can convert cabbage byproducts discarded as waste during the food manufacturing process into biodegradable plastics.
Worker rights are one of the least protected human rights, new research reveals
Worker rights are among the least protected human rights in the world, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Join Us for a Research Sharing Session on Neurocognitive & Dyslexia
The Faculty of Psychology at Chulalongkorn University cordially invites everyone to join a Research Sharing Session on “Neural Sensitivity and Facilitation in Visual Word Processing of Typical and Dyslexic Readers” presented by Prof. Dr. Urs Maurer from the Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This Mother’s Day – A NJ Mother & Daughter Are Grateful to Survive Breast Cancer – Together
Merlise Diaz, 48, and her daughter, Leslie Grullon, 32, were diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and HER2-positive breast cancer three years apart and have no other confirmed family history of the disease. When Diaz received her stage two diagnosis…
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation Showcases Breakthrough AMD Research at ARVO 2024
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation supports a diverse portfolio of research investigations to advance the development of treatments, tools and usable information that improve the lives of those affected by AMD.
Metabolism of Autism Reveals Developmental Origins
New insights into the metabolism of autism from researchers at UC San Diego could help inform early detection and prevention strategies for the disorder.
Keck Medicine of USC launches institute to promote excellence in nursing
Keck Medicine of USC has launched the USC Nursing Institute to promote education, leadership development, clinical expertise and research among nurses.
New organic infrared photodetectors: a breakthrough in imaging technology
In a major breakthrough for the field of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have developed a new class of organic semiconductors with narrow bandgaps that greatly improve the performance of infrared (IR) photodetectors and image arrays.
Providing end-of-life care at home has environmental benefits: study
A study led by Canadian researchers sheds new light on how to approach decreasing the carbon footprint of our healthcare system by thinking critically about end-of-life care. The study, led by a team at McMaster University and published on May…
Unraveling the link between microbiome and esophageal cancer: new insights from recent research
Esophageal cancer (EC) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, with its development and progression potentially influenced by changes in the esophageal microbiome. Recent studies have revealed that specific microbiome compositions might be linked to EC’s development, response to treatment, and patient prognosis.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Could Help Researchers Detect the Universe’s First Stars
The universe’s earliest stars, known as Population III stars, are notoriously hard to detect with even our most powerful observatories due to their great distance and short lifetime.
Turning trash into treasure: breakthrough innovations in PET plastic upcycling
A recent review has unveiled revolutionary methods to recycle and transform everyday polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into valuable materials. By harnessing cutting-edge enzymes and catalysts, the review dramatically improves how we break down and reuse PET, slashing energy use and emissions.
UTSW Research: Improved bladder cancer detection, tracking gamma waves, and more
Blue light improves bladder cancer detection across races; Gamma waves distinguish goal-oriented movements; Giving abnormal bone formation a closer look; Dissecting the HIV-1 transcriptional circuitry
INCREASING ORGAN TRANSPLANT ACCESS (IOTA) MODEL ANNOUNCED TO INCREASE PATIENT ACCESS TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION
The long-awaited Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model was released yesterday by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) focusing on increasing patients’ access to kidney transplantation across the United States.
Rutgers PharmD/MD Program Celebrates 10 Years of Innovative Health Education
The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School mark 10 years of the pharmacy and medicine dual degree program, the only such program in the nation.
Adding immune-boosting agent to personalized cancer vaccine supercharges the body’s immune defense against malignant brain tumors
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have pinpointed a combination immunotherapy treatment that enhances the immune response for people with malignant gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor that is fast growing and difficult to treat.
Mother’s Day brings flowers, floral expert lists favorites, shares how to make them last
Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States bring family together — and bring a lot of business to the floral industry, with flowers one of the most popular gifts. Floral design instructor Barbara Leshyn talks about what the holiday means for the floral industry, what kinds of flowers make the most popular gifts, and how to make those lovely bouquets last.
Shruti Mehta, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Named Chair of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Epidemiology Department
Shruti Mehta, PhD, MPH, has been named The Dr. Charles Armstrong Chair in Epidemiology and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, effective June 1.
Giving Local Business a ‘Boost’ with National Lab Technology
Jefferson Lab has teamed up with New Mexico’s Sandia National Laboratories to bring the Boost Platform to Hampton Roads, kicking off the partnership with a well-attended workshop in Newport News. The DOE initiative, led by Sandia Labs, brings national labs, startups, academia and entrepreneurs together to find solutions to big, community-based energy and technology challenges.
Rensselaer Researcher Finds That Users Seek Out Echo Chambers on Social Media
We all know that communication encompasses so much more than words. Facial expressions, intonations, hand gestures, and more contribute to our expressiveness. However, in social media, these intricacies are lost.
Chula Secures Top Spot in Thailand in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
Chulalongkorn University has clinched the top spot in Thailand according to the THE Asia University Rankings 2024, released on May 1, 2024.
Chula Engineering Students Win First Prize in BU X Berkeley SkyDeck Fund Hackathon 2024
Congratulations to Ms. Anya Chiradejnant, Ms. Nuchada Chotipanich and Ms. Sarisa Trithipchatsakul, 3rd-year Nano-Engineering students at the International School of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, for securing the top spot in the 2nd BU X Berkeley SkyDeck Fund Hackathon 2024.
New Fossil Bovids from Kromdraai
New Fossil Bovids from Kromdraai shed light on South Africa’s ancient ecosystems.
التهابات المسالك البولية: التهابات شائعة قد تصبح خطيرة
فينيكس — التهابات المسالك البولية التهابات شائعة لكنها قد تصبح خطيرة.
Infecção do trato urinário: Essa infecção comum pode ser grave
A infecção do trato urinário (ITU) é comum, mas pode ser grave. “As infecções simples do trato urinário podem ser gerenciadas pelo seu clínico geral, mas quando elas se tornam complexas, levando a outras questões ou problemas, deve-se procurar os cuidados de um especialista”, explica o Dr. Mitchell Humphreys, urologista da Mayo Clinic no Arizona.
Infección del tracto urinario: Esta infección común puede ser grave
La infección del tracto urinario (ITU) es común, pero puede ser grave. “Las infecciones simples del tracto urinario pueden ser manejadas por su médico de familia, pero cuando se vuelven complejas, lo que lleva a otras cuestiones o problemas, uno debe buscar la atención de un especialista”, explica el Dr. Mitchell Humphreys, urólogo de Mayo Clinic en Arizona.
Study Shows Ineffectiveness of Targeted Credit Rationing in Banking
With the recent ESG-inspired shift towards and away from the rationing of capital to specific firms that arguably generate negative externalities, a new study shows targeted credit rationing in recent history has been widely ineffective in promoting change.
New study reveals how gender affects liver transplant success in cancer patients
A groundbreaking multicenter cohort study in China has illuminated the impact of sex on the outcomes of liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
Youth Experiencing Parental Death Due to Drug Poisoning and Firearm Violence in the US, 1999-2020
The US is experiencing dual overlapping public health crises of drug poisoning (herein, drugs) and firearm deaths. Since 1999, more than 1 million residents of the US have died by fatal drug poisonings and more than 750 000 by firearms.
Supercharging immune cells to battle blood cancer: breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy
A new study reveals a groundbreaking approach to immunotherapy, demonstrating that blocking the interaction between the CD300A receptor and phosphatidylserine (PS) significantly enhances the ability of human natural killer (NK) cells to lyse hematologic malignancies (HMs).
New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth in England has developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond.
A comprehensive review by the team of Xinhua Zhang at Shandong University of Technology on the significant roles and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNAs in fruit and vegetables
With the development of genome sequencing technologies, many long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified in fruit and vegetables.
Cedars-Sinai’s Chief Health Equity Officer Available for Interviews During AHA Health Equity Conference
Cedars-Sinai’s chief health equity officer will be available for interviews during the American Hospital Association: Accelerating Health Equity Conference, May 7-9 in Kansas City.
Rapid oyster reef restoration gives hope for repairing the sea
After a century of functional extinction on the Australian mainland, a Flat oyster reef has been successfully restored along a metropolitan Adelaide coastline.
Sylvester Cancer Launches New Brain Tumor Institute to Personalize Brain Cancer Treatment
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center today announced establishment of the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute. It will focus on personalized medicine approaches for treating all patients with brain tumors.
Women’s Health Month: Artificial Intelligence Can Improve OB-GYN Care
Cedars-Sinai investigators are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce serious health risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth and improve screening for some gynecological cancers.
Rutgers-Led Statewide Translational Research Institute Is Awarded $39.7 Million National Institutes of Health Grant
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science $39,673,786 over seven years to build and improve upon infrastructure that promotes clinical and translational science through the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJ ACTS).
Caribbean Teams Innovate to Protect Cancer Patients from Compounding Disasters
A new Lancet Oncology article describes how climate-driven risks in the Caribbean negatively affect every step in the cancer control continuum, from etiology to survivorship.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to provide optical payload for upcoming U.S. Space Force mission
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) Space Program is now building an optical space domain awareness payload for an upcoming mission by the U.S. Space Force.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for May 8, 2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
Mount Sinai Experts Available for Interview During Women’s Health Awareness Month
Mount Sinai Experts Available for Interview During Women’s Health Awareness Month As we continue to recognize May as Women’s Health Awareness Month, and kick off National Women’s Health Week on Sunday, May 12, I want to flag Mount Sinai…
Uniformed Services University Contributes to Groundbreaking Global Study on Multiple System Atrophy
In a groundbreaking study published May 2, 2024 in Neuron, researchers have identified four new genetic risk factors for multiple system atrophy (MSA), shedding light on this poorly understood disorder.