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UrduUm estudo realizado por investigadores da Mayo Clinic, publicado esta semana no Journal of Clinical Oncology, sugere que todas as mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama antes dos 66 anos tenham acesso a testes genéticos para determinar se elas têm uma mutação genética conhecida por aumentar o risco de desenvolver outros cancros e cancros entre familiares de sangue.
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How Does COVID-19 Appear in the Lungs?
While COVID-19, previously known as the novel coronavirus, was first reported in China, it was recently declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. Because most cases have been in China, clinicians elsewhere may be unfamiliar with how the virus appears in the lungs.
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Things You Should Know
Colorectal cancer screening is highly effective in detecting and preventing colon and rectal cancers, the third leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And yet, one-third of Americans, ages 50 and older, have not been screened.
How our brains create breathing rhythm is unique to every breath
Breathing propels everything we do—so its rhythm must be carefully organized by our brain cells, right?
Wrong. Every breath we take arises from a disorderly group of neurons – each like a soloist belting out its song before uniting as a chorus to harmonize on a brand-new melody. Or, in this case, a fresh breath.
BIDMC’s Research & Health News Digest
A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.
ESF is First College in New York to Sign Plastic Ban Pledge
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is the first college in New York state to sign the #breakfreefromplastic pledge committing to develop a roadmap to a plastic-free campus by 2025. Students drive the college’s zero-waste efforts.
Grant funds high-tech system to improve grapevine pruning
Researchers from Cornell and Pennsylvania State Universities are developing a high-tech, portable imaging system that will increase profits and yields by making winter grapevine pruning more efficient.
Poor Internet connection leaves rural students behind
Slow Internet connections or limited access from homes in rural areas can contribute to students falling behind academically, according to a new report from Michigan State University’s Quello Center.
Starve a tumor: How cancers can resist drugs
With drug resistance a major challenge in the fight against cancer, a discovery by University of California, Irvine biologists could offer new approaches to overcoming the obstacle. Their research reveals that a mechanism enabling the diseased cells to scavenge dead cell debris for nourishment holds a pivotal role.
Olin College President Richard K. Miller Named Jerome C. Hunsaker Visiting Professor of Aerospace Systems at MIT
Olin College President Richard K. Miller, who will step down from his position on June 30, 2020, after 21 years, will serve as the Jerome C. Hunsaker Visiting Professor of Aerospace Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2020-21 academic year.
Super Tuesday polls susceptible to foreign interference
With fourteen states going to the polls for the Democratic primary on Super Tuesday, government officials have expressed concern over election security and the potential for foreign interference at polling stations and in online misinformation campaigns. Sarah Kreps, professor of government…
UCLA, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System launch nurse residency program
The Post-baccalaureate nurse residency program will contribute to improving care for veterans by providing training and support to newly graduated nurses.
New coronavirus protein reveals drug target
A potential drug target has been identified in a newly mapped protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The structure was solved by a team including the University of Chicago (U of C), the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR).
LESA Center Receives Department of Energy Grant to Create Cost-Saving Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing $74 million dollars in research to develop and test technologies and construction practices that will help “improve the energy performance of the nation’s buildings and electric grid.” The Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) Center, housed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will receive more than $2.8 million as part of this nationwide effort.
Mount Sinai Health System Names New Creative and Media Agencies of Record
SS+K and Mediassociates announced after months-long search
Investigadores de Mayo Clinic recomiendan ofrecer analisis geneticos a todas las mujeres con diagnostico de cancer de mama antes de los 66 anios
Un estudio realizado por investigadores de Mayo Clinic y publicado esta semana en la revista de Oncología Clínica plantea que a todas las mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama antes de los 66 años se les ofrezca análisis genéticos para determinar si tienen alguna de las mutaciones genéticas conocidas por aumentar el riesgo para otros tipos de cáncer en ellas mismas y de cáncer entre sus parientes consanguíneos.
For anxious spouses, a baby may be a rival
A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her partner, research suggests.
A joint venture at the nanoscale
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory report fabricating and testing a superconducting nanowire device applicable to high-speed photon counting. This pivotal invention will allow nuclear physics experiments that were previously thought impossible.
Research Finds Bias Against Job Candidates Motivated by Pay, Benefits
Study finds strong evidence of hiring-manager bias against job candidates who reveal interest in the likes of pay and benefits. But being motivated by both the work itself and factors like high pay, flexibility, vacation and family leave, is both common and better for the organization and employee.
Radiation therapy for colon cancer works better when specific protein blocked
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a way to make radiation therapy for colorectal cancer more effective by inhibiting a protein found in cancer cells in the gut.
Presence of Staph Bacteria in Skin Microbiome Promotes Netherton Syndrome Inflammation
Netherton syndrome is exacerbated by the presence of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis living on human skin report University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers.
Manipulating atoms to make better superconductors
A new study by University of Illinois at Chicago researchers published in the journal Nature Communications shows that it is possible to manipulate individual atoms so that they begin working in a collective pattern that has the potential to become superconducting at higher temperatures.
Argonne researchers focus on grid cybersecurity to pave the way for a clean energy future
Distributed energy resources use electronics to communicate with each other or with a control center. Yet this presents opportunities for cyber attacks that could become real threats to the electric power system. Argonne experts are developing ways to protect power systems from these threats before they can occur.
Drug development for rare diseases affecting children is increasing
The number of treatments for rare diseases affecting children has increased, a new study suggests. But federal incentives intended to encourage drug development for rare conditions are being used more often to expand the use of existing drugs rather than for creating new ones.
How JCAP Is Making Solar Fuels Shine
As we look back at a decade of discovery, we highlight 10 achievements by scientists at Berkeley Lab and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis that bring us closer to a solar fuels future.
Advances in Computer Modeling, Protein Development Propel Cellular Engineering
A review of recent work in biophysics highlights efforts in cellular engineering, ranging from proteins to cellular components to tissues grown on next-generation chips. Author Ngan Huang said the fast pace of development prompted her and her colleagues to take stock of promising areas in the field as well as hurdles researchers can expect in coming years. They discuss their work in this week’s APL Bioengineering.
Unstable Rock Pillars Near Reservoirs Can Produce Dangerous Water Waves
In many coastal zones and gorges, unstable cliffs often fail when the foundation rock beneath them is crushed. Large water waves can be created, threatening human safety. In this week’s Physics of Fluids, scientists reveal the mechanism by which these cliffs collapse, and how large, tsunami-like waves are created. Few experimental studies of this phenomenon have been carried out, so this work represents valuable new data that can be used to protect from impending disaster.
Spring Ahead: What is the impact of time change on our health?
Spring Ahead: What is the impact of time change on our health? Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8 – a routine that results in adjustments not only to our watches, but also to our internal clocks. How does this…
Trapped in a draw, Israel on edge of semi-authoritarian abyss
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEMarch 3, 2020 Trapped in a draw, Israel on edge of semi-authoritarian abyss Preliminary results from Israel’s election show that the country’s incumbent Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi), is maintaining a lead over his opponents.…
Study identifies regional malnutrition clusters across India
Childhood malnutrition in India remains a major problem. A new study shows that the problem is concentrated in specific geographic areas, which could help policymakers working to address the issue.
Five-year survival improves for certain cancers in adolescent and young adults
The five-year survival rate for adolescents and young adults with cancer has significantly improved from 1975 to 2005 in the United States overall, but this was not the case for all cancers, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Study reveals properties of cells fated to relapse in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Researchers have found that genetically defined subpopulations of leukemia cells present at diagnosis have distinct characteristics that lead to relapse.
Severity and symptoms: Study links alcohol use disorder to other psychiatric conditions
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more common among people who have another, co-occuring psychiatric condition (e.g., depression or ADHD), and vice versa. These links are well established, and are based on meeting diagnostic criteria for one or other disorder. However, investigating associations based on strict ‘yes/no’ diagnoses does not account for people who may have a range of psychiatric symptoms and yet do not meet the threshold for a diagnosis of any single disorder.
Super Tuesday to test Latino voting blocs in Texas, California
Super Tuesday is one of the most important presidential primary events of 2020, with a third of delegates to be determined. Texas and California, states with high proportions of Latino voters, are among the fourteen states that will hold primaries.…
Rutgers Creates ‘Scarlet Sunrise’ Bicolor Grape Tomato
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 3, 2020) – A Rutgers University–New Brunswick tomato breeding team known for developing the ‘Rutgers 250’ tomato has created ‘Scarlet Sunrise,’ a unique and flavorful bicolor grape tomato. The team at Rutgers’ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station…
A New Ultra-Safe High Energy Li-Ion Battery for Electric Vehicles
A lithium-ion battery that is safe, has high power and can last for 1 million miles has been developed by a team in Penn State’s Battery and Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Center.
Itineraries of Migratory Birds Are Revealed in Unprecedented Detail
The eBird program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology just released more than 500 animated maps spanning the entire Western Hemisphere. The maps show in fine detail where hundreds of species of migratory birds travel and how their numbers vary with habitat, geography, and time of year.
Study reveals less than 20% of Americans have rapid access to endovascular thrombectomy for stroke
Timely treatment is critical for stroke victims, yet only 19.8% of the U.S. population can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large clot in 15 minutes or less by ambulance, according to researchers from UTHealth. Only 30% of Americans can access a thrombectomy-equipped center in 30 minutes.
Research reveals best hospital-based methods for reducing readmission rates
Research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has revealed the most effective hospital-based methods for reducing readmission rates.
Atomic-scale imaging reveals secret to thin film strength
An international team of scientists and engineers have made a discovery that could further advance the use of ultra-thin zeolite nanosheets, which are used as specialized molecular filters. The discovery could improve efficiency in the production of gasoline, plastics, and biofuels.
Cancer researcher identifies new areas in human genomes linked to skin cancer risk
An Indiana University scientist has identified eight new genomic regions that increase a person’s risk for skin cancer.
NCCN and AstraZeneca Announce Projects to Explore Quality Improvements in Lung Cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Oncology Research Program (ORP) today announced three research projects selected to receive funding to improve healthcare provider performance and/or healthcare quality, focusing on enhancing patient care and outcomes for people with NSCLC.
More than 60 per cent of Myanmar’s mangroves has been deforested in the last 20 years: NUS study
New research from the National University of Singapore showed that between 1996 and 2016, substantial mangrove forests have been converted to agricultural use in Myanmar.
Designing plastic to break down in the ocean is possible, but is it practical?
In a study, the researchers used a machine learning algorithm to classify more than 110 types of plastics, including commercial and lab-made varieties, to better understand how they might degrade in the ocean.
New version of Earth model captures detailed climate dynamics
DOE laboratories are collaborating on a new high-resolution Earth systems model to predict climate trends into the next century. The model will provide the scientific basis by which to mitigate the effects of extreme climate on energy and other essential services.
Scientists pair machine learning with tomography to learn about material interfaces
Researchers have put a new technique based on machine learning to work uncovering the secrets of buried interfaces and edges in a material.
Potential impact of coronavirus on travel, hospitality industries
The travel and hospitality industries would be two of the hardest hit if there is a spike in coronavirus infections in the U.S. The University of Delaware has two experts who can examine the potential impact: – Jennifer Horney, Professor of…
This wearable device camouflages its wearer no matter the weather
Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable technology that can hide its wearer from heat-detecting sensors such as night vision goggles, even when the ambient temperature changes–a feat that current state of the art technology cannot match. The technology can adapt to temperature changes in just a few minutes, while keeping the wearer comfortable.
Focused Allergy Treatment May be Your Best Bet for Managing Symptoms
Spring allergies can be tricky to treat because not everyone is allergic to the same things, even though symptoms may look a lot alike
John Ondrasik, of “Five for Fighting”, to Speak at AAE Annual Meeting
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is announcing that singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, of Five for Fighting, will be their keynote speaker for their annual meeting known as AAE20 in Nashville, taking place April 1-4.