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UrduPenn study shows clinical outcomes correlate with higher ratio of mutations detected by liquid biopsy
Author: sarah Jonas
Cannabis compound acts as an antibiotic
Public health agencies worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria as one of humanity’s most critical challenges. However, scientists haven’t discovered a new class of antibiotics in more than 30 years. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Infectious Diseases have…
Sex-specific traits of the immune system explain men’s susceptibility to obesity
Melbourne researchers have uncovered important differences between the male and female immune system which may explain why men are more susceptible to obesity and metabolism-related associated diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Researchers develop gene catalog comprising community of microbes in vaginal microbio
UM School of Medicine scientists develop easily accessible toolkit that will advance understanding of role microbiome plays in our health
New compounds thwart multiple viruses, including coronavirus
According to a February 13 report from the World Health Organization, the Wuhan coronavirus has stricken more than 46,000 people and has caused over 1,300 deaths since the first cases in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Now, researchers reporting in…
Tax rule for industry rewards carbon capture
When it comes to encouraging manufacturers to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, a carrot might be more effective than a stick. That’s the approach taken by a recent U.S. tax code rule that offers credits to companies…
Drivers of expensive cars less likely to yield for pedestrians: UNLV study
Researchers also found that motorists overall yielded less frequently for men and non-whites
ADDF statement on the USPSTF Evidence Report on screening for cognitive impairment
Patients with Alzheimer’s and their families deserve and need early detection, early diagnosis, care and treatment
Mosaic evolution painted lorikeets a rainbow of color
New study shows how color pattern evolution lets birds use bright colors for signaling while remaining hidden from predators
Helpful interactions can keep societies stable
New work by University of Pennsylvania biologists challenges 50-year-old predictions that mutualistic interactions make a community unstable
Adequate folate levels linked to lower cardiovascular mortality risk in RA patients
Decreased folate levels in the bloodstream have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, shedding light on why those patients are more susceptible to heart and vascular disease, according to research published today…
CT provides best diagnosis for COVID-19
OAK BROOK, Ill. (February 26, 2020) – In a study of more than 1,000 patients published in the journal Radiology , chest CT outperformed lab testing in the diagnosis of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The researchers concluded that CT…
Journal maps intersection of immigration and aging
A new special issue of the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America explores how contemporary trends in immigration, migration, and refugee movement affect how people age and how societies care for aging people. Under the issue title…
Do girls read better than boys? If so, gender stereotypes may be to blame
A new longitudinal study of fifth and sixth graders in Germany examined the relation between classmates’ gender stereotypes and individual students’ reading outcomes to shed light on how these stereotypes contribute to the gender gap in reading. The study concluded…
Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS
The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for multiple sclerosis
Mount Sinai physicians first in US analyzing lung disease in coronavirus patients
Mount Sinai Health System physicians–the first experts in the country to analyze chest computed tomography (CT) scans of patients from China with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)–have identified specific patterns in the lungs as markers of the disease as it develops over…
Metabolic health and weight management key to minimizing diabetes risk
New study based on Women’s Health Initiative data demonstrates significantly increased risk of diabetes in those who are metabolically unhealthy, even those of normal weight
Eat or be eaten
Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands
Comparing greenhouse gas footprints of online versus traditional shopping
When consumers are trying to decide between traditional and online shopping, many factors come into play, such as price, quality, convenience and timeframe. Now, thanks to new research reported in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology , eco-conscious consumers could have…
Comparing PFAS exposures in female firefighters and office workers
Firefighters have higher rates of some cancers than the general population, which might not be surprising given the many potential carcinogens they encounter while battling blazes. However, previous studies of chemical exposures in this occupation have focused almost exclusively on…
Motley crew: Rust and light a possible answer to the conundrum of hydrogen fuel production
Scientists identify a new and efficient way of producing hydrogen from organic waste solution using a catalyst derived from — of all things — rust
Stretchable, wearable coils may make MRI, other medical tests easier on patients
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Anyone who has had a mammogram or an MRI knows how uncomfortable and awkward the tests can be. Now, Purdue University researchers have taken technology used in the defense and aerospace industries to create a novel…
‘Low’ socioeconomic status is the biggest barrier to STEM participation
A new study has found that socioeconomic status (SES) has the strongest impact on whether secondary school students study the STEM sciences. A research team drew on data from over 4,300 pupils in Australia, and also looked at Indigenous students…
Structural framework for tumors also provides immune protection
Aggressive colorectal cancers set up an interactive network of checkpoints to keep the immune system at bay, scientists report. Immune checkpoints found throughout the body are intended to protect your body from being attacked by your immune system. But in…
Job insecurity negatively affects your personality: Study
New research shows that experiencing chronic job insecurity can change your personality for the worse
Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center outlines centralized genetic testing model
A pioneer in the field, CHOP-based Center brings together researchers, physicians, and genetic counselors to help patients navigate the complexities of genetic testing
SWOG study shows genetic effects of pre-surgical chemo in breast cancer
Results from one of the first studies to determine the effects of pre-surgical, or neoadjuvant, chemotherapy on the breast cancer genome offer up two key insights. One is a before treatment finding that can help predict which patients would most…
Poor cleaning can jeopardize sterilization of medical tools
Low temperature sterilization methods can create a path for transmission of bacteria
Chemists learn how to detect phenols in smoked food samples using vitamin B4
This method can be used in analytical laboratories at factories
Connectedness to nature makes children happier
This connection causes children to display more sustainable behaviors, which in turn gives them greater levels of happiness
Mystery surrounding dinosaur footprints on a cave ceiling in Central Queensland solved
The dinosaur in the cupboard under the stairs
Cognitive impairment after intensive care linked to long-lasting inflammation
People who have been treated in intensive care commonly suffer from residual cognitive impairment, but the reason for this is unknown. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now link cognitive impairment with lasting inflammation and a potential treatment target. The…
Drinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases CVD risk
Journal of the American Heart Association report
Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health
much more is not always much better
Are cats the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for wildfire effects on human health?
Scientists learn from cats injured in california wildfires
Fur-friendly ‘wearable for pets’ developed at Imperial
Imperial College London researchers have invented a new health tracking sensor for pets and people that monitors vital signs through fur or clothing. The new type of sensor, which can detect vital signs like heart and breathing rates through fur…
International group of scientists found new regulators of blood supply to the brain
The data obtained can be used in the treatment of hypertension, occurring without an obvious reason
Ancient meteorite site on Earth could reveal new clues about Mars’ past
Study seeks understanding of how Mars may have once hosted oceans and life
MIT Technology Review selects AI molecular design as a breakthrough and highlights Insilico
26th of February, 2020, 7:00 AM ET – Insilico Medicine today announced that MIT Technology Review selected AI-discovered molecules as a breakthrough of the year with the availability horizon of 3-5 years. Insilico Medicine’s research together with the University of…
Breaking down stubborn molecules
Researchers connect microbes in the twilight zone of the ocean with the breakdown of tough organic molecules
Innovative power-to-gas technologies for the energy transition
Final conference of the STORE&GO EU Research Project at KIT
MOF co-catalyst allows selectivity of branched aldehydes of up to 90%
Approach represents a powerful tool for designing selective catalytic heterogeneous processes
How resident microbes restructure body chemistry
As much as 70% of the molecules in a mouse are determined by the microbes that live within the animal
HKUST scientists shed light on COVID-19 vaccine development
A team of scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently made an important discovery in identifying a set of potential vaccine targets for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, providing crucial leads for guiding experimental efforts towards…
Billions lost as illicit fisheries trade hurting nations who can afford it least
More than eight million to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches are traded illicitly every year, costing the legitimate market between $9 billion and $17 billion in trade each year, according to new UBC research. In a paper published…
Army awards grants to eight universities to tackle modernization challenges
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The U.S. Army awarded grants to eight academic teams from diverse scientific fields to develop disruptive solutions to some of the most promising challenges important to Army modernization. The teams will study topics including adversarial…
Small precipitates make big difference in mitigating strength-ductility tradeoff
Researchers from the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, teaming up with scientists from Singapore and the U.S., have found that nanoscale precipitates provide a unique sustainable dislocation source at sufficiently high stress. The scientists discovered that…
Crowdfunding — entrepreneurs should resist the urge to promise to save the Earth
Too strong a focus on social or environmental benefits may hinder fundraising on business-oriented crowdfunding platforms, new study shows
New research sheds light on the unique ‘call’ of Ross Sea killer whales
New Curtin University-led research has found that the smallest type of killer whale has 28 different complex calls, comprising a combination of burst-pulse sounds and whistles, which they use to communicate with family members about the changing landscape and habitat.…
Turbulent times revealed on Asteroid 4 Vesta
Planetary scientists at Curtin University have shed some light on the tumultuous early days of the largely preserved protoplanet Asteroid 4 Vesta, the second largest asteroid in our Solar System. Research lead Professor Fred Jourdan, from Curtin University’s school of…