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New sensor provides better leak protection in buildings
A new, battery-free sensor can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems. The tiny device, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, uses nanotechnology to power itself and send an alert to…
Dancing matter: New form of movement of cyclic macromolecules discovered
Physicists show unique polymer behavior using computer simulations
UTA’s Maddalena named fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society
A career of discovery
Making 3-D printing smarter with machine learning
Manufacturers, medical device companies and the general public will soon have access to powerful AI-driven 3-D printing software, the result of six years of research
Cairo car drivers exposed to dangerous levels of pollution, new study finds
Car drivers in Cairo are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution, finds an unprecedented new study from the University of Surrey. Greater Cairo, which is the sixth largest city in the world, is home to 2.4 million cars and…
DNA misfolding in white blood cells increases risk for type 1 diabetes
New Penn Medicine study shows, in mice, that changes in DNA sequence may cause chromosomes to misfold in a way that elevates the risk for autoimmune diseases
PolyU develops the world’s most comprehensive automated multiplex diagnostic system for detecting infectious respiratory pathogens in a single test
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today announced the development of the world’s most comprehensive automated multiplex diagnostic system (the System) which includes a fully automated machine and a multiplex full-screening panel for the point-of-care genetic testing (POCT) of respiratory…
Software updates slowing you down?
Texas A&M researchers, along with computer scientists at Intel Labs, have designed a tool to identify the source of errors caused by software updates.
Prebiotics help mice fight melanoma by activating anti-tumor immunity
LA JOLLA, CALIF. – Feb. 11, 2020 – Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that two prebiotics, mucin and inulin, slowed the growth of melanoma in mice by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.…
Hybrid transistor improves next-generation displays
An innovative manufacturing technique developed by KAUST researchers has led to the development of hybrid organic transistors for use in next-generation electronic displays and large-area electronics. Thin-film transistors (TFTs) made from metal oxides have useful properties, including optical transparency and…
‘Surprise’ out-of-network bills after in-network elective surgery
Bottom Line: Claims data from a large health insurer were used to examine how often patients unexpectedly receive out-of-network bills after having in-network elective surgery. These “surprise bills” typically occur when a patient receives care from a clinician, such as…
Heroin use in US
What The Study Did: Survey responses from a nationally representative group of 800,000 U.S. adults were used to examine changes in heroin use, heroin injection and heroin use disorder from 2002 to 2018. To access the embargoed study: Visit our…
The necropolis of Asyut as an important element of Egypt’s cultural memory
German-Egyptian research project has reestablished Asyut’s importance in the history of Egypt over the past 16 years
Simple blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson’s disease
Inflammatory and senescence biomarkers could predict motor progression and dementia in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease patients
Rabies: New prophylactic and therapeutic avenues
Rabies is still responsible for approximately 60,000 human deaths per year mostly in Asia and Africa and affects especially underserved people. Yet, since the first vaccine developed by Louis Pasteur more than 130 years ago, prophylactic measures have significantly improved.…
Long-distance skiers may have ‘motor reserve’ that can delay onset of Parkinson’s disease
In a long-term study of 200,000 long-distance skiers, participants were almost 30% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease
IADR announces the IADR Centennial Emerging Leaders award winners
Alexandria, VA, USA – 2020 marks the Centennial of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). In celebration of this milestone, the IADR Board of Directors launched the IADR Centennial Emerging Leaders Award to recognize young investigators who will lead…
Utah researchers discover key protein in endometrial cancer growth
The hormone estrogen plays many critical roles in men and women, in both healthy tissues and in cancer. In breast and gynecologic cancers, estrogen sends signals to tumors instructing the cancer cells to grow out of control. In recent years,…
Digital intervention reduces depressive symptoms in people living with HIV
New study by George Mason University professor and colleagues in China tests WeChat social media app intervention
Researchers look to fungus to shed light on cancer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A fungus that attacks almond and peach trees may be key to identifying new drug targets for cancer therapy. A team of Florida State University researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry found that a natural…
Anatomical details of rare electric fish revealed by an advanced imaging technique
Thanks to the use of high-resolution microcomputed tomography, a cross-border research collaboration was able to study the only three known specimens of Tembeassu marauna, held at the University of São Paulo’s Zoology Museum
TAT 2020 Honorary Award: A recognition in cancer drug development to Lillian Siu
March 2-4, 2020, Paris, France
New synthesis methods enhance 3D chemical space for drug discovery
After helping develop a new approach for organic synthesis — carbon-hydrogen functionalization — scientists at Emory University are now showing how this approach may apply to drug discovery. Nature Catalysis published their most recent work — a streamlined process for…
New technique allows scientists to study parasitic infections one cell at a time
A novel technique that isolates individual gut cells from mice with intestinal parasites may yield new insights on the immune response to these infections
BrainCool AB completes recruitment in trial for FDA clearance of oral mucositis treatment
Cooral® system on track with US De Novo 510 k process for market registration in the US
Artificial intelligence for machine tool maintenance
Wear on the spindle in ball screws can be continuously monitored and evaluated with an intelligent system by KIT – Presentation at Hannover Messe 2020
Biologists reveal cellular architecture of potential fountain of youth
Alyssa Johnson and Adam Bohnert, assistant professors in the Louisiana State University Department of Biological Sciences and experts in cell and molecular biology, have discovered a new class of lysosomes that they refer to as “tubular lysosomes.” This breakthrough could…
Young men unaware of risks of HPV infection and need for HPV vaccination
Doctors need to expand communication on risks and the importance of vaccination, Rutgers researchers say
Scientists develop non-invasive method to predict onset of dementia
Screening using EMR data could help with early identification of Alzheimer’s disease risk
Injectable drug for faster healing of bone fractures prepares for clinical trials
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – One in three adults aged 60 and over suffering from a hip fracture dies within one year. Now, a Purdue University-affiliated startup is moving closer to the start of clinical trials for a novel injectable drug…
Local genetic adaption helps sorghum crop hide from witchweed
Sorghum crops in areas where the agricultural parasite striga, also known as witchweed, is common are more likely to have genetic adaptations to help them resist the parasite, according to new research led by Penn State scientists. Changes to the…
Studies gauge effect of soft drink taxation, advertising and labeling laws
Laws affecting the labeling, marketing and taxation of sugary soft drinks impact the behavior of both consumers and manufacturers, according to two studies published this week in PLOS Medicine . In the first study, Camila Corvalán of the University of…
Pilot program aims to improve reproducibility, utility, and ethics of biomedical research
Researchers conduct ‘large scale behavior change intervention’ with new tools and monetary incentives
‘Atomic dance’ reveals new insights into performance of 2D materials
The findings could help lead to more stable and reliable wearables and flexible electronic devices
NASA finds a stronger Tropical Cyclone Uesi near New Caledonia
NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the South Pacific Ocean and found a stronger Tropical Cyclone Uesi after obtaining infrared imagery of the storm. Uesi continues moving away from Vanuatu and today is affecting New Caledonia. Infrared data provides temperature information,…
Why egalitarian values don’t catch on in post-Soviet countries
People’s values of personal choice, su?h as their attitudes towards abortion, divorce, and premarital sex, are usually determined their level of education, age, religiosity, and social status. At least this is the case in many countries such as the US…
Recent advances in addressing tuberculosis give hope for future
NIH officials describe ‘banner year’
Telemedicine helps pregnant women tackle taboo issue
Sarah, a military veteran living on the coast of South Carolina, knew she had a problem. The opioids prescribed for her pain were becoming a headache of their own. “We trust our doctors. I went to my pain management doctor…
1 in 5 operations may lead to surprise bills, even when surgeon & hospital are in-network
$2,000 average potential bill for out-of-network care, and prevalence of out-of-network ‘surgical assistants,’ shows a need for national policy changes, researchers say
Mass General Hospital researchers identify new ‘universal’ target for antiviral treatment
Mass General Hospital researchers identify new “universal” target for antiviral treatment BOSTON – As the coronavirus outbreak shows, viruses are a constant threat to humanity. Vaccines are regularly developed and deployed against specific viruses, but that process takes a lot…
Can T’ai Chi alleviate chronic low back pain in older adults?
New Rochelle, NY, February 11, 2020–A new study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of using T’ai Chi to improve chronic low back pain in adults over 65 years of age compared to health education and usual care. The results of…
A better way to rebuild cartilage
NSF CAREER award supports Lehigh University materials science and engineering and bioengineering professor Lesley Chow’s research into 3D-printed biomaterials that give cells the cues they need to regenerate functional tissue
Live imaging of flowers reveals hidden secrets of plant reproduction
Scientists develop live-cell imaging that enables the first visualisation of hidden processes in plant reproduction
Associate professor examines telemedicine as tool for alcohol use disorder management
Telemedicine continues to gain traction as an avenue to combat a disorder that kills an estimated 88,000 people annually in the U.S.
A happy partner leads to a healthier future
Research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
$15.5 million investment creates engineering scholars program at Penn State
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has committed $15.5 million to create the A. James Clark Scholars Program in the Penn State College of Engineering to support high-achieving engineering students with significant financial need. Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced the milestone commitment today, Feb. 10, at an event with Clark Foundation representatives at the Hintz Family Alumni Center.
Three-year, $1.35 million grant to aid mental health programming in western Kenya
The Astellas Global Health Foundation has awarded the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), under the direction of the Indiana University Center for Global Health, a three-year, $1.35 million grant to provide 400,000 people with access to mental health programming in western Kenya.
Adapting to climate change: We’re doing it wrong
When it comes to adapting to the effects of climate change, scientists and policymakers are thinking too small, according to a new research review.
University of Redlands is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
After an exciting year celebrating its three newest Fulbright students, this week the University of Redlands was designated a “Top Producer of Fulbright Students” for the 2019-20 year.