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UrduAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation #43; Session 11A
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How much does a cloud weigh? (video)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2019 — Imagine 300 midsize cars floating above your head — that’s how much your average fluffy cloud weighs. So why doesn’t it come crashing down on you? This week on Reactions, we explore the chemistry behind…
9/11 World Trade Center exposure linked to heart disease among NYC firefighters
September 6, 2019 –BRONX, NY–A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) dust is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, conducted by researchers…
High blood pressure affects young, healthy medical students
American Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation #P2059; Session APS.2.4
Combating prison recidivism with plants
Determining whether horticultural programs can stem repeat offenses
Preclinical study reveals the impact of age on immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer
Brigham researchers test immunotherapy in young and old mice injected with triple negative breast ca
Black, Hispanic patients more likely to be brought to safety-net hospital emergency rooms
A new national study done by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center showed large differences in the emergency department (ED) and hospital destinations of minority (Black and Hispanic) patients who are transported by emergency…
New wildfire models to predict how wildfires will burn in next 20 minutes
Chemistry of plants makes a big difference in how quickly they burn
Disturbed childhood can lead to adult insomnia
New study links sleep problems to troubles in early life
Mammography unlikely to benefit older women with chronic illnesses
Mortality due to chronic illness greatly exceeds breast cancer risk
Carnegie Mellon senses traffic using advanced vehicle-based sensor data
PITTSBURGH, PA (September 6, 2019) – Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering collaborated with Uber Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG) to better understand how advanced vehicle-based sensor data can inform high resolution traffic flow measurements.…
Study locates brain areas for understanding metaphors in healthy and schizophrenic people
Scientists have used MRI scanners to discover the parts of the brain which understand metaphors, in both healthy volunteers and people with schizophrenia. They found that people with schizophrenia employ different brain circuits to overcome initial lack of understanding. The…
Nanoparticles in lithium-sulphur batteries detected with neutron experiment
Lithium-sulphur batteries are regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next generation of energy storage devices. They have a theoretical gravimetric energy density that is five times higher than that of the best lithium-ion batteries currently available.…
Fe metabolic engineering method succeeds in producing 1,2,4-butanetriol sustainably from biomass
A more environmentally-friendly and sustainable method of producing the useful chemical 1,2,4-butanetriol has been discovered. The Kobe University team were the first in the world to utilize a method involving the direct fermentation of xylose in rice straw using an…
Earliest spread of millet agriculture outside China linked to herding livestock
5000 years before the modern rise of millet as a popular grain, this Chinese crop was spread far and wide by ancient food aficionados, not for their plates but instead for their animals, suggests new research from an international collaboration…
Discovered the potential of antihistamines that cause the death of leukaemic stem cells
The IJC Leukaemic Stem Cell research group, led by Ruth M. Risueño, has discovered in preclinical tr
Science puts historical claims to the test
The latest analytical techniques available to scientists can confirm the validity of historical sources in some cases, and suggest a need for reconsideration in others. As any historian will tell you, we can rarely take the claims made by our…
How our brain filters sounds
Researchers at UNIGE have demonstrated that the brain adjusts the attention it gives to identical so
South African study highlights links between low language ability and poor mental health
University of Bath press release
Resilience protects pregnant women against negative effects of stress
Resilience–understood as the set of personal resources that help individuals deal effectively with adversity, protecting them from the negative health effects of stress–is receiving increasing attention from researchers. However, it remains under-studied in such a sensitive time of life as…
Allergic diseases increase the risk of adult-onset asthma
A Finnish study found that the more allergic diseases an individual has, the higher the asthma risk. The number of allergic diseases increases the risk of adult-onset asthma especially in individuals born after 1940, according to a study published in…
Innovative method provides unique insights into the structure of cells and tissues
Scientists at Münster University investigate cells using dual-beam laser mass spectrometry
Raj Chetty wins the A.SK Social Science Award 2019
The WZB honors the American economist for his research on poverty and social mobility
Grant winner to work on microstrip antennas at Kazan University
PhD candidate Angelina Markina will receive support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research
Mayo Clinic et United Therapeutics prévoient d’augmenter le nombre de poumons disponibles pour les transplantations dans un nouveau bâtiment dédié à la recherche et à l’innovation médicales
Le nouveau Discovery and Innovation Building de la Mayo Clinic en Floride, un bâtiment dédié à la recherche et à l’innovation, a ouvert ses portes le jeudi 22 août. Dans cet endroit, une technologie novatrice augmentera le nombre de poumons disponibles pour les transplantations.
Tip Sheet: Understanding how the flu virus works; addressing global health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa; and using radioimmunotherapy to destroy multiple myeloma cells
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings, with links for additional background and media contacts.
PTSD is not just for veterans, it’s a trauma disorder that affects millions
Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.
Study shows the social benefits of political incorrectness
But using politically incorrect speech brings some benefits: It’s a powerful way to appear authentic. Researchers at Berkeley Haas found that replacing even a single politically correct word or phrase for a politically incorrect one—“illegal” versus “undocumented” immigrants, for example—makes people view a speaker as more authentic and less likely to be swayed by others.
So-Called ‘Longevity Vitamin’ Might Hold More Importance than Scientists Thought
A University of Florida microbiologist’s latest research found that disease-causing bacteria are competing with their human hosts for a key micronutrient.
Couples Who Tailgate Together Stay Together, Baylor Research Says
The researchers surveyed 143 tailgating adults (44 percent were female) who answered questions about their partners and their respect toward that person.
Dorian slams Southeast at peak harvest season: soil and crops at risk
As Dorian continues to make its way up the East Coast this week, agriculture producers are warned extreme weather and flooding could devastate crops. Two Cornell University experts – David Wolfe and Harold van Es – explain the impacts Dorian…
New UIC graduate program to deliver data specialists to the public sector
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs will be home to one of the nation’s few graduate programs dedicated to data science in the public sector, and the first offered at a public institution in the state of Illinois.
Mayo Clinic names G. Anton Decker, M.D., to lead international engagement
G. Anton Decker, M.D., has been named president, International at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Decker will report to Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO, and will have enterprise-wide responsibilities leading Mayo Clinic’s international activities.
Rutgers Marks Grand Opening of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts today will mark the public opening of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, a $172 million redevelopment project that promises to transform
Mayo Clinic e United Therapeutics aumentarão o número de pulmões para transplante em novo edifício dedicado a descobertas médicas e inovação
O novo Edifício de Descobertas e Inovação da Mayo Clinic na Flórida foi inaugurado na quinta-feira, 22 de agosto. Nele, a tecnologia de ponta aumentará o número de pulmões disponíveis para transplante.
Fix and prevent health disparities in children by supporting mom, and dad
According to the recent National Academies report on health disparities in children, one of the most important factors in preventing and addressing disparities is the well-being of the child’s primary caregiver. This finding is based on decades of developmental psychology research from Arizona State University scientists and others. When the primary caregiver is supported, the caregiver-child attachment can buffer against adversities like poverty, trauma and chronic stress.
Study shows exposure to multiple languages may make it easier to learn one
A new study from the University of Washington finds that, based on brain activity, people who live in communities where multiple languages are spoken can identify words in yet another language better than those who live in a monolingual environment.
Get a new knee that morning, go home that afternoon
UAB now does same-day knee replacement surgeries for selected patients. Advances in surgery and anesthesia make it possible for qualifying patients to avoid an overnight stay in the hospital, which reduces the risk of an acquired infection.
Crossing the Great Divide Between Model Studies and Applied Reactors in Catalysis
A team devised a way to bridge the gap between two extremes. Using their approach, they can predict catalyst performance across a wider range of temperatures and pressures.
SCCA Experts Present Cancer Research at the ASCO Quality Care Symposium
News and interview opportunities at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Political Science Expert Available to Discuss Brexit
New Brunswick, N.J. (September 5, 2019) – R. Daniel Kelemen, a Rutgers University–New Brunswick professor of political science and expert in E.U. politics, is available to comment on the latest developments regarding Brexit. “With the Brexit deadline looming on October…
ATS Applauds Governor Whitmer’s Action on Flavored E-cigs and Urges FDA to Take Immediate Action
The American Thoracic Society applauds Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban the sale of all flavored e-cigarette and vaping products in the state of Michigan.
New national facility will explore low-temperature plasma, a dynamic source of innovation for modern technologies
Feature describes new collaborative facility hosted by PPPL and Princeton University to advance understanding and control of low-temperature plasma
Swallowable Device to Detect Pre-cancerous Barrett’s Esophagus Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
Investigators at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center developed the test for early detection of Barrett’s esophagus that offers promise for preventing deaths from esophageal adenocarcinoma.
AACI Supports NCI Plan to Increase Success Rate for Cancer Research Grant Applications
The Association of American Cancer Institutes commends the National Cancer Institute on the release of its Annual Plan & Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 and its request for $6.9 billion in funding.
Underwater cameras tackle tough questions for fishery
One of the tough realities of commercial fishing is that fishermen and seals sometimes compete for the same fish. And when they do, interactions between the animals and fishing nets can occur, leaving fishermen with ruined catches and damaged fishing gear
iPhone 11 launch won’t be as successful as previous years, expert says
The iPhone 11 is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, Sept. 10, but most will wait to buy it until the iPhone X has aged out, according to Binghamton University marketing expert Manoj Agarwal. “Typically, Apple has a two-year product cycle,…
CLIMATE CHANGE COULD BRING SHORT-TERM GAIN, LONG-TERM PAIN FOR LOGGERHEAD TURTLES
New research from conservation biologists at Florida State University and their collaborators suggests that while some loggerheads will suffer from the effects of a changing climate
Cannabis and Mental Health: Legalization Spurs Need for New Research
Now that cannabis has been legalized for recreational use in Canada, there’s a growing need for research exploring the mental health implications of increased access to cannabis. That’s the focus of the September Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Addiction, official publication of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Latest US poverty statistics: U-M experts can comment
University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the latest findings when the U.S. Census Bureau releases its 2018 poverty and income statistics Tuesday, Sept. 10. All of them are part of U-M’s Poverty Solutions, an initiative that aims…