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Climate change could bring short-term gain, long-term pain for loggerhead turtles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An overwhelming scientific consensus affirms that for thousands of species across the globe, climate change is an immediate and existential threat. For the loggerhead turtle, whose vast range extends from the chilly shores of Newfoundland to the…
Elsevier works with Wageningen University to detect and prevent citation manipulation
0.8 percent of 69,000 reviewers were associated with suspicious citation patterns, according to a st
Global analysis finds early onset colorectal cancer rising in many high-income countries
Steep inclines often in sharp contrast to rapid declines in older adults
Infant model of HIV opens new avenues for research
Washington, DC – September 3, 2019 – Researchers have developed an animal model to test HIV infection and therapies in infants, allowing them to develop biomarkers to predict viral rebound after antiretroviral therapy (ART) interruption. The simian-human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV)-infected…
ASHG asserts core genetic data privacy principles for all research and funding arenas
Society affirms importance of shared genetic data for medical advancement
Boston Children’s Hospital scientists receive funding from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Boston, MA (August 5, 2019) – Boston Children’s Hospital announced today that two of its scientists have received funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. They are part of a select number of CZI grants awarded to scientists at pediatric hospitals.…
Study reveals new patterns of key ocean nutrient
The important nutrient phosphate may be less abundant in the global ocean than previously thought, according to a new paper in Science Advances . The researchers compiled data collected using highly sensitive techniques that measure phosphate to create a more…
The first AI-powered manuscript submission marketplace connecting authors and journals
Cactus Communications launches the world’s first marketplace allowing manuscript and journal selecti
Possible treatment breakthrough for the rare disease arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy affects between 0.02% and 0.1% of the general population, and is there
Report cards on women in STEM fields finds much room for improvement
Although women have made important contributions to science throughout history, they have consistently been underrepresented at all levels. Now, data from a four-year study of institutional “report cards” undertaken as part of the New York Stem Cell Foundation’s (NYSCF) Initiative…
Device to detect pre-cancerous Barrett’s Esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance
Minimally invasive, cost-effective alternative to endoscopy identifies precursor to cancer of the es
Resistance can spread even without the use of antibiotics
Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. Often, resistance is mediated by resistance genes, which can simply jump from one bacterial population to the next. It’s a common assumption that the resistance genes spread primarily when antibiotics are used,…
SPEECHLESS, SCREAM and stomata development in plant leaves
The key step in stomata development in plants has been discovered; genes that make stomata and enfor
Cataloguing the human impact on the world’s oceans
Norwegian researcher awarded European Research Council grant to explore the ocean’s many woes
Medication adherence may affect risk of hospitalization and early death
A recent analysis of published studies examined the clinical consequences of medication adherence. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis found that medication adherence is linked with lower risks of needing to be hospitalised and of dying early. Individuals aged…
New study reveals ‘smart’ approach to detecting common heart condition
A new study, presented as ‘Late Breaking Science’ at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual congress and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help…
Penn researcher Virginia M.Y. Lee, Ph.D., receives $3 million breakthrough prize
Award recognizes Lee’s work studying underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image
The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed. In a new study from the university’s Sussex Computer-Human Interaction (SCHI) Lab, people feel thinner and lighter…
Groundwater studies can be tainted by ‘survivor bias’
New research improves governments’ ability to monitor groundwater levels
Study reveals links between extreme weather events and poor mental health
People whose homes are damaged by storms or flooding are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, according to new research. The study, led by the University of York and the National Centre for…
New WHO autoantibody reference reagent will benefit SLE patients
Reference reagents are important in diagnostics and care of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In a new study, an international team of researchers presents a new WHO autoantibody reference reagent that will help to align autoantibody analyses and thus…
Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy
In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia at the end of pregnancy reduces the number of high risk situations for the mother,…
Coffee may protect against gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine . Among 104,493 individuals, those who drank more than six cups of coffee per day had a…
Do unmarried women face shortages of partners in the US marriage market?
One explanation for declines in marriage is a shortage of economically-attractive men for unmarried women to marry. Indeed, a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals a significant scarcity of such potential male spouses. The study’s…
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.…
Hearing aids may help reduce risks of dementia, depression, and falls
Use of hearing aids was linked with lower risks of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, depression, anxiety, and injurious falls in an analysis of medical information on 114,862 older adults with hearing loss. The findings are published in the…
Diversity increases ecosystem stability
Forests with a large variety of species are more productive and stable under stress than monocultures: scientists from the University of Freiburg have confirmed this with data from the world’s oldest field trial on the diversity of tropical tree species.…
UCLA Health earns federal innovation grant
New Biodesign Hub will focus on developing health care technology
UB and IRBio experts sequence the genome of an endemic spider from the Canary Islands
A ravening predator in the Canary laurel forests
Gender equality report card reveals systematic underrepresentation of women in STEM
Four-year study of over 500 research institutions identifies widespread gender imbalance
ORCID’s funder working group publishes its recommendations
ORCID’s Funder Working Group, part of the ORBIT (ORCID Reducing Burden and Improving Transparency) initiative, today published three reports summarizing their work to date. The reports cover ORCID and grant DOIs and the use of ORCID in grant applications and…
Hunter-gatherers agree on what is moral, but not who is moral
Morality plays a role in everyday lives, from interactions with friends and strangers, to political views and social influences. Social psychologists from the University of Pennsylvania wanted to know whether there was a universal concept of moral character, by looking…
Size matters: How cells pack in epithelial tissues
KANSAS CITY, MO–Small-cell clones in proliferating epithelia – tissues that line all body surfaces – organize very differently than their normal-sized counterparts, according to a recent study from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Published online September 5, 2019, in…
Palaeontology: New hadrosaur from Japan sheds light on dinosaur diversity
The discovery of a previously unknown species of hadrosaur dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period is reported in Scientific Reports this week. The fossil, found in Japan, furthers our understanding of hadrosaur diversity in the Far East and hadrosaurid evolution…
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
UN-backed report: Decade of investment (2010-2019) quadruples renewables capacity from 414 GW to abo
Vaping may harm fertility in young women
E-cigarette use during pregnancy impairs metabolic health in daughters, mouse study finds
Silicon as a semiconductor: Silicon carbide would be much more efficient
In power electronics, semiconductors are based on the element silicon – but the energy efficiency of silicon carbide would be much higher. Physicists of the University of Basel, the Paul Scherrer Institute and ABB explain what exactly is preventing the…
People can see beauty in complex mathematics, study shows
Discovery may make abstract maths more accessible to children
Can the Alzheimer’s brain regenerate and recover?
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science has received a $37.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to research a potential regenerative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. A team led by Roberta Diaz…
NIH funding to support research into cancer treatment monitoring
The goal is to help patients and doctors by monitoring treatment response during therapy and allowin
Not just images
Hebrew University’s new MRI technique can ‘see’ molecular changes in the brain
What’s in a healthy lunch?
How do you pack a well-balanced lunch? Many parents might be wondering that as their children go back to school. UW Medicine dietitian Judy Simon explains the different food groups she likes to see in a lunch box.
Inside Pediatrics Podcast: Talking to Teens, Tweens About Suicide and Depression
Contrary to popular belief, talking about suicide doesn’t make teenagers more apt to attempt suicide. An open dialogue can help tweens and teens work through some of their toughest moments and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Native American cancer survivors found health and hope through exercise and community
In one of the first studies of its kind, the Restoring Balance program, a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center, offered cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers a physical activity regimen and sessions with Native American trainers to learn how to combine western and Native medicine. The results so far? It’s working.
Patients in the U.S. and Canada are Seven Times as Likely as those in Sweden to Receive Opioids After Surgery
Patients in the United States and Canada are seven times as likely as those in Sweden to receive a prescription for opioid medications after surgery, according to a new multi-institutional study led by researchers from Penn Medicine.
The pet effect: FSU researchers find furry friends ease depression, loneliness after spousal loss
As Healthy Aging Month is underway this September, Florida State University researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults.The study, funded by The Gerontological Society of America and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in The Gerontologist, examined depressive symptoms and loneliness among people age 50 and older who experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce.
Tulane expert available to speak on Brexit
Britain’s departure from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, won’t be happening anytime soon, if at all. Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a key Parliamentary vote Sept. 3, with 21 members of his own Conservative Party joining the opposition…
How Sepsis Care Program Saves Lives and Reduces Costs
A sepsis care quality improvement program saves lives, shortens hospital stays and reduces healthcare costs, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago.
For online reviews, shoppers believe a pretty face
New Cornell University research has found that people are more inclined to be swayed by positive recommendations posted online by attractive reviewers.