June 18, 2019 By Farida Mohamedshah, MS, CNS It’s been three years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced updates to the Nutrition Facts label on packaged goods. In the time that’s passed, many manufacturers have started implementing…
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Students Showcase Knowledge, Creativity Through Competitions
June 17, 2019 By Amy Clarke Sievers Each year, IFT provides student members a wealth of opportunities to expand their knowledge, explore potential career paths, network with peers, volunteer their time, and socialize at its Annual Event and Food Expo.…
WashU Expert: First Native American U.S. poet laureate will inspire the nation
Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, has been selected as the 23rd U.S. poet laureate, a move that will inspire Native American people throughout the country, says Kellie Thompson, director of the Kathryn M. Buder Center for…
How to bend waves to arrive at the right place
Waves do not always spread uniformly into all directions, but can form a remarkable ‘branched flow’. At TU Wien (Vienna) a method has now been developed to control this phenomenon. In free space, the light wave of a laser beam…
Big Data Says Food Is Too Sweet
PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2019) – New research from the Monell Center analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight into the food choices that people make. The findings reveal that many people find the foods…
‘Bathtub rings’ around Titan’s lakes might be made of alien crystals
New research presented at the 2019 Astrobiology Science Conference in Bellevue, Wa. BELLEVUE, WA –The frigid lakeshores of Saturn’s moon Titan might be encrusted with strange, unearthly minerals, according to new research being presented here. Scientists re-creating Titan-esque conditions in…
Frozen sperm retains its viability in outer space conditions
Human sperm samples exposed to microgravity are just as active and concentrated as on Earth Vienna, 24 June 2019: Zillionaires like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who see the ‘colonisation’ of space as an answer to the Earth’s ever threatened resources…
Operating at the Speed of Thought
APL Developing Noninvasive Brain-Computer Interfaces to Control Complex Systems When a cyber-warrior defends a complex computer network, or a pilot commands a team of unmanned vehicles, or a submarine officer interacts with intricate sensor systems, they are often limited by…
Don’t set it and forget it — scan it and fix it with tech that detects wind blade damage
Sandia’s crawling robots, drones detect damage to save wind blades ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Drones and crawling robots outfitted with special scanning technology could help wind blades stay in service longer, which may help lower the cost of wind energy at…
Saving New Jersey from the Rising Tide
New Brunswick, N.J. (June 24, 2019) – It’s 2050 and the sea level along New Jersey’s oceanfront and bays is 1.5 feet higher than it was at the turn of the century. That may not sound like much, but it’s…
Screams contain a ‘calling card’ for the vocalizer’s identity
Finding may help explain evolutionary origins of screams Human screams convey a level of individual identity that may help explain their evolutionary origins, finds a study by scientists at Emory University. PeerJ published the research, showing that listeners can correctly identify…
SLAS Discovery Announces its July Feature Article
SLAS Discovery Announces its July Feature Article, “3D Cell-Based Assays for Drug Screens: Challenges in Imaging, Image Analysis, and High-Content Analysis” Oak Brook, IL – In July’s SLAS Discovery feature article, “3D Cell-Based Assays for Drug Screens: Challenges in Imaging,…
Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline
Brain’s immune cells form nexus between two damaging Alzheimer’s proteins Years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear, two kinds of damaging proteins silently collect in the brain: amyloid beta and tau. Clumps of amyloid accumulate first, but tau is particularly…
Columbia Researchers Provide New Evidence on the Reliability of Climate Modeling
Observational data of equatorial circulation pattern confirms that the pattern is weakening, a development with important consequences for future rainfall in the subtropics. Columbia Researchers Provide New Evidence on the Reliability of Climate Modeling Observational data of equatorial circulation pattern…
Will the citizenship question break the census? No, says UGA researcher
Will the citizenship question break the census? No, says UGA researcher The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020, providing the federal government with a host of data about American residents. That information will be used to determine things…
Baking Soda Boosts Immunity, Impairs Insulin Response in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers learn insulin response connected to alkaline load, not inflammation Charlottesville, Va. (June 24, 2019)—Early research suggests that the common pantry staple baking soda affects inflammation and insulin handling in type 2 diabetes. The findings will be presented today at…
Blood Metabolite Levels May Help Identify Diabetic Kidney Disease
Noninvasive measurement may provide alternative to diagnostic kidney biopsy Charlottesville, Va. (June 24, 2019)—Metabolomics, the study of small molecules the body produces during metabolism (metabolites) may be a future key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease. The finding will be presented…
Political scientists offers tips, insight on what to watch for as presidential debates begin
The 2020 Democratic presidential debates begin this week in Miami, the first face-off among candidates in what might be one of the largest primary fields in recent U.S. history. The unusual format features 10 candidates squaring off on Wednesday, with…
More Nitrogen in Mosquito Diet Reduces Its Ability to Transmit Zika
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Feed mosquitoes more nitrogen when they’re young, and the adults are less likely to transmit the Zika virus, University of Florida scientists say. Now, researchers want to know why, and they’re determined to discover how the findings…
The Best in Pathology, Laboratory Quality, Proficiency Testing, Technology & Patient Safety
The College of American Pathologists Releases List of Longest Accredited Laboratories in U.S. Northfield, IL (June 24, 2019) This week, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) released a list of its longest accredited laboratories in the United States. These 41…
Newly established Phyllis Mailman Professorship will advance the research and development of lifesaving vaccines
NEW YORK (June 24, 2019) – In honor of philanthropist Phyllis Mailman, The Mailman Foundation, the Joshua Mailman Foundation, and The Tow Foundation, have together endowed the Phyllis Mailman Professorship to support groundbreaking emerging infectious disease research at the Joseph…
Physical Evidence In The Brain for Types of Schizophrenia
Findings suggest a form of schizophrenia has more in common with neurodegenerative diseases than previously thought In a study using brain tissue from deceased human donors, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found new evidence that schizophrenia can be marked…
Music Students Score Better in Math, Science, English Than Non-Musical Peers
Effect more pronounced for those who take instrumental rather than vocal music, study finds WASHINGTON — High schoolers who take music courses score significantly better on exams in certain other subjects, including math and science, than their non-musical peers, according…
Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can delay healing until they are resolved. Now, researchers have a developed a double-duty hydrogel that both…
Study Ties Poor Sleep to Reduced Memory Performance in Older Adults
A new study has found that variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information about past events. The study also found unexpected racial differences in the type of sleep…
NUS researchers develop new blood test for faster, cheaper and more accurate detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Using just a tiny drop of blood, the APEX system detects AD and mild cognitive impairment in less than one hour Doctors may one day be able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common cause of severe dementia, and…
What are some challenges of breeding flavorful food crops?
When researchers who were 20 and 21 visited a variety of shops in a city on the verge of implementing a law prohibiting sales to people younger than 21, more than 60 percent of cashiers didn’t ask them for identification,…
Scientists hit pay dirt with new microbial research technique
A better method for studying microbes in the soil will help scientists understand large-scale environmental cycles Long ago, during the European Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci wrote that we humans “know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the…
Expert Alert: Study finds value in physician-patient outcome assessment process
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Sometimes a physician thinks the outcome of a patient’s treatment is a great success. Sometimes that patient thinks it was a flop. That disconnect may go unexpressed by patients or unrecognized by health care providers. Many assessment…
Study finds micronutrient deficiencies common at time of celiac disease diagnosis
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease. These deficiencies should be addressed at that time, according to…
Donald Kohan Details Recent Advances and New Frontiers in Kidney Research in Keynote Address
Charlottesville, Va. (June 23, 2019)—New treatments, exciting research and future trends in kidney health are the focus of discussion at the American Physiological Society (APS)/American Society of Nephrology (ASN) conference, Control of Renal Function in Health and Disease, in Charlottesville,…
Hunger, impulsivity, childhood trauma, and drinking contribute to intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) – commonly known as domestic violence, and long associated with drinking – is a significant public health problem. Examination of patients treated at urban Emergency Departments(EDs) shows that choice of drinking venues, such as bars or…
To kill tumors, activate this elite group of T cells
LJI’s new understanding of killer T cells inspires clinical studies of potential immunotherapies LA JOLLA, CA – Immunotherapies hold promise as a way to prompt a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. Yet immunotherapies only work in about…
MSK-ACCESS Receives New York State Approval for New Molecular Assay
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced that the New York State Department of Health has issued an approval for a new molecular assay called Analysis of Circulating cfDNA to Evaluate Somatic Status (MSK-ACCESS). MSK-ACCESS was developed within the Marie-Josée and…
Northwestern Center Conducts First-Ever Poll About Presidential Leadership on Diversity and Inclusion
Barack Obama had the highest rating among modern U.S. presidents for both his overall leadership and rhetoric on diversity and inclusion, according to a new poll conducted by Northwestern University’s Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy (CSDD). Obama, who served as…
Wild Camels Not so Wild
Each year, WCS scientists author or co-author nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies and papers. “WCS 3 Sentence Science” is a regular tip-sheet – in bite sized helpings – of some of this published work. 1. Researchers investigated male lineages of both wild and…
Rush University Medical Center Joins Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts
Rush is first in Illinois to Join TIME’S UP Healthcare National Campaign Rush University Medical Center is increasing its efforts to bring safety, equity and dignity to the workplace as part of the TIME’S UP Healthcare (TUH) campaign. TIME’S UP…
Sea Stars Get a Check-Up
Each year, WCS scientists author or co-author nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies and papers. “WCS 3 Sentence Science” is a regular tip-sheet – in bite sized helpings – of some of this published work. 1. Sea star wasting disease has killed millions of…
Of octopuses and astrobiology: Conference talk speculates on cognition beyond Earth
Of the many papers and presentations scheduled for AbSciCon2019, the conference on astrobiology and the search for life in space happening in Bellevue, Washington, the week of June 24, Dominic Sivitilli’s is perhaps unique — he’ll discuss his research into…
Penguins are not Eating Your Lunch
Each year, WCS scientists author or co-author nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies and papers. “WCS 3 Sentence Science” is a regular tip-sheet – in bite sized helpings – of some of this published work. 1. Researchers examined the diets of Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus…
STAR Gains Access to “Wimpy” Quarks and Gluons
Low-momentum (wimpy) quarks and gluons contribute to proton spin, offering insights into protons’ behavior in all visible matter. The Science The “proton spin puzzle” concerns how much the building blocks of the proton, quarks and gluons, and their motion within…
Sunscreen Label Guide – Avoid Harmful Chemicals
As moms look for the best way to protect their children from the sun this summer, many are concerned about recent studies showing harmful chemicals in sunscreen are being absorbed into the bloodstream. Sunscreen is still key for preventing skin…
Helping Wildlife Prepare for a Warming Planet
Each year, WCS scientists author or co-author nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies and papers. “WCS 3 Sentence Science” is a regular tip-sheet – in bite sized helpings – of some of this published work. 1. A team of researchers identified priorities for securing…
Flipping the Script with Reverse D-Shaped Plasmas
Mirrored D shape demonstrates surprisingly high pressures in a tokamak, indicating a shape change may be in order for next-generation fusion reactors. The Science To harness the reaction at the heart of our sun, fusion reactors must hold a large…
Reef Fisheries Get a Scorecard
Each year, WCS scientists author or co-author nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies and papers. “WCS 3 Sentence Science” is a regular tip-sheet – in bite sized helpings – of some of this published work. 1. Researchers used ten “ecosystem approach indicators” to assess…
American Society of Nephrology Journals Maintain High Ranking and Impact Among Kidney Journals
American Society of Nephrology Journals Maintain High Ranking and Impact among Kidney Journals Washington, DC (June 21, 2019)—JASN maintains the highest impact ranking among kidney journals, according to a newly announced rating. Journal Citation Reports® (JCR) released its Impact Factor…
Former Gov. O’Malley Shines Light on Need for Evidence-based Policy Making at Data Science for the Public Good Forum
Last Friday marked the launch of the University of Virginia’s Data Science for the Public Good (DSPG) Distinguished Speaker Series with Martin O’Malley, former mayor of Baltimore and governor of Maryland, as its inaugural speaker. The Distinguished Speaker Series is…
Students Rate UVA Darden No. 1 for Inspiring, Supportive Professors
By Dave Hendrick Newswise— A survey of graduating students of full-time MBA programs ranks the University of Virginia Darden School of Business No. 1 in a familiar category: teaching. According to newly released student satisfaction ratings from Bloomberg Businessweek, Darden students rated the full-time MBA…
Low Rates of Tobacco Dependence Treatment in Patients Hospitalized with Substance Use Disorders
June 21, 2019 – Tobacco dependence is very common in patients hospitalized with substance use disorders (SUDs) – but most don’t receive recommended treatment for tobacco dependence while in the hospital, reports a study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine,…
Notre Dame professors can offer expertise on Iran from Trump’s tweets to oil security
We can easily arrange TV and radio interviews at Notre Dame’s on-campus studio. Rosemary Kelanic is an expert on oil security and U.S. Grand Strategy. She recently wrote “Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary” for the Washington Post’s Monkey…