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Category: Research Results
Florida Climate Report: Expert Panel Live Event Reporter Q&A
Climate experts from Florida Atlantic University, Archbold Biological Station, and Live Wildly Foundation will speak and answer questions from the media on the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC) and Climate Change managing Florida’s Natural and Human Landscapes for Prosperity and Resilience
New research reveals there are more school-based than regular foodbanks nationwide
Research shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome
Nearly everyone with Down syndrome will eventually develop Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that Alzheimer’s disease starts earlier and moves faster in people with Down syndrome.
Following Cellular Lineage
A group of researchers based at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Institute have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain cells.
New Findings in JNCCN Illustrate Pathway for Screening High-Risk Individuals for Pancreatic Cancer in PRECEDE Study
New research in the April 2024 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network showcases the feasibility of improving early detection and prevention for pancreatic cancer.
Scientists identify cell vulnerability ‘fingerprint’ related to Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia
A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease and some dementias.
UC Irvine researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems
Irvine, Calif., April 16, 2024 — Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth. In three new studies, Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine report how the ecosystems in these regions are changing. In a study published in Global Change Biology, a team led by Earth system science Ph.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Researchers Probe Immune Microenvironment to Prevent Pediatric Liver Transplant Rejection
Children with liver transplants must take immunosuppressant medications for life. To maintain tolerance of the transplanted liver, doctors treat transplant rejection and conduct ongoing maintenance immunosuppression by increasing dosages of medication enough to counteract rejection. CHLA researchers are developing an imaging panel that identifies the cell types implicated in transplant rejection.
Moffitt Treats First Clinical Trial Patient with Gamma Delta CAR T for Bone Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Moffitt Cancer Center has treated its first patient in an investigator-initiated, phase 1 clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy for prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone.
Clinical neurophysiology training in epilepsy: The present and the future
EEG training varies across the globe; in many countries, there is no training. Dr. Bruna Nucera talks with Dr. Sandor Beniczky about the present and future of clinical neurophysiology training.
Johns Hopkins APL Plays Pivotal Role in Successful FTX-23 Missile Defense Test
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland — in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Navy — played a critical role in the successful execution of Flight Test Other-23 (FTX-23).
Common HIV treatments may aid Alzheimer’s disease patients
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have now identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by Jerold Chun, M.D., Ph.D., was published in Pharmaceuticals.
Study Suggests Adolescent Stress May Raise Risk of Postpartum Depression in Adults
In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.
New Tagging Method Provides Bioadhesive Interface for Marine Sensors on Diverse, Soft, and Fragile Species
Newly developed bioadhesive sensors (BIMS) are effective and less invasive than traditional tagging. Scientists can attach them with a thin layer of dried-hydrogel in less than 20 seconds.
Developing Research into Mpox Infections
The Martinot Lab at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, where faculty and students have been researching the mpox virus in endometrial tissues to raise awareness of the potential increased risk of mpox virus for women.
Ultra-resilient flexible sensors break new ground in pressure detection
In recent advancements, flexible pressure sensors have been developed to mimic human skin’s sensitivity, significantly benefiting fields like interactive technologies, health monitoring, and robotics. These innovations leverage a variety of microstructural strategies, including pyramidal, dome, wrinkle, and layered structures, for enhanced sensitivity and durability. Despite their potential, current designs often involve complex manufacturing processes. Addressing these challenges, new approaches aim to simplify sensor fabrication while broadening their pressure detection capabilities and stress tolerance, pushing the boundaries of sensor technology towards more efficient and versatile applications.
Analysis Group Researchers Identify Racial Disparities in Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Researchers from Analysis Group, a global leader in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), have coauthored the first large-scale study that revealed racial disparities in treatment, survival, and access to care among patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) since the first novel hormonal therapy was approved in 2018.
New Study Seeks to Integrate Data from Multiple U.S. and European Studies to Improve Nutritional Guidance for Cognitive Health
By merging the findings of several diet-brain studies, researchers hope to better understand the association between dietary intake and cognitive decline or impairment.
New research from Case Western Reserve University aims to block tumor growth in colorectal cancer patients
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine believe they have found information that could lead to developing new treatment options for people with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Borderplex Family Sparks Chain Reaction of Philanthropy After Supporting New Cancer Patient Fund with a Generous Gift
“Support is the most important part of cancer treatment,” says El Paso resident Rosario De Anda, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. “When I started to feel that sense of hope, I began to lose the fear. It made me want to live and push forward.” she adds.
New Study Shows How the Florida Wildlife Corridor Can Mitigate the Worst Impacts of Climate Change
As wildfires, floods and other climate disasters spread across the country, a first-of-its-kind study
finds that Florida’s ambitious Wildlife Corridor has the potential to shield the state from similar
threats.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change
Florida is projected to lose 3.5 million acres of land to development by 2070. A new study highlights how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of “opportunity areas” within the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC), the only designated statewide corridor in the U.S.
Supporting healthy habits
School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria.
Creating an island paradise in a fusion reactor
In their ongoing quest to develop a range of methods for managing plasma so it can be used to generate electricity in a process known as fusion, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have shown how two old methods can be combined to provide greater flexibility.
Genetic analysis of rare, often deadly cervical cancer uncovers potential treatments
For the study, which involved patients from across the world, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) analyzed the genetic landscape of 66 tumors, the largest series of cervical NET ever reported in scientific literature.
Polyploidy in vegetables: Unveiling genetic secrets for crop evolution and breeding success
A research team has elucidated the role of polyploidy in the evolution and breeding of vegetable crops, leveraging advanced sequencing technologies to dissect the genetic and epigenetic nuances of polyploids.
Unlocking the medicinal potential of Lotus BIAs: Advances in research for future drug development
A research team has made process in understanding benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), highlighting their presence in various tissues and their potential for novel drug development.
Golden-Hour Water Use Efficiency: Pioneering Crop Productivity and Sustainability in the Face of Water Scarcity
A research team has shed light on the early morning ‘golden hours’ as a pivotal time for achieving optimal water use efficiency (WUE) in crops, revealing that plants can maintain lower transpiration rates and higher photosynthetic activity under favorable light conditions and minimal vapor pressure deficit (VPD).
Revolutionizing plant grafting: Unveiling the role of TOR signalling in enhancing graft success and crop vigor
A research team delves into the role of the Target of Rapamycin (TOR) signalling pathway in plant grafting, emphasizing its role in regulating seedling vigor, graft junction healing, and shoot-to-root communications.
Deciphering the palette: Unveiling the genetic secrets of Rhododendron flower color diversity
A research team has made strides in uncovering the genetic foundations of flower color variation within the Rhododendron genus.
Physicists explain—and eliminate—unknown force dragging against water droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces
Aalto University researchers adapt a novel force measurement technique to uncover the previously unidentified physics at play at the thin air-film gap between water droplets and superhydrophobic surfaces.
Finally friendly fibers
Rain jackets, swimming trunks or upholstery fabrics: Textiles with water-repellent properties require chemical impregnation. Although fluorine-containing PFAS chemicals are effective, they are also harmful to human health and accumulate in the environment.
Seed ferns: plants experimented with complex leaf vein networks 201 million years ago
According to a research team led by palaeontologists from the University of Vienna, the net-like leaf veining typical for today’s flowering plants developed much earlier than previously thought, but died out again several times.
From ashes to adversity: Lessons from South Australia’s business recovery amidst bushfires and pandemic
New research has given insight into the resilience and recovery of businesses in two South Australian regions following a major bushfire event and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unraveling the role of DlBGAL9 and AGL61/80 in Longan somatic embryogenesis and heat stress tolerance: A multi-omics approach
A research team has unveiled 20 β-galactosidase (BGAL) genes within the longan genome, highlighting their crucial roles in embryogenic development and heat stress adaptation.
Decoding Pecan Pollination: A Dive into the Chloroplast Genome of ‘Xinxuan-4’ and Its Impact on Cultivar Diversity and Efficiency
The chloroplast (cp) is critical for various biological functions in plants, such as photosynthesis and stress responses, with its genome offering simpler analysis and sequencing due to its size and reduced homologous influence.
Unraveling the Unique Role of DELLA Proteins in Grapevine Flowering: A Shift in Developmental Fate
The transition from vegetative to reproductive stages in plants involves both internal and external cues, with grapevines (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pixie) presenting a unique case.
Unlocking the secrets of fruit quality: How anthocyanins and acidity shape consumer preferences and market value
A research team reviews the critical relationship between the accumulation of anthocyanins and organic acids in fruits, highlighting how these factors influence fruit color and consumer appeal through changes in vacuolar pH.
Revolutionizing Citrus cultivation: The superior tolerance and growth vigor of ‘Shuzhen No.1’ rootstock
The research unveils the superior tolerance of ‘Shuzhen No.1’, a novel Citrus junos rootstock, to flooding, alkaline, and freezing stresses over commonly used rootstocks. Grafted scions on ‘Shuzhen No.1’ exhibited enhanced growth and vigor, making it a promising candidate for future citrus cultivation.
Family and media pressure to lose weight in adolescence linked to how people value themselves almost two decades later
People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of ‘internalised’ weight stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe today [16 April].
Temperatures Are Off The Charts: World Is Experiencing Its Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event
In March 2024, WCS trained 30 scientists from across the Coral Triangle in simple field methods to measure coral bleaching and identify climate resilient coral reefs.
From Opioid Overdose to Treatment Initiation: Outcomes Associated with Peer Support in Emergency Departments
Rutgers Health researchers publish largest study on outcomes associated with hospital-based peer support programs after opioid overdose
Database Supplies Recommended Key Properties for All Known Nuclei
Scientists know of more than 3,300 isotopes. Researchers have compiled experimental nuclear data for all known nuclei, including mass, quantum numbers, half-life, decay modes, and branching intensities.
Professor Brian Connolly Comments on Survey That Finds Rare Bipartisan Agreement on Housing Issues Among U.S. Voters
April’s Michigan Ross-Financial Times poll finds neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have a clear advantage on housing affordability.
Oral Contraceptive Use May Reduce Muscle-Tendon Injuries
Women who take oral contraceptives may be significantly less likely to experience certain musculoskeletal injuries than women who do not take the drugs or men, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Q&A: How Claims of Anti-Christian Bias can Serve as Racial Dog Whistles
A new University of Washington study showed that white and Black Christians perceived a politician concerned about anti-Christian bias as caring more about anti-white bias, being more willing to fight for white people and as less offensive than one concerned about anti-white bias.
Psychologist develops digital mental health program for children of divorce
A lecturer in psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a program named Children of Divorce – Coping with Divorce (CoD-CoD) to help youth develop better coping skills through their parents’ separation.
فئة جديدة من خوارزميات الذكاء الاصطناعي التي تحسن أبحاث السرطان وعلاجاته من ابتكار باحثي مايو كلينك
ابتكر باحثو مايو كلينك مؤخرًا فئة جديدة من خوارزميات الذكاء الاصطناعي (AI) تسمى الذكاء الاصطناعي المبني على الفرضيات والتي تمثل ابتعادًا كبيرًا عن نماذج الذكاء الاصطناعي التقليدية التي تتعلم من البيانات فقط.
Unlocking the secrets of forest heights: the role of GEDI LiDAR technology
A team of researchers has unveiled a novel approach to accurately characterizing tree height composition in forests using the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology.