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UrduHigh altitude environments are one of the most demanding habitats in which humans have ever lived. This difficulty is mainly due to hypoxia: oxygen is less available to human tissues at high altitude. However, several populations worldwide have successfully settled…
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Fredrick Allan Clive Wright wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Fredrick Allan Clive Wright, The University of Sydney, Australia, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research. Wright was recognized during the…
Preventing approximal caries in primary teeth with topical fluorides
Alexandria, Va., USA – Parach Sirivichayakul, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, presented the poster “Preventing Approximal Caries in Primary Teeth With Topical Fluorides” at the virtual 99th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in…
How a unique sponge ‘goes with the flow’ could improve man-made structures
Collaborative project taps one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to reveal the water-bending skills of the Venus basket sponge. Insights could have implications for man-made craft and structures
Why weren’t New World rabbits domesticated?
Archaeologists find the answer in rabbit social behavior
Three in ten Americans increased supplement use since onset of pandemic
Some U.S. adults seek enhanced immunity against COVID-19, but lack knowledge on safety
C is for Vitamin C — a key ingredient for immune cell function
Harnessing the combined power of Vitamin C and TET proteins may give scientists a leg up in treating autoimmune diseases
10th We Robot Conference to canvass emerging law and policy
From robot companions to robot rights to smart farming
Toxicity testing on the placenta and embryo
Drugs must be safe not just for the patients; in the case of pregnant patients, drugs must also be safe for the unborn children still in the womb. Therefore, at an early stage in the development of new medicines, candidate…
Fionnuala Lundy wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology and Regeneration
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Fionnuala Lundy, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology and Regeneration. Lundy was recognized during the Opening…
Sarah Knox wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary Research
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Sarah Knox, University of California, San Francisco, USA, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary Research. Knox was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies…
Team streamlines neural networks to be more adept at computing on encrypted data
BROOKLYN, New York, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 – This week, at the 38th International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 21), researchers at the NYU Center for Cyber Security at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering are revealing new insights into…
Existing drug is shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 virus
A new University of Chicago study has found that the drug masitinib may be effective in treating COVID-19. The drug, which has undergone several clinical trials for human conditions but has not yet received approval to treat humans, inhibited the…
Breastfeeding, even for a few days, linked to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Lehigh University team aims to reduce American Indian smokeless tobacco use
The research is supported by a nearly $1.8 million grant from the American Cancer Society
Powerline failures and wind speeds are strongest drivers of land area burned by Santa Ana wind fires
Ignitions explain more than temperature or precipitation in driving Santa Ana wind fires
Study innovates in gluten-free formulations, creating more palatable and nutritious bread
Study at the Federal University of São Paulo developed a recipe combining chickpea flour and psyllium, a plant-derived soluble fiber. The product is nourishing and rated highly by consumers in qualitative surveys.
Hazem Abbas recipient of the IADR Lion Dental Research Award for Junior Investigators
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Hazem Abbas, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Lion Dental Research Award for Junior Investigators in the Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Category.…
Self-collected saliva and courier service — A feasible diagnostic strategy for COVID-19
Alexandria, Va., USA – Walter Siqueira, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, presented the poster “Self-collected Saliva and Courier Service – A Feasible Diagnostic Strategy for COVID-19” at the virtual 99th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental…
New framework applies machine learning to atomistic modeling
Method could lead to more accurate predictions of how new materials behave at the atomic scale
Origami comes to life with new shape-changing materials
Imagine opening up a book of nature photos only to see a kaleidoscope of graceful butterflies flutter out from the page. Such fanciful storybooks might soon be possible thanks to the work of a team of designers and engineers at…
Increased physical activity after ICD implantation linked to less hospitalization, death
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report
Patients may face barriers due to race, ethnicity and language at hospital discharge
A new study lays out the challenges of achieving equity for diverse patients in communication at hospital discharge.
New method predicts COVID-19 severity, could help with hospital triage
During the height of the pandemic, some hospitals were overwhelmed with patients seeking treatment for COVID-19. This situation could happen again during future outbreaks, especially with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern on the rise. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry…
Adetomiwa Adedire named 2021 recipient of the IADR David B. Scott Fellowship
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Adetomiwa Adedire, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR David B. Scott Fellowship. Adedire was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual 99th…
Hazem Abbas wins IADR Lion Dental Research Award for Junior Investigators
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Hazem Abbas, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Lion Dental Research Award for Junior Investigators in the Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Category.…
Ting Zou named 2021 recipient of the IADR Toshio Nakao Fellowship
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Ting Zou, The University of Hong Kong, SAR, China, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Toshio Nakao Fellowship. Zou was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the…
Study links vaccine immune response to age
New OHSU laboratory research highlights importance of increasing vaccination to protect older vaccinated adults
Evidence of sustained benefits of pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis
Evidence of the sustained benefits of an investigational antipsychotic treatment for people with dementia-related psychosis has been published. Up to half of the 45 million people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer’s disease will experience psychotic episodes, a figure that…
This is how the visual system shows us a more persistent world
An international collaboration elucidates the mechanisms that facilitate accurate identification of moving images. The findings have been published in Nature Communications
The Big Ten Academic Alliance joins Direct to Open from the MIT Press
BTAA libraries commit to making knowledge more open and equitable and will enjoy benefits exclusive to participating libraries
The challenge of capturing carbon
In the race to combat climate change, capturing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions has been touted as a simple road to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. While the science behind carbon capture is sound, current technologies are expensive and…
Alvaro Della Bona named 2021 recipient of the Wilmer Souder Award
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Alvaro Della Bona, University of Passo Fundo, Brazil, as the 2021 recipient of the Wilmer Souder Award. Della Bona was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual…
IADR announces 2021 recipients of the IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards. The winners were recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual 99th General Session…
Vinicius Rosa named 2021 recipient of the IADR Young Investigator Award
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Vinicius Rosa, National University of Singapore Faculty of Dentistry, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Young Investigator Award. Rosa was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual…
Study: Ibrutinib effective treatment for difficult to treat forms of hairy cell leukemia
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The oral targeted therapy drug ibrutinib is an effective treatment option for high-risk hairy cell leukemia, according to a new study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer…
New approach eradicates breast cancer in mice
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new approach to treating breast cancer kills 95-100% of cancer cells in mouse models of human estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers and their metastases in bone, brain, liver and lungs. The newly developed drug, called ErSO, quickly shrinks…
Older people are worse at learning to self-help, but just as good learning to help others
Older adults may be slower to learn actions and behaviours that benefit themselves, but new research shows they are just as capable as younger people of learning behaviours that benefit others. Researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford found…
Microbes play role in corn ‘hybrid vigor’
The tiny organisms living in soil may have a greater effect on the yield and pest and disease resistance of crop plants grown in that soil than previously known. Researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Kansas…
Thumb-sized device quickly ‘sniffs out’ bad breath
No one wants bad breath — not when visiting friends and family, at a job interview, and especially not on a first date. Smelly breath can make things awkward, but it also is a natural warning sign, indicating that serious…
Alastair Sloan named 2021 recipient of the IADR Isaac Schour Memorial Award
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Alastair Sloan, The University of Melbourne, Australia, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Isaac Schour Memorial Award. Sloan was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the virtual…
Ingegerd Johansson wins William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Ingegerd Johansson, Umeå University Medical School, Sweden, as the 2021 recipient of the William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award. Johansson was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies…
YiPing Chen wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced YiPing Chen, Tulane University, New Orleans, La., USA, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Craniofacial Biology Research. Chen was recognized during the Opening…
73.2% of trans/gender diverse Australians report 2+ negative experiences in health care
Three-quarters (73.2%) of surveyed trans and gender diverse Australians report at least two negative experiences of gender insensitivity in sexual health care. ### Article Title: Cisgenderism and transphobia in sexual health care and associations with testing for HIV and other…
Kids eat more fruit and vegetables with longer seated lunch time
URBANA, Ill. – When kids sit down to eat lunch at school, fruits and vegetables may not be their first choice. But with more time at the lunch table, they are more likely to pick up those healthy foods. If…
Precision treatment for severe asthma targets a specific mutation
Drug blocks a cell receptor that is mutated disproportionately in people of color
Cool flames created during a first for International Space Station research
New research conducted aboard the orbiting laboratory in June 2021 has now achieved another first for microgravity flame research
Toward one drug to treat all coronaviruses
Safe and effective vaccines offer hope for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the possible emergence of vaccine-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as novel coronaviruses, make finding treatments that work against all coronaviruses as important as ever. Now, researchers…
Bruno Loos Named wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Research in Periodontal Disease
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Bruno Loos, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), The Netherlands, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Research in Periodontal Disease. Loos was recognized…
Kiyoshi Koyano wins IADR Award in Research in Prosthodontics & Implants
Alexandria, Va., USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) announced Kiyoshi Koyano, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, as the 2021 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Research in Prosthodontics and Implants. Koyano was recognized during the Opening…