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UrduGlobal warming is causing species to search for more temperate environments in which to migrate to, but it is marine species – according to the latest results of a Franco-American study mainly involving scientists from the CNRS, Ifremer, the Université…
7,000 years of demographic history in France
A team led by scientists from the Institut Jacques Monod (CNRS/Université de Paris)* have shown that French prehistory was punctuated by two waves of migration: the first during the Neolithic period, about 6,300 years ago, the second during the Bronze…
A single negative colonoscopy associated with long-lasting and significantly reduced cancer incidence
Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine . The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of information. This information is…
Astronomers see ‘cosmic ring of fire,’ 11 billion years ago
Unusual galaxy set to prompt rethink on how structures in the universe form
Heart failure patients with limited health literacy may have higher risk of death
Study suggests minimal health literacy linked to increased hospitalizations, mortality
How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes
Researchers create novel 3D models with centimeter resolution of a volcano in Guatemala
Study finds childhood cancer does not affect parental separation, divorce, and family planning in Denmark
The diagnosis of cancer in a child can be devastating to parents and other loved ones, but in a recent study from Denmark, having a child with cancer did not appear to impact parents’ risk of separation or divorce or…
Pensoft partners with ReviewerCredit to certify and reward peer review
Following recent API integration with ReviewerCredits , Pensoft – the scholarly publisher and technology provider – has launched a pilot phase with one of its peer-reviewed, open-access journal: Biodiversity Data Journal (BDJ). Reviewers, who create an account on ReviewerCredits, will…
A new Critically Endangered frog named after ‘the man from the floodplain full of frogs’
A new species proposed to be classified as Critically Endangered of miniaturised stump-toed frog of the genus Stumpffia, found in Madagascar, is named Stumpffia froschaueri after “the man from the floodplain full of frogs”, Christoph Froschauer. The namesake of the…
Fatal Lyme carditis in a 37-year-old man shows need for awareness of unusual symptoms
Lyme disease can have unusual presentations. Physicians and the public should be aware of its different manifestations, as people spend more time outside in the warmer weather and as the areas in Canada where the black legged tick is found…
Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal
An international team of researchers has developed an efficient way to create micro-combs and exploit them in highly performing and robust frequency multiplexed optical fibre networks
Declining tropical pelagic biodiversity
Using statistical modeling and examining annual average sea-surface temperatures as well as planktonic foraminifer fossil shells from across the globe, researchers determined that declining biodiversity in tropical oceans most likely did not begin in the Anthropocene, but instead started approximately…
Evolution of maritime shipping routes
A study uncovers factors that can predict the formation of maritime shipping routes. Maritime shipping represents more than 80% of the cargo shipped worldwide and plays a central role in global supply chains. Shipping vessels emit significant levels of greenhouse…
Gender imbalance in AI-based medical imaging
A study finds evidence suggesting gender imbalance in medical imaging datasets used to train classifiers for computer-aided diagnosis. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied to disease diagnosis through medical imaging. However, potential gender and racial biases tied to AI systems…
Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain
We know a lot about the human brain, but very little about how it is formed. In particular, the stages from the second to the seventh week of embryonic development have so far been virtually unknown territory to brain researchers.…
Solving the space junk problem
Internationally agreed upon fees to put satellites in orbit could boost value of the space industry
Antibody designed to recognize pathogens of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells – a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Their method is able to recognise these toxic particles, known…
New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI
researchers at the University of California, Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue. The work is published May 25 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology . Chemical probes…
Bristol scientists see through glass frogs’ translucent camouflage
Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention. A team of scientists from the University of Bristol, McMaster University, and Universidad de Las Américas Quito,…
A child’s brain activity reveals their memory ability
Brain network activity predicts working memory abilities during development
Study reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer’s spread
Sometimes cancer stays put, but often it metastasizes, spreading to new locations in the body. It has long been suspected that genetic mutations arising inside tumor cells drive this potentially devastating turn of events. Now researchers have shown for the…
Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle
An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide. In the new study, published today in…
Hippocampus and creative thinking
To test the role of episodic memory in future imagining and creative thinking, researchers used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive method, to disrupt neural activity in the brain’s hippocampus, which is implicated in episodic memory; analysis of 18 participants,…
Orbital-use fees in satellite industry
Combining data from 1957 to 2017 on collision risk, orbital debris, and satellite counts, researchers created a physical-economic model and found that imposing a tax on orbiting satellites could increase the value of the satellite industry from approximately $600 billion…
Potential biomarkers for multiple sclerosis
Using a proteomic immunoassay on blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from a total of 231 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and 96 healthy controls, researchers identified two plasma and 10 CSF biomarkers that could aid early detection of disease…
Range shifts in eastern North American birds
A study suggests that migratory behavior and winter geography may affect birds’ ability to adapt to climate change. Populations of North American migratory bird species have declined by nearly 2.5 billion individuals in the past half-century, even as resident species…
Territoriality in birds
Through a phylogenetic analysis of 175 reports detailing territorial aggression in Passeriforme birds, researchers found that 32.3% of all known species of North American perching birds exhibit territorial aggression against other species of birds, and such behavior is associated with…
Vaccination and prosociality
By combining game-theoretical models with 2014 survey data from 1,015 parents of children aged 10 years or younger, researchers found that concern for others–or prosocial behavior–was a key driver of polio vaccination in Israel during a polio resurgence in 2013,…
Public Disclosure of COVID-19 Cases Is More Effective than Lockdowns
South Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
Epilepsy-related deaths common in young adults and are not reducing, new research shows
The research found that mortality rates for epilepsy-related deaths did not decrease between 2009 (6.8 per 100,000) and 2015 (9.1 per 100,000), despite advances in treatment during this time
Does MRI have an environmental impact?
Gadolinium found in elevated amounts near water treatment plants in Tokyo rivers
New studies reveal extent and risks of laughing gas & stimulant abuse among young people
The extent and risks associated with recreational abuse of laughing gas and psychostimulants by young people have today been revealed in two studies reported at the European Academy of Neurology Virtual Congress
Sleep-wake disturbances can predict recurrent events in stroke survivors
(Vienna, Sunday, 24 May, 2020) Stroke survivors suffering from the burden of combined sleep-wake disturbances are more likely to have another stroke or serious cardio- or cerebrovascular event compared to those without sleep-wake disturbances, according to the results of a…
Site of LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Search Project Carefully Ramps Up Science Work
The Sanford Underground Research Facility, which is home to the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter search project, earlier this month began a transition back toward increased operations.
University of Washington’s Teresa Ward talks us through sleep troubles during the COVID-19 pandemic
“Stress weighs on us, and it’s hard to shut stress off because our world is rocked right now,” said Teresa Ward, professor and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation in Sleep Self-Management in the UW School of Nursing. And for…
Convalescent Plasma Is A Potentially Effective Treatment Option for Patients Hospitalized With COVID 19, According to Early Data
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who received convalescent plasma demonstrated improved survival and were more likely than matched control patients to remain the same or have improvements in their supplemental oxygen requirements, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today on pre-print server medRxiv.
Australian researchers record world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip
Researchers from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities have successfully tested and recorded Australia’s fastest internet data speed, and that of the world, from a single optical chip – capable of downloading 1000 high definition movies in a split second.
Introducing TVT Connect
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) has announced that TVT Connect, the Structural Heart Summit, will take place online June 18-28, 2020. TVT Connect features expertly developed series, late-breaking clinical science, challenging cases, industry-sponsored sessions, and connection to a community of thought leaders from across the globe.
Medical Library Association Announces Organization’s 2020-2021 Officers
On Tuesday, May 19th, during their virtual Board of Directors Meeting, the Medical Library Association (MLA) recognized the organization’s 2020-2021 Incoming Officers.
Humanity’s best hope for confronting the looming climate crisis rests with the new science of complexity. Roland Kupers offers insights in his new book, A Climate Policy Revolution: What the Science of Complexity Reveals about Saving Our Planet
Roland Kupers offers insights in his new book, A Climate Policy Revolution: What the Science of Complexity Reveals about Saving Our Planet Humanity’s best hope for confronting the looming climate crisis rests with the new science of complexity. The sheer…
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe covid-19 or death in the UK, according to the largest cohort study to date published by The BMJ today.
Viewing COVID-19 through the lens of data science
Multidisciplinary study of the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging impact has become an urgent endeavor worldwide. To further and deepen global understanding of the crisis, the Harvard Data Science Review (an open access platform of the Harvard Data Science Initiative) is publishing a special issue examining the novel coronavirus and its impact through the lens of data science.
Mississippi Delta marshes in a state of irreversible collapse, Tulane study shows
A key finding of the study, is that coastal marshes experience tipping points, where a small increase in the rate of sea-level rise leads to widespread submergence.
Blood test could predict diabetes years before it strikes
Scientists have identified metabolites in the blood that accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing a transient form of illness during pregnancy.
The Psychedelic Science of Pain
The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego organized the collaborative Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative, which explores the potential for psychedelics to address chronic pain conditions.
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury
he placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of injury, according to pathological exams completed directly following birth, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
The Lancet: First human trial of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and induces rapid immune response
The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial has been found to be safe, well-tolerated, and able to generate an immune response against SARS-CoV-2 in humans, according to new research published in The Lancet.
What we can learn from SARS
Seventeen years ago, another viral outbreak was in the news. People wore masks, many were nervous to fly. This outbreak, known as SARS, was caused by a type of coronavirus we now call SARS-CoV-1. The difference was that SARS-CoV-1 was controlled and the virus is all but extinct. The newspaper headlines became a distant memory.
First fossil nursery of the great white shark discovered
The great white shark is one of the most charismatic, but also one of the most infamous sharks.
Pain doesn’t take a holiday: Dental opioids study points to need for better prescribing
As dentists and their teams across America get back to their regular schedules after a sharp COVID-19-related reduction, a new study shows a key opportunity to reduce the use of opioid painkillers by their patients.
The analysis shows that those who had dental procedures on a Friday or a day before a holiday were much more likely to fill a prescription for an opioid than other patients.