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UrduResearchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. If a suitable reagent is developed, this technology could be used to…
Peculiar behavior of the beetle Toramus larvae
How and why do they carry their exuviae?
Discovery about the edge of fusion plasma could help realize fusion power
A major roadblock to producing safe, clean and abundant fusion energy on Earth is the lack of detailed understanding of how the hot, charged plasma gas that fuels fusion reactions behaves at the edge of fusion facilities called “tokamaks.” Recent…
Changes needed to prevent controversial pharmaceutical deals
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) recommends changes to the system which sees drug companies strike deals with competitors to stop them producing cheaper generic alternatives. These ‘pay-for-delay’ deals involve a payment from a branded drug manufacturer…
Earliest evidence of Italians’ genetic diversity dates back to end of last glacial period
In Europe, Italians are the richest population in terms of genetic wealth. This is now common knowledge. The gradient of their genetic variability, scattered all over the peninsula, encloses on a small scale the whole genetic variance between southern and…
Exploring the origins of genetic divergence within the Italian population
Genetic adaptations of early Italian ancestors to environmental changes, such as those that occurred soon after the Last Glacial Maximum, may explain some of the genetic differences between northern and southern Italian populations today, according to a study published in…
Emerging evidence on genetics of schizophrenia raises hopes for new treatment targets
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology presents translational science update
COVID-19 evidence and strategies for orthopaedic surgeons
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery shares update
UBC scientist identifies a gene that controls thinness
Why can some people eat as much as they want, and still stay thin? In a study published today in the journal Cell , Life Sciences Institute Director Dr. Josef Penninger and a team of international colleagues report their discovery…
New Army 3-D printing study shows promise for predictive maintenance
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Army researchers have discovered a way to monitor the performance of 3-D printed parts, which tend to have imperfections that affect performance in ways traditionally-machined parts do not. A new study published recently in the…
NASA Snow campaign wraps 2020 survey
As spring and summer temperatures return to the Northern Hemisphere, winter’s snow is melting, releasing precious fresh water into Earth’s streams, rivers and oceans. This annual change provides liquid water for drinking, agriculture and hydropower for more than one billion…
NIST researchers boost microwave signal stability a hundredfold
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have used state-of-the-art atomic clocks, advanced light detectors, and a measurement tool called a frequency comb to boost the stability of microwave signals 100-fold. This marks a giant step toward…
Sex bias in pain research
Females process pain differently, but search for pain medication still based on hypotheses drawn from work in males
Immunity to coronaviruses: What do we know so far?
A new review discusses the findings from over 40 studies on coronavirus immunity and what they could mean for the COVID-19 pandemic
Towable sensor free-falls to measure vertical slices of ocean conditions
Instrument may help scientists assess the ocean’s response to climate change
Autistic burnout
New Rochelle, NY, May 21, 2020 “What is autistic burnout has been a term frequently used by autistic adults? Its characteristics, and what may cause or alleviate it, are discussed in Autism and Adulthood . Autistic adults use the term…
Advanced manufacturing game changer
Louisiana engineers and scientists awarded $20M in federal funding to find and test the best 3-D printing materials using machine learning
Investigation of COVID-19 outbreak in independent/assisted living facility
What The Study Did: The implementation of surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 is examined in this case series that describes symptoms of COVID-19 among residents and staff of an independent/assisted living community. Authors: Alison C. Roxby, M.D., M.Sc., of the University of…
Some patients with bladder cancer ‘can’t wait’ for treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Writing in Bladder Cancer, researchers outline recommendations for treatment as surgical procedures
Lighting the way for a new fluorination methodology
Researchers from the Muñiz group have published a paper in Angewandte Chemie – International Edition presenting a new metal-free methodology for the photo-catalysed nucleophilic fluorination of aliphatic hydrocarbon bonds. Daniel Bafaluy, first author of the paper shares the story behind…
Preventing ‘cytokine storm’ may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms
For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes the disease. The persistent high fevers, severe respiratory distress, and lung damage seen in some critically ill patients are all signs of an…
Scientists identify chemicals in noxious weed that ‘disarm’ deadly bacteria
Triterpenoid acids pack a punch against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Low-severity fires enhance long-term carbon retention of peatlands
Less severe fire locks away huge amounts of carbon and keeps it from entering the atmosphere
Genetic barcodes can ensure authentic DNA fingerprints
Researchers propose a way of ensuring that genetic samples taken in the field for DNA fingerprinting arrive at the laboratory unaltered
Capturing the coordinated dance between electrons and nuclei in a light-excited molecule
Revealing both sides of the story in a single experiment has been a grand scientific challenge
Scientists identify gene linked to thinness that may help resist weight gain
While others may be dieting and hitting the gym hard to stay in shape, some people stay slim effortlessly no matter what they eat. In a study publishing May 21 in the journal Cell , researchers use a genetic database…
Survey shows parents’ lack understanding of teens’ with cancer preferred time to talk about end-of-life issues
Researchers find pediatric advanced care planing interventions are needed to address teens end-of-life treatment preferences
Mechanism behind upper motor degeneration revealed
Study unlocks door to potential treatments for ALS, other neurodegenerative diseases
NUI Galway research show blood pressure lowering reduces risk of developing dementia
Findings published today in Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA)
Researchers collaboratively test mask effectiveness to fight spread of COVID-19
Faculty members at Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are examining both intermediate materials and finished masks from a multidisciplinary approach.
Researchers discover biomarkers of ALS in teeth
New York, NY (May 21, 2020)–Mount Sinai scientists have identified biological markers present in childhood that relate to the degenerative and often fatal neurological disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a…
Tick-borne encephalitis spread across Eurasia with settlers and their pets and prey
Researchers from Sechenov University together with colleagues from several Russian institutes analysed data on the RNA structure of tick-borne encephalitis virus. Much larger than in previous studies, the data volume of the new study allowed them to estimate the age…
Tracking the tinderbox: Stanford scientists map wildfire fuel moisture across western US
Mapping dry wildfire fuels with AI and new satellite data
Study unveils many ways carcinogens trigger development of breast cancer
Findings provide roadmap for regulators to identify harmful chemicals that increase breast cancer risk
Marine biology: Spiny lobster noises may be heard up to 3 km away
Noises produced by European spiny lobsters – known as antennal rasps – may be detectable up to 3 km underwater, according to a study in Scientific Reports . The sound, created when lobsters rub an extension of their antenna against a ‘file’…
Social isolation increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from all causes
Those who are socially isolated are over 40% more likely to have a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, than those who were socially integrated, new research has shown
First ancient cultivated rice discovered in Central Asia
Rice has always been the most important food in Asia and the world. About half of the population on earth use rice as their main food source. The origin, spread, evolution, and ecological adaptation of cultivated rice are still one…
Deep learning: A new engine for ecological resource research
Ecological resources are an important material foundation for the survival, development, and self-realization of human beings. In-depth and comprehensive research and understanding of ecological resources are beneficial for the sustainable development of human society. Advances in observation technology have improved…
Just a little physical activity pays big dividends to high risk breast cancer patients
Results of a comprehensive analysis of exercise and its protective role for high-risk breast cancer patients show that women who exercise not only live longer, but also are more likely to remain cancer-free after their treatment. What’s more, the study…
Scientists discover more than 200 genetic factors causing heart arrhythmias
Hundreds of new links have been found between people’s DNA and the heart’s electrical activity, according to a study of almost 300,000 people led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Adding a blend of spices to a meal may help lower inflammation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. In a randomized, controlled feeding…
Social isolation linked to more severe COVID-19 outbreaks
Regions of Italy with higher family fragmentation and a high number of residential nursing homes experienced the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in people over age 80, according to a new study published May 21, 2020 in the open-access journal…
Learning about reporting in a public health emergency from Sierra Leone’s Ebola outbreak
In public health emergencies–including the current COVID-19 pandemic–local media are important sources of information for the public. In a paper published this week in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases , researchers have interviewed Sierra Leonean journalists about their experiences reporting during…
Elimination of human African trypanosomiasis within reach, study finds
Over the past twenty years, huge efforts by a broad coalition of stakeholders, coordinated by the World Health Organization have curbed the latest epidemic of human African trypanosomiasis, a lethal disease transmitted by tsetse flies. Now, public health officials report…
Cultivating naval collaboration, capabilities: Navy expands tech bridge network
ARLINGTON, Va.–Expanding relationships with non-traditional industry partners to tackle naval needs. Spurring innovative research to improve maintenance and sustainment of naval assets. Bolstering the national response to COVID-19. Since its establishment last year, the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Tech…
NUI Galway study compares the health of Irish children to those across Europe and Canada
A new report, Spotlight on Adolescent Health and Well-being, published today by WHO Regional Office for Europe, compiles extensive data on the physical health, social relationships and mental well-being of 227 441 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15, from 45…
Newspapers report on car safety recalls less when manufacturers advertise more with them
Is the reporting of media outlets biased in favor of firms that advertise with them? A new study looked at the relationship between advertising by car manufacturers in U.S. newspapers and news coverage of car safety recalls in the early…
Social isolation increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from all causes
Those who are socially isolated are over 40% more likely to have a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, than those who were socially integrated, new research has shown
The genome of chimpanzees and gorillas could help to better understand human tumors
A new article published in Nature Communications examines cancer from the evolutionary point of view. The research team has shown that the distribution of mutations in human tumours is more like that in chimpanzees and gorillas than in humans
Mount Sinai research helps explain why COVID-19 may be less common in children than adults
MEDIA ADVISORY Bottom Line: Lower levels of ACE2 nasal gene expression in children may explain why children have a lower risk of Covid-19 infection and mortality. The SARS-CoV-2 virus uses ACE2 to enter the host. ACE2 nasal gene expression could…