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UrduNovel gene therapy approach to prostate cancer already seeing results in clinical trial and may have impact on other solid tumor cancers
Trees struggle when forests become too small
Fragmented forests a problem for spreading seeds, supporting diversity
Study: 90-sec scan shows promise evaluating chest pain in Emergency Dept observation unit
Initial study shows Genetesis, Inc.’s CardioFlux Magnetocardiograph (MCG) has potential to rule patients out for Coronary Artery Disease
Vision may be the real cause of children’s problems
Math, motor skills in children also affected
Ketamine use is underreported — likely due to unknown exposure — among EDM partygoers
Prevalence of ketamine use nearly triples when considering both self-reported use and detection in hair samples
The Atlantic Ocean fingerprint on the climate of the Middle East
The Atlantic Ocean acts as a key pacemaker for Middle East surface air temperature (ME-SAT) multidecadal variability in summer. This is the important result of a study published on NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science unveiling and demonstrating the existence of…
HKUST researchers find that regulating lipid metabolism in neurons helps axon regeneration
Typical examples include paralysis due to a spinal cord injury and visual field atrophy or even complete blindness due to optic nerve atrophy in glaucoma patients. Therefore, in-depth study of the basic biological processes that affect axon regeneration is particularly…
Coral genes go with the flow further than expected
The southern Red Sea is more readily connected with the Indian Ocean than with the northern Red Sea, according to simulations carried out at KAUST. This helps explain genetic patterns seen in the Red Sea and highlights the need for…
Obesity Medicine Association announces key updates to its 2020 Adult Obesity Algorithm
Identified as the most common cause of prevalent patient conditions, updates help clinicians better address chronic disease of obesity
New research establishes how first exposure to flu virus sets on our immunity for life
Were you born in an H1N1 year or an H3N2 year? The first type of influenza virus we are exposed to in early childhood dictates our ability to fight the flu for the rest of our lives, according to a…
McGill researchers lay foundation for next generation aortic grafts
Study finds that how age impairs the proper functioning of aortas
A multicentric study identifies a new biomarker for vascular dementias
They used cerebrospinal fluid samples from Germany, France, Portugal, and Sweden, and also brain tissue samples from the Biobank HUB-ICO-IDIBELL
MRI tool can diagnose difficult cases of ovarian cancer
The tool has produced encouraging results in a clinical study and its impact on management and outcomes of women with ovarian cancer will now be evaluated in a major trial at 18 hospitals in the UK, including Imperial College Healthcare…
Likelihood of e-book purchases increase 31% by combining previews and reviews
Research reveals consumers don’t simply rely on other peoples’ opinions in reviews but leverage a combination of reviews and previews when purchasing e-books. The purchase likelihood escalates 31% when consumers are exposed to both e-book previews and reviews. Purchase likelihood…
High and low exercise intensity found to influence brain function differently
Study suggests that exercise could play a role as a therapeutic strategy in neurological and psychiatric disorders
Why a single molecule called CD166 could unlock new cancer therapies
IU Simon Cancer Center researchers receive $3 million in NIH grants
Shriners affiliation, fertility research, and microbiome paper
The Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation with Shriners Hospital, publishes fertility paper in Genes & Development, and publishes microbiome paper in Cell
Solving the riddle of strigolactone biosynthesis in plants
The discovery of orobanchol synthase
Nanotechnology: Putting a nanomachine to work
A team of chemists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich has successfully coupled the directed motion of a light-activated molecular motor to a different chemical unit – thus taking an important step toward the realization of synthetic nanomachines. Molecular motors are…
Bats inspire detectors to help prevent oil and gas pipe leaks
Engineers have developed a new scanning technique inspired by the natural world that can detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines
Can exercise improve video game performance?
Time spent playing video games is often seen as time stolen from physical activities. Research has shown that exercise has many physical and cognitive benefits. But what if exercise could benefit video game performance as well? A new study led…
MSU researcher aids discovery of new cellular mechanism
BOZEMAN – A Montana State University biotechnology researcher was part of an international team that recently discovered an internal mechanism which may protect human cells from oxidative damage. The discovery could lead to strides in understanding many problems associated with…
Genetic screen offers new drug targets for Huntington’s disease
Neuroscientists identify genes that modulate the disease’s toxic effects
Giving cryptocurrency users more bang for their buck
Routing scheme boosts efficiency in networks that help speed up blockchain transactions
New program aims to help socially excluded groups become entrepreneurs
A new Europe-wide project aims to improve the chances of socially excluded groups and communities to establish and develop businesses
Experiencing police brutality increases mistrust in medical institutions, impacts health
There is plenty of data showing that police brutality leads to mistrust of police and law enforcement. Researchers from Lehigh University and the University of Minnesota set out to see if experience with police brutality might affect health by causing…
Sustainable 3D-printed super magnets
From wind turbines and electric motors to sensors and magnetic switching systems: permanent magnets are used in many different electrical applications. The production of these magnets usually involves sintering or injection moulding. But due to the increasing miniaturisation of electronics…
People may lie to appear honest
People may lie to appear honest if events that turned out in their favor seem too good to be true, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Most Americans Don’t know Heart Disease Is Leading Cause of Death in Women
A Cleveland Clinic survey finds that although heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, 68% of Americans do not know it’s the foremost killer of women.
According to the survey, many Americans incorrectly thought breast cancer was the leading cause of death in women, with men especially likely to think this (44% vs. 33%). Among Millennials, 80% could not identify heart disease as the leading cause of death in women. Heart disease accounts for one in every four deaths in the U.S.
As the world struggles with grief over the tragic helicopter accident that killed 9, U of R Professor tells men, “It’s healthy to cry.”
As the world mourns the lives lost in a tragic helicopter accident this week, Dr. Fred Rabinowitz, who wrote “Crossing the No Cry Zone: Psychotherapy With Men,” assures men who are struggling with their grief, “It is healthy to cry. Men have been…
A day in the life of an X-ray laser coach
SLAC scientist Siqi Li works on new methods to allow researchers using LCLS, our X-ray laser, to observe the motion of electrons or do high-resolution imaging. When she’s not working to create more efficient and advanced X-ray lasers, Li likes to unwind with yoga.
Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 species
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis offers a genetic road map detailing the similarities and differences in immune responses to TB across three species — mice, macaques and humans. According to the researchers, the insight into the immune pathways that are activated in diverse models of TB infection will serve as a valuable tool for scientists studying and working to eradicate the disease.
UC San Diego Health Launches Drone Transport Program with UPS, Matternet
UC San Diego Health launches pilot project using drones to move medical samples, supplies and documents between Jacobs Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center and the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, speeding delivery of services and patient care currently managed through ground transport.
UTEP Professor Named Fellow of International Society for Optics and Photonics
Raymond C. Rumpf, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, was promoted to Fellow of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), an educational nonprofit established to advance light-based science, engineering and technology.
FSU experts available to comment on the upcoming electoral season
Published: January 29, 2020 | 4:15 pm | SHARE: On Feb. 3, the Iowa Caucuses will formally kick off the 2020 electoral season. In addition to gubernatorial and state houses, seats in the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and the presidency are up for grabs this year.The shifting political and media landscape coupled with the growing influence of social media, means clarity and perspective are as important as ever.
Robot sweat regulates temperature, key for extreme conditions
Just when it seemed like robots couldn’t get any cooler, Cornell University researchers have created a soft robot muscle that can regulate its temperature through sweating.
Steve Munson Named American University’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Steve Munson Named American University’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Factors affecting female bear harvest rates
Examining the factors that affect the number of females being harvested during the bear hunting season will help Pennsylvania wildlife officials manage population.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERTS SOUND ALARM OVER RISK OF OUTBREAKS IN U.S. BORDER DETENTION CENTERS
– Over the past year, at least seven children have died from diseases including influenza while being detained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency. Infectious disease experts at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) called for protections like influenza vaccinations to prevent serious outbreaks.
Physicians and Regulators Must Act on NELSON Study published in NEJM to Support Widespread Lung Cancer Screening
The Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening Trial, known as the NELSON trial (de Koning et al), published Jan. 29 in NEJM, reconfirms that screening high-risk patients greatly reduces lung cancer deaths. Regulators and physicians should act to ensure access to these lifesaving exams.
New protein target could lead to breakthrough in kidney injury prevention
Study suggests a protein called suPAR could be targeted to prevent dreaded kidney complications in patients undergoing common medical procedures.
Hackensack Meridian Health Receives Significant Grant Funding to Pilot HealthySteps, a Program of ZERO TO THREE, in Network’s Pediatric Primary Care Practice
HACKENSACK, NJ – January 29, 2019 – Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce that Judy Aschner, M.D., chair of pediatrics and physician-in-chief of the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and clinical director, Children’s Care Transformation Services at Hackensack Meridian Health has been awarded significant grant funding to pilot HealthySteps, a program of ZERO TO THREE. With the support of collaborating funders, The Burke Foundation, The Nicholson Foundation and the Turrell Fund, the pilot will be implemented in three of the network’s pediatric primary care practices. The total amount to be funded to Hackensack Meridian Health by the three foundations is $838,489, while the total projected budget will be nearly $1.2 million, including in-kind giving and other funding provided by the collaborating funders to the HealthySteps national office at ZERO TO THREE.
IU professor available to discuss fan reaction to Kobe Bryant death
Edward Hirt, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, is available to provide expert perspective on the global outpouring of emotion following the death of basketball legend and pop culture icon Kobe Bryant. Hirt…
Brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence to prepare teenagers for adult life
New brain networks come ‘online’ during adolescence, allowing teenagers to develop more complex adult social skills, but potentially putting them at increased risk of mental illness, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Speedy Recovery: New Corn Performs Better in Cold
Nearly everyone on Earth is familiar with corn. Literally. Around the world, each person eats an average of 70 pounds of the grain each year, with even more grown for animal feed and biofuel.
Study: Antioxidant Flavonol Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia
People who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all fruits and vegetables as well as tea, may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia years later, according to a study published in the January 29, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
UCLA researchers find chronic inflammation contributes to cancer metastasis
The study reveals a detailed epigenetic mechanism for how interleukin-1-beta, a common cytokine that helps fight infections during inflammation, plays a critical role in cancer metastasis.
Monitoring Intermediates in CO2 Conversion to Formate by Metal Catalyst
The production of formate from CO2 is considered an attractive strategy for the long-term storage of solar renewable energy in chemical form.
Smaller Detection Device Effective for Nuclear Treaty Verification, Archaeology Digs
Most nuclear data measurements are performed at accelerators large enough to occupy a geologic formation a kilometer wide. But a portable device that can reveal the composition of materials quickly on-site would greatly benefit cases such as in archaeology and nuclear arms treaty verification. Research published this week in AIP Advances used computational simulations to show that with the right geometric adjustments, it is possible to perform accurate neutron resonance transmission analysis in a device just 5 meters long.
In new push for labor reform, unions must energize grassroots
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEJan. 29, 2020 In new push for labor reform, unions must energize grassroots A bill to amend federal labor laws and expand guarantees for unionized workers is headed to the House next week. The Protecting…