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Chemical tool identifies hundreds of modified proteins
It’s time to explain country in indigenous terms
Australia’s First Nations people have unique ties to the land
American SASA thanks House Ways and Means Committee for its work to address surprise medical bills
Today, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) on behalf of its 54,000 members thanked the House Ways and Means Committee for its framework to address surprise medical bills. “We are committed to protecting patients from surprise medical bills and are…
APS tip sheet: Dark matter’s galactic emissions and game theory of vaccination
A Bright Day for Dark Matter December 11, 2019 – An abundance of mysterious gamma radiation exists in the center of the Milky Way, called the Galactic Center GeV Excess. Previous research determined that this enigmatic radiation likely came from…
A way to ‘fingerprint’ human cells
Researchers say a new method to analyse data from individual human cells could be a step-change for diagnosing some of the most devastating diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disease. By combining single cell analysis techniques with machine learning algorithms, a…
Paleontology: Experiments in evolution
A new find from Patagonia sheds light on the evolution of large predatory dinosaurs. Features of the 8-m long specimen from the Middle Jurassic suggest that it records a phase of rapid diversification and evolutionary experimentation. In life, it must…
Running research: Heel-toe or toe-heel?
New research from La Trobe University suggests there is no evidence that changing a runner’s strike pattern will help prevent injuries or give them a speed boost. In a bid to avoid shin splints, sore knees and other injuries, many…
Revealing the physics of the sun with Parker Solar Probe
Nearly a year and a half into its mission, Parker Solar Probe has returned gigabytes of data on the Sun and its atmosphere. Following the release of the very first science from the mission, five researchers presented additional new findings…
NASA’s Operation IceBridge completes 11 years of polar surveys
For eleven years from 2009 through 2019, the planes of NASA’s Operation IceBridge flew above the Arctic, Antarctic and Alaska, gathering data on the height, depth, thickness, flow and change of sea ice, glaciers and ice sheets. Designed to collect…
NASA finds Tropical Storm Belna’s heavy rainfall potential shrinks
Tropical Storm Belna weakened after it made landfall in northwestern Madagascar, and infrared imagery from NASA showed how the area of strong storms within had diminished. Cold cloud top temperatures can tell forecasters if a tropical cyclone has the potential…
NRL-camera aboard NASA spacecraft confirms asteroid phenomenon
WASHINGTON – A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory-built camera mounted on the NASA Parker Solar Probe revealed an asteroid dust trail that has eluded astronomers for decades. Karl Battams, a computational scientist in NRL’s Space Science Division, discussed the results from…
Mechanisms help pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation
A new study reveals the mechanism that helps pancreatic cancer cells avoid starvation within dense tumors by hijacking a process that pulls nutrients in from their surroundings. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study explains how…
Vesicles released by bacteria may reduce the spread of HIV in human tissues
Findings may inform ways to reduce male-to-female HIV transmission
Efforts to end the HIV epidemic must not ignore people already living with HIV
Efforts to prevent new HIV transmissions in the United States must be accompanied by advances in addressing HIV-associated comorbidities to improve the health of people already living with HIV, National Institutes of Health experts assert in the third of a…
Researchers analyze artifacts to better understand ancient dietary practices
New research from anthropologists at McMaster University and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), is shedding light on ancient dietary practices, the evolution of agricultural societies and ultimately, how plants have become an important element of the modern diet. Researchers…
Cheers! Maxwell’s electromagnetism extended to smaller scales
More than one hundred and fifty years have passed since the publication of James Clerk Maxwell’s “A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field” (1865). What would our lives be without this publication? It is difficult to imagine, as this treatise…
Unique data confirms why water turns brown
By analysing almost daily water samples taken from the same river from 1940 until today, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have confirmed their hypothesis that the browning of lakes is primarily due to the increase in coniferous forests, as…
Researchers to tackle the mysteries of the AI ‘black boxâ problem
Researchers are aiming to shed light into one of the most significant problems in artificial intelligence
Department of Energy to Provide $24 Million in EPSCoR Grants for Energy-Related Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity for up to $24 million for new grants under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DOE EPSCoR).
Cosmic Ray Tool Repaired in Space
Astronauts are extending the life of the DOE’s Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer aboard the International Space Station.
Researchers create accurate model of organ scarring using stem cells in a lab
A team led by Dr. Brigitte Gomperts at UCLA has developed a “scar in a dish” model that uses multiple types of cells derived from human stem cells to closely mimic the progressive scarring that occurs in human organs. The researchers used this model to identify a drug candidate that stopped the progression of and even reversed fibrosis in animal models.
UCI impeachment expert – Matthew Beckman
Matthew Beckman, University of California, Irvine associate professor of polical science, studies Washington politics, particularly those involving the White House. He is an expert on the presidency, congress, interest groups, mass media & politics. He is author of “Pushing the Agenda”…
SLU Researchers, Partners Train Bystanders to Speak Up to Stop Child Mistreatment
Borrowing from an approach used to train bystanders to intervene to prevent sexual assault, a Saint Louis University-led team developed a strategy to give bystanders the skills to confidently defuse a challenging moment between a caregiver and a child.
Se nombra al Dr. John Halamka presidente de la plataforma de Mayo Clinic
Se nombró al Dr. John Halamka presidente de la plataforma de Mayo Clinic, la cual elevará a la institución a una posición de liderazgo mundial en el cuidado de la salud por medios digitales. El médico se incorporará a Mayo Clinic el 1 de enero de 2020.
Reducing Wildfire Risks for Better Management and Resource Allocation
As wildfires become deadlier, larger and more expensive, there is strong interest in better risk governance. Managing future wildfire risk requires an interface between human decision processes and knowledge about climate trends related to fire, as well as humans’ abilities to anticipate wildfire potential and mitigation approaches are critical. Several presentations at the 2019 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will explore analyses of past fire seasons, projections for the future and approaches for decision making aimed at mitigating risk.
Relato de caso: Células-tronco são um passo em direção à melhoria da função sensorial motora após lesão medular
As células-tronco derivadas da gordura de um paciente oferecem um passo para melhorar – e não apenas estabilizar – a função motora e sensorial de pessoas com lesões na medula espinhal, de acordo com pesquisas anteriores da Mayo Clinic.
Tips for navigating a hectic holiday season with mind, spirit intact
The holidays are almost upon us. For some, it is time to get out the best dishes and polish up the silver for a holiday table setting with family and friends, while others will be worried about coping with the festivities — because they are alone or just too busy.
Early and unusual flu season a risk for persons who vape, have chronic disease, more
Houston Methodist has medical experts available to discuss the below topics and trends related to flu season. This flu season is off to an early and unusual start A high number of flu cases this season are being caused by…
Criteria for clinical trials might be too strict, needlessly excluding patients
Federal regulations may keep lung cancer patients out of clinical trials simply because these patients are on medications that might affect the electrical system of the heart.
病例报告：干细胞可加改善髓损伤后的运动和感觉功能
Mayo Clinic的一项早期研究显示，源自患者自身脂肪的干细胞可进一步改善（而不仅是稳定）脊髓损伤患者的运动和感觉功能。
American Society of Anesthesiologists Strongly Opposes Surprise Medical Bill Provisions In Alexander-Pallone-Walden Lower Health Care Costs Proposal
Today, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), representing more than 54,000 members, expressed its strong opposition to the surprise medical bill provisions included in the Alexander-Pallone-Walden Lower Health Care Costs proposal.
Sorghum study illuminates relationship between humans, crops and the environment in domestication
A new study illustrates the concept of a domestication triangle, in which human genetics interact with sorghum genetics and the environment to influence the traits farmers select in their crops. The concept gives a more complete systemic picture of domestication.
تقرير حالة: الخلايا الجذعية خطوة نحو تحسين الحركة والوظائف الحسية بعد إصابة الحبل النخاعي
تقدم الخلايا الجذعية المأخوذة من دهون المريض خطوة نحو تحسين – وليس مجرد استقرار – في الحركة والوظائف الحسية لمن يعانون من إصابات في الحبل النخاعي، وذلك وفقًا لبحث أولي أجرته Mayo Clinic.
A fragile crust protects from dust
From June 2016 to August 2018, Perry traversed the playa by bike, researching how it contributes to dust in the Salt Lake Valley’s air. In a report prepared for the Utah Department of Natural Resources and Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management, Perry details the current dust source regions on the playa and explains how declining lake levels, as well as damage to the playa, could make the problem worse.
Pregnancy disorder subject of Tulane study
Researchers hope to develop new imaging methods to improve the treatment of preeclampsia.
How to really keep your New Year’s resolutions, according to a psychologist
Lose 20 pounds. Wake up an hour earlier. Begin a meditation practice. Save $1,000 a month. January 1 is coming soon, and many people are busy planning their New Year’s resolutions. Try as they might though, an estimated 80% of…
A New Era of Care: The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Open in January 2020
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today celebrated the opening of a $1.5 billion state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with government officials, members of the Boards of Overseers and Managers, and staff. Opening for patient care next month, the 750,000-square-foot building is the institution’s — and the city’s — largest freestanding cancer care facility. The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a healing community dedicated to patient-centered care, made possible by a landmark donation and a pioneering vision that signifies a new era of cancer care.
WashU Expert: U.S. faces looming ‘future drought’ in helium
In a Dec. 10 briefing on Capitol Hill, a Washington University in St. Louis expert testified that steep price increases and “supply shocks” in helium threaten basic research in academic settings and also broader health and industry applications.“Helium is ubiquitous in our lives,” said Sophia E. Hayes, professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences, in written remarks to a subcommittee of the U.
UM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CELEBRATES LONGTIME BOARD OF VISITORS CHAIR MICHAEL E. CRYOR
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean, E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, kicked off a celebration and recognition of longstanding Chair of the UMSOM’s Board of Visitors (BOV), Michael E. Cryor, President of The Cryor Group and recognized strategic counselor and public leader, for his distinguished service to the UMSOM for the past 10 years. At the celebration, Dean Reece announced that current UMSOM Board Member Cynthia L. Egan has been selected as the new Chair of the UMSOM Board.
NAFTA 2.0 reaction from digital-trade expert
The following is from Susan Ariel Aaronson, director of the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub and a research professor at GW (full bio). Dr. Aaronson is available for interviews on the topic. I am ambivalent about NAFTA 2.0. Is it…
UMSOM RESEARCHERS TO TEST VACCINE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AGAINST SERIOUS ILLNESS FROM CONTAMINATED FOOD AND WATER
Each year, millions of people contract serious diarrheal illnesses typically from contaminated food and water. Among the biggest causes of diarrheal diseases are the bacteria Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are testing a vaccine designed to offer protection against these serious pathogens.
‘Moderate’ Impact of Workplace Health Promotion Program
Long-term evaluation of a comprehensive workplace health promotion (WHP) program at a large Finnish company shows a “moderate” impact on worker health—even with relatively low annual participation rates, reports a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Lily and Yuh-Nung Jan Named 20th Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize Recipients
The UNC School of Medicine has awarded the 20th Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize to Lily Jan, PhD, and Yuh-Nung Jan, PhD, both at UC San Francisco, for the “discovery and functional characterization of potassium channels.”
Alumni couple Carol and Eugene Choi to receive UCI’s Extraordinarius award
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 10, 2019 — The University of California, Irvine Alumni Association will bestow its highest honor, the Lauds & Laurels Extraordinarius award, to alumni couple Carol Choi ’85 and Eugene Choi ’86, MBA ’01, for their exemplary service and contributions to the university and community. “We are proud to celebrate the Chois’ remarkable impact through this distinguished and well-deserved award,” said Brian T.
Impeachment process poses challenges for both parties, Tulane law professor says
Impeachment expert Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University School of Law, says the articles of impeachment submitted by Democrats on Tuesday create opportunities and challenges for both parties moving forward. “The articles of impeachment are arguably the…
Project adapts basic tech to give voice to patients in Africa
A new system developed by Cornell Tech researchers will allow thousands of patients of community health care workers in rural Africa to use a basic tool on their mobile phones – one that doesn’t even require an internet connection – to provide feedback on their care anonymously, easily and inexpensively.
Veho Institute launches, establishes center at Cornell Tech
Cornell Engineering has launched the Veho Institute for vehicle intelligence, formally partnering Cornell with Italian universities and luxury automakers as well as establishing a new academic center at Cornell Tech.
Why It Matters: Space Jam
Space is getting crowded. The biggest challenge is space junk—the debris that results when satellites break up or get shot down. If we aren’t careful, space junk, and space conflict, could cause a lot of problems down here on Earth.
Who Pays for Tariffs?
Who wins and who loses in the back and forth on tariffs? CFR’s Shannon K. O’Neil breaks down the ongoing tariff battle between the United States and China.