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UrduWe are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Science in Society Journalism Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers: In the Book category, She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potentials of Heredity ,…
NIH awards contracts to advance tuberculosis immunology research
Research will help advance TB vaccine development
New NIH program provides comprehensive treatment for inherited blood and immune diseases
People with inherited diseases of the blood and immune system can now receive treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center through a new, streamlined program that integrates expertise from many medical specialties and related basic science disciplines. Immunologists,…
NIST goes with the (slow) flow: New technique could improve biotech, precision medicine
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed an optical system that accurately measures the flow of extraordinarily tiny amounts of liquids — as small as 10 billionths of a liter (nanoliters) per minute. At that…
CMS takes big step against antimicrobial resistance with hospital stewardship requirement
The Infectious Diseases Society issued the following response to the release of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services final rule requiring antibiotic stewardship in hospitals as a condition of participation: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new rule…
Galaxy surrounded by a halo of tranquil gas
Astronomers studying the outskirts of a distant galaxy have discovered the galaxy sits in a serene ocean of gas. The massive galaxy, which is about four billion light-years from Earth, is surrounded by a halo of gas that is much…
Tasmanian devil research could help tackle immunotherapy resistance
A cluster of interacting proteins that are active in both human cancers and Tasmanian devil facial tumours, may give clues to how cancers evade the immune system, according to a study part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Cancer…
Genomic map implicates broad immune cell involvement in multiple sclerosis
The International Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Consortium (IMSGC) reports the results of its latest study, “Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates peripheral immune cells and microglia in susceptibility”, in the journal Science today: the highly productive collaborative group presents a new milestone…
Scientists finally find superconductivity in place they have been looking for decades
The Hubbard model, used to understand electron behavior in numerous quantum materials, now shows us its stripes, and superconductivity too, in simulations for cuprate superconductors.
Top names in artificial intelligence in 2019 Innovation XLab Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit
CHICAGO, IL – Artificial intelligence touches the lives of almost every American living today, but what does the future hold for this powerful computing tool? Hundreds of experts from across government, academia, and industry are gathering together in Chicago for…
Enigmatic radio burst illuminates a galaxy’s tranquil halo
Using one cosmic mystery to probe another, astronomers analysed the signal from a fast radio burst to shed light on the diffuse gas in the halo of a massive galaxy [1]. In November 2018 the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder…
Air pollution linked to increased risk of infant death & reduced lung function in children
Madrid, Spain: Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of death in babies according to a study of nearly eight million live births, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Sunday. Although it is known…
Estonian humanities scholar awarded a prestigious grant by ERC
At the beginning of next year, the five-year project ‘Translating Memories: The Eastern European Past in the Global Arena’, which was awarded a prestigious grant of 1.5 million euros by the European Research Council (ERC), starts under the leadership of…
New studies question whether novel anti-cancer drugs are worth their extra cost
Barcelona, Spain, 27 September 2019 – Many new anti-cancer medicines add little value for patients compared to standard treatment and are rarely worth the extra cost, according to results of two studies investigating links between clinical benefit and pricing in…
Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed
Researchers at Hokkaido University have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research, which was recently published in The Journal of Neuroscience , could lead to the development of new treatments for chronic pain and…
How neural circuits form in a developing embryo
Neurons, take your places. The cells that eventually become neurons must first travel across the embryo to reach their final destinations in the nervous system. There, they blossom from undefined cells into neurons with specific roles, working together in circuits…
Clinical trial to test potential new therapy for giant cell arteritis
An international, multicenter phase II clinical trial is evaluating the efficacy and safety of mavrilimumab co-administered with a 26-week corticosteroid taper in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). The study is sponsored by Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Hospital for Special Surgery…
Viruses as modulators of interactions in marine ecosystems
GEOMAR scientists show a new picture of the role of viruses in the ocean
The FASEB Journal: PML as potential treatment for pancreatic cancer
Research reveals high expression and sumoylation of PML as potential treatment for pancreatic cancer
Semen miRNAs could be non-invasive biomarkers for prostate cancer
Researchers of the Human Molecular Genetics group at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by Dr. Sara Larriba, in collaboration with Dr. Francesc Vigués and Dr. Manel Castells of the Urology Service of Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), show the…
How seniors perceive oral health may make all the difference whether they will seek treatment, according to study
New research at the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University looks to change the strategy in identifying seniors’ perception of oral health issues. The idea is to find a correlation between seniors who value dental care and those who seek it out, despite the cost, transportation to appointments and other common barriers.
Teens share stories to deter other students from using tobacco
An innovative strategy called Teens Against Tobacco Use showed promise as an effective strategy to deter tobacco use in middle and high school students, according to a research study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.
First fully rechargeable carbon dioxide battery with carbon neutrality
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are the first to show that lithium-carbon dioxide batteries can be designed to operate in a fully rechargeable manner, and they have successfully tested a lithium-carbon dioxide battery prototype running up to 500 consecutive cycles of charge/recharge processes.
Researchers Identify Metabolic Cycles in Baby Teeth Linked to ADHD and Autism in Children
Mount Sinai researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment conditions are present, which suggests that the metabolic regulation of nutrients and toxins play a role in these diseases, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry in September.
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer. Pegilodecakin with pembrolizumab and nivolumab shown to be safe in Phase IB study
Workplace theft is contagious (and strategic)
Three researchers from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis and one from Said Business School at Oxford University have completed a study of workplace theft among restaurant workers that details, for the first time, how such stealing is contagious — and new restaurant workers are particularly susceptible. This may represent a workplace pattern where employees steal or cause their company greater unseen losses.
The frozen world and oceans at risk, says new United Nations special report co-authored by NAU researchers
Ecologist Ted Schuur was one of the lead author’s on the report’s polar regions chapter. His research focuses on permafrost
Two Studies Evaluating Agents to Treat Ulcerative Colitis Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
In the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researchers found vedolizumab to be superior to adalimumab in a variety of measures. In a separate study, the investigators reported that ustekinumab is more effective than placebo as an induction and maintenance therapy for UC. The studies were published today in the The New England Journal of Medicine.
Secret-Shopper-Style Study Shows Online Birth Control Prescription Overall Safe, Efficient
Secret-shopper-style study of nine Web-based and digital-app vendors of contraception scripts shows their services are overall safe and efficient
Analysis also reveals reliable screening by vendors for contraindicated health conditions and medications in line with CDC prescription guidelines
Such services may help reduce barriers to contraception and expand access for underserved populations
Further improvements needed, particularly in counseling about alternative birth control methods and ensuring patient ability to adhere to prescribed medication
Mercy Medical Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Opening of Nationally Acclaimed Center for Women’s Health and Medicine
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, is celebrating as the 144-year-old hospital recognizes the 25th anniversary of The Weinberg Center for Women’s Health & Medicine.
Researcher Awarded Patent to Convert Low-Grade Cotton Into Gel With Variable Use Qualities
The research behind the patent was conducted by Noureddine Abidi and Yang Hu in Texas Tech’s Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute.
Does Migraine Leave Your Head Spinning? Non-invasive Treatment Shows Early Promise
There may be some good news for people with vestibular migraine, a type of migraine that causes vertigo and dizziness with or without headache pain. A small, preliminary study suggests that non-invasive nerve stimulation may show promise as a treatment for vestibular migraine attacks, a condition for which there are currently no approved treatments. The study is published in the September 25, 2019, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Tulane expert available to talk about the exposure, negative effects of vaping
Vaping has become America’s latest epidemic, and the number of vaping-related illnesses continues to increase daily. As of Sept. 24, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimated 530 confirmed cases of serious lung illnesses due to the effects of vaping.…
Prediction System Significantly Increases Palliative Care Consults
A trigger system powered by predictive analytics increased palliative care consultations by 74 percent after implementation
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss U.N. Report on Climate Change, Oceans
New Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Malin Pinsky and Rutgers coastal expert Lisa Auermuller are available to comment on a new United Nations report on climate change and ocean, coastal, polar and mountain ecosystems. More than…
New model proposes jets go superluminal in gamma-ray bursts
Gamma-ray bursts may actually exceed the speed of light in surrounding gas clouds, but do so without violating Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer with Attention to Cosmetic Results
As more women live with breast cancer, minimization of significant deformity in the breast after breast preservation is increasingly gaining attention. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey surgical oncologist shares some insight.
Rising ocean temps increase risk of infectious disease for humans, marine life
A major new United Nations report, issued on Wednesday, warns that the Earth’s oceans are under severe strain from climate change, threatening everything from the ability to harvest seafood to the well-being of hundreds of millions of people living along…
Study Shows Without the US, International Climate Change Agreement Could be Reached – But It Would Require Major Additional Contributions from Large Developing Countries
With the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, questions arise about the future global success of mitigating the effects of climate change. A new study addresses these questions in a recently published paper in the Journal of Theoretical Politics.
FSU research: Fear not a factor in gun ownership
Are gun owners more or less afraid than people who do not own guns? A new study from researchers at Florida State University and the University of Arizona hopes to add some empirical data to the conversation after finding that gun owners tend to report less fear than non-gun owners. The study, led by sociology doctoral student Benjamin Dowd-Arrow, used the Chapman University Survey of American Fears to examine both the types and the amount of fear that gun owners had in comparison to non-gun owners.
Trump’s Twitter communication style shifted over time based on varying communication goals
Systematic variation in rhetoric and style suggest underlying communication strategies
Test for Life-Threatening Nutrient Deficit Made From Bacteria Entrails
A pocket-sized zinc deficiency test could be taken to remote regions and evaluated on the spot – no complex transport or conserving necessary. It could lead to comprehensive micronutrient field tests that tell aid agencies just what nutritional deficits are killing people.
Researchers identify relationship between motor competence and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder
Research has found that both motor competence and executive function can be directly tied to school performance. Children with poor fine motor function may focus on physical tasks such as holding a pencil or using scissors instead of listening to their teachers
Estudio descubre que repetir baipás de la arteria coronaria con injerto mejora la supervivencia a largo plazo
Cuando un paciente con baipás de la arteria coronaria con injerto necesita una segunda intervención quirúrgica debido a recurrencia del dolor en el pecho, lo más frecuente es realizar una intervención coronaria percutánea, comúnmente conocida como angioplastia coronaria con estent.
AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes
Two studies led by UT Southwestern provide evidence for the impact of biology by using artificial intelligence to identify patterns of brain activity that make people less responsive to certain antidepressants. Put simply, scientists showed they can use imaging of a patient’s brain to decide whether a medication is likely to be effective.
Potentially large economic impacts of climate change can be avoided by human actions
People are less motivated to take actions if its outcome is uncertain, and this could be true for climate-related issues.
True lies: How letter patterns color perceptions of truth
People today constantly encounter claims such as “Advil kills pain,” “coffee prevents depression,” or “Hilary promises amnesty” as brands, news outlets and social media sites vie for our attention–yet few people take the time to investigate whether these statements are true.
‘Reality’ driver’s ed increases teens’ awareness of outcomes of risky driving
September 6, 2019 Teens who took a supplemental drivers’ education program — including tours of emergency rooms, intensive care units and a morgue — showed greater awareness of the consequences of risky driving and of how they can avoid dangers,…
Teens sleep 43 more minutes per night after combo of two treatments, Stanford study finds
Teenagers got 43 more minutes of sleep a night after a four-week intervention that reset their body clocks and helped them go to bed earlier, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has shown.
Mayo Clinic的研究人员将在ASTRO年会上发布研究结果
Mayo Clinic的医生将在美国放射治疗及肿瘤学会年会（9月15日至18日在芝加哥举行）上发表研究结果。