The PQRI Workshop on Blend Uniformity brings together industry, academia, and government to discuss batch homogeneity issues and identify scientific and regulatory gaps. The workshop aims to provide preliminary recommendations for science-based changes to guidelines and regulations.
Researchers analyzed ancient sediments to shed light on ancient drought cycles and their potential link to future aridity. The study found well-defined 80- to 100-year cycles of alternately arid and humid conditions in the region.
A study found that over half of medication-related injuries in US nursing homes are preventable, with psychoactive drugs and anticoagulants being the most common culprits. The study recommends enhanced surveillance, educational efforts, and systems-based prevention strategies to improve medication safety.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Vion will study the use of TAPET bacterial vector technology for tumor diagnostic imaging in preclinical animal models. The goal is to define molecular signatures that result in preferential accumulation of TAPET bacteria in tumors, enabling more effective diagnosis.
A study published in Nature found that hummingbirds, parrots, and songbirds have evolved similar brain structures to learn and mimic songs. The discovery sheds light on the evolution of language in humans and raises questions about whether birds developed this ability independently or from a common ancestor.
The Spotted Jellyfish, native to Australian coastal waters, have invaded the northern Gulf of Mexico causing concern over their potential threat to the region's ecosystems and commercial fisheries. The jellies' feeding habits and survival capabilities in the Gulf waters are being investigated by researchers.
Researchers have found that electrons in quasicrystals travel in bands with distinct momentum and energy, correlated with the structure of the alloy. This discovery challenges theoretical expectations and opens new avenues for inquiry into the material's properties.
A recent JAMA study found that nearly 46% of college students used tobacco products in the previous year, with cigar use being a significant contributor. The study also highlights the need for colleges to implement smoke-free policies to discourage tobacco use and protect nonsmokers.
A new study finds that the 'cell crisis' theory explains why certain cancers become more common with age. Genetic mutations cause cells to divide uncontrollably after telomeres shorten, leading to cancer development.
Virginia Tech dairy scientist R. Michael Akers has greatly advanced understanding of mammary gland development, growth factors, and transgenic technology worldwide. His research discovered new information about growth hormone regulation and produced transgenic mice that synthesize IGF-I in their mammary tissue.
Researchers at Virginia Tech are studying the effects of specialized exercise on bones in young women to prevent stress fractures. The study will involve 160 women between 18-26 years old and investigate the impact of isokinetic resistance exercises on bone stiffness.
Researchers found similarities in bone structure among coelurosaurs, suggesting birds evolved from a group of dinosaurs. The study also sheds light on the debate over dinosaur metabolic rates, finding irregular collagen fiber bundles similar to those in modern birds.
Representatives from over 20 organizations, including universities and government labs, will share their latest technology innovations at the fair. The event aims to facilitate collaboration between innovators and potential investors or producers.
A new method developed by UF engineer Michel Ochi accurately estimates the severity of waves near shore during hurricanes, helping engineers design more hurricane-ready buildings. The study also highlights the importance of tide levels at hurricane landing, making generalizations problematic.
Researchers at the University of Alberta created an artificial eye that can rotate in synchronicity with its 'good partner', using a tiny electrical motor and infrared detectors. The implant aims to alleviate psychological and physical symptoms associated with missing eyes, giving patients more confidence after radical facial surgery.
Scientists develop a simple thermodynamic model to describe ice particle formation in atmosphere, independent of solute nature. The model requires only temperature and relative humidity as parameters.
A new review paper by University of Colorado at Boulder researcher Mark Serreze and nine co-authors confirms that Arctic temperatures have warmed to the highest levels in four centuries, largely due to human activity. The study also highlights the degradation of climate data from the region, threatening long-term monitoring efforts.