Amanda Fisher receives EMBO Gold Medal
Amanda Fisher has been awarded the prestigious EMBO Gold Medal for her exceptional work in European molecular biology. The award recognizes her achievements as a role model for scientists in Europe.
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UW awarded $1 million grant from The Paul G. Allen Foundation for Medical Research
Dr. Berger's lab will expand its studies of idiopathic prostatitis and explore potential solutions using Botox and genetic stress factors. The grant will help develop a working model explaining the disease's puzzling manifestations.
Men, women and the green eye’d monster
A study by Northeastern University's David DeSteno reveals that both men and women experience more distress from sexual than emotional infidelity. The findings challenge long-held evolutionary theories on jealousy.
NASA researchers developing tools to help track and predict West Nile Virus
NASA's Public Health Applications Program aims to provide public health agencies with innovative technologies, data, and satellite-based tools to combat the disease. The program helps identify environmental indicators, predicts disease outbreaks, and informs mosquito surveillance efforts.
Call me Ishmael
The Navy has built an Air-Sea Interaction Tower to measure atmospheric and ocean conditions, including temperature, humidity, and wave height. The tower will provide better weather forecasts, enabling the avoidance of storms and saving lives.
Visceral reality
The Navy is using immersive simulation training, known as 'visceral reality,' to challenge fresh recruits through realistic and intense scenarios. This new approach aims to better equip sailors to deal with combat situations, providing a more effective training evolution.
Max Planck radioastronomers measure the sizes of distant minor planets
The Max Planck Institute for Radioastronomy has determined the sizes of four of the largest and most distant minor planets in our solar system. The diameters range between 700 and 1200 km, providing new insights into the Kuiper belt's structure and potential origin of planetary systems.
Women with advanced cervical cancer need varied therapy, study shows
Women with stage IIIb cervical cancer may benefit from different treatments depending on the spread of their disease, according to a new study. The research found that women whose cancer had not spread to lymph nodes had the highest survival rates, while those with upper chest lymph node involvement typically died within months.
United States, Canada cooperate on study of fracture repair techniques
A large multicenter clinical trial will randomly assign patients with tibial fractures to either reaming or non-reaming surgical groups. Surgeons will assess participants at six weeks, three months, and one year to determine the success of the operation.
'Glowing' technique could detect river pollution
Researchers from Newcastle University successfully classified 70% of River Ouseburn water samples by measuring natural fluorescence, which could aid in detecting organic pollutants. The 'glowing' technique uses spectrophotometry to fingerprint dissolved organic matter in rivers.
University of Pittsburgh study finds marker for blood clots in cardiac arrest patients
A University of Pittsburgh study found a marker for blood clots in patients experiencing cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The researchers identified increased clotting in veins, which worsens with longer cardiac arrest duration.
Brain shrinkage in ADHD not caused by medications
A recent study using MRI scans found that children with ADHD showed smaller brain volumes in all regions compared to their peers. The researchers suggest that the disorder may be caused by genetic factors rather than medication use.
OSU cancer researchers win $9.5 to study immunity
Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have been awarded a $9.5 million grant to study the innate immune system and develop new cancer therapies. The project will explore how targeted therapies can be more potent in the presence of certain agents, and will involve multiple clinical trials and laboratory projects.
New data confirm KEPPRA®’s place at the forefront of epilepsy management
New data confirm KEPPRA's sustained antiepileptic effect over 7.13 years, with a high retention rate of 54.3%. The incidence of adverse events is similar to previous studies, ensuring the safety and tolerability profile for KEPPRA.
Model dental school curriculum to address disparities in oral health care
The University of Illinois Chicago is developing a new model for dental education to address disparities in oral health care, increasing the diversity of the dental workforce. The program will provide community-based experiences and full scholarships to recruit minority and low-income students.
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute discovers proteins linked to colon cancer
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute has discovered three proteins present in liver tissue from colon cancer patients that are not found in normal liver tissue. The findings hold promise for developing a more sensitive tumor marker for early detection and predicting potential recurrence.
OSU studies breast cancer risk and beef consumption
Researchers investigate potential link between low-level exposure to zeranol and breast cancer risk. The study explores the biological effects of zeranol, a synthetic non-steroidal agent used in cattle feed, on human breast tissue.
Shocking the heart after prolonged cardiac arrest may be harmful, say Pitt researchers
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that shocking the heart after prolonged cardiac arrest can cause further damage, highlighting the need for alternative treatment options. The study suggests that waiting a few minutes before defibrillation may be a more effective approach.
Medications aren't affecting brain size in children with ADHD
A new study confirms that children with ADHD have smaller brains than those without the disorder, but found that stimulant medications do not affect brain size. The research, led by Dr. F. Xavier Castellanos, also showed that brain development in children with ADHD is normal and healthy.