William Foege, a renowned epidemiologist and physician, received the Dean's Medal from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for his pioneering work in eradicating smallpox and controlling river blindness. The award recognizes Foege's tireless efforts to save millions of lives worldwide.
Researchers discovered that combining conventional antifungal medications with natural plant compounds, such as thymol, can inhibit the growth of fungi at lower doses. This could lead to more effective treatments for fungal infections, potentially even reducing economic losses from contaminated crops.
Researchers discovered that water droplets can form sharp ice peaks when freezing, due to the water's expansion as it freezes. As the droplet solidifies, the resulting ice peak attracts water vapor in the air, creating a unique tree-like structure on its surface.
Researchers discovered that OH radicals significantly influence organic aerosols' mass and composition, leading to changes in concentration and characteristics. This finding necessitates updates to regional and global climate models.
Tropical Storm Oscar is being battered by strong northwesterly wind shear, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing images of the storm's clouds and showers southeast of its center. The National Hurricane Center expects Oscar to dissipate late on Oct. 5, 2012.
The project aims to develop a comprehensive health information technology data preparation strategy to provide accurate healthcare demand and supply portfolio data. The team will also create stochastic optimization models to aid in managing patient panels and staffing levels for PCMH teams.
Coyotes have adapted well to urban life, thriving in small territories and changing their diet and behavior. The success of coyote communities in cities poses a challenge for human coexistence with larger carnivores like wolves, mountain lions, and bears.
Kostas Skenderis, a University of Southampton professor, has been awarded a $175,000 grant to investigate the laws of physics at the beginning of time and space. He aims to combine Einstein's theory with quantum physics to develop a new holographic theory for the early universe.
A genotyping study identified a hematology clinic outbreak of Mycobacterium mucogenicum, a gram-positive bacteria found in tap water. The bacteria was linked to contaminated faucet aerators and improved infection control practices were implemented.
A pan-Quebec study found that students prefer engaging lectures over targeted tweets, while instructors were more comfortable with emails than social media. The research suggests that curriculum design and professional development should prioritize interactive activities over technology integration.
Researchers found a link between prolonged QRS wave and increased mortality in heart failure. A new type of pacemaker could be effective for treating this condition, which is often overlooked.
Tropical Storm Gaemi experienced strong northeasterly wind shear, causing a large oval-shaped area of showers and thunderstorms to form southwest of the storm's center. The storm's speed increased as it moved westward, forecasted to make landfall south of Hue, Vietnam on October 6.
Researchers from KIT, Louvain, and Berlin develop a rapid and cheap method to produce 3D photonic crystals in silicon. The SPRIE method uses established technologies and innovative self-organization techniques.
A coronal mass ejection (CME) was released by the sun on October 4, 2012, traveling at approximately 400 miles per second. The CME may affect electronic systems in satellites and on Earth, although major effects have not been observed in the past.
Nadine, a tropical cyclone, was monitored by NASA's TRMM satellite before its dissipation on October 4, 2012. The satellite showed minimal rainfall remaining in the storm, indicating its impending demise.
A recent genome-wide evaluation by Boston University School of Medicine researchers has found specific genes and alterations in their expression to be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study identified cis-effects in the MAPT region and trans-effects involving SNCA, MAPT, and RIT2 genes.
The HS3 mission has provided valuable insights into the characteristics of long-lived tropical cyclones like Hurricane Nadine. The Global Hawk aircraft gathered data on Nadine's winds, temperature, and humidity, helping scientists understand how these storms can intensify despite being affected by dry air and strong westerly winds.
An international team has found a surprising effect that leads to spatially varying magnetization manipulation on an ultrafast timescale in ferromagnetic materials. This discovery could be key to further miniaturization and performance increase of magnetic data storage devices.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a curious genetic trait in African mosquito species that transmits malaria, suggesting that this species is genetically linked to an older lineage. This discovery could lead to better understanding of the mosquito's capacity to transmit malaria and inform malaria control efforts.
A Duke University-led study predicts that high-pressure systems over oceans will intensify, contributing to droughts and extreme summer rainfall in the northern hemisphere. The North Atlantic and Pacific subtropical highs are expected to strengthen due to increasing greenhouse-gas concentrations.
BioServe Space Technologies is providing an automated incubator for fluid-processing devices carrying a pathogenic yeast strain on the unmanned Dragon cargo spacecraft. The experiments aim to test how C. albicans responds to low gravity, a concern for astronauts' immune systems.
Tropical Storm Oscar's clouds and showers were primarily southeast of its center due to wind shear. The storm is expected to dissipate late Oct. 5 as strong southerly winds batter it.
Scientists optimize SDO's HMI instrument to improve resolution quickly after eclipses. By adjusting heater timing and temperature, they've reduced the recovery time from 60 minutes to around 45-50 minutes.
Researchers found that a protein called BDNF is inhibited in opioid addiction, unlike cocaine where it's enhanced. The study identified two genes, sox11 and gadd45g, which mediated the brain's response to morphine, preventing reward and addiction.
A new study identified the PAR1 receptor's role in regulating the brain's response to trauma, providing a potential mechanism for preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research found that stressed events reprogram these receptors, which then determine how the brain reacts to subsequent traumatic events.
Researchers at Uppsala University will analyze atmospheres of earth-like exoplanets using the CRIRES+ instrument. The project seeks to determine if these planets can support life.
The first of three third-generation TDRS satellites is set to launch in December, providing critical communication support for NASA's human spaceflight endeavors and science missions. The new satellite will increase bandwidth and ensure operational continuity for NASA's Space Network.
The research highlights the need for effective public health leaders to address significant health challenges, citing examples of successful individuals like Jamie Oliver. It suggests that current public health professionals may not be equipped to lead and influence policy, leading to calls for greater leadership training and support.
A study by USC researchers reveals that social factors can affect brain activity related to motor actions, leading to 'differential processing'. This effect is specific to watching movement and is not influenced by physical appearance or group membership.
Assistant Professor Navin Varadarajan will use a novel research tool to study individual CAR T cells and determine their properties relating to their ability to fight cancer. The goal is to identify which modified T cells are most effective at fighting cancer, allowing researchers to design better treatment regimens.
A study published in JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that HIV protease inhibitor Nelfinavir inhibits the growth of HER2-positive tumors in mice. The treatment uses a dosage regimen similar to that used for HIV patients, suggesting potential as an anticancer agent.
Researchers found that B-Raf and C-Raf proteins are crucial for melanocyte stem cell renewal, leading to progressive whitening of fur in mice. The study provides insights into the role of these proteins in cancer development and offers potential new strategies for treating melanoma.
Researchers found that UVB exposure changes the structure of skin cells, making them more prone to tearing under pressure and increasing the risk of cracking and chapping. Wearing sunscreen can help protect the skin's integrity.
Researchers found that serotonin release in the visceral insular cortex is responsible for nausea. This discovery may lead to better understanding and treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.
Researchers at MIT's Research Laboratory of Electronics found that a logarithmic scale is optimal for minimizing relative error in human sensory perception and memory. This aligns with natural human instinct to represent numbers logarithmically, particularly when storing data in memory or compressing stimuli.
NASA's Swift satellite detected a rising tide of high-energy X-rays from a source near the center of the Milky Way galaxy, announcing the presence of a new stellar-mass black hole. The discovery was made using the Burst Alert Telescope and X-ray Telescope on Swift.
A recent study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology found a lower-than-expected incidence of needlestick injuries (NSIs) at a nationwide retail pharmacy chain. The study revealed that the annual NSI rate was between 0 to 3.62 per 100,000 vaccinations, with most incidents occurring after use and disposal of needles.
NASA's TRMM satellite observed very little rainfall in Nadine on its final pass before dissolution on October 4, 2012. Nadine was producing light to moderate rainfall east of its center when a cold front approached, contributing to its demise.
A comparative analysis of elderly individuals found that benzodiazepine use was associated with a 50% increased risk of developing dementia. The study recommends limiting prescriptions to periods of a few weeks and ensuring proper use to mitigate potential adverse effects.
The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has won its sixth NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award, with assistant professor Jeffrey Rimer receiving a $400,000 grant to further his research on zeolites. The award aims to develop a rational system for creating molecules that can tailor the growth of specific zeolites.
A new study found that mountain lions are dispersing from Nevada to California, rather than the expected influx of animals from California into Nevada. The research used DNA analysis to track the movement of 739 mountain lions over seven years, revealing distinct genetic populations and habitat preferences.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found a significant association between HIV infection and an increase in anal cancer risk among US males. The research suggests that measures to prevent anal cancer in HIV-infected males could reduce overall rates at the population level.
A new study by Ohio State University graduate student Kellen Calinger reveals that non-native plant species are more adaptable to climate change, while native wildflowers show a weaker response. This difference in adaptability could lead to the displacement of native species and alter ecosystem balances.