Cardiac arrhythmia is a significant complication following lung transplantation, affecting long-term patient survival. Researchers found that about 30% of patients developed arrhythmia, mostly during the first week post-surgery, with older patients and previous heart surgery being risk factors.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at University of Oxford have identified two long intergenic noncoding RNA genes associated with an increased likelihood of developing bacteraemia when infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae. The genetic variants carry a doubled risk, highlighting the importance of diverse population studies.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalAmerican Journal of Human Genetics·DateMay 26, 2016
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Researchers developed a model to estimate absolute breast cancer risk, finding that up to 28.9% of breast cancers could be prevented by reducing modifiable risk factors in white US women. The study included 92 genetic susceptibility variants and various epidemiologic factors.
Researchers at the Salk Institute found that REV-ERBα acts as a molecular conductor to regulate thousands of genes, with disruptions to its amplitude affecting metabolism and hormone levels. Studying mice with altered REV-ERBα levels revealed a link between circadian rhythms and glucose and lipid metabolism.
A new study introduces a 'genetic barcode' technique that tracks cell lineage using CRISPR gene editing. This method reveals the relationships between cells and accelerates our understanding of cellular processes.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
Taxonomer analysis software rapidly identifies pathogens and profiles gene expression, revolutionizing infectious disease diagnosis. This technology can help reduce mortality rates of children in resource-limited settings by quickly detecting treatable infections.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalGenome Biology·DateMay 26, 2016
A new neuronal culture system has been developed to study the early stages of prion neurotoxicity, specifically targeting dendritic spines. The research found that prions cause rapid and dramatic changes in spine density, leading to reduced neuron function before actual death.
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The University of Southampton is part of a £5.3 million programme to create robust national infrastructure planning tools. It will provide framework for information analysis and networking to inform strategic decisions, pinpoint vulnerabilities and risks.
Industry self-monitoring of small offshore oil spills is inadequate, leaving a gap in understanding the impact on seabird populations. Chronic pollution from small spills may have greater population-level impacts than single large spills.
SourceYork University·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers have confirmed that Mars has undergone multiple rounds of climate change using radar measurements of its polar ice caps. The study reveals the planet's current retreat from an ice age began approximately 370,000 years ago and is still ongoing.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at Rockefeller University have developed a new technique that captures the activity of an entire mouse brain in a single snapshot. This comprehensive view allows for robust and unbiased comparisons between active neuronal populations, enabling hypothesis generation about brain function.
Scientists at the John Innes Centre have identified a critical protein, CNGC15s, that facilitates calcium movement into plant cell nuclei. This allows plants to initiate cellular processes necessary for bacterial accommodation and nitrogen fixation.
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A new study reveals that the splicing regulator RBFOX2 plays a key role in diabetic cardiomyopathy, impairing normal gene expression patterns and leading to abnormal calcium signaling in the heart. This understanding may lead to the development of new tools for diagnosing, preventing or treating this form of heart damage.
SourceUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston·JournalCell Reports·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers have developed a software called ForcePhone that allows smartphones to detect force or pressure on their screens or bodies, enabling users to command devices with gestures. The technology uses the phone's microphone and speaker to translate vibrations into commands, offering a natural interface beyond basic touch interfaces.
A new approach to health care could involve tailoring treatments to individual genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment. This precision medicine method aims to replace the use of race in treatment decisions and reduce disparities in health outcomes.
SourceDuke University·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 26, 2016
According to a new study published in The Lancet Oncology, teenagers and young adults have lower chances of surviving certain cancers compared to children. Despite improvements in overall childhood cancer survival rates, adolescents and young adults still tend to die earlier from blood cancers like leukaemias and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·DateMay 26, 2016
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New research suggests that women with a high genetic risk of breast cancer can reduce their risk by following a healthy lifestyle, including eating right, exercising, and quitting smoking. The study found that approximately 30% of breast cancer cases could be prevented by modifying known risk factors.
SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Oncology·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have determined the 3D atomic structure of a human sterol transporter that helps maintain cholesterol balance. This knowledge could lead to finding highly targeted therapies to treat or prevent diseases related to sterol imbalance.
SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalNature·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers found that endocannabinoids quiet neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex, leading to an over-reliance on habit. The study suggests a new therapeutic target for OCD and addictions: treating the brain's endocannabinoid system to restore goal-directed action.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNeuron·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia cracked the mystery of centriole elimination in oocytes, showing that losing this structure is crucial for sexual reproduction and female fertility. The study found that centrioles are eliminated step-wise due to a regulator called polo kinase protein.
SourceInstituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
A Michigan State University study found that participants exposed to beer ads on social media were more likely to consider drinking alcohol. The researchers also highlighted the lack of regulation in advertising and marketing alcohol on social media, which can lead to underage drinking and other concerns.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalJournal of Interactive Advertising·DateMay 26, 2016
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A new study suggests that a fasting-like diet can reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis by triggering a death-and-life process for cells, which appears critical for the body's repair. The diet promotes regeneration of myelin, the sheath of proteins and fats that insulate nerve fibers, and improves immune function.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalCell Reports·DateMay 26, 2016
A new special section of Child Development journal investigates how children learn cultural norms through imitation, social interaction, and emotional expression. The research reveals a consistent set of tools across multiple cultural settings, with children 'overimitating' culturally appropriate behavior.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers found that whole-brain energy turnover directly predicted current level of awareness and likelihood of recovery within a year. Brain metabolic activity above 42% threshold was associated with signs of awareness or recovered responsiveness.
Research found increasing alcohol affordability in the 1990s contributed to rising mortality rates, while decreasing affordability led to declines. The study also identified a generation affected by economic change in the 1980s as being at high risk.
SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalPublic Health·DateMay 26, 2016
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Researchers found that Kepler-62f could sustain life with an atmosphere 3-5 times thicker than Earth's composed entirely of carbon dioxide. The team also ran simulations on different orbital configurations, finding multiple scenarios that allow the planet to be habitable.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalAstrobiology·DateMay 26, 2016
Scientists have successfully induced quantum coherence in a large number of photons, allowing for complex quantum states to be manipulated and applications for computation and communication to be explored. The findings represent a significant breakthrough in achieving quantum coherence at a macroscopic scale.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
A commentary suggests that gene therapy treatments for rare diseases should be valued based on long-term cost savings. The authors propose tying costs to efficacy and creating a federal initiative to support new therapies.
SourceDana-Farber Cancer Institute·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a technique to simultaneously image with multiphoton fluorescence and second-harmonic generation, achieving nanoscale resolution. This breakthrough enables the observation of previously inaccessible structures in living tissue, opening up new avenues for biological research.
SourceColorado State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 26, 2016
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Researchers at Rice University have discovered a giant planet, CI Tau b, orbiting a young star in the constellation Taurus. The planet, at least eight times larger than Jupiter, orbits its 2 million-year-old star every nine days and is thought to have formed rapidly, with surrounding gas and dust still present.
A new study estimates that the world's 60 million refugees need at least 2.78 million surgeries annually, with many types of care, including C-sections and burn care, being essential but often neglected in crisis situations. The researchers call for increased attention to surgical needs in refugee populations.
SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·JournalWorld Journal of Surgery·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a graphene-nanodiamond lubricant that reduces friction to nearly zero, allowing for increased efficiency and reduced wear in industries such as wind turbines and computer hard disks. The technology has shown promise in reducing friction by six times and wear by ten thousand time...
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
A review by Queen Mary University of London suggests that malnutrition can cause immune system dysfunction, making children more susceptible to common infections. This altered immune system may be passed down through generations, contributing to a range of physiological problems.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalTrends in Immunology·DateMay 26, 2016
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The study found that artificially applying synchronous slow wave brain activity during non-REM sleep can enhance memory consolidation, allowing mice to retain memories for up to 4 days. This discovery suggests a potential route to therapy using transcortical magnetic or direct-current stimulation to reactivate sleep-deprived neurons.
Harvard researchers have identified a new mechanism for detecting odors in mammals, using 'necklace' neurons that express MS4A proteins to respond to specific smells like nuts and pheromones. This discovery revises the canonical view of how animals probe their chemical environment.
A team of Yale scientists has created a more exotic type of Schrödinger's cat-like state that can exist in two boxes simultaneously, leveraging entanglement to enable error correction and logical operations in quantum computing. This breakthrough builds upon decades of development in circuit quantum electrodynamics.
A dengue vaccine has the potential to substantially reduce disease burden if it induces long-lasting immunity. Researchers found that a durable vaccine, with booster doses, can reduce annual dengue incidence by up to 80% within five years.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·DateMay 26, 2016
Millions of Americans take long-term opioid medications to manage chronic pain, but transitioning away can be complex and anxiety-provoking. However, study participants reported improved quality of life after the transition, highlighting the importance of intensive support from family and healthcare providers.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalPain Medicine·DateMay 26, 2016
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Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how neurotransmitters are transported across nerve cell membranes, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms behind depression and addiction. The study reveals that certain drugs can hijack this process, leading to excessive neurotransmitter release.
SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 26, 2016
A University of Utah study suggests that spring snowpack in higher elevations will be more dependent on precipitation than temperature in a warming climate. By the end of the century, the threshold elevation for temperature-controlled snowpack is expected to rise by around 800 feet, affecting ski resorts and water resources.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 26, 2016
A new study at a UK hospital found that refusing access to the recovery room unless the full WHO Safe Surgery Checklist is complete improves its use. The checklist has been proven to improve safety standards and reduce surgical complications.
SourceThe European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at University of East Anglia argue that subsidies should be used to encourage investment in energy storage systems as renewable power increases. The study found that energy storage technologies can provide vital revenue streams through arbitrage and market incentives.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalApplied Energy·DateMay 26, 2016
Melbourne researchers have discovered a novel way of directly activating Bak, a protein central to apoptosis, to trigger cell death. This finding holds promise for developing drugs that promote cell death in cancer and autoimmune diseases.
SourceWalter and Eliza Hall Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 26, 2016
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New evidence suggests that even with a healthy diet, defects in immune system function from birth can contribute to malnourished states throughout life. Researchers propose targeting immune pathways as a potential approach to reducing poor health and mortality caused by under- and overnutrition.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Immunology·DateMay 26, 2016
Scientists from Insilico Medicine used deep neural networks to predict therapeutic use of large numbers of drugs from gene expression data, achieving 54.6% accuracy in class prediction. The study also found that many misclassified drugs had dual use, suggesting potential for drug repurposing.
SourceInSilico Medicine·JournalMolecular Pharmaceutics·DateMay 26, 2016
A free colonoscopy program for uninsured patients has been shown to detect cancer at an earlier stage and appears to be cost-neutral. The program, which was expanded to all hospitals in Louisville, is being hailed as a model for statewide implementation in Kentucky.
SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateMay 26, 2016
A transferrable gene for colistin resistance has been discovered in the United States, raising concerns about the emergence of truly pan-drug resistant bacteria. The finding is a significant public health concern, as it may render colistin, the last agent used to combat resistant bacteria, ineffective.
SourceThe U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)·JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy·DateMay 26, 2016
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A study by Aarhus University researchers found that people across countries share a common intuition that ill individuals are unlucky and deserving of help. This psychological tendency makes it challenging to change attitudes towards healthcare costs, despite growing concerns about lifestyle diseases.
SourceAarhus University·JournalAmerican Journal of Political Science·DateMay 26, 2016
Using radar data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a team of researchers found evidence of an accelerated accumulation rate of ice in the Martian polar cap. The volume and thickness of ice match model predictions, providing insights into Mars' climate change history.
SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers at MIT have designed a new bioinspired framework to improve concrete's strength and durability. By studying natural materials such as bones and shells, they have developed guidelines for engineers to design cement with precise control over its internal structure and properties.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalConstruction and Building Materials·DateMay 26, 2016
Engineers have found a way to control light waves using a non-periodic material structure. This breakthrough opens up opportunities for faster-switching transistors and white light lasers, enabling devices to selectively block or allow specific wavelengths of light
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 26, 2016
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A recent study found that underwater grass beds at Susquehanna Flats can protect and maintain their own health despite harsh conditions. The beds exhibit a natural ability to reduce damage from extreme events through biophysical feedback processes.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science·JournalEstuaries and Coasts·DateMay 26, 2016
Johns Hopkins researchers have engineered human muscle cells bearing genetic mutations from people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), enabling the study of genetic variations among patients. The cells can also be used to test new therapies and may hold potential for genetic correction and transplantation.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalCell Reports·DateMay 26, 2016
Scientists at TSRI have discovered a mechanism that turns mutant cells into aggressive cancers. The research identifies the role of POT1 mutations and their impact on the cell's ability to repair DNA damage.
SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalCell Reports·DateMay 26, 2016
Researchers discovered that endocannabinoids reduce activity in the OFC, promoting habit formation. This study suggests that targeting the brain's endocannabinoid system may alleviate suffering in disorders involving habitual control.
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Researchers at Harvard Medical School discover a novel logic for mammalian olfaction that defies the traditional one-to-one correspondence between odors and receptors. The 'olfactory necklace' system uses a different class of chemoreceptors to detect carbon dioxide and other molecules, triggering innate behaviors such as avoidance.
A team of researchers has discovered a new class of galaxies where supermassive black holes trigger powerful winds that prevent future star formation. These 'red geysers' lack young stars despite having abundant gas, and their outflowing winds heat surrounding gas through shocks, ultimately suppressing stellar birth.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalNature·DateMay 26, 2016
Research at Georgia State University found that increasing difficulty in making decisions based on sensory evidence boosts activity in the insular cortex. The study sheds light on how this brain area processes sensory information and drives behaviors.
SourceGeorgia State University·JournalNeuroscience·DateMay 26, 2016
New imaging methods, including computer-assisted analysis of X-ray images and ultrasound imaging, show promise in detecting early stages of arthrosis. The methods could lead to targeted treatment and improved prediction of disease progression.
SourceAcademy of Finland·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 26, 2016
NASA's GPM satellite has detected a developing low-pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda and the Bahamas, which could potentially become a tropical or subtropical cyclone. Increasing shower activity near the center of the system suggests it may be on track to develop into a storm.
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