Science News for June 24, 2018

Novel nuclear medicine probe will help assess new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers have developed a novel nuclear medicine probe that can detect synaptic density loss in the brain, a key biomarker for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The probe, using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, has high imaging characteristics and is suitable for clinical trials and commercialization.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 24, 2018

Richard L. Wahl, M.D., receives SNMMI 2018 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award

Richard L. Wahl, MD, has been recognized for his pioneering work in radioimmunotherapy, PET scans, and fusion imaging. His research has significantly contributed to understanding cancer prognosis, treatment response, and the importance of metabolic activity.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 24, 2018

Simon Cherry, Ph.D., receives SNMMI 2018 Paul C. Aebersold Award in Nuclear Medicine Science

Simon Cherry has made significant contributions to biomedical imaging instrumentation and technology development, including microPET and hybrid PET/MRI systems. He is widely recognized for his work on molecular imaging and has received numerous awards for his achievements.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 24, 2018

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Combining targeted radionuclide therapy and immunotherapy could improve melanoma survival

Researchers have demonstrated that combining targeted radionuclide therapy with immunotherapy can enhance treatment response and lead to a high cure rate in melanoma patients. This novel approach uses yttrium-86 (Y-86) NM600, which selectively targets tumors and delivers precise radiation doses.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 24, 2018

A new way to improve automated systems

Researchers from Zhejiang University developed a new way to improve automated systems, such as energy plants and airplanes, using polyhedral feasible set computation. This method efficiently analyzes current behaviors and time frames to predict the best next steps for optimal performance.

SourceChinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·DateJun 24, 2018

How do tropical cyclones affect the air quality of Hong Kong?

The study found that pollution levels in Hong Kong are mainly determined by tropical cyclone locations, with different impacts on PM10 and ozone levels. Tropical cyclones bring high concentrations of pollutants when located east or southeast of Hong Kong.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJun 24, 2018