A new report suggests that COVID-19 survivors may be experiencing 'brain fog' and other neurological symptoms due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, published in The Clinical Neuropsychologist, explores historical data on previous coronaviruses and finds a heightened risk of PTSD among survivors. Researchers emphasize...
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalThe Clinical Neuropsychologist·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers have developed a new hyperpolarisation technique to monitor cancer drug efficacy, potentially replacing tissue biopsies. The method detects biomarkers like FOXM1, indicating drug resistance in ER-positive breast cancer.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalCancer Cell·DateOct 6, 2020
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A study of over 24,000 trauma patients in four countries found that longer delays in treatment can increase the risk of disability or death. The authors suggest that rapid transportation may be associated with reduced risk of poor outcomes and urge emergency services staff to make the most of prehospital time.
Researchers Jeremy Bloxham and Rakesh K. Yadav use a 3D simulation model to understand the formation of Saturn's massive hexagon storm, which has remained relatively unchanged for nearly 40 years. The study suggests that deep thermal convection plays a key role in creating the unique shape and persistence of the storm.
Researchers discovered a significant rise in scarlet fever cases globally, attributed to superantigen-toxin 'supercharged clones' of Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. The toxin genes were acquired through viral infections, enabling the bacteria to better colonize and outcompete other strains.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 6, 2020
The inaugural ACM International Conference on AI in Finance (ICAIF) will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the finance industry. The conference features a dynamic program of work from top researchers, including papers on machine learning methods to detect money laundering and algorithms in future capital markets.
SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateOct 6, 2020
A collaboration between NREL and the University of Portsmouth has led to breakthroughs in understanding how enzymes like PETase and MHETase work together to degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. The research reveals that combining these two synergistic enzymes significantly improves their ability to break down PET.
SourceDOE/National Renewable Energy Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 6, 2020
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A University of Maryland biologist has been awarded $1.5 million to develop new tools for studying brain mapping techniques. The project aims to create a comprehensive molecular map of synapses during development, aging, and disease, which could lead to potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders and other cognitive functions.
Researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine and UTHealth will study the role of incidental white matter lesions in dementia among diverse people with cognitive complaints. The team aims to develop a 'risk profile' that identifies the likelihood of WML-related cognitive impairment and dementia over five to 10 years.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers identify RTL1 gene as likely culprit behind temple and Kagami-Ogata syndromes, associated with muscle symptoms in models of both conditions. The study suggests that RTL1 plays a critical role in fetal muscle development and is essential for maintaining placental fetal capillaries.
SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·JournalDevelopment·DateOct 6, 2020
Scientists have developed a new imaging technology to study the brain's deep structures at high resolution. The technology, called adaptive optics two-photon endomicroscopy, enables in vivo imaging of deep brain structures and sheds light on brain functions.
SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 6, 2020
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A new study found that people in Australia experienced twice as much depression and anxiety despite low COVID-19 rates. Financial stress and disruptions to social lives were key contributors to these outcomes.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Psychiatry·DateOct 6, 2020
Exposing diabetic mice to electromagnetic fields normalizes two major hallmarks of type 2 diabetes, including reduced blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity. The effects are long-lasting, suggesting a potential EMF therapy for managing diabetes during sleep.
SourceUniversity of Iowa Health Care·JournalCell Metabolism·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers at UMass Amherst have identified a single-measure biomarker in sperm mitochondrial DNA that may predict male reproductive health and pregnancy success. Higher levels of this biomarker are associated with lower odds of cycle-specific pregnancy and 12-month fertility.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalHuman Reproduction·DateOct 6, 2020
Research using objective measures found that boys and girls with earlier onset of puberty are at higher risk of self-harm. The study analyzed data from over 5,000 individuals and found a significant association between early peak height velocity and increased risk of self-harm.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalEpidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences·DateOct 6, 2020
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A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming sugary beverages during breastfeeding can lead to poorer cognitive development in children nearly two years later. Moms who reported greater consumption of these beverages had children with lower cognitive development scores.
SourceChildren's Hospital Los Angeles·JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition·DateOct 6, 2020
A study found that individuals with a previous infection from a different type of coronavirus had less severe COVID-19 symptoms and were more likely to survive. However, this immunity did not prevent them from getting infected with SARS-CoV-2.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateOct 6, 2020
Aerosol particles play a significant role in heat absorption and deflection by the atmosphere. Researchers have now detected the rate at which these tiny particles leave the atmosphere, revealing a much narrower range of lifetimes than previously suggested. This new understanding can improve climate models and air quality forecasting.
SourceColorado State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 6, 2020
A new study found that pesticide exposure and limited forage reduced blue orchard bee reproduction by 57%, with females producing fewer offspring. The research highlights the importance of considering multiple stressors on bee populations in agricultural systems.
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A new study reveals that the APOE4 variant of the APOE gene disrupts a key process in brain cells, while increasing PICALM expression can repair the damage. The findings suggest that faulty endocytosis plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease etiology.
SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalCell Reports·DateOct 6, 2020
A five-year study led by University of Illinois Chicago researchers will assess the effectiveness of acupuncture and guided meditation in managing sickle cell disease pain, aiming to reduce opioid use. The study, funded at $7.1M, will explore non-pharmacological pain management interventions for approximately 360 patients.
Faculty members Peter Adams and Jerold Chun receive prestigious awards for groundbreaking research on human aging and Alzheimer's disease. The grants will support innovative approaches to healthy aging, prevent degenerative disease and cancer.
Scientists have discovered a way to reduce lignin in poplar trees using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, leading to increased wood processing efficiency and a potential solution for a carbon-neutral bio-based economy. The research found that engineered trees showed no negative impact on growth or biomass yield.
SourceVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 6, 2020
A special issue on Integrative Palliative Care was published in JACM, featuring research from 11 countries on this new model of care. The issue highlights the potential value of greater mutual respect and exploratory collaborations between palliative medicine and integrative health communities.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine·DateOct 6, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
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A novel screening method could lead to earlier detection of life-threatening complications in babies born preterm and help reduce racial disparities in outcomes. The study identified a combination of six newborn characteristics and 19 metabolites that reliably predict preterm babies at increased risk for death and severe illness.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·DateOct 6, 2020
A multiorganizational collaboration of climate modelers, ice core scientists, and paleoclimate researchers contributed to a study forecasting significant ice loss in Greenland. The team used ice sheet modeling to reconstruct the ancient climate and projected the ice sheet's future into 2100.
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalNature·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers found that reduced odor stimulation reduces newly-generated neurons with specific receptors, suggesting a selective alteration in neurogenesis. This discovery challenges the random subtype identity model and suggests a potential adaptive function for lifelong olfactory sensory neurogenesis.
SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalCell Reports·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers reconstruct when most stars formed in the Universe, agreeing with telescope observations for the first time. They use a new algorithm to model energy and wavelengths of light coming from 7000 nearby galaxies.
SourceInternational Centre for Radio Astronomy Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateOct 6, 2020
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A new study shows that layering advanced materials atop traditional silicon can produce multilayered solar panels with improved efficiency. The researchers used a precisely controlled fabrication process to create the new panels, which have the potential to convert more sunlight into usable electricity.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers Brian Litt and Gregory Corder received $5.6M and $2.4M NIH awards to develop autonomous neurodevices that learn from patients and predict seizures. They aim to improve chronic pain management without opioid side effects.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers recommend a diet rich in sprat, algae, and mollusks as a sustainable alternative to meat. These protein sources emit significantly less CO2 than traditional animal products.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalFrontiers in Psychology·DateOct 6, 2020
A study of over 100 children in China found that playmates with bad tempers led to more aggressive pretend play. However, a child's own temperament did not predict this outcome, suggesting that make-believe aggression may actually help social and emotional development.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalBritish Journal of Developmental Psychology·DateOct 6, 2020
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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A Purdue University team has created a mobile docking system for AUVs, enabling them to perform longer tasks without human intervention. The system uses algorithms to optimize trajectories, allowing robots to autonomously dock mid-mission to recharge and transfer data.
SourcePurdue University·JournalIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers from ICIQ and IRBBarcelona have developed a synthetic carrier that can transport amino acids, such as Proline, across cell membranes. The study shows a 30-fold increase in L-Proline transport activity, opening up new possibilities for treating diseases related to amino acid metabolism.
SourceInstitute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)·JournalChem·DateOct 6, 2020
A study of fossil records reveals that human arrival in the Bahamas caused devastating effects on birds, with some species losing their habitats and going extinct. The researchers found that many bird species, such as parrots and hawks, were still present in the islands until around 1,000 years ago.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 6, 2020
A survey of 13,400 participants across 19 countries found varying perceptions of government responses to the pandemic. Countries in Asia tended to have higher scores than those in Latin America and Europe.
SourceCUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy·JournalPLOS ONE·DateOct 6, 2020
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Researchers have identified a 47,800-year-old inland peatland in Indonesia that contains an archive of environmental changes and a large carbon stock. The study provides new insights into the climate of equatorial rainforests during the last ice age, suggesting that these areas remained wet and warm enough to support peat growth.
SourceUniversity of Oregon·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers at Aalto University conducted the first empirical study on mobile app design, finding that larger and brighter elements don't catch users' eyes. Instead, text elements and specific locations like the top-left corner tend to draw attention.
A new plant species, Cardamine insueta, has emerged in the Urnerboden region of the Swiss Alps, 150 years after land conversion from forest to grassland. The species inherited traits from its parent plants, allowing it to grow in a distinct environmental niche.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalFrontiers in Genetics·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers at Umea University have found that a substance called hyaluronan is responsible for the jelly-like substance in COVID-19 patients' lungs. The discovery could lead to new effective therapies, including treatments using cortisone and Hymecromone.
SourceUmea University·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers at Temple University Health System discovered a mechanism behind drug resistance in leukemia cells and found that combining PARP inhibition with TGFBR kinase blockade can overcome resistance. This breakthrough could lead to a new treatment strategy for leukemia patients.
SourceTemple University Health System·JournalCell Reports·DateOct 6, 2020
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Researchers develop new approach to acquire structural data of membrane proteins, including GPCRs, using LCP crystallization and MicroED. This method enables the determination of detailed structures of previously inaccessible proteins.
SourceArizona State University·JournalStructure·DateOct 6, 2020
A new study by the RAND Corporation found that US insulin prices are significantly higher than those in other high-income countries, even when accounting for rebates and discounts. The average price per unit across all types of insulin in the US is $98.70, compared to a fraction of this cost in other nations.
Recent advancements in experimental tools and multiscale modeling have improved understanding of hydrogen's location in ferritic steels under mechanical loading. Various techniques, including atom probe tomography and secondary ion mass spectrometry, show promise in determining the embrittlement process.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers found a significant correlation between matched DBS and serum samples, with minimal differences in results. DBS achieved 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity for detecting anti-SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein antibodies.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·DateOct 6, 2020
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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a novel approach to estimate Nigeria's population using satellite imagery and a national sample survey. They also found that irradiation can slow corrosion of alloys in molten salt, and created a method for making carbon-based materials compatible with semiconductor circuitry.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateOct 6, 2020
A new study found Hurricane Irma resulted in 433 additional deaths among nursing home residents in Florida within 90 days, exceeding national averages by double
SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateOct 6, 2020
A Chinese study suggests that wearing eyeglasses for over eight hours a day may provide some protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Medicine cautions that the findings are not conclusive and more research is needed to confirm their validity.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalJAMA Ophthalmology·DateOct 6, 2020
Bacteria remain roughly the same size and shape due to a theoretical model that links random processes of growth and division, canceling each other out. This discovery may provide new insights into disease mechanisms, including cancer proliferation.
SourceRice University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateOct 6, 2020
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
Researchers found that sofosbuvir-terminated RNA is more resistant to SARS-CoV-2's proofreader than remdesivir-terminated RNA, supporting its use in COVID-19 clinical trials. This resistance enables effective targeting of the virus's polymerase, sustaining virulence.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers at WHOI will contribute to improving the nation's collective response to harmful algal blooms (HABs) through $2.5 million in funding over the coming year. The projects aim to enhance monitoring and determine socioeconomic impacts of blooms nationwide, with a focus on protecting human health, ecosystems, and local economies.
SourceWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers reconstructed the ancestral great ape Y chromosome, showing rapid evolution in bonobo and chimpanzee. The study found accelerated rates of DNA sequence change and gene loss, suggesting mating habits may have driven this evolution.
SourcePenn State·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers use plasma to kill pathogenic bacteria and viruses on PPE, with promising results shown for N95 masks and other supplies. A low-cost approach also uses ozone generated by a plasma ball to sterilize PPE, potentially reducing thousands of tons of waste per day.
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Christine Constantinople aims to understand aversion to loss in economic decision-making under new NIH grant, with potential implications for education and related fields. Her research will focus on neural mechanisms underlying loss aversion, including arithmetic calculations.
Researchers at Université catholique de Louvain have discovered a link between the brain and intestinal bacteria that plays a crucial role in regulating sugar levels in the blood. The study found that a particular lipid acts on the gut 'second brain' to restore communication and reduce diabetes risk.
SourceUniversité catholique de Louvain·JournalGut·DateOct 6, 2020
A new study found that catheter ablation reduces the incidence of dementia by nearly a third in patients with atrial fibrillation. Successful ablation is associated with a lower risk of dementia, while failure may not contribute to this outcome.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateOct 6, 2020
Patients with rare inherited immune disorders had similar disease outcomes to the general population after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with some immune defects even appearing protective against severe disease. However, younger male patients with PIDs were more likely to require ICU admission and suffer severe COVID-19.
SourceGarvan Institute of Medical Research·JournalJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology·DateOct 6, 2020
Seth Shipman, a Gladstone Institutes investigator, has received the NIH Director's New Innovator Award to develop innovative technologies to edit mitochondrial DNA. His research could lead to new treatments for diseases caused by mitochondrial DNA mutations.
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The study reveals that while COVID-19 complicates cancer care, it also spurs innovative solutions to clinical challenges. Researchers found that patients with cancer are at heightened risk of severe illness due to weakened immune systems, but also highlighted the benefits of telemedicine and creative approaches to treatment.
SourceDana-Farber Cancer Institute·JournalCancer Cell·DateOct 6, 2020
Researchers found that auxin suppresses salicylic acid-mediated plant defense responses and promotes disease in Arabidopsis thaliana. Auxin also regulates virulence gene expression in Pseudomonas syringae bacteria, leading to increased disease susceptibility.
SourceAmerican Phytopathological Society·JournalMolecular Plant-Microbe Interactions·DateOct 6, 2020