A new study published in PNAS explores the impact of poverty alleviation efforts on environmental targets, finding that successful programs can increase food production and reduce poverty but may also lead to trade-offs with environmental protection. The research highlights the importance of considering social and environmental outcome...
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study demonstrates the successful integration of individual elements that make up electronic filters onto a single component, significantly reducing space taken up by devices. The researchers ditched conventional designs and created a single, self-rolling membrane that contains both independently designed elements.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateAug 10, 2020
A study finds that crickets and camel crickets help disperse the seeds of the early-diverging orchid Apostasia nipponica. This mutualistic relationship allows both species to benefit from the association, with the insects obtaining nutrients from the pulp and the orchid achieving long-distance seed dispersal.
SourceKobe University·JournalEvolution Letters·DateAug 10, 2020
Rice University scientists have won a $1.9 million NIH grant to explore the use of CRISPR-Cas genome editing in natural fungi to discover new drugs that stay ahead of disease resistance. By understanding how fungi synthesize useful compounds, they aim to create novel drug development toolkits.
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Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science found that audible sound can control chemical reactions in solution by supplying energy sources into the air-liquid interface. The study created aesthetically pleasing patterns on the surface and bulk of the solution, exhibiting life-like behavior in synthetic molecules.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Chemistry·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers at UC San Diego used CRISPR and evolutionary engineering to test foreign DNA in E. coli and observed that most mutations occurred in regulatory regions, not within the foreign gene itself. The study reveals the importance of systems biology in understanding biological function and its implications for genetic engineering.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers developed a sensitive and specific early warning system for predicting NEC using stool microbiome features combined with clinical and demographic information. The pilot study showed optimal performance from a gated attention-based multiple instance learning approach.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateAug 10, 2020
The study found that granting collective property rights to indigenous territories led to a significant decrease in deforestation, particularly at the border of these areas. Territories waiting for full property rights saw little impact on deforestation levels.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers at CNIO develop effective therapy for mice with age-related pulmonary fibrosis, activating telomerase production to prevent disease development. The treatment, a gene therapy, also successfully reversed fibrosis in mice without genetic alterations.
SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)·JournalJournal of Cell Biology·DateAug 10, 2020
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Researchers at KIST found that retinal neural signals from electric stimulation are altered depending on disease progression in mice affected by outer retinal degeneration. This study suggests guidelines for patient selection of retinal prostheses, improving performance and perception of artificial vision.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study identifies a genetic switch in brain cells that can toggle between sex-specific states when necessary, challenging the idea of sex as a fixed property. This finding has implications for human biology, particularly in understanding sex-typical behaviors and their flexibility.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalCurrent Biology·DateAug 10, 2020
New research found prenatal depression alters child's brain connectivity, with weaker white matter connections linked to increased aggression and hyperactivity in male children. The study suggests a need for better prenatal care to recognize and treat prenatal depression.
Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who consume alcohol during early pregnancy face a higher risk of miscarriage. The study analyzed data from over 5,500 women and found an incremental 8% increase in miscarriage risk each week of alcohol use.
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Researchers found that oxytocin administration reversed precursors of osteoporosis in female rats, including reduced bone density and decreased bone strength. The study suggests that oxytocin may be a strong ally in preventing osteoporosis during perimenopause.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that a substantial number of overdose deaths were misclassified as sudden cardiac deaths, leading to grossly underestimated national estimates of the opioid overdose burden. Meanwhile, another study provides real-world recommendations for overcoming telemedicine challenges with...
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers have discovered a promising new treatment strategy for patients with prion disease by reducing levels of prion protein. This approach has been shown to significantly extend the survival of lab animals and even reverse disease markers after toxic clumps have formed in the brain.
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNucleic Acids Research·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers have developed a magnesium alloy that can be used to treat tumors using a low-intensity magnetic field. The alloy, known as MgA, can rapidly heat up under the influence of an alternating magnetic field (AMF), resulting in effective tumor ablation.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 10, 2020
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The ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 will feature a virtual meeting between 19-21 September, including access to scientific programme, e-poster area, and industry satellite symposia. Accredited journalists can also access congress webcasts for re-watching presentations.
SourceEuropean Society for Medical Oncology·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers analyzed atmospheric and lightning data to study the relationship between thunderstorms and increased emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses among older adults. The study found that vulnerable groups may be susceptible to atmospheric changes caused by thunderstorms, leading to higher emergency visit rates.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateAug 10, 2020
Salk researchers developed a new imaging technique to study actin's function in mitochondrial division, revealing its accumulation at fission sites. The findings provide insights into mitochondrial dysfunction linked to cancer, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.
The GCRLE awarded $7.4 million to 22 researchers, including early career scientists and established scholars, to investigate the causes of female reproductive aging. The grants will support innovative projects addressing ovarian aging and its impact on health and longevity.
Scientists developed a theoretical method to model the interior of ice giants Uranus and Neptune, allowing analysis of thermal and electrical processes. The study provides insights into the planets' geometry and evolution, including the existence of frozen cores and magnetic field generation.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 10, 2020
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A comprehensive assessment of genomic sequencing as a standalone newborn screening tool found it comes up short, missing about 160 cases and incorrectly identifying 8,000. However, sequencing can still be useful in suspicious cases not clearly identified by MS/MS.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers have developed a quantum algorithm that can diagnose noise in large quantum systems, enabling the creation of more reliable and scalable quantum computers. The algorithm was tested on a 14-qubit machine and discovered correlations not previously detected.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Physics·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study reveals that fertilizer and pesticide applications on croplands are now the primary source of sulfur emissions, outpacing fossil fuel emissions. This increase in sulfur use has detrimental effects on agricultural soils and downstream waters, similar to acid rain.
SourceSyracuse University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateAug 10, 2020
Breast cancer cells send pro-tumorigenic messages to normal cells through extracellular vesicles, reprogramming mitochondrial function and promoting migration. This process may provide a novel target for disrupting cancer progression.
SourceThe Wistar Institute·JournalDevelopmental Cell·DateAug 10, 2020
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A recent study found that individuals with Republican leanings tend to support the use of nuclear and conventional weapons against enemy civilians and combatants. This partisan divide in views on violence is linked to underlying attitudes towards immigrants, gun rights, and abortion, according to researchers.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 10, 2020
Scientists found that in actual materials, there's no critical point for quantum phase transitions in a genuine zero-field environment. Instead, many-body interactions impose order on matter at low temperatures.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 10, 2020
New research confirms pasteurisation inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus in human milk, ensuring safe supply to preterm babies. Cold storage also doesn't impact the virus's stability, allowing mothers with COVID-19 to express and store milk safely.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health·DateAug 10, 2020
A comprehensive genomic study of cervical cancers in sub-Saharan Africa has identified unique features associated with HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients. The study found distinct gene expression patterns for HPV types and epigenetic changes linked to aggressive tumors, providing potential treatment options.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalNature Genetics·DateAug 10, 2020
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A new study shows that men treated for testicular cancer at public safety net hospital and academic tertiary care center have the same outcomes, despite differences in demographics. The study eliminated sociodemographic disparities in survival and cancer recurrence rates.
SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalCancer·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers developed a 1cm by 1cm soft robot that can remove contaminants from water using a magnetic field and light. The artificial aquatic polyp can guide suspended targets towards it, and then activate its tentacles to grasp and release particles.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 10, 2020
A QUT study has developed a new model to track the probability of banana plant infection by aphids carrying the BBTV virus. The findings suggest that mathematical and statistical models can help predict areas of risk of infection and aid in disease management strategies.
SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateAug 10, 2020
Only 6.5% of world's pristine tropical forests are formally protected, leaving rest at risk due to lack of focus on forest intactness and quality in global conservation strategies. New targets for protection, restoration, and reduction of human pressure are urgently needed to conserve these ecosystems.
SourceNorthern Arizona University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers successfully reduced metastatic spread by using medication treatment around the time of surgery, preventing development of metastases. The study found a significant reduction in metastasis development rate in treated patients compared to those receiving a placebo.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalCancer·DateAug 10, 2020
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A new study by MIT neuroscientists provides a mathematical model showing how the brain overcomes unpredictable disturbances to produce reliable computations. The model describes an inclination toward robust stability built into neural circuits due to connections between neurons.
SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateAug 10, 2020
Research published in ESC Heart Failure suggests that pupil area can predict prognosis in patients with heart failure. Patients with a small pupil area were found to have a significantly poorer survival rate and higher risk of readmission for heart failure compared to those with a large pupil area.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalESC Heart Failure·DateAug 10, 2020
A 34-species artificial bacterial community was exposed to different antibiotic levels, showing changes in composition and eventually recovering to its initial state. Repeatability of responses across replicate communities suggests certain traits may predict future community behavior.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateAug 10, 2020
A new analysis by Children's National Hospital researchers found that reducing proteinuria in patients with FSGS significantly slows declines in kidney function and extends time before kidneys fail. The study showed that even modest reductions in proteinuria have a positive impact on kidney health.
SourceChildren's National Hospital·JournalAmerican Journal of Kidney Diseases·DateAug 10, 2020
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
A new study finds that gun violence has increased in the US, resulting in higher costs and severity of gunshot wounds. The study, which analyzed hospital data from 2005 to 2016, shows a significant increase in the cost of operations and length of hospital stays for patients with gunshot wounds.
SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateAug 10, 2020
A recent study published in Nature Genetics analyzed genomic differences between HPV strains causing cervical cancers, revealing distinct characteristics and implications for prognosis. The researchers identified specific patterns associated with aggressive cancers, highlighting the need for further studies on African populations.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature Genetics·DateAug 10, 2020
A team of researchers has tracked a rare 'boomerang' earthquake in the ocean for the first time, revealing how it can cause devastating effects on land. The study used underwater seismometers to monitor the Romanche fracture zone and recorded a magnitude 7.1 earthquake with a unique reversing rupture mechanism.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Geoscience·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study suggests that climate change will negatively influence forest growth in semi-arid climates with reduced seasonal snowpack, but less so in wetter climates. In water-limited areas, this may lead to increased tree mortality and negative impacts on forest density.
SourcePortland State University·JournalEcological Applications·DateAug 10, 2020
Customers with excellent dining experiences express the most dissatisfaction with automatic gratuities. Research found that high-quality service does not compensate for negative customer responses to non-voluntary tipping systems. Restaurants can explore ways to give customers a sense of control, such as providing feedback or adding se...
SourceWashington State University·JournalJournal of Services Marketing·DateAug 10, 2020
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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Dr. Tomás Ryan has received a highly prestigious award from the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine to pursue research into infantile amnesia and its effects on learning. The prize will support his work on understanding the neurobiology of memory loss in early childhood.
A new study has pinpointed the five most likely causes of post-traumatic stress in police officers, highlighting the importance of genetic and emotional differences. The research identified specific causal factors, including a tendency to startle easily, anxiety, depression, and genetic mutations, which can contribute to the developmen...
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalTranslational Psychiatry·DateAug 10, 2020
Researchers studied Backpage.com accounts and discovered linked activities among them, which may help identify illegal trafficking activity. The study found common behaviors in ads placed by these accounts, including evasive tactics used by sex trafficking organizations.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalApplied Network Science·DateAug 10, 2020
A global data analysis reveals that intensive land use decreases wild plant reproductive success and pollination due to lower pollinator abundance. Highly specialized plants are most affected, while those relying on domesticated honey bees may have more protection.
SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 10, 2020
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Scientists have identified new points to calm frenzied energy production in the retina, enabling recovery. The excessive byproducts of glycolysis initiate a vicious loop of crosstalk between endothelial cells and microglia, promoting inflammation and dysfunctional blood vessels.
SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateAug 10, 2020
The Aqua satellite image shows a 10.32-mile-long and 8.16-mile-wide burn scar, indicating the fire is approximately 32,905 acres in size. NASA's EOSDIS Worldview application provides real-time imagery of the blaze.
Researchers found that households more socially connected to others taking action were more likely to do the same, suggesting a 'like-attracts-like' effect. Household connections with the marine environment also played an important role in determining responses to climate impacts.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies·JournalNature Climate Change·DateAug 10, 2020
A new study projects significant changes in fish stocks in the UK due to climate change, including increased abundance of warm-adapted species and declining populations of cold-adapted species. The findings highlight the need for flexible management approaches to adapt to these changes and ensure sustainable fishing practices.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·DateAug 10, 2020
A University of Arizona study found that mechanisms making organisms fit into current environments are distinct from those responsible for change, and occur sequentially in evolution. The research used the house finch as a model, tracking carotenoid pigments in feathers across different regions.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 10, 2020
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
The U.S. Army has developed a reinforcement learning approach that enables swarms of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles to accomplish various missions while minimizing performance uncertainty. This allows for efficient execution of time-consuming or dangerous tasks, enhancing warfighters' tactical situational awareness.
Scientists created metabolic models of the bacterium associated with Huanglongbing, identifying 94 essential enzymes and metabolites required for its survival. These findings can lead to new antibacterial treatments and insights into long-lasting disease management strategies.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·Journalnpj Systems Biology and Applications·DateAug 10, 2020
Korean researchers from ETRI win first and second places in the Challenge on Learned Image Compression (CLIC) with innovative AI-based video compression techniques. The team aims to optimize video compression rate and quality using multiple source technologies.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·DateAug 10, 2020
A Georgetown University Medical Center study reveals that veterans with Gulf War illness (GWI) and patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) exhibit distinct brain activity patterns after moderate exercise. The finding could lead to improved treatment for veterans with GWI by diagnosing CFS as a separate disorder.
SourceGeorgetown University Medical Center·JournalBrain Communications·DateAug 10, 2020
A study published in PNAS found that granting full property rights to indigenous communities in the Amazon reduces deforestation rates by 66%. This policy focus can help preserve forested areas and attain climate goals, with significant implications for indigenous people's capacity to curb deforestation.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 10, 2020
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
A new study using big data and survey results from the 2018-19 flu season found strong associations between regional social media messages and vaccination attitudes and behavior. However, when people discussed vaccination with others, negative effects of social media on vaccine behavior disappeared.
SourceAnnenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania·JournalVaccine·DateAug 10, 2020
The SAMURAI system measures signals across a wide frequency range, providing a detailed portrait of 5G device and channel performance. The system helps resolve unanswered questions surrounding 5G's use of active antennas, improving theory, hardware, and analysis techniques for accurate channel models and efficient networks.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateAug 10, 2020