A new study analyzed DNA from medieval latrines in Jerusalem and Riga, Latvia, providing insights into the microbiomes of pre-industrial agricultural populations. The findings highlight the value of ancient latrines as sources of bio-molecular information and may provide context for interpreting modern microbiome health.
SourceMax Planck Institute of Geoanthropology·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (B )·DateOct 4, 2020
Dr. Robert D. Sanders has been recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) for his significant contributions to anesthesia and translational research. His research focuses on delirium, cognitive decline, and sensory perception under anesthesia, aiming to improve outcomes for elderly patients.
SourceAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists·DateOct 4, 2020
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Researchers at KAUST developed a cost-effective, ultrathin SRS lens using laser-based 3D printing, inspired by lighthouse design. The new lens rejects cross-phase modulation background signals, improving imaging efficiency for biological processes like cancer cell growth.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalJournal of Biophotonics·DateOct 4, 2020
Researchers at Seoul National University have developed an air-stable color conversion layer using perovskite nanocrystals and a flexible polymer matrix, enabling the creation of stretchable displays that can be bent, stretched, and attached to the skin. The new material has shown improved stability and photoluminescence intensity unde...
SourceSeoul National University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateOct 4, 2020
Ru-Rong Ji, a renowned anesthesiologist, receives the ASA Excellence in Research Award for his extensive work on understanding chronic pain mechanisms. His research has refined key processes underlying pain development and improved treatment options.
SourceAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists·DateOct 4, 2020
Researchers created machine learning models to predict patients' post-surgical pain and opioid needs. The models accurately identified high-risk patients 80% of the time, suggesting more effective pain management strategies with non-opioid alternatives.
SourceAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists·DateOct 4, 2020
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Researchers at Seoul National University developed a novel laser-thermal mechanism that realizes ultra-fast construction of PDMS devices. The technique, named successive laser pyrolysis (SLP), provides an alternative to conventional soft lithography and enables the direct fabrication of various PDMS structures.
SourceSeoul National University·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 4, 2020
Patricia A. Kapur, MD, has been recognized with the ASA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, for her exceptional contributions to the specialty of anesthesiology. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dr. Kapur has made significant contributions to education, research, and clinical practice.
SourceAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists·DateOct 4, 2020
A new study characterizes the microbial diversity of ancient gut contents from medieval latrines, providing insights into pre-industrial agricultural populations' microbiomes. The research highlights the value of ancient latrines as sources of bio-molecular information, shedding light on the health of modern microbiomes.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (B )·DateOct 4, 2020
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have transformed an old antibiotic into stronger, safer versions using a synthetic strategy. They created over 4,000 variations of gramicidin A, identifying 10 promising future antibacterial drugs with improved specificity towards bacteria.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 4, 2020
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Albert J. Varon, MD, has received the ASA Excellence in Education Award for redesigning the University of Miami's anesthesiology training program, resulting in improved board certification rates and quality of graduates. His work has also had implications at the national level, with his curriculum becoming a model for other institutions.
SourceAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists·DateOct 4, 2020
Researchers have developed a new type of transistor that can emit strong light, overcoming previous limitations. By modulating the contacts and channel with separate three gates, the polarity and light emission can be controlled, showing great promises for multi-digit logic devices and highly integrated optoelectronic circuitry.
SourceSeoul National University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateOct 4, 2020
Researchers found that brain activity increased in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex when participants conversed with someone of a different socioeconomic background. This increase in activity suggests that our brains have developed a system to help us deal with diversity, supporting previous research on frontal lobe systems and ...
SourceUniversity College London·JournalSocial Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience·DateOct 4, 2020