A new study found that eliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis is just as effective as eliminating six common foods, including animal milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and nuts. The one-food elimination diet may be a more manageable option for people with EoE.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalThe Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers found that indoor refrigeration units increased queen survival rates and reduced maintenance needs compared to outdoor storage. The study suggests that 'queen banking' could be a key strategy for strengthening honey bee survival in the face of a changing climate.
SourceWashington State University·JournalJournal of Apicultural Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A Brigham and Women's Hospital study reveals that popular YouTube videos on sleep health often contain misinformation, despite expert-led content receiving significantly fewer views. The study highlights the prevalence of consumer bias in popular videos, which may lead to patients avoiding care or receiving wrong care.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalJournal of Clinical Sleep Medicine·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study reveals climate-driven conflicts between humans and wildlife are on the rise globally, with six continents experiencing exacerbation of these conflicts. The research identifies trends in human-wildlife conflicts linked to climate change, including altered animal habitats, resource availability, and changes in wildlife behav...
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A study of psychedelic therapists found that most had personal experience with psychedelics, which raises concerns about their use in therapy. The survey of 150 therapists involved in a psilocybin trial for depression reported widespread use of psychedelic compounds.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalPsychedelic Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Interactions between lung nerves and immune cells drive the development of allergic asthma in early life. Blocking dopamine binding reduces T helper 2 cell transformation and alleviates lung inflammation.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology·DateFeb 27, 2023
A team of researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology introduced a new system using metasurfaces to create waveform-based selectivity in antennas. They demonstrated that their antenna design could selectively receive and transmit signals with different waveforms at the same frequency.
SourceNagoya Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A novel surgical pain management strategy has been developed to reduce opioid use after total knee arthroplasty. The study found that changing prescriptions for opioids at discharge from automatic to upon request dramatically decreased opioid use, with over half of patients recovering without opioid use.
SourceLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center·JournalJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A USTC research team has developed a gentle synthesis method for alkyl peroxides and measured their photoionization cross-sections, enabling accurate quantitative analysis of chain-branching intermediates in low-temperature combustion. The findings improve the kinetic model and provide a foundation for future optimization.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A study found peregrine falcons in larger cities like London rely on human activities supporting prey populations, particularly feral pigeons. The birds changed their diet during the pandemic, replacing pigeons with starlings and parakeets.
SourceBritish Ecological Society·JournalPeople and Nature·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study by Cornell University found that customers who use one-click checkout spend more on average, visiting the site 7% more often and buying a wider range of merchandise. One-click buyers also spent more time on the site per visit.
SourceCornell University·JournalManagement Science·DateFeb 27, 2023
A study found that over 80% of American adults with type 2 diabetes meet the criteria to use GLP-1 RAs or SGLT2is, but only a small percentage are using them. The medications have a substantially higher cost than current first-line treatments, making it difficult for patients to access them.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new cell therapy has demonstrated significant benefits in improving the heart's pumping ability and reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke in patients with chronic heart failure. The therapy, using mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs), also showed a strong signal in reducing inflammation and improving microv...
SourceTexas Heart Institute·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 27, 2023
A team of biologists and engineers created a miniature facility called the Acoustic Gym to study exercise in tiny worms. They found that swimming exercises reduced neurodegeneration in genetically engineered worms with Parkinson's-like symptoms, which could lead to new treatments for humans.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A research team developed a new dentine analogue material that can substitute extracted human teeth in laboratory-based mechanical and fatigue tests. The materials were tested for their mechanical strength, elastic modulus, indentation hardness, and fatigue behaviour, showing comparable results to those based on extracted human teeth.
SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalDental Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new spider genus, Abba transversa, has been discovered in Australia, featuring distinctive dark spots and thick macrosetae on the legs. The genus was named after the Swedish pop group ABBA and is the result of a comprehensive study of orb-weaving spiders.
SourcePensoft Publishers·JournalEvolutionary Systematics·DateFeb 27, 2023
Channeling ions into grain boundaries in perovskite materials improves the stability and operational performance of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for more efficient and practical solar cell technologies. This breakthrough finding may also inform the development of more efficient energy storage technologies.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center found that a protein secreted by cancer cells, angiopoietin-like-7, promotes tumor necrosis and metastasis in breast cancer. The study used a new rat model to investigate mechanisms of breast cancer metastasis and identified the protein as a potential target for treatment.
SourceFred Hutchinson Cancer Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers have been awarded a three-year grant to develop a microalgae-based system to capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. The system will use algae to sequester carbon from flue gases, generating valuable bioproducts like nutraceuticals and biofuels.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science·DateFeb 27, 2023
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Researchers developed a new heterostructure of layered two-dimensional materials that could enable quantum computing to overcome key barriers. The material's topological properties are expected to protect the quantum state from environmental disturbance.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers at George Mason University will assess Seattle Police Department investigations practices and provide recommendations for improvement. The project aims to align the agency with evidence-based approaches in investigations.
A new method developed by Flatiron Institute researchers can diagnose COVID-19 with near-perfect accuracy, even in asymptomatic patients. The technique monitors the body's molecular response to a viral attack and measures mRNA molecules to identify an immune response.
SourceSimons Foundation·JournalCell Reports Methods·DateFeb 27, 2023
Astronomers have discovered a companion galaxy to z~4 starburst galaxy, rich in metals and dust. The galaxy, labeled SPT0418-SE, is remarkably mature considering its young age of 1.4 billion years.
SourceCornell University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers have detected a complex variety of seismic tremor signals at Mefite d'Ansanto, a non-volcanic carbon dioxide emission site in southern Italy. The analysis reveals three main types of tremor signals over different frequencies, which may be related to fluid discharge and changes in flow velocities.
SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalBulletin of the Seismological Society of America·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
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Researchers at Rutgers University used artificial intelligence to analyze genes associated with cardiovascular disease, identifying key factors such as age, gender, and race. The study aims to accelerate early diagnosis and treatment of conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
SourceRutgers University·JournalGenomics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Dr. Kim Yangkyun's research team developed an active control system to mitigate the impact of hydrogen leaks and blasts in underground facilities. The system maintains a normal atmosphere quality, preventing blast accidents and reducing risk by up to 80%, compared to above-ground facilities.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers suggest that returning to spawn at different ages can lessen the impact of a bad year and increase population stability for Sacramento River fall-run Chinook salmon. Changes in hatchery practices and fishery management could help restore the age structure of the population, making it more resilient to climate change.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalCanadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences·DateFeb 27, 2023
Key laboratory conducted a literature review on microfluidic actuated and controlled systems for lab-on-chip applications in space life science. The research highlights the challenges and advancements in microfluidic chip technology, including micropumps and microvalves.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalSpace: Science & Technology·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A study of 11,633 children aged 9-11 found that increased screen time was associated with a higher risk of developing suicidal behaviors two years later. Each additional hour of screen time led to a 9% higher risk of reporting suicidal behavior.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalPreventive Medicine·DateFeb 27, 2023
A study found that RNA methylation plays a pivotal role in TDP-43-related neurodegeneration in ALS. The researchers observed highly abundant RNA methylation in the end-stage tissues of patients with ALS. This discovery opens up new avenues for research into the disease, which is linked to environmental exposure.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalMolecular Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers found that loneliness is a major risk for mental health problems during pregnancy and after birth, with stigma, self-isolation, and emotional disconnection contributing factors.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalBMC Psychiatry·TypeSystematic review·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study from Imperial College London finds that earlier first birth, higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age increase the risk of cardiovascular problems in women. The researchers hope their findings will help doctors better understand and monitor women's risk factors.
SourceImperial College London·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2023
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Research from Princeton University's engineering school finds that climate change is making sequential damaging hurricanes more likely, with areas like the Gulf Coast facing double hits as frequently as once every 3 years. Rising sea levels and increased precipitation are driving this trend.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers developed a new device that detects and analyzes cancer cells in blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsies and monitor treatment progress. The Static Droplet Microfluidic device uses metabolic signatures to differentiate tumour cells from normal blood cells.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new European Union project aims to significantly improve Earth system models by incorporating more realistic mesoscale eddy representations. This will provide valuable climate information for national and international assessments, contributing to the IPCC's next Assessment Report.
SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers discovered that some predatory dinosaurs used their claws for digging or display, contrary to previous assumptions. The study focused on two groups of theropod dinosaurs, the alvarezsaurs and therizinosaurs, which had unusual claws that were previously unknown to have a function.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A new study found that adhering to seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as Life's Simple 7, can decrease dementia risk. Participants who scored higher on these factors had a lower risk of dementia, with each point increase resulting in a 6% decreased risk.
At the lowest collision energy, QGP production is found to be absent, with a dramatic shift in data characteristics. Higher-order statistical analysis reveals a clear absence of QGP at low energies, providing new insights into nuclear matter phases.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 27, 2023
Scientists at Paderborn University have developed a new catalyst, known as Lewis superacid, to break strong chemical bonds and speed up reactions. This breakthrough enables the conversion of non-biodegradable greenhouse gases into sustainable chemicals.
SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalApplied Chemistry·DateFeb 27, 2023
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) has awarded four radiologists with the 2023 Resident/Fellow in Radiology Awards for their exceptional research, education, and administrative work. Drs. Elliot T. Varney, Vincius Alves, Luca Pasquini, and Pallavi Srivastava will present their research findings at the upcoming ARRS Annual Meeting...
A study of 135,000 adults found that high cardiovascular health was associated with significantly increased life expectancy free of four major chronic diseases. The disease-free life expectancy was similar between low and other socioeconomic groups among participants with high cardiovascular health.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A report by Queensland University of Technology highlights the struggle of international experts who warned about COVID-19 airborne transmission in early 2020. The group's warnings were initially rejected by the World Health Organisation, leading to delays in implementing control measures that could have saved lives.
SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 27, 2023
Climate change is disrupting Pakistan's natural system, making it challenging to predict future changes. A recent study found that streamflow timing in the country's four major rivers will decrease significantly, with a range of -5 to -20 days in the near future.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalJournal of Hydrology·DateFeb 27, 2023
A study by Columbia University researchers found that individuals who saved money had goals that matched their dominant personality traits. People whose self-reported savings goals were a good fit for their personality traits had a bigger nest egg, on average.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalAmerican Psychologist·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study by the RAND Corporation found that patients receiving care from for-profit hospices have worse care experiences than those in non-profit hospices. Family caregivers reported lower quality care across all domains, including pain management and timely care.
SourceRAND Corporation·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A new method for image reconstruction in electrical impedance tomography has been developed by Prof. DU Jiangfeng's team, enabling high-quality images without training data. This innovation provides crucial theoretical support for the application of electrical impedance tomography in various diseases.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalIEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers found that specific amino acids were essential for the evolution of ancient proteins, which then shaped the genetic code of microorganisms. This discovery sheds light on the mystery of how life began on Earth and has implications for understanding evolution and potentially finding life beyond our planet.
SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A Rutgers University study found that nanoscale plastic particles from pregnant rats' food passed to their offspring and may harm fetal development. The research suggests a potential health risk for human children exposed to these plastics through their mothers' diets.
SourceRutgers University·JournalNanomaterials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Researchers argue that polders are an important part of China's water heritage, reflecting the country's long history of water management. Over 2,500 years, polders have evolved in response to changing societal needs, adapting to agricultural modernisation and urban encroachment.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalPlanning Perspectives·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study using satellite images found that glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula are flowing up to 22% faster during summer months due to warmer ocean waters and melting snow. This speed-up, driven by reduced friction between ice sheets and underlying rock, poses a significant threat to global sea levels.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A new mathematical theory developed by Peter Wolynes and David Logan predicts the nature of motions in a chlorophyll molecule when it absorbs energy from sunlight. The findings suggest that there are exceptions where simple motions persist for long times, influencing processes like photosynthesis.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2023
A new study by the Cleveland Clinic found that high levels of erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, are associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers studied over 4,000 people and found those with higher blood erythritol levels were at elevated risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event.
SourceCleveland Clinic·JournalNature Medicine·DateFeb 27, 2023
Brandon Levin, an assistant professor of mathematics at Rice University, has won a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award to pursue his research on major unsolved problems in number theory. He aims to build theoretical bridges between arithmetic world and representation theory.
A recent study found that immunotherapy costs accounted for 84% of the net increase in Medicare spending on outpatient cancer care at the end of life. Payments for radiation oncology decreased by 2%, while palliative care spending rose, reflecting a shift towards hypofractionated radiation treatments.
SourceAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology·JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics·DateFeb 27, 2023
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Scientists develop a technology to detect and analyze nanoplastics in tap water using an electro-photonic tweezer and Raman spectroscopy. The new approach enables real-time detection of microplastics with high sensitivity, reducing analysis time from days to seconds.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalACS Nano·DateFeb 27, 2023
Experts call for a comprehensive review of UK's fire safety regulations to address the environmental and health risks of chemical flame retardants. The chemicals are found in various products, including furniture and building materials, and have been linked to health risks such as cancer and DNA damage.
SourceLancaster University·JournalEnvironment International·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 27, 2023
Scientists have reconstructed the evolutionary history of flavin-containing monooxygenases (FMOs), a class of detoxifying enzymes present in all lifeforms. The study reveals that a single ancestral gene diverged into two distinct functions, with one gene triggering a different breakdown reaction.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 27, 2023
A tiny soft robot has been developed to help doctors perform surgery and search in hard-to-reach places. The robot uses ultraviolet light and magnetic force to climb on any surface, including walls and ceilings, without an external power supply.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A large-scale international study found that COVID-19 lockdowns led to a 3-4% reduction in preterm births worldwide, averting nearly 50,000 preterm pregnancies during the first month of lockdown. However, this decrease was limited to high-income countries, including Australia.
SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 27, 2023
A study of 1.65 million BNT162b2 vaccinations among Ontario adolescents found a rare but significant risk of myocarditis or pericarditis. The researchers emphasize that while the events are uncommon, they should be weighed against the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.