Researchers will investigate how oral cancer releases mediators that sensitize and activate pain-sensing nerves, promoting cancer growth and pain. The goal is to develop novel approaches for treating oral cancer and pain.
A new computational tool called mixscape has been developed to help understand the function and regulation of human genes. Mixscape identified a molecular mechanism for regulating immune checkpoint proteins that govern the immune system's ability to identify and destroy cancer cells.
A school-based cavity prevention program reduced untreated cavities by more than 50% among 6,927 elementary school students. The program, which provided twice-yearly dental exams and treatments, showed promise in reducing health disparities and saving federal dollars.
A new study reveals that social media engagement follows basic principles of reward learning, driving people to seek likes over direct interaction. The research found that users post more frequently in response to high like rates, mirroring the behavior of animals seeking food rewards.
Researchers applied game theory to analyze cellular processes, revealing insights into viral behavior and immune system deception. The study provides blueprints for understanding mimicry formation and destruction in cellular populations.
Researchers have detected a high-energy neutrino in the wake of a star's destruction by a black hole, providing new insights into the origins of Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays. This breakthrough sheds light on decades-old problem and offers support for the conclusion that Tidal Disruption Events could be responsible for producing UHECRs.
A new study examines the effects of COVID-19 on low-income Black and Latino individuals with HIV, revealing successful indigenous coping strategies and gaps in healthcare access. Despite initial disruptions to care, overall engagement in HIV treatment remained relatively stable, highlighting the need for improved telehealth services an...
The study describes four processes that lead to ideological obsession, including moral disengagement, hatred, network effects, and psychological reactance. It suggests focusing on individual psychological needs like meaning and belonging to steer people away from ideologically-motivated violence.
NYUAD researchers have developed a new technology that enables the creation of high throughput arrays of miniaturized 3D tumor models, which can be safely cryopreserved and stored for on-demand drug testing use. This technology has the potential to revolutionize personalized medicine by predicting the outcomes of drug efficacy.
Researchers at New York University list measures the Biden administration should consider in recalculating the social cost of carbon, a decade-old cost-benefit metric. The revised SCC will take into account devastating storms and wildfires, and incorporate inequitable effects within and across countries.
A new method using smartphones offers precise means to gauge food consumption over time, capturing seasonal shifts in diet patterns. The approach has the potential to predict physical well-being and tackle food insecurity affecting two billion people worldwide.
In Indian jumping ants, workers duel to establish new leadership after the death of their queen. The winners become pseudoqueens, acquiring new behaviors and roles, and laying eggs, allowing the colony to survive. Changes in gene expression in the brain can accurately predict the winners after just three days of dueling.
A study by New York University researchers reveals the D614G mutation in SARS-CoV-2's spike protein renders the virus up to eight times more infectious. The mutation makes the virus more resistant to being cleaved and increases its ability to infect human cells, contributing to rapid spread.
Elena Manresa and David Schneider, NYU faculty members, have been awarded Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships for their groundbreaking work in economics and neuroscience. The fellowships recognize their creative leadership and independent research achievements.
Researchers at NYU are developing new methods and tools to address public sector policy impacts, including assessing and correcting biases in city housing inspections, policing, and courts. The project aims to create open-source tools for eliminating implicit biases and enhancing human decision-making.
Researchers analyzed online searches for mobile and isolated activities from March to June 2020 in all 50 states, finding a correlation between search trends and new COVID-19 cases. The study suggests that using alternative data sources like Google Trends can help anticipate the pathways of the pandemic before new infections are reported.
A new study in mice restores normal protein synthesis to repair memory function, suggesting a potential means to address the loss of cognitive function due to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that administering synthetic pharmaceuticals, such as ISRIB, can revive lost cognitive functions and restore synaptic plasticity.
A bioecocultural approach aims to address the needs of adolescent mothers and their young children in conflict-affected contexts, considering neuroendocrine development during adolescence. The framework proposes culturally anchored peer engagement, continued education, and child care support to break intergenerational cycles of poverty.
NYU College of Dentistry has been awarded a $1.9 million NIH grant to study the molecular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial permeability transition, a phenomenon that causes tissue damage during strokes and heart attacks. The research aims to develop new drugs that can protect against cell death and tissue damage.
A study reveals five government approaches to address COVID-19 misinformation, including disseminating accurate info, addressing commercial fraud, restricting access to info, spreading disinformation, and criminalizing expression. These tactics have varying effects on public health and human rights.
Researchers Seiichi Yamano and Brian Schmidt aim to develop a new class of medicines using gene therapy to effectively treat oral cancer pain. They will test whether co-delivery of DNA and RNA can safely alleviate oral cancer pain, offering an alternative to opioids.
A new study by NYU School of Global Public Health finds that people with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drinking behaviors vary by age group, with younger adults under 40 being the most likely to report increased alcohol use.
A NYU Abu Dhabi study found that abnormal sleep architecture can predict stress vulnerability in mice. The research used an animal model to demonstrate how disrupted NREM sleep results in increased susceptibility to future stress.
A new study found that marijuana use consistently increases throughout the calendar year, peaking during late fall or early winter before dropping at the beginning of the following year. The researchers believe this may be due to a 'Dry January' effect, where people stop using marijuana as part of a New Year's resolution.
Researchers sequenced 107 microalgae species from diverse locations to gain insights into genomic differences in saltwater and freshwater microalgae. The study reveals fundamental differences in nuclear and cellular membranes between the two, with marine species containing more viral-origin genes.
A new paper from Global TIES for Children presents a review of opportunities and challenges in designing rigorous research on the impact of conflict on child development and education. The study found positive impacts of remedial education and social-emotional learning programs on academic skills.
A study using satellite data linked companies to fishing activity in high seas waters, shedding light on commercial fishing practices. Researchers found approximately two-thirds of detected fishing effort was attributed to 1,120 corporations owning nearly 2,500 vessels.
Researchers found that messages focusing on reducing poverty and lower-class disadvantages lead to increased engagement and support. Framing economic inequality as an issue of unjust disadvantage for the lower class can heighten perceptions of injustice and enhance action to reduce inequality.
Researchers found that mass extinctions of land-dwelling animals, including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds, coincide with major asteroid impacts and devastating volcanic outpourings of lava. The study suggests that these periodic events may be triggered by comets and are linked to the Earth's orbit in the Galaxy.
A team of NYUAD researchers has conducted a comprehensive review of bioluminescence in beetles, including fireflies, identifying structural factors that govern light emission colors. This study may lead to the development of new bioanalytical tools for early disease diagnosis and cancer treatment.
Researchers found that factual language evokes stronger brain responses than possible language, highlighting the power of fact-based communication in processing information. The study's findings suggest that our brains have a specialized representation for factual information, which is distinct from those for possibilities.
A new NYUAD study found that opposite-gender mentorships increase the impact of female scientists' research, while same-gender mentorships can reduce it. The study examined thousands of mentor-protégé relationships and found a significant association between increasing female mentors and reducing their protégés' post-mentorship impact.
A NYUAD researcher has developed a research and development agenda to eliminate cybersickness, allowing for wider use of virtual and augmented reality. The new agenda prioritizes creating powerful head-worn displays, reducing visual latencies, and improving countermeasures.
A new study published in PLOS ONE explores how political ideology and moral values are connected to motivated social cognition. The research found that liberals are driven by empathic motivation, while conservatives are linked to authoritarianism and a desire for order, indicating a deeper psychological divide between the two ideologies.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new three-step testing approach that improves the accuracy of COVID-19 testing, detecting lower viral loads and reducing false-negative rates. The cost-effective technique uses microfluidics technology and can detect SARS-CoV-2 viral loads as low as one copy/microliter.
New York University researchers have created a developmental atlas of gene expression in neurons using gene sequencing and machine learning. The study reveals new types of neurons, including a previously unknown type present only before flies hatch, and highlights the highest levels of molecular diversity during development.
The ACA's Medicaid expansion improved preconception health indicators for low-income women, including increased health counseling and daily folic acid intake. While no changes were found in chronic condition prevalence or health behaviors, the expansion may help address risk factors for maternal and child health.
A new study by NYU College of Dentistry found that half of US dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression in the past year, while nearly a quarter endured physical aggression. The rates of patient aggression toward dentists are high and comparable with those reported in other health care settings.
A new study found that nearly half of popular kid influencers' videos promoted unhealthy food brands, with fast food and candy being the most featured. The researchers urge stronger regulations to protect children's health.
Researchers discovered that single-celled eukaryotes like microalgae can control microbiomes by secreting unusual small molecules, maintaining host survival and ecological success. This finding paves the way for future research into climate change and understanding of evolution.
Researchers surveyed labor nurses from 36 hospitals in three states and found that hospitals with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding had less missed nursing care. Exclusive breastfeeding was also associated with hospitals adhering to nurse staffing guidelines during labor and immediate postpartum care.
A NYU health economist expects a Biden administration to restore the US Affordable Care Act's original functionality and implement a more effective pandemic response. A Public Health Job Corps could be established to conduct contact tracing and improve global preparedness against future pandemics.
A NYUAD study reveals that the β-actin protein plays a crucial role in activating genes essential for fat tissue formation. The discovery sheds light on the molecular basis of adipogenesis, which can help researchers develop new treatments for metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
A team of NYU scientists has developed a holographic imaging method to detect both viruses and antibodies, enabling rapid and accurate diagnoses. This breakthrough could speed up patient treatment, reduce misdiagnosis risks, and lower healthcare costs.
Researchers at New York University have developed a new fast-acting form of deltamethrin, a widely used insecticide, that is up to 12 times more effective against mosquitoes than the existing form. The new crystal form remains stable and kills mosquitoes for at least three months.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered a new immune evasion strategy used by the Plasmodium parasite, which could help develop novel therapeutic strategies and vaccines for malaria. The study found that microRNAs play a crucial role in regulating genes involved in the immune response.
A study by NYU School of Global Public Health researchers found that traditional media, government websites, and social media are leading sources of COVID-19 information. However, trust in these sources varies greatly among different demographic groups.
A team of neuroscientists has identified processes the brain uses to distinguish real and present dangers from those linked to past experiences in mice. The findings have significant implications for our understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where patients struggle to distinguish between safety and threat cues.
Research at NYU College of Dentistry identifies genes highly expressed in painful, metastatic oral cancers, revealing a mechanism for cancer pain. The study's findings may lead to the development of biomarkers and objective molecular tests to diagnose risk of metastasis.
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.