Diana Schendel assumes leadership of Autism Research journal with expertise in epidemiology and global autism research leadership. She aims to publish high-quality, impactful research from around the world.
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) will hold its 24th Annual Meeting in Seattle, featuring 1600 posters, 28 oral sessions, and keynotes on topics such as daily challenges faced by the autism community and implementation science aimed at enhancing systems of care.
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2021 Annual Meeting brought together over 1,300 authors from 30 countries to share their research and discoveries on autism spectrum disorder. Keynote speakers included Dr. Stormy J. Chamberlain, Dr. Tony Charman, Dr. Petrus J de Vries, and Dr. Lucina Q. Uddin.
The 2019 Lasker Awards recognize Max D. Cooper and Jacques Miller for their discovery of the function of B and T cells in the adaptive immune system. The awards also honor H. Michael Shepard, Dennis J. Slamon, and Axel Ullrich for their development of Herceptin, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets HER2-positive breast cancer.
Research scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi have identified a new mechanism by which warm dust travels from the Sahara Desert to the Arctic Circle, affecting rising temperatures and ice melt in Greenland. The polar jet and associated atmospheric circulation play a crucial role in transporting mineral dust from the Sahara desert to the Arctic.
Mesoblast's MPC-150-IM heart failure product candidate is being studied in a randomized trial combining cell injection with corrective surgery in children under five with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The trial aims to promote cardiac growth and regeneration, improving quality of life and longevity.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi used NASA's Kepler mission and asteroseismology to determine precise rotational patterns of Sun-like stars, challenging current science on stellar rotation. They found that equatorial regions spin up to two and a half times faster than mid- to high latitudes.
C. David Allis and Michael Grunstein receive the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for discovering histone modifications influence gene expression. John B. Glen wins the Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for developing propofol, a widely used anesthesia agent.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a method to create microfluidic probes using 3D printing, which provides an effective and inexpensive technique for studying cancer cells. The new approach enables scientists to fabricate probes that can deliver reagents in a localized manner, allowing for targeted cell culture and analysis.
An international team of scientists has discovered planetary waves of vorticity on and inside the Sun similar to those that significantly influence weather on Earth. These solar Rossby waves are gigantic in size and contribute half of the Sun's large-scale kinetic energy, with wavelengths comparable to the solar radius.
The Child Mind Institute has released a comprehensive open dataset from the Healthy Brain Network study, featuring behavioral and cognitive assessments, brain imaging, genetics, and more. This dataset will enable researchers to identify biomarkers for childhood mental health disorders and develop new diagnostic tools.
The Autism Science Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in grants to support innovative autism research and training programs. The funding will go towards pre- and post-doctoral fellowships, undergraduate summer research grants, and other initiatives aimed at improving our understanding of autism and developing effective treatments.
Researchers from around the world presented their findings on detecting early symptoms of autism, treating anxiety and depression in adults with ASD, and the potential for 'course correction' in development. Insulin-like growth factor-1 was shown to rescue synaptic and motor deficits in a mouse model of autism.
The American Cancer Society and Stand Up To Cancer have announced a collaborative research effort focused on lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer mortality in the US. The $20 million Dream Team grant will be awarded to support the development of new therapies for lung cancer.
Researchers have identified two novel BRAF fusions in melanomas previously considered to be negative for molecular targets, suggesting that these tumors may be sensitive to MEK inhibitors. The findings could provide a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat melanomas.
A new study published by SU2C researcher Roger S. Lo suggests that combinatory therapy may be effective in suppressing drug resistance in the treatment of melanoma. The research found that targeting both the MAPK and PI3K-PTEN-AKT pathways can suppress early and late resistance to BRAF inhibitors.
Researchers found that oxytocin can sharpen self-other differentiation, a key function in social bonding and tolerance. Participants who received oxytocin were faster at identifying new faces and rated their own face as similarly pleasant to others', indicating increased acceptance.
Scientists are harnessing big data analytics and genomics to tailor fertility treatments to individual women. Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim's work at Celmatix Inc. aims to develop non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify genetic drivers of infertility, enabling personalized recommendations for effective treatments.
A new clinical trial called TAILORx aims to determine whether chemotherapy is necessary for women with early-stage breast cancer. The study will use OncotypeDXTM, a genetic test that estimates a patient's risk of recurrence and predicts treatment outcomes.