A new study found that perivascular fibroblasts support the creation of an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, allowing glioblastoma to evade the immune system. The fibroblasts may also promote stem-like cancer cells that rarely divide, leading to poor survival outcomes.
Recent studies by Cara Ocobock and Sarah Lacy found that prehistoric women engaged in hunting, with their female anatomy providing advantages such as endurance and fat metabolism. The research corrects the historical erasure of women from the narrative of human evolution.
A new study by the University of Notre Dame found that viewers tend to tip less and chat more when they see others receiving higher tips, leading to a 'crowding-out' effect. This behavior is driven by the pursuit of social status and can be mitigated by splitting crowded livestreams into smaller virtual sessions.
Researchers analyzed a World Mosquito Program trial and found that excluding transmission dynamics likely underestimates the impact of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes. The study suggests that true efficacy may be higher than initially reported, with potential reductions in dengue fever cases ranging from 77% to 94-97%.
Researchers developed an AI-powered method to measure urban decay using street view images, identifying object classes like potholes and graffiti. The model showed promise in detecting urban decline in cities like San Francisco and Mexico City, with potential applications for informing urban policy and planning.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that exposure to norm-violating rhetoric from politicians like Donald Trump can reduce support for certain core democratic principles. The researchers found that Trump supporters who were shown his antidemocratic tweets indicated less support for partici...
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame found that social media engagement improves when national and local levels mismatch audiences during recovery phases, increasing user engagement by 29.6%. The study suggests a nuanced approach to content coordination, with national headquarters leading production and local accounts following.
Corporate scandals have led to increased scrutiny of corporations' ethics culture. New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals that firms are addressing this issue through longer and more moralized public ethics documents, often with notable changes in language.
A study from the University of Notre Dame found that recalling dreams and finding meaning in them can elicit feelings of awe, making subsequent work stressors seem less daunting. The researchers suggest promoting the 'awe experience' at work to increase productivity.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame reveals that investing in specific types of IT can help firms manage their working capital more efficiently. The research shows that IT infrastructure investments have a stronger impact on improving working capital-firm performance relationships than IT labor investments.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame recommends building water projects that allow community collaboration, reducing distances and increasing equity. The research team created a unique dataset to optimize locations and found that community collaboration models outperform traditional methods.
A new study suggests that requiring firms to disclose their true normal price can help protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices. The research found that providing this information largely eliminates the effect of an advertised regular price, which otherwise significantly raises the chance a consumer will buy.
Researchers found a positive and significant ripple effect of firm-generated content on movie sales. This effect is indirectly driven by user-generated content that spreads through social media word of mouth. Firms can improve marketing efforts by sparking conversations among followers with hashtags and creative posts.
A team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame analyzed nearly 600 colonial notes to understand Franklin's innovative techniques for making paper money. They found distinctive security features, including pigments and materials like muscovite that made his bills harder to counterfeit.
Researchers discovered that obesity affects ovarian cancer by altering the tumor's immune microenvironment and stiffening surrounding tissue. This change impairs treatment response to chemotherapy, leading to poorer survival rates among patients with high body mass index (BMI).
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that targeted financial assistance can prevent homelessness, with participants 81% less likely to become homeless within six months. The study suggests that investing in homelessness prevention programs can yield benefits exceeding the costs.
The researchers developed a device that can capture individual bacterial cells, allowing them to compare and analyze their behavior. The device uses electrical charges to induce movement in the bacteria, revealing new patterns and insights into their behavior.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that removing invasive vegetation from water access points reduced schistosomiasis rates by nearly a third. The removed vegetation can be used as compost and livestock feed, improving food security.
Researchers found that Black families, regardless of neighborhood, experience similar economic circumstances in adulthood. Latino families, on the other hand, showed positive growth in adult earnings when removed from disadvantaged neighborhoods. The study suggests that structural change is needed to address racial income gaps.
A recent study from the University of Notre Dame found that individuals who work harder for their money are less willing to take financial risks, such as investments. This is because they feel greater psychological ownership over their earnings and value them more, leading to a decrease in risk tolerance.
The metaverse has the potential to make scientists more effective by removing barriers, improving teaching and learning, and enabling new experimental environments. Researchers must also plan well and avoid potential pitfalls, such as ownership and privacy issues.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that forgetting occurs when environmental cues fail to trigger one's memory of an intention. They discovered that prospective memory errors can happen to anyone and have serious implications for exonerating parents who mistakenly forget to retrieve their children from cars.
A novel 3D printing method called high-throughput combinatorial printing (HTCP) produces materials with unique compositions and properties at microscale spatial resolution. This approach has the potential to accelerate materials discovery, particularly for clean energy and biomedical applications.
A new study by the University of Notre Dame found that consumers tend to use cash for purchases they consider guilty or difficult to justify, while using cards for easier-to-justify transactions. This strategy helps consumers forget about undesirable purchases and track their spending more easily.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame introduce 'uptrend messaging,' a new strategy to encourage healthy behaviors. By emphasizing increasing engagement in healthy habits, this approach outperforms traditional norm-based messaging methods and promotes positive behavior change without deceiving consumers.
A study published in Sociology of Education found that teens with incarcerated fathers have lower expectations of completing college, especially for impacted Black youth. Despite optimism about their futures, these teens face stigma and limitations on their educational trajectory.
A new study reveals that fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers can leach PFAS into food, particularly when exposed to temperature changes. The research highlights the potential for significant exposure to hazardous chemicals linked to various health issues.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame reveals that consumers are less likely to support brands with unconventional spellings, compared to those using conventional spellings. The research found that unique spellings can lead to a perception of a brand as less sincere, but sincere naming origins can mitigate this effect.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame finds that directors who disagree politically with an incoming CEO are more likely to leave their positions. The research also shows that individuals tend to internalize political hatred and intolerance towards those with differing ideologies.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have successfully developed an allergen-specific inhibitor that prevents peanut allergic reactions in mice. The inhibitor effectively masks the immune system's ability to recognize the allergen, allowing it to fly under the radar without initiating a dangerous response.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that voter ID requirements motivate supporters of both parties equally to comply and participate. The research suggests that these laws have a countermobilization effect, diminishing their anticipated impact on election results. Instead, lawmakers should con...
Evolution has occurred rapidly in Chesapeake Bay wetlands, potentially reducing the ability of coastal marshes to withstand future sea level rise. Plants now allocate less resources to roots below ground, allowing for quicker carbon storage, possibly due to increased pollution.
Research from the University of Notre Dame finds that boards of directors generally get it right in rewarding and sanctioning CEOs based on their performance. The study also reveals that higher-performing CEOs earn more, are dismissed less, and receive more CEO media awards.
Researchers at Notre Dame have discovered a way to enhance the effectiveness of existing drugs using a new 'raspberry-shaped' nanoparticle. By varying the loading procedure, they can create particles that release drugs at different rates.
A new visual scale called Matches Measure can quickly assess job burnout, reducing participant fatigue and increasing understanding. The scale is comparable to existing burnout measures and relates to known predictors and consequences of job burnout.
Researchers at University of Notre Dame developed a transparent coating for windows that can block heat and save energy. The coating, called transparent radiative cooler (TRC), allows visible light in while keeping other heat-producing light out, reducing electric cooling costs by one-third in hot climates.
A study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that 57 percent of participants were habitual snoozers, with females being 50 percent more likely to snooze than males. Snoozing may be a way for some people to battle exhaustion, as only 1 in 3 Americans get enough sleep.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame proposes a 'topic consistency' measure to capture overlap between critic and user review content. The study finds that similar aspects discussed by both groups increase memorability and likelihood of seeing a movie, with a 4.6% increase in box office revenue for movies with moderate ratings.
A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters found high levels of PFAS in school uniforms sold in North America, with 65% of samples tested containing fluorine. The concentrations were highest in cotton uniforms, which may be treated with toxic chemicals.
Researchers found that those severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey were four times more likely to experience income loss and five times more likely to suffer severe anxiety during the pandemic. The study highlights the cumulative effect of economic stress and mental health impacts on an individual's well-being.
A recent study from the University of Notre Dame found that mixed-gender teams in medical sciences publish substantially more novel and impactful papers than same-gender teams. The research analyzed over 6.6 million papers published since 2000, revealing that a team's gender balance is a powerful indicator of scientific discoveries.
A new study finds that early childhood lead exposure is associated with lower test scores among all children, with non-Hispanic Black children facing greater risks due to residential segregation. The research highlights the compounding effect of environmental and structural racism on childhood outcomes.
Researchers have discovered that lymphatics, which remove waste from the body, also help seed early brain cells in zebrafish. The study found that precursor cells expressing a specific gene migrate to the brain via lymphatic vessels, highlighting the importance of these vessels in microglia development and brain function.
A new strategy using nanoparticles restores damaged stem cells, enabling them to grow new tissues again. The approach, which uses specially formulated 'backpacks' to deliver medicine, shows promise for treating gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that consumers have mixed feelings about science in product development. When marketing focuses on sensory pleasure, consumers are less likely to buy products described as scientifically developed, but are more likely to buy them when focusing on practicality.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame confirms that high-energy commercials hold viewers' attention and are related to their psychological state of arousal. The research suggests that advertisers should focus on matching the energy level of ad content with consumers' emotional state to increase acceptance and effectiveness.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have discovered a new pathway for DNA transfer in the tumor microenvironment, which enables cancer cells to share genetic material with other cells. This study sheds light on how cancer spreads and may lead to early detection of different types of tumors.
A new study found that large-scale land acquisitions can lead to competition for water resources downstream, threatening the livelihoods of local farmers and Indigenous populations. The research used hydrological models to simulate future cultivation of 160 land deals across Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
New research from the University of Notre Dame finds that donors prefer to give their time rather than money, but this preference can be eliminated when they have a choice about how their donation is used. Charities can increase donations by giving people more control over their donations.
Researchers examined reactions to North Carolina's controversial 'bathroom bill' to shed light on how CEO activism affects employees' attitudes and behaviors. The study found that when employees agree with a CEO's public stance, they respond positively, strengthening their commitment to the firm.