Articles tagged with Organ Cultures
Researchers grew 22 organoids from tumor tissue of 20 patients with colorectal cancer and found they closely replicate key properties of the original tumors. These cultures can be used to predict drug sensitivity and pave the way for personalized treatment approaches.
Researchers examine how anthropology is applied in the courtroom, highlighting differences between cultural anthropologists' definitions of culture and the legal system's understanding. Leila Rodriguez presents her own experience testifying in a sexual abuse case, discussing approaches to data collection and its impact on testimony.
A new study found that organizational culture and climate are better predictors of the use of evidence-based practices than individual therapist characteristics. The study suggests that targeting organizational culture and climate changes may increase the use of effective therapy strategies.
A Kansas State University study found that employees who openly discuss their religious beliefs at work experience higher job satisfaction and perceived well-being. Employers may benefit by creating a welcoming climate for diverse religions and cultures.
The Lancet Commission argues that cultural understanding is crucial for advancing healthcare and prioritizing individual and community wellbeing. The commission highlights the need for greater recognition of cultural assumptions and biases among medical professionals.
Research by University of Illinois expert T. Brad Harris finds that boomerang employees have distinct experiences, often leaving due to personal shock rather than job dissatisfaction. Organizations can improve re-employment performance by considering previous performance histories, exit terms, and individual circumstances.
A recent study by Brigham Young University found that employees who exhibit a strong belief in a brand's mission or cause become more influential in important company circles. Those who simply focus on their job performance without being invested in the organization's mission tend to be less influential.
The article reveals how Los Alamos' decline is linked to misguided policies and mismanagement, rather than a culture of arrogance. The lab's scientists faced harsh conditions, including polygraph tests and shutdowns, after media scrutiny of one individual's actions was misconstrued as institutional failure.
Researchers found that individuals preferred contributing to in-group pool, which increases everyone's stash, without harming anyone. Participants who could consult with each other showed increased preference for cooperation, challenging common assumption of human competitiveness.
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine found that introducing a relationship-centered learning environment improved student satisfaction with their medical education, with increased rates of out-of-state applications. The study also showed enhanced responsiveness to student problems and a more favorable impact on organiza...
A study by University of Oregon management professor Jennifer A. Howard-Grenville found that environmental groups can influence core processes by adapting their arguments to the dominant technology-development group's language and metrics.
Researchers identified 50 eyes with microbial keratitis on contact lenses, finding that 70% of lenses had organisms growing on them. Serratia marcescens was the most common organism found in both corneal scrapings and contact lenses.
A team of Rensselaer researchers has developed a computer simulation to predict how an organization's culture affects its ability to respond to an extreme event. The model takes into account the organizational characteristics of FEMA and the Coast Guard, which showed significant differences in their responses to Hurricane Katrina.
A UCLA-evaluated study of a demonstration project shows how incorporating physical activity and healthy eating into an office culture can significantly increase vigorous physical activity among participants. The six-week wellness-training program boosts fruit and vegetable intake, while reducing feelings of sadness and depression.
A McMaster University study found that employees are more willing to share knowledge with trusted colleagues who treat them fairly. The reluctance to share knowledge leads to a contagious tendency to hide important information, causing productivity to suffer.
The role of the National Security Council adviser requires balancing brokerage and political advocacy to maintain neutrality. However, in limited forms, advocacy can be beneficial when an underrepresented point-of-view needs to be heard. The adviser's ability to make sound decisions depends on effective processes.
A survey of 74 students found that subordinates were more likely to use name avoidance towards their boss's boss and CEO compared to immediate supervisors. This phenomenon is rooted in socialization patterns and the tendency to rank lower in organizational hierarchies, creating tension between power and equality.
A study by Dr. David V. Day and colleagues found that NHL players who held the captaincy position outperformed their peers without such responsibilities. The researchers attribute this improvement to the culture of leadership promoted in the league.
The Lancet editorial criticizes WHO/AFRO's ineffective leadership and political ties with African governments, advocating for decentralization and a technical approach. The new leader has the opportunity to transform the agency.
Tony Smith has made significant contributions to pulp biology, including a groundbreaking tooth slice organ culture model. He will also become Editor of the Journal of Dental Research, a flagship publication, and is recognized as an international authority in his field.
A study by Prof. Arnold Labrie explores how desire for purity emerged as a response to societal changes, masking a preoccupation with the impure. The concept of purity is closely tied to order and excludes those deemed 'impure', reflecting underlying tensions between traditional values and emerging modernities.
A North Carolina State University professor argues that a greater understanding of ancient medicine could provide modern doctors with new ways to treat diseases and identify potential dangers. He cites examples such as St. John's wort, which was initially used as an antiseptic but later found to have abortifacient effects.
Recent feminism has brought deeper changes to specific sciences like medicine, anthropology, archaeology, biology, physics, and mathematics. Medicine has seen increased funding for women's health, such as osteoporosis and heart disease research.
The Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities' spring conference explores how globalization affects cultural relations, identities, and belonging. Experts will discuss topics like diaspora, area studies, and global culture.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known astronomical alignment of megaliths in Egypt's Sahara Desert, dated to around 6,500-6,000 years ago. The Nabta site features a stone circle, tomb-like structures, and five lines of standing and toppled megaliths, which were likely used for ceremonial purposes.