Articles tagged with Postdoctoral Work
Researchers identified ACSL3 as essential for mutant KRAS gene activity in lung cancer cells, leading to cell death when suppressed. The study provides a critical role for fatty acids in lung cancer and meets an urgent need for targeted therapies.
Australian researchers have developed a new test that can predict patients' long-term response to treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. The test assesses the levels of P-glycoprotein in patient cells and identifies those at risk of developing resistance, allowing doctors to adjust treatment strategies.
A nationwide study of over 18,000 crime victims found that reporting initial experiences to police reduces the likelihood of future victimization. The researchers suggest increased awareness and services for victims after reporting contribute to this effect.
Researchers project up to 93 million people at risk of Zika infection, including 1.6 million childbearing women, due to herd immunity. The projections highlight the potential scale of the epidemic and emphasize the importance of addressing it before it spreads too far.
A new display technology, Cinema 3D, allows viewers to watch 3-D movies without glasses, using a special array of lenses and mirrors. The system enables high-resolution images to be replicated across the theater, offering an immersive cinematic experience from any seat.
A $4 million NIH grant will enhance partnerships between RIT/NTID and UR, providing postdoctoral research and teaching experiences for deaf students. The Rochester Postdoc Partnership (RPP) aims to increase diversity in biomedical sciences by creating mentored teaching opportunities.
Researchers at the University of Montana discovered a previously unknown second fungus that is part of the symbiotic relationship between an alga and a fungus in many common lichen species worldwide. The findings, published in Science, suggest that the definition of lichen should be revised to include multiple fungal partners.
An international team predicts several new types of quantum particles in materials, distinguished by intrinsic properties such as responses to magnetic and electric fields. The researchers propose that these fermions can appear in the bulk of materials, enabling a more systematic way to determine whether a system is a protected metal.
Researchers at Yale University have created a novel system to encode, spot errors, decode and correct errors in a quantum bit, extending its lifetime more than three times longer than typical superconducting qubits. This breakthrough enables the use of Quantum Error Correction (QEC) for real computing.
Researchers have discovered that an essential function for computing may be possible within a space so small that it's effectively one-dimensional. The team found that with the new material, electric currents move in a more phased way, beginning first at the edges before appearing in the interior.
A Queen's University researcher has challenged traditional explanations for the origin of birds' flight. His findings suggest that wings may have initially served signaling or sexual selection purposes rather than flying.
The Adaptive Management of Barriers in European Rivers (AMBER) project maps river barriers across Europe to restore dwindling freshwater species populations. Innovative research uses citizen science, remote sensing, and molecular methods to prioritize areas for conservation and optimize barrier management.
A new tissue-engineering method allows for forward genetics screening on human tissue, identifying 38 driver genes associated with colorectal cancer progression. The recellularized human colon model replicates key features of CRC and provides a controlled environment to study gene expression.
A study of nearly 3,000 centenarians and near-centenarians found that those who live exceptionally long lives have a delayed onset of major age-related disease. This suggests that discoveries made in one group of centenarians can be generalized to diverse populations.
Researchers from KU Leuven have developed a highly sensitive electronic nose using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to detect phosphonates found in pesticides and nerve gases. The sensor can identify traces of chemical weapons or pesticide residues on food with extremely low concentrations.
The partnership aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among scientists to address global challenges such as energy, climate change, food security, and poverty. Mars will continue to host young scientist events and panel discussions to bring together experts from diverse fields.
Researchers at the University of Queensland are testing a new drug that targets IL-33 protein to slow or reverse asthma development. The drug has shown promise in mouse model research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Researchers at Princeton University, MIT and Merck & Co. have developed a cheap, complementary approach to the fundamental chemical reaction known as C-N bond coupling. The direct, cost-effective method enables efficient production of anilines, a common structure in medicinal agents, without expensive ligands.
Researchers found that non-profit CEOs with higher 'warmth' scores tended to have lower total revenue and funding from private sources. In contrast, for-profit CEOs who appear more powerful are often associated with greater success in the corporate world.
The structure-mapping engine (SME) enables computers to reason more like humans and make moral decisions by leveraging cognitive science theories. SME can handle the size and complexity of relational representations needed for visual reasoning, cracking textbook problems, and solving moral dilemmas.
Researchers identified two distinct brain biomarkers associated with fluid intelligence: brain volume and NAA concentration. The findings suggest that specific brain properties contribute to different aspects of problem-solving abilities.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania found that online food ordering reduced calorie counts by about 10 percent when menus used traffic light color-coded labels, numeric labels, or a combination of both. The study suggests that clearer information helps consumers make healthier choices.
PhD student Jens Joschinski seeks collaborators to investigate how plant lice cope with climate variability, shifting from asexual to sexual reproduction as days shorten. He plans to study 12 plant lice clones across Europe and assess fitness costs of this microevolutionary phenomenon.
Researchers at Aalto University have developed surfaces that can move liquid droplets by surface tension forces, enabling self-removal of oil contamination. The technology works for various liquids, including water, wine, and ethanol, with potential industrial applications in devices such as inkjet printing.
A new mathematical framework developed by Robert Saye accurately resolves intricate fluid dynamics near evolving interfaces, allowing for the study of complex phenomena like bubble aeration and propeller blade optimization. High-order methods outperform low-order methods in accuracy and computing power.
Researchers found that green and cool roofs can lower roof temperatures by 3-4 degrees Celsius, reducing the urban heat island effect in cities like Chicago. This could lead to reduced energy use, air quality improvements, and mitigating the impact of climate variability.
Researchers captured a region-wide snapshot of slow-moving landslides in the Eel River Basin, which slowed by half between 2009 and 2015 due to unprecedented drought. The study provides vital data for forecasting how landslides will respond to climate change.
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a technique to simultaneously image with multiphoton fluorescence and second-harmonic generation, achieving nanoscale resolution. This breakthrough enables the observation of previously inaccessible structures in living tissue, opening up new avenues for biological research.
A team of Yale scientists has created a more exotic type of Schrödinger's cat-like state that can exist in two boxes simultaneously, leveraging entanglement to enable error correction and logical operations in quantum computing. This breakthrough builds upon decades of development in circuit quantum electrodynamics.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a graphene-based de-icer that can prevent ice formation above 7 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for large applications like aircraft and power lines. The material is also conductive and can be heated with electricity to melt ice and snow in colder conditions.
The University of Washington team observed and analyzed collective interparticle vibrations in two-dimensional microscale granular crystals for the first time. This understanding allows for designing materials with unique properties, such as customizable impact energy absorption.
A new study from a Georgia Tech-Cornell University team shows that more than a third of doctoral students with plans to pursue postdocs have interest in careers outside academic research. The finding challenges the notion that postdoctoral research is primarily for research faculty positions.
Megan S. Ballard receives the R. Bruce Lindsay Award from the Acoustical Society of America for her contributions to underwater acoustic propagation modeling and inversion techniques in acoustical oceanography. The award recognizes her research on sound field calculation in complex underwater environments.
Researchers at Aalto University developed an augmented climbing wall, combining body tracking and custom software to empower users as content creators. The system offers diverse movements, challenges, and endless gaming experiences, increasing the sport's appeal to new audiences.
A new UQ project aims to improve Great Barrier Reef management by developing maps and a monitoring program to identify areas most likely to benefit from conservation efforts. The research will focus on the reef's ecological integrity and address local and global stressors threatening its survival.
Researchers create a deformable lens array that adapts to the sheet camera's curvature, producing high-quality images over a wide range of deformations. This innovation could lead to cameras the size of a credit card or wrapped around everyday objects.
UCLA biochemists have devised a method to convert sugar into various useful chemical compounds without using cells. The approach, called synthetic biochemistry, has shown promise in producing complex enzyme systems that can function well enough for industrial applications.
Lab-on-a-chip devices require precise fluid manipulation to operate various functions. Researchers have developed a control algorithm that improves accuracy and stability of flow regulation without requiring tuning process.
A new proposal aims to improve cancer care for Indigenous Canadians by using visual arts and participatory dialogue with stakeholders. The project will involve healthcare professionals, administrators, and community leaders from Ontario's First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities.
The American Association of Anatomists has awarded the Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award to Robert W. Ogilvie for his work in human anatomy education. John R. Sladek received the Henry Gray Scientific Achievement Medal for his unique contributions and achievements in anatomical sciences.
Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and University of Amsterdam observed a new phenomenon where 2D crystals premelt into a thin layer of liquid with constant thickness. This discovery challenges current understanding of melting behaviors and suggests that dimensionality plays a crucial role.
A team of CCNY chemists has devised a method to cleave carbon-hydrogen bonds, paving the way for the creation of novel pharmaceutical molecules. The breakthrough could provide direct access to new antiviral drugs.
The University of Missouri team will investigate drought resistance in corn, which could help sustain the estimated 9 billion global population by 2050. The four-year project will build upon years of interdisciplinary research and contribute to increased food security and stability.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that meditation and ballet practices are associated with increased wisdom. Meditation was confirmed as a path to wisdom, while classical ballet also showed a link to higher wisdom levels among practitioners. The research suggests that physical practices like ballet may cultivate personal wisdom.
Researchers will investigate genetic mechanisms controlling polyphenism in nematode worms, a phenomenon where species develop different physical traits based on their environment. The study aims to understand how environmental inputs trigger developmental 'switches' that enable accelerated evolution.
The h-index is a widely used measure, but it has significant limitations, including being skewed by specific fields and failing to account for impact beyond the scientific community. Researchers should consider alternative metrics like altmetrics to gain a more complete understanding of a researcher's influence.
Researchers at CU-Boulder have developed an ultrafast optical microscope that captures real-time, slow-motion movies of light interacting with electrons in nanomaterials. The technique enables the visualization of matter on its natural time and length scale.
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute are investigating mechanisms contributing to Huntington's disease, a fatal inherited disorder affecting movement and brain function. The study aims to clarify the Rhes signaling pathway's role in mitochondrial energy production and identify potential drug targets.
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have predicted a new molecular form of frozen water, which could become the 18th known crystalline form of water. The proposed ice is about 25 percent less dense than a record-low form synthesized by a European team in 2014.
Researchers studied droplet behavior on different coatings to optimize industrial processes like plastic extrusion. The study found that boundary layer velocity influences the flow behavior of small droplets, and atomic-scale surface modifications can alter molecular velocities.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully reengineered a building block of a geometric nanocompartment, allowing for the transfer of electrons and enabling new functionalities. The introduction of iron-sulfur clusters expands the potential of nanocompartments as custom-made chemical factories.
Researchers found dramatic changes in melt rate within less than a mile on the Ross Ice Shelf, which is normally stable. The study suggests freshwater from subglacial drainage systems contributes to melting, impacting the ice shelf's stability.
A Simon Fraser University study found that women with more surviving children have longer telomeres, indicative of cellular aging. The research suggests that increased estrogen during pregnancy protects cells against telomere shortening and may slow down the aging process.
A team of researchers from Princeton University has discovered new genes that regulate memory and neuron repair in adult worms, which could have implications for human cognitive decline and traumatic brain injury. The study provides a more complete picture of how insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway controls gene expression in neurons.
Researchers identify NEK7 enzyme's switch-like activity in immunity, leading to potential new treatments for metabolic disorders and inflammatory conditions. The study provides insights into the inflammasome pathway and its connection to cancer.
Amol Aggarwal, a Harvard University PhD student, received the 2016 Morgan Prize for his exceptional work in combinatorics. He has already published four research papers and has been awarded several prestigious fellowships.
A meta-analysis of experimental methods found that early interactions designed to raise intelligence lose their effects over time. This challenges theories on cognitive development and environmental influences, suggesting that increased intelligence may adapt to new environments rather than leading to permanent gains.
Researchers discovered that yeasts used to ferment cocoa can modify aroma, enabling creation of unique flavors in boutique chocolates. The findings could lead to a wider range of flavors similar to wines and coffee.
A Dartmouth-led study finds that black-throated blue warblers can adjust their breeding time to avoid phenological mismatches caused by climate warming. The birds' flexibility allows them to optimize reproductive success, but this resilience may have limits as warming continues.
Barry Simon is receiving the 2016 AMS Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to pure mathematics and mathematical physics. His influential books, mentoring, and research have had a lasting impact on generations of mathematical scientists.