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Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
Comprehensive medical research, clinical studies, and healthcare sciences focused on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Encompasses clinical medicine, public health, pharmacology, epidemiology, medical specialties, disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, healthcare innovation, precision medicine, telemedicine, medical devices, drug development, clinical trials, patient care, mental health, nutrition science, health policy, and the application of medical science to improve human health, wellbeing, and quality of life across diverse populations.
Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
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Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
A UMass Amherst researcher is using a five-year NSF grant to investigate how the brain learns to control and remember walking. Her study aims to understand motor learning processes in healthy people and those with neurological disorders, with the goal of developing new treatments to improve walking function.
Researchers found that humans can estimate physical formidability from nonverbal vocal cues, including aggressive roars and speech. Listeners accurately judged vocalizers' strength in 88% of trials, with men perceiving themselves as stronger than women in similar situations.
A new multi-center study found that patients receiving leadless pacemakers experience overall fewer short-term and mid-term complications than those receiving traditional transvenous pacemakers. Leadless pacemakers completely eliminated lead and pocket complications, including infection.
Gambhir's work on multimodality molecular imaging has advanced nuclear medicine and healthcare. He has developed strategies to study gene and cell therapies, and his lab has more than 625 publications and over 40 patents pending.
Research from the University of Pennsylvania and New York University found that teachers perceive immigrant and minority parents as less involved in their children's education. This perception affects students' grades and academic honors. The study analyzed data from the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002, revealing a disparity betwe...
A new study by St. Michael's Hospital found that one in three adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) visit the emergency department annually. Effective primary care can reduce these numbers by increasing continuity of care and preventive measures.
Researchers found that different neuronal types can acquire similar features using distinct mechanisms, shedding light on how complex brain tissue forms. This discovery enhances our understanding of brain cell development and holds potential for medical advancements, such as cell replacement therapy.
A new analysis reveals that rural areas struggle to retain emergency physicians, while advanced practice providers like nurse practitioners provide disproportionately more emergency care. The study highlights the need for targeted training and policy changes to address these workforce gaps.
Research by Baycrest researchers found that 'near miss' mistakes during learning can help remember correct information better than no errors at all. Mistakes that are far from the correct answer hinder learning.,
Researchers observed 283 protocol violations during 325 observations, including improper donning of personal protective equipment and errors in device handling. The study suggests re-evaluating transmission protocols and redesigning equipment to reduce self-contamination and infection transmission.
A recent study by University of Cologne researchers found that religiosity plays a significant role in the educational success of Muslim and Christian immigrant children. Regular prayer and engagement in mosques are linked to better school performance, particularly in non-segregated neighborhoods.
A study found that providing chocolate cookies to students improved their evaluation of teachers and teaching materials. This simple intervention had a significant effect on course evaluation results, suggesting that standardized tools like end-of-course evaluation surveys may not accurately measure the quality of education.
A Duke University study finds an iPhone app easy to use, liked by parents, and good at producing reliable scientific data. The app collects videos of young children's reactions while watching movies designed to elicit autism risk behaviors, which are then analyzed for emotional responses.
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that one in every five deaths among young adults in the United States is related to opioids. The proportion of deaths attributable to opioids increased by nearly 300% between 2001 and 2016, with men representing about 70% of all opioid-related deaths.
Researchers at The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science have developed a method to integrate living muscle into robots, overcoming previous issues with force and function. The resulting biohybrid robots achieved remarkable movement and continued muscle function for over a week.
Sheereen Majd aims to improve nanoparticle drug delivery by targeting diseased cells and minimizing off-targeting. Her research combines existing technologies to create a precise and stable carrier system, promising efficient delivery of bioactive molecules to specific sites in the body.
A new study suggests that most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements have no consistent benefit for preventing cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, or premature death. The review of existing data found that multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin C showed no advantage or added risk.
A new study finds that socioeconomic factors, particularly income and education, are key drivers of the gap in cardiovascular health behaviors between black and white Americans. Researchers recommend addressing these factors through policy changes to close the health gap.
A large study published in Diabetologia found that consuming two ounces of tree nuts daily can improve glycemic control and blood lipid levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The research, funded by the International Tree Nut Council, showed a modest but significant improvement in blood glucose control despite higher fat intake.
A Lancaster University-led ESRC project will investigate how men are recruited, supported and retained in the early childhood education workforce in the UK. The research aims to create a theoretical rationale and practical resources to enhance efforts to include more male practitioners in ECE, promoting gender-diverse approaches.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has invested $200 million in 19 scientists whose work is pushing the boundaries of biomedical research. The selected researchers will receive a seven-year grant, renewable pending scientific review, to conduct innovative projects.
Haiying Gao will study five subduction zones across the globe to characterize differences and similarities in large earthquakes. Her advanced modeling techniques will rely on sensor data from land-based and deep-ocean seismic stations.
A three-year study aims to identify risk factors for oral vocabulary difficulties and examine how they affect math and science achievement. The research may inform the development of early interventions to support students with STEM learning difficulties.
Researchers from Samara University, Florida International University, and others have discovered the chemical reaction mechanism for forming naphthalene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. This breakthrough will help develop ecologically friendly combustion chambers for gas turbine engines.
A team of researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo investigated glass-forming behavior by simulating two model systems. Their findings reveal that a single parameter governs the process, allowing for potential applications in various fields, including materials science and engineering.
A study using data from nationwide Brazilian surveys found that those with less education are more likely to self-report as being in poor health. The percentage of those reporting poor health did not improve despite rising education levels, suggesting other factors need to be addressed.
The Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance has increased family medicine's research productivity and faculty participation, including scholars with less experience. The CERA model can be replicated in other specialties to facilitate collaborative research.
The Elizabeth R. Griffin Program aims to strengthen evidence base for implementing biosafety, biosecurity, and occupational health programs globally. The program will conduct collaborative research, promote safe work practices, and strengthen global health security networks.
Researchers found that a person's cross-sectional annual earnings taken at one point in time have greater predictive power of their 20-year long-term earnings, ahead of occupation-based classifications. A person's level of education also had slightly better predictive power.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai will compare evidence-based approaches for treating depressive symptoms in people with advanced heart failure, aiming to improve quality of life and outcomes. The study is part of a larger effort to address the significant challenge of treating depression in heart failure patients.
Research supports the positive effects of arts education on learning, well-being, and social skills development. Arts integration can lead to improved pupil attitudes towards school and a stronger sense of community.
A UH engineer is working to understand how crystals form in soft materials, with potential applications in drug design, biomedical diagnostics and petrochemical production. The researcher aims to control the crystallization process to improve outcomes in various fields.
A multicenter trial found that initial laryngeal tube insertion may be associated with better clinical outcomes than endotracheal intubation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. The study, presented at SAEM18, compared the effectiveness of these two airway management techniques in adult OHCA resuscitation.
The SAEM18 Annual Meeting will feature six plenary presentations on various topics in emergency medicine, including laryngeal tube vs endotracheal intubation and socioeconomic status and bronchiolitis severity. The meeting aims to advance academic emergency medicine through education, research, and advocacy.
A new study reveals that the tobacco industry successfully manipulated UNICEF's focus on tobacco control for children, reducing its emphasis on a tobacco-free life. The agency was influenced by big tobacco's lobbying efforts, leading to less stringent measures against tobacco use among youth.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has selected several individuals for its 2018 awards, including Dr. Jack D. Edinger and Naresh M. Punjabi, who received the Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award and William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award respectively. Arianna Huffington also received the Mark O. Hatfield Public Pol...
A new study funded by a $4.7 million gift from the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation aims to investigate the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol for children with severe symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. The study will involve clinical assessments and basic research to better understand how CBD interacts with neural activity.
A study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine found that opioid-related deaths among young adults in Ontario nearly tripled from 2000 to 2015. The rate of opioid-related deaths in this age group increased dramatically, with over 1 in 9 deaths being opioid-related by 2015.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has received a $46.5 million NIH grant to enhance its translational science workforce and research environment. The grant will support the development of novel methodologies and resources to tackle rare diseases, improve health screenings in underserved communities, and reduce mortalit...
Pai-Yen Chen, a Wayne State University professor, has received a $500,000 NSF CAREER grant to develop more efficient wireless wearable sensors using graphene-based bioelectronics. The technology holds promise for monitoring ocular health and detecting diseases.
The Building a Healthy Temple Diabetes Self-Management Support program integrates spirituality and health education to help Hispanics with type 2 diabetes manage the disease. The 14-week program aims to prevent complications such as amputation, kidney failure, and blindness by providing a supportive community.
The NTU Singapore robot assembled an IKEA chair with precision and speed, demonstrating its capabilities in dexterous manipulation. The robot uses a 3D camera and robotic arms equipped with grippers to pick up objects and execute tasks.
A new bird-of-paradise species, Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise, has been confirmed due to its distinct dance movements and vocalizations. The species was found only in the far-western region of New Guinea.
The American Association of Anatomists presented its 2018 Award Recipients to recognize outstanding achievements in human anatomy education, scientific research, and leadership. The recipients included Valerie D. O'Loughlin, Kurt Albertine, Jeffrey Laitman, and Jason Organ for their contributions to the field.
Ridesharing companies' limits on driving time are considered insufficient by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, as drivers often work multiple jobs or drive late at night. The organization is calling for a collaborative effort to address fatigue and sleepiness in the industry.
Researchers at zoos and aquariums have published a substantial number of papers on biodiversity conservation and other scientific topics. The study highlights the importance of age, size, and mission statements in determining research output.
A recent study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that patients with one or more high-risk clinical features are at high risk for acute aortic dissection. The study also identified that patients with no high-risk and multiple low-risk features are at low risk for the condition.
The Journal for STEM Education Research is a subscription-based, open-access journal focusing on students' cognitive and non-cognitive development in STEM education. It explores learning environments and pedagogies to facilitate student learning and development.
Devin W. Laurence, a University of Oklahoma Mechanical Engineering Senior, won the Grand Prize at the 2018 Research Day at the Capitol with his research on atrioventricular heart valves. The $500 award includes a $4,000 summer research internship and recognizes cutting-edge research in cardiovascular heart valve biomechanics.
Expertise on DMTs is crucial for clinicians, and Dr. Coyle will cover induction versus escalation therapy, switching options, and stopping DMTs. With extensive experience in MS care and research, she aims to provide best practices on disease-modifying therapies.
A recent study found that South Asian diabetics in the UK face cultural and social barriers to improved awareness and self-help, including language difficulties, dietary knowledge gaps, and social pressures. The research highlights the need for ethnically-tailored programs and solutions tailored to different demographics.
New Mayo Clinic research reveals a disconnect between online physician reviews and patient satisfaction survey scores. While physicians with negative reviews do not score lower on patient interactions, they do receive lower ratings for factors beyond their control, such as waiting times and billing.
A new research project led by Clemson University's Sara Riggs aims to create technology on workstations that can adapt to individual workers depending on the person, context, and environment. The goal is to make jobs easier, enable more people with disabilities to work, and retain them once employed.
The Mayo Clinic has published a 'Charter on Physician Well-Being' to minimize and manage physician burnout, promoting a positive workplace culture. The charter calls for adequate support systems, wellness programs, and organizational changes to address stress, overwork, and mental health issues.
Dr. Jane Potter, MD, AGSF, is honored with the 2018 Dennis W. Jahnigen Award for advancing education for thousands of health professionals in geriatrics. Her work has shaped the education of many clinicians trained in recent decades.
The American Geriatrics Society recognizes Drs John Burton and George Drach for their long-standing commitment to improving geriatric care and education. Through their work, they have helped develop educational programs and researcher career development awards, promoting geriatric expertise across specialties.
Researchers from The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science discovered that water's tetrahedral structure is key to its unique properties. The study found that the delicate balance between order and disorder in water allows it to exhibit high structural flexibility, resulting in unusual behavior such as expansion upon fr...
A recent study found that medical students receive little formal instruction in radiation oncology, a crucial aspect of cancer treatment. The study highlights the need for radiation oncologists to take ownership over educating medical students about their specialty's value in patient care. Despite this gap, some departments reported en...
A team of biologists has deciphered the formation of motion-detecting neurons in the fly brain, revealing a complex process based on simple developmental rules. The discovery offers new insights into the fundamental processes governing neural circuit formation and could lead to new therapeutic advances for neurological disorders.
The minimally actuated serial robot (MASR) operates with two motors to achieve a wide range of movements, ideal for space, agriculture, and industry applications. The robot's lightweight design allows it to fix malfunctioning satellites and pick fruit with high accuracy and control.