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Four Monash researchers have been awarded top prizes in the NHMRC's Research Excellence Awards for their groundbreaking work on MAIT cells, infection prevention, and population health. Associate Professor Allen Cheng and Associate Professor Terry Haines will lead projects to develop new treatments and improve healthcare services.
A new study by Cornell University reveals that past participation in competitive team sports confers occupationally advantageous traits that persist across a person's life. Former varsity athletes are expected to be more self-confident and demonstrate leadership skills.
A recent study suggests that e-cigarettes are significantly less hazardous than traditional tobacco products, contrary to common perceptions. Meanwhile, research indicates that alcohol poses the greatest risk to public health, causing more harm than other recreational drugs.
A new study suggests that the politically induced decline in worker unions may play a more pivotal role than previously understood in growing income inequality. Unions reduce pay differences within companies and lobby on behalf of the working and middle classes.
A new study reveals that musculoskeletal conditions are associated with significantly higher healthcare costs, even when compared to chronic diseases. The study found that the presence of a musculoskeletal condition was accountable for an additional 36% of healthcare costs in individuals with multiple morbidities.
Researchers developed a unique method to identify oil spills, even after most of it has degraded. They found that some biomarkers degrade within a few years after an oil spill, providing a window into the environment's impact.
Adolescents are more influential in getting friends to start smoking than helping them quit. Nonsmoking friends lack resources to aid quitting efforts, making self-quitting methods less successful.
Research by University of Oxford links recession to significant rise in suicides across EU, Canada, and USA between 2008-2010. The study suggests that job loss, home repossession, and debt are major risk factors leading to suicide during economic downturns.
A study of adolescent friendship networks and smoking use over time found that friends exert influence on both starting and quitting smoking, but the influence to start is stronger. Nonsmoking friends are unlikely to provide resources needed to help their smoking peers quit, making peer pressure a significant barrier to cessation.
Research reveals how neurons create and integrate with each other, shedding light on neurological diseases like autism. The study identifies Dscam1 protein variations as key to forming complex neural networks.
The Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN) aims to evaluate fatherhood programs and communicate information leading to effective practice and research. The project focuses on three areas: fathers' engagement, economic security, and co-parenting/healthy relationships to improve program delivery.
The TGen Concussion Research Fund will support a collaboration between TGen, Riddell, Barrow Neurological Institute, and Arizona State University's Sun Devil football team to find a better way to diagnose concussions on the field. This research could enable physicians to identify when a player is concussed and when they might recover.
A Cornell University study reveals that undocumented workers receive no wage premium for working in dangerous settings, unlike most other groups.
Researchers at NYU found that economic duress can lead to racial discrimination by altering how people visually perceive another person's race. In experiments, subjects identified mixed-race faces as Black when linked to economic scarcity, even if the face was only 35% Black.
A recent study published in Nature Biotechnology reveals that NIH patents generate high-quality intellectual property and drive additional R&D activity. The report highlights the importance of publicly-funded research in fueling America's innovation economy.
Researchers analyzed bacterial diversity and gas concentrations in sewer systems to determine which sites are at higher risk for corrosion. By monitoring hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide levels, wastewater utilities can prevent major damage and costly repairs.
Researchers at the University of Georgia have successfully engineered microbes to convert switchgrass into fuel without pre-treatment. This breakthrough allows for the direct conversion of lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks into transportation fuels, marking a significant step towards affordable and sustainable energy production.
Pediatricians face financial and data risks due to ICD-10 code conversions. Researchers found 26% of pediatric ICD-9 codes have complex mappings, potentially causing reimbursement issues and lost clinical information.
Researchers at Wayne State University have developed high-strength low-alloy steels and cast irons with improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and increased safety. The university has licensed its patented technology to Detroit Materials, Inc., a new start-up company focused on commercializing ultra-high performance materials.
Researchers propose reassigning low-income Medicare beneficiaries to their most affordable medication plans. The change could result in $5 billion in savings and fewer prescription restrictions for eligible individuals.
A study from the University of Toronto suggests that exposure to fast food can undermine one's ability to savor pleasurable activities. Participants who were shown pictures of meals on regular ceramic tableware showed higher levels of enjoyment when experiencing savoring activities, whereas those shown pictorial reminders of fast food ...
The UK has invested £5.64M in the European X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFEL) project, allowing UK researchers to use serial femtosecond crystallography for high-resolution biological molecule determination. This cutting-edge technology will enable scientists to study the smallest building blocks of life at unprecedented speeds and reso...
Experts warn of acute health and environmental concerns due to growing e-waste generation in Latin America, with the region's middle class driving demand for electronic equipment. The UN-backed academy aims to foster multi-stakeholder partnerships to address e-waste management, but regulatory instruments remain limited.
Researchers found that amphetamines can delay exhaustion by increasing core temperature, but not oxygen efficiency. High doses increased muscle oxygen consumption without improving economy.
Researchers found that health issues and relationship changes have a major effect on the economic well-being of low-income rural families. However, social support networks, usually extended family, can help mitigate hardship by providing emotional and financial support.
A new report estimates that business activities conducted by informal entrepreneurs can make up over 80% of total economic activity in developing countries. The study found that Indonesia has the highest rate of shadow economy entrepreneurs, with a ratio of over 130 to every legally registered business.
Economists at Yale School of Environment develop framework to value natural resources as long-term wealth stores, rather than commodities. The new approach combines economic and biophysical measurements to quantify feedbacks between nature and human behavior, providing a basis for accurate valuation.
A recent study published in Experimental Economics found that intermediaries significantly increase corruption, regardless of their level of involvement. The researchers designed a laboratory experiment to test the impact of intermediaries on corrupt behavior, and their results confirm this suspicion.
A review of recent economic research found that newborn health has improved nationally in recent years, with a decrease in low birth weight among disadvantaged mothers over the last 20 years. This improvement is attributed to increased public policies and programming aimed at improving prenatal and postnatal care.
A new study by Yu Xie reveals growing inequalities in scientific research, with rewards and recognition disproportionately benefiting the wealthy and well-connected. The findings highlight the need to address these disparities to ensure fair access to resources and opportunities for talented scientists of all backgrounds.
A new study by Soo Kim and David Gal found that practicing self-acceptance can help individuals avoid damaging behavior and increase the likelihood of improving areas where they fall short. Self-acceptance may be a more effective alternative to self-destructive behaviors, promoting overall well-being.
A new study reveals that couples' success in shared endeavors depends on individual levels of self-control. High self-control levels lead to better financial decisions and reduced conflict.
A new Concordia University research reveals that companies can reduce disposal costs and boost revenues by reprocessing and selling waste to other firms. The practice of industrial symbiosis has been found to create significant economic, environmental and societal value, according to researcher Raymond Paquin.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is establishing 13 new Research Training Groups to support early career researchers, including projects on quantum many-body methods and metrology for complex nanosystems. The groups will receive four and a half years of funding, bringing the total number of RTGs funded by DFG to 208.
Recent shale development has generally benefited local governments in the US, generating new revenues from property taxes, sales taxes, and severance taxes. However, some municipalities have struggled to manage rapid population growth and associated infrastructure needs.
A Baylor University study found that volunteer lay leaders serve as powerful cultural opinion leaders within churches, shaping congregation attitudes on politics and religion. Lay leaders in Evangelical traditions exhibit more moral conservatism and party affiliation than their counterparts in Mainline Protestant and Catholic traditions.
New research shows that the amount of water flowing through rivers in snow-affected areas depends on how much precipitation falls as snowfall. In a warming climate, reduced snowfall leads to decreased river discharge. The study highlights the importance of streamflow for society, including ecosystem stability and hydropower.
A study of Kansas and Nebraska census data shows a growing proportion of young men over young women in rural areas, with many communities experiencing increases of up to 200% in the ratio of males to females. This trend is particularly concerning for long-term population stability, as it may limit economic development and growth.
A new study found that NHL forwards reach their peak performance between the ages of 27 and 28, while defencemen peak between 28 and 29. The study also revealed that players perform close to their peak levels for several years before and after their optimal age range.
A study by Grand Valley State University researchers found that nations with greater women's empowerment tend to win more Olympic medals and participate in the games more, regardless of gender. The effect is strongest for female athletes, but also applies to men, with greater equality associated with better success.
Research by Grand Valley State University researchers found a strong correlation between women's empowerment and international athletic success, including more medals won and increased participation. The study controlled for other factors like population and wealth to show that gender equality was key to Olympic success.
Researchers analyzed the 1918 pandemic in Labrador, Canada and Alaska, finding environmental, nutritional and economic factors influenced morbidity. Lessons learned from this study can aid in improving infectious disease response by evaluating healthcare access, housing conditions and contingency plans.
Researchers analyzed data on nearly 3,000 hospitals from 2006 to 2011, finding that financially weak and safety-net hospitals struggled to recover from the recession. Despite rebounding by 2011, these institutions continue to face significant financial gaps with non-safety-net hospitals.
Research suggests that economic conditions during the formative years of emerging adulthood can leave a lasting mark on individuals' self-concept. People who entered their adulthood during hard economic times are less narcissistic later in life than those who came of age during more prosperous times.
Research from North Carolina State University found that more diverse bee species improve blueberry yield by $311 per acre, with a total value of $1.42 million annually. The study suggests that differences in weather tolerance among bee groups contribute to this benefit.
A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that reducing air pollution in NYC would increase children's IQs, leading to improved academic performance and future earnings. The estimated economic gain for each child could be as high as $215 million.
The Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab will spearhead research to address global water and food scarcity, targeting half a billion people by 2025. MIT faculty from various departments will collaborate across disciplines to develop regionally appropriate solutions.
Researchers from GEOMAR and King Abdulaziz University have made new findings on the formation of the Red Sea. The study reveals that the ocean's emergence occurred through a series of smaller fracture zones, which suggests that the Red Sea is not an exception to the general process of plate tectonics.
A comprehensive study reveals that rising treatment costs account for 70% of growth in health care spending, with modest increases in disease cases having a minimal impact. The research emphasizes the need to focus on slowing down spending on procedures and treatments.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) estrogen plus progestin (E+P) trial resulted in a net economic return of $37.1 billion over 10 years, with $26.4 billion attributed to medical expenditure savings and $10.7 billion representing additional quality-adjusted life expectancy.
A recent study found that Hispanic seniors are 35% less likely to have prescription drug coverage despite the availability of assistance. The researchers attribute this disparity to complex application processes and limited health literacy among Hispanic seniors.
Coca-Cola has partnered with A*STAR to leverage the agency's research capabilities and tap into its expertise in advanced technologies. This partnership aims to optimize production processes, gain insights into consumer needs, and boost A*STAR's food and nutrition research activities.
A recent study discovered that both genetic factors and prenatal environments play a crucial role in shaping a baby's development. The research, led by A*STAR's Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, found that genetic differences alone account for only 25% of epigenetic variation, while environmental factors contribute up to 75%.
The National Science Foundation has awarded LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant to provide training for 10 weeks during the summers of 2014-16. The project will focus on research fields including genetics, microbiology, and neurosciences.
Researchers at Princeton University found that 30-40% of US households live hand-to-mouth, but many are not the poorest in terms of income or net worth. The 'wealthy hand-to-mouth' have middle-class incomes and little cash on hand, making them react to income swings like the poor.
A Concordia University study found that consumers are more likely to buy eco-friendly products if they predict their own sustainable shopping behavior and feel observed. The study also discovered that this effect is stronger for individuals who define themselves based on social ties and peer opinions.
A new study finds that India's highest suicide rates are among debt-ridden farmers growing cash crops like cotton and coffee, which are highly susceptible to global price fluctuations. The researchers suggest policy intervention to stabilise prices and relieve indebted farmers may help stem the tide of suicide in marginalised areas.
A four-year study of VA hospitals found that nurse tenure is associated with shorter lengths of stay and improved patient outcomes. Experienced RNs working overtime are more cost-effective than hiring temporary staff from agencies.
A new study suggests that global poverty figures could be underestimated by up to a third due to the use of an arbitrary 'dollar a day' poverty line. The research, conducted in Vanuatu, found that a more comprehensive picture of poverty takes into account basic human needs such as shelter, sanitation, and nutrition.
A recent study by Princeton University and Northwestern University found that affluent individuals and business corporations have significantly more influence on federal government policy than average citizens. Organized interest groups also play a substantial role in shaping policy outcomes, while the preferences of ordinary citizens ...