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Released: 22-Jun-2023 11:00 AM EDT
The American Association of Immunologists Wins ASAE Overall Excellence in Communications Award
American Association of Immunologists (AAI)

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), Inc., announced today it has been recognized by ASAE with its highest honor for excellence in association communications: the 2023 Gold Circle Awards Overall Excellence Winner.

Released: 22-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Longer ballots reduce voter participation, study shows
University of Florida

New research reveals when the candidate field is crowded, voters are more likely to sit out than turnout.

Newswise: How Can Employers Protect Mental Health? CSUF Management Professor Shaun Pichler Takes a Look
Released: 22-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
How Can Employers Protect Mental Health? CSUF Management Professor Shaun Pichler Takes a Look
California State University, Fullerton

As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are seeking ways to understand and improve their employees’ mental health and well-being in future crisis situations.

Released: 22-Jun-2023 8:40 AM EDT
Neurosurgeons Join Congress in Calling on CMS to Swiftly Finalize Prior Authorization Rules
American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Washington Office

Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined 61 bipartisan senators and 233 members of the House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to swiftly finalize rules to increase transparency, streamline and standardize prior authorization (PA), including modifying the final rules to more closely align with the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

   
Newswise: Fusion Simulations Reveal the Multi-Scale Nature of Tokamak Turbulence
Released: 21-Jun-2023 3:20 PM EDT
Fusion Simulations Reveal the Multi-Scale Nature of Tokamak Turbulence
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Creating efficient, self-sustaining fusion power requires good confinement of the heat in the plasma. This requires understanding particle and energy losses due to turbulence. A new analysis studied the complex interaction in turbulence between the slow, large-scale motion of hydrogen fuel ions and the fast, small-scale motion of electrons. It found that this so-called “multi-scale turbulence” is mostly responsible for the heat losses in the edge region of tokamak experiments.

Newswise: How robots could help verify compliance with nuclear arms agreements
Released: 21-Jun-2023 1:20 PM EDT
How robots could help verify compliance with nuclear arms agreements
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Ensuring that countries abide by future nuclear arms agreements will be a vital task. Now, PPPL researchers have helped devise an automated way to ensure compliance.

Newswise: Study reveals workings of promising copper deficiency drug
Released: 21-Jun-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Study reveals workings of promising copper deficiency drug
Argonne National Laboratory

Research at Argonne National Laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source has revealed a key mechanism behind a promising drug for copper deficiency disorders.

   
Newswise: A roadmap for gene regulation in plants
Released: 21-Jun-2023 11:15 AM EDT
A roadmap for gene regulation in plants
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

For the first time, researchers have developed a genome-scale way to map the regulatory role of transcription factors, proteins that play a key role in gene expression and determining a plant’s physiological traits. Their work reveals unprecedented insights into gene regulatory networks and identifies a new library of DNA parts that can be used to optimize plants for bioenergy and agriculture.

20-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Direct Photons Point to Positive Gluon Polarization
Brookhaven National Laboratory

A new publication by the PHENIX Collaboration at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) provides definitive evidence that gluon “spins” are aligned in the same direction as the spin of the proton they’re in. The result, just published in Physical Review Letters, provides theorists with new input for calculating how much gluons—the gluelike particles that hold quarks together within protons and neutrons—contribute to a proton’s spin.

Newswise:Video Embedded hot-yoga-offsets-negative-effects-of-high-salt-diet-on-blood-pressure-in-black-women
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Released: 21-Jun-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Hot Yoga Offsets Negative Effects of High-salt Diet on Blood Pressure in Black Women
American Physiological Society (APS)

Participating in hot yoga over four weeks reduced blood pressure in Black women, according to a study from Texas State University. Researchers also found the blood pressure drop and a widening of the participants’ arteries occurred despite three days of high salt intake.

Newswise: Scientists discover critical factors that determine the survival of airborne viruses
20-Jun-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Scientists discover critical factors that determine the survival of airborne viruses
University of Bristol

Critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity have been uncovered by scientists at the University of Bristol. The findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface today [20 June], reveal how cleaner air kills the virus significantly quicker and why opening a window may be more important than originally thought. The research could shape future mitigation strategies for new viruses.

   
Newswise: Directly Imaging Quantum States in Two-Dimensional Materials
Released: 20-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Directly Imaging Quantum States in Two-Dimensional Materials
Department of Energy, Office of Science

When some semiconductors absorb light, the process can create excitons, quasi-particles made of an electron bound to an electron hole. Two-dimensional crystals of tungsten disulfide have unique but short-lived exciton states. Scientists developed a new approach called time-resolved momentum microscopy to create separate images of these individual quantum states. The study found that the coupling mechanisms that lead to mixing of the states may not fully match current theories.

Newswise: Novel way to manipulate exotic materials
Released: 20-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Novel way to manipulate exotic materials
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

An advance in a topological insulator material — whose interior behaves like an electrical insulator but whose surface behaves like a conductor — could revolutionize the fields of next-generation electronics and quantum computing, according to scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Released: 20-Jun-2023 1:40 PM EDT
ASA and APSF Release Updated Recommendations for Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Infection
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Driven by recent studies, the evolving nature of the disease and the widespread vaccination of Americans against COVID-19, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) today released a joint statement providing updated recommendations for the timing of elective surgeries and anesthesia for patients after a COVID-19 infection.

Newswise: High-tech pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas
Released: 20-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
High-tech pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Working with Western Michigan University and other partners, Oak Ridge National laborator engineers are placing low-powered sensors in the reflective raised pavement markers that are already used to help drivers identify lanes. Microchips inside the markers transmit information to passing cars about the road shape to help autonomous driving features function even when vehicle cameras or remote laser sensing, called LiDAR, are unreliable because of fog, snow, glare or other obstructions.

Newswise: Caring for the Community During the Next Pandemic
Released: 20-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Caring for the Community During the Next Pandemic
Cedars-Sinai

Later this summer, staff members at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital will spring into action when a pretend patient comes to the Emergency Department with symptoms of a virus like Ebola, one of the deadliest, most infectious diseases on the planet.

Released: 20-Jun-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Cholesterol lures in coronavirus
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

New study shows that cholesterol aggregates can promote SARS-CoV-2 infection to help the virus invade cells

16-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Weak policies and political ideologies risk jeopardising plans to tackle health and climate change, says Cambridge expert
University of Cambridge

Efforts to tackle major issues facing the UK, including the nation’s health and climate change, are being hampered because politicians often ignore the existing evidence when setting policies, according to Dame Theresa Marteau, a public health expert at the University of Cambridge.

   
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Scientists use Argonne supercomputer to detail HIV protein mechanism crucial for drug development
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago used the Theta supercomputer at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility to run simulations on and determine the molecular mechanisms behind the ways that new HIV antivirals could work.

   
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Pandemic took a major, prolonged toll on university students’ mental health, finds study
Taylor & Francis

Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021.

   
Released: 19-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
De facto decriminalization of drug possession reduces the overall arrest toll on the Black community, although racial disparities persist
Elsevier

De facto decriminalization of drug possession may be a good first step in addressing the disproportionate impact of an overburdened United States criminal justice system on the Black community.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Social isolation linked to reduced bone quality in males, mouse study finds
Endocrine Society

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Single hospital study finds transgender teenagers rarely choose to discontinue hormone therapy
Endocrine Society

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital’s patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Prompt testosterone treatment improves mental health of transgender, gender-diverse people
Endocrine Society

Receiving rapid access to testosterone therapy reduced feelings of gender dysphoria and led to a clinically significant reduction in depression as well as a 50% reduction in suicidality among transgender and gender diverse adults, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

8-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Radioactive iodine or surgery associated with increased survival in hyperthyroidism
Endocrine Society

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

8-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Transgender people seen in the ER much more likely than cisgender people to be admitted to hospital
Endocrine Society

Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much more likely to be admitted to the hospital once they visit the ER, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Employees with obesity may have higher loss of work productivity than those with normal weight
Endocrine Society

People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study finds “robotic pill” can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug
Endocrine Society

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel “robotic pill,” according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems may improve blood sugar control in children with type 1 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Newswise:Video Embedded yun-liu-wins-faraday-cup-award-for-breakthrough-laser-comb
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Released: 16-Jun-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Yun Liu wins Faraday Cup Award for breakthrough laser comb
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

When opportunity meets talent, great things happen. The laser comb developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory serves as such an example.

Newswise: Jefferson Lab Outreach Efforts Earn National Recognition
Released: 16-Jun-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Jefferson Lab Outreach Efforts Earn National Recognition
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

When the global pandemic put the kibosh on in-person events, Jefferson Lab sought alternatives for ensuring its world-class science and unique equipment remained accessible to interested publics. These efforts culminated in the Fall for Science Virtual Field Trip Event, which has been recognized by the Public Relations Society of America with three Anvil Awards.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease is increasing
Endocrine Society

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine
Endocrine Society

The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 16-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
MSU experts involved with ICWA case can comment on SCOTUS decision
Michigan State University

On June 15, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that will protect the rights of tribes and Native American families when it comes to foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native children. Michigan State University experts with direct experience, research, advocacy and involvement in the case can comment on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Indian Childhood Welfare Act.

13-Jun-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Endocrine Society Scientific Statement distinguishes normal aging from endocrine disease
Endocrine Society

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function
Endocrine Society

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 4:30 PM EDT
To boost supply chains, scientists are looking at ways to recover valuable materials from water
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at Argonne have published an article exploring the different ways of harvesting materials from water.

8-Jun-2023 4:50 PM EDT
Some breast cancer treatments may limit effectiveness of weight loss medications
Endocrine Society

Breast cancer medications, called aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health
Endocrine Society

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, according to research being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 2:50 PM EDT
Access to financial services linked to lower COVID mortality rates
Lehigh University

New research shows that some of the best tools to decrease COVID-19 mortality rates weren’t found in the ER, but rather at the bank.

   
Released: 15-Jun-2023 2:15 PM EDT
New tool uncovers COVID-19 susceptibility mechanism
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

Researchers have discovered a mechanism for COVID-19 susceptibility using a newly created tool.

Newswise: How Microgrids Can Help Communities Adapt to Wildfires
Released: 15-Jun-2023 11:10 AM EDT
How Microgrids Can Help Communities Adapt to Wildfires
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

An international team led by research scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has found that clean energy microgrids offer a better and cheaper solution for protecting California communities from wildfire-related outages, compared to conventional microgrids.

Newswise: Jefferson Lab Oversight Roles Filled by DOE
Released: 15-Jun-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Jefferson Lab Oversight Roles Filled by DOE
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Craig Ferguson to lead the Thomas Jefferson Site Office (TJSO) at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Va. As TJSO manager, Ferguson will lead in the oversight and contract management of Jefferson Lab. Additionally, Donté Davis has been confirmed as TJSO deputy manager and will support the office’s wide range of oversight programs.

Newswise: When Materials Discovery Glitters
Released: 14-Jun-2023 4:35 PM EDT
When Materials Discovery Glitters
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

A new database of understudied quantum materials has been created by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and provides an avenue to discover new materials.

Newswise: To Advance Microbiome Research, the National Microbiome Data Collaborative Ambassador Program Promotes Microbiome Data Standards
Released: 14-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
To Advance Microbiome Research, the National Microbiome Data Collaborative Ambassador Program Promotes Microbiome Data Standards
Department of Energy, Office of Science

To study microbes, scientists need to collect, process, and share data in a standardized way. The National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) Ambassador Program launched in 2021 to increase awareness and adoption of microbiome metadata standards. During the program’s year-long term in 2021 and 2022, more than 800 researchers attended 23 Ambassador-hosted presentations.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 2:10 PM EDT
New imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain
University of Waterloo

A University of Waterloo engineer’s MRI invention reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how COVID-19 can change the human brain.

Newswise: Preserving Forests to Protect Deep Soil From Warming
Released: 14-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Preserving Forests to Protect Deep Soil From Warming
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

An innovative, decade-long experiment in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains shows carbon stocks buried deep underground are vulnerable to climate change. The findings have implications for mitigating global warming through the natural carbon sinks provided by soil and forests which capture 25% of all carbon emissions.



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