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Release date: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Instagram to Implement Teen Account Settings
George Washington University

Instagram is implementing a new setting to protect young users. The new setting called “teen account" will automatically make accounts for users under the age of 18 private. ...

Release date: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Addressing Researcher Harassment: A Fireside Chat and Panel Discussion to Launch New Researcher Support Tools
George Washington University

Researchers across disciplines are facing unprecedented levels of intimidation and harassment from external actors who aim to discredit, delay, or end their work altogether. This abuse has dire... ...

Release date: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government
George Washington University

George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government ...

Newswise:Video Embedded kidney-health-insights-live-expert-panel-on-managing-obesity-in-kidney-disease
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17-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Video and Transcript Available: Obesity Management and Kidney Health: Live Expert Panel
Newswise

Reporters are invited to this live event on Obesity Management and Kidney Health. Experts from the American Society of Nephrology will take questions on the inaugural Kidney Health Guidance on managing obesity in kidney disease patients

       
Newswise: MSK Research Highlights September 18, 2024
Release date: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
MSK Research Highlights September 18, 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) uses saturation genome editing to better understanding of the RAD51C gene, which has been linked to higher risks of breast and ovarian cancer; sheds new light on brain metastasis; and finds a commercially available contrast dye could help surgeons better separate cancer from healthy tissue.

Newswise: Greenhouse Gains: Cucumbers Get a Genetic Upgrade Through Innovative Pollen Tech
Released: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Greenhouse Gains: Cucumbers Get a Genetic Upgrade Through Innovative Pollen Tech
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in plant biotechnology by using a magnetofected pollen gene delivery system to genetically transform cucumbers. This cutting-edge method uses DNA-coated magnetic nanoparticles to introduce foreign genes into pollen, producing genetically modified seeds without the need for traditional tissue culture or regeneration steps. This technique significantly streamlines and accelerates crop genetic modification, opening up new avenues to boost agricultural productivity and resilience.

Newswise: Blooming Revelations: Hydrangea Study Unveils Genetic Treasures for Flora Enthusiasts
Released: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Blooming Revelations: Hydrangea Study Unveils Genetic Treasures for Flora Enthusiasts
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pivotal study has mapped the genetic blueprint of Hydrangea macrophylla, uncovering the molecular foundations behind its stunning ornamental features. This genetic deep dive not only revolutionizes the breeding of this beloved garden staple but also provides fresh insights into the evolution of the Asterid clade, one of the largest families of flowering plants.

13-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nonfatal Opioid Overdoses in Youth Spiked During Pandemic
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a potent opioid pain medication. A new study published in JAMA sheds light on trends in nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth – an area that was not as well characterized, but key to formulating prevention strategies to save lives.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Pink Fund Partners with Northwestern Medicine on New Financial Toxicity Screening Study
Pink Fund

Pink Fund is proud to be a partner in the latest study from Northwestern Medicine that, for the first time, uses patient input on how they would like to be screened for financial needs.

Newswise: The hidden metabolic landscape: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of Artemisia annua
Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The hidden metabolic landscape: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of Artemisia annua
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study study has revealed critical insights into the metabolic landscape of Artemisia annua, a plant essential for artemisinin production, the cornerstone of malaria treatment. Researchers investigated a mutant strain with developmental defects in glandular secretory trichomes (GSTs), which are vital for artemisinin synthesis. The study uncovered severe disruptions in the plant’s metabolic pathways, notably hindering artemisinin and other key secondary metabolites. These findings could pave the way for enhanced strategies to boost artemisinin yield, potentially transforming malaria treatment.


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