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Newswise: Childhood Trauma Linked to Major Biological and Health Risks
12-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Childhood Trauma Linked to Major Biological and Health Risks
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study led by UCLA Health found that a person’s sex and their unique experiences of childhood trauma can have specific consequences for their biological health and risk of developing 20 major diseases later in life.

Newswise: Beneath the Brushstrokes, van Gogh’s Sky is Alive with Real-World Physics
12-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Beneath the Brushstrokes, van Gogh’s Sky is Alive with Real-World Physics
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Van Gogh’s brushstrokes in “The Starry Night” create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight Into Massachusetts Ballot Question 5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.

Newswise: Large-Scale Study Will Seek to Unearth Causes of Persistent Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Large-Scale Study Will Seek to Unearth Causes of Persistent Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Tufts University

Tufts University researchers have received a $20.7 million grant to lead the largest NIH-funded prospective study of patients with chronic Lyme disease to date, following patients from their earliest diagnosis to better identify why some people go on to develop debilitating symptoms later on.

   
Newswise: Inherited Changes in BRCA Genes Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma
Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Inherited Changes in BRCA Genes Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

A significant number of multiple myeloma patients may have an inherited but previously unrecognized risk of developing the disease, a new study led by Roswell Park Chief of Clinical Genomics Kenan Onel, MD, PhD, reveals.

Newswise: NASA's Hubble Finds More Black Holes than Expected in the Early Universe
Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
NASA's Hubble Finds More Black Holes than Expected in the Early Universe
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Using Hubble, astronomers have found more black holes in the early universe than previously thought. They went black hole hunting in the landmark Hubble Ultra Deep Field, first revealed in 2004, and in following observations to look for supermassive black holes.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:55 AM EDT
Supplement Secrets Unveiled: Debunking Common Myths About Beauty Boosters
American Academy of Dermatology

Nutritional supplements offer a convenient way to easily increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients without making significant lifestyle changes.

Newswise: AI Enhances Plasma Plume Analysis
Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
AI Enhances Plasma Plume Analysis
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

In a game-changing study, Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists developed a deep learning model — a type of artificial intelligence that mimics human brain function — to analyze high-speed videos of plasma plumes during a process called pulsed laser deposition, or PLD.

   
Newswise: New Results From the CMS Experiment Put W Boson Mass Mystery to Rest
Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New Results From the CMS Experiment Put W Boson Mass Mystery to Rest
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)

Physicists on the CMS experiment announce the most elaborate mass measurement of a particle that is notoriously difficult to study and has captivated the physics community for decades.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Esteemed Neurosurgeon Dr. Kevin T. Foley Named Chief Medical Officer for True Digital Surgery
True Digital Surgery

Renowned microsurgeon and True Digital Surgery (TDS) Board Member Dr. Kevin T. Foley, has been selected to the newly created position of Chief Medical Officer for the leading-edge company whose Digital Surgical Exoscope Platform, currently being utilized in over 20 countries worldwide, is changing the paradigm of surgical visualization.

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Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Student Researcher Examines Effectiveness of 'Systems Thinking' Teaching Approach in Chemical Education
University of Northern Colorado

In his second semester in the University of Northern Colorado's Chemical Education Ph.D. program, Navid Ahmed Sadman has already discovered his passion. He's researching the effectiveness of educating future chemists differently using a "systems thinking" approach.

   
Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
In Step Toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together
University of Michigan

A key step toward reusing CO2 to make sustainable fuels is chaining carbon atoms together, and an artificial photosynthesis system developed at the University of Michigan can bind two of them into hydrocarbons with field-leading performance.

17-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
New Four-Year, $3.26 Million Grant From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Establishes the Mount Sinai Center for Undiagnosed Diseases
Mount Sinai Health System

A new four-year, $3.26 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), establishes the first Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) site in the New York metropolitan area.

12-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Consumption Is Associated with Lower Risk of Developing Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases, New Study Finds
Endocrine Society

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
People Aren’t Volunteering as Much These Days. What Gives?
University of Georgia

Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. New research from the University of Georgia suggests the economy may be to blame.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Global Ultrasound Institute Announces the Introduction of Sage AI™, a New Artificial Intelligence Tool for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Education and Training
Global Ultrasound Institute

The Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) is pleased to announce the introduction of Sage AI™, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that accurately answers any open-ended ultrasound-related question, anytime, anywhere, in nearly any language.



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