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Released: 13-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Negotiations for a Global Pandemic Agreement Extended
Wildlife Conservation Society

Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) were due to converge on text for a global pandemic agreement during their ninth and final negotiating session in March; however, insufficient progress was made in those two weeks, in terms of finding consensus.

Released: 13-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Daylight Saving Time Spells Bad News for Healthy Habits
North Carolina State University

New research suggests that making the change to daylight saving time isn’t good for our healthy habits. Researchers found that the onset of daylight saving time is associated with increased consumption of processed snack foods and fewer trips to the gym.

9-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Getting out of the political echo chamber
American Psychological Association (APA)

Civilized political debates may seem increasingly out of reach as democracies across the world face rising polarization, but people still want to discuss issues with people they disagree with – especially those who present themselves as balanced and willing to seek solutions that work for everyone or open to learning new information, according to two studies published by the American Psychological Association.

Newswise: Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Nanoparticle Encapsulated Hydrogel Composition for Essential Oils and Preparation Methods”
Released: 13-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Nanoparticle Encapsulated Hydrogel Composition for Essential Oils and Preparation Methods”
Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Dr. Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President for Strategic Planning, Innovation and Global Engagement, Chulalongkorn University, and Mrs. Walairat Pongjitt, Director of Premier Innova Co., Ltd., Dr. Teerapong Yata, Managing Director of Premier Innova Co., Ltd., and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirakarn Thitawat, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, signed an agreement authorizing Premier Innova Co., Ltd., to exercise the rights under the petty patent regarding “The Nanoparticle Encapsulated Hydrogel Composition for Essential Oils and the Preparation Methods” owned by Chulalongkorn University.

Newswise: Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Methods to Prepare Extracts with Antioxidants and Pectin from Unripe Durians”
Released: 13-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Methods to Prepare Extracts with Antioxidants and Pectin from Unripe Durians”
Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Dr. Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President for Strategic Planning, Innovation and Global Engagement, Chulalongkorn University, and Ms. Kedtida Cheevarungnapakul, CEO of Innophytotech Co., Ltd., signed an agreement authorizing Innophytotech Co., Ltd. to exercise the rights under the petty patent regarding “The methods to prepare extracts with antioxidants and pectin from unripe durians” owned by Chulalongkorn University.

Newswise: Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
Released: 13-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
Florida Atlantic University

A study among 57,006 adolescents shows daily electronic vapor use has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019. In 2015, daily use was significantly higher in boys (2.8%) than girls (1.1%). By 2021, it was higher in girls (5.6%) than boys (4.5%).

Newswise: Intense Ultrasound Extracts Genetic Info for Less Invasive Cancer Biopsies #ASA186
6-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Intense Ultrasound Extracts Genetic Info for Less Invasive Cancer Biopsies #ASA186
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

At the University of Alberta, researchers explored how intense ultrasound can release biological indicators of disease from cells. These biomarkers can help identify different types of cancer and inform the subsequent therapy.

   
Released: 13-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Researchers create human aortic aneurysm model to advance disease understanding, treatment testing
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

There are currently no medical treatments for thoracic aortic aneurysm. Using human cells in laboratory rats, researchers have developed a functional model of thoracic aortic aneurysm, creating opportunities for more effective understanding of disease development and treatments for the potentially fatal condition, a study suggests.

Released: 13-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Experts on Vampire Facials and HIV
Newswise

In the quest for eternal youth and flawless skin, many turn to innovative cosmetic procedures, such as the vampire facial.

Newswise: Autism’s Missing Microbes May Influence Social Behavior by Protecting the Gut
Released: 13-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Autism’s Missing Microbes May Influence Social Behavior by Protecting the Gut
University of Utah Health

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether gastrointestinal (GI) problems arise due to autism’s behavioral or sensory features, or whether they might instead contribute to them.


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