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Newswise: A Cleaner Way to Produce Ammonia
Released: 28-May-2024 10:30 AM EDT
A Cleaner Way to Produce Ammonia
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Ammonia is the starting point for the fertilizers that have secured the world’s food supply for the last century. It’s also a main component of cleaning products, and is even considered as a future carbon-free replacement for fossil fuels in vehicles.

Released: 28-May-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Revolutionizing energy grid maintenance: How artificial intelligence is transforming the future
Argonne National Laboratory

In an effort to address America’s aging energy infrastructure, Argonne scientists are using the power of artificial intelligence to predict potential failures before they occur and strategically optimize repairs, paving the way for a more reliable and efficient electric grid.

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Released: 28-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Internet of Waste: SLU Researcher Tackles the Recycling Problem with GeoAI and Sensor-Powered Waste, Recycling Bins
Saint Louis University

Orhun Aydin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Earth and Atmospheric Science at SLU’s School for Science and Engineering, received a $149,791 planning grant from the National Science Foundation for a program to put sensors in garbage and recycling bins around the City of St. Louis.

Newswise: New Research Supports Expansion of Kidney Donation to Include Organs from Deceased Patients Who Once Had Dialysis
Released: 28-May-2024 10:00 AM EDT
New Research Supports Expansion of Kidney Donation to Include Organs from Deceased Patients Who Once Had Dialysis
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine propose a novel approach to addressing the pressing issue of a kidney donor shortage through findings that suggest a promising method to expand the pool of available kidney donors by utilizing deceased donors on dialysis for kidney transplants.

Released: 28-May-2024 9:55 AM EDT
Shielding our heroes: Dermatologists deploy to provide free skin cancer checks to 425 NYC firefighters
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), in conjunction with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, will host a free Skin Cancer Check event for an estimated 425 New York City firefighters on Saturday, June 1 at the New York City Firefighter Training Facility on Randall’s Island. The inaugural event kicks off the Academy’s Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Initiative, a nationwide effort designed to provide free skin cancer checks to 10,000 firefighters by 2026.

Newswise: Image sensor: Better cameras with perovskite
Released: 28-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Image sensor: Better cameras with perovskite
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Capturing three times more light: Empa and ETH researchers are developing an image sensor made of perovskite that could deliver true-color photos even in poor lighting conditions. Unlike conventional image sensors, where the pixels for red, green and blue lie next to each other in a grid, perovskite pixels can be stacked thus greatly increasing the amount of light each individual pixel can capture.

Released: 28-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Penn Medicine named LGBTQ+ Health Care Leader by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Six hospitals in the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) earned perfect scores as part of Penn Medicine once again being named a 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

Newswise: Low-cost, high-precision: a new ambiguity resolution method for urban GNSS positioning
Released: 28-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Low-cost, high-precision: a new ambiguity resolution method for urban GNSS positioning
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge method for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) ambiguity resolution has been developed, promising to enhance the accuracy and reliability of urban positioning. This innovative approach addresses the longstanding challenge of obtaining precise location data in built-up environments where signals are often obstructed.

Released: 28-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Sheds Light on Shady World of Text Message Phishing Scams
North Carolina State University

Researchers have collected and analyzed an unprecedented amount of data on SMS phishing attacks, shedding light on both the scope and nature of SMS phishing operations. The work also identifies avenues that law enforcement can use to address phishing operations.

Newswise: ASCO: MD Anderson’s Sharon Giordano and Richard Gorlick honored as 2024 Special Awards Recipients
Released: 28-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ASCO: MD Anderson’s Sharon Giordano and Richard Gorlick honored as 2024 Special Awards Recipients
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

In honor of their outstanding contributions to the field of oncology, two researchers from The University of MD Anderson Cancer Center will be honored with Special Awards at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

Released: 28-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Factor Bioscience Successfully Defends Three U.S. Patents Covering Foundational Methods for Therapeutic Gene Editing
Factor Bioscience

Factor Bioscience Inc., a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company pioneering mRNA-based cell engineering, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has terminated three separate ex parte reexaminations of three U.S. patents owned by Factor.

Newswise: Apple versus doughnut: How the shape of a tokamak impacts the limits of the edge of the plasma
Released: 28-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Apple versus doughnut: How the shape of a tokamak impacts the limits of the edge of the plasma
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

PPPL scientists have developed a new theoretical model about the edge of a plasma, which can become unstable and potentially damage a fusion reactor. The model refines ideas about a critical obstacle on the path to harnessing clean energy from this fourth state of matter.

Released: 28-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Psilera to Unveil New Data on Lead Clinical Asset at the BIO International Conference on June 5th
Psilera

Ground-breaking preclinical data on next-generation psychedelic, PSIL-006, reveals therapeutic benefits in depression, anxiety, cognition, and sleep cycle restoration while eliminating hallucinations.

Newswise: ISPOR Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Released: 28-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced the results of its recent elections. The Society’s membership selected its new president-elect and 4 new board members.

Newswise: Major accidents at production facilities can be detected from a distance in real time through “sounds”
Released: 28-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Major accidents at production facilities can be detected from a distance in real time through “sounds”
National Research Council of Science and Technology

For the first time in the country, KIMM develops “three-dimensional acoustic intensity-based leak detection technology” for detecting pipeline damages. New technology can help to reduce costs by 30 percent, while enhancing safety by allowing prompt response to large-scale accidents at production facilities within the golden hour.

Newswise: Mathematical Model Driven Evolutionary Therapy Dosing Exploiting Cancer Cell Plasticity
Released: 28-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Mathematical Model Driven Evolutionary Therapy Dosing Exploiting Cancer Cell Plasticity
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team led by Dr. Kim Eunjung at the Natural Products Informatics Research Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has established a theoretical foundation for cancer treatment strategies following tumor evolution. They have developed a mathematical model to predict tumor evolution, considering the acquisition of resistance by cancer cells and their ability to alter phenotypic behavior (plasticity) during treatment.

Newswise: From leaf to cup: decoding the biochemical dance of black tea's fragrance
Released: 27-May-2024 10:05 PM EDT
From leaf to cup: decoding the biochemical dance of black tea's fragrance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Unlocking the biochemical secrets behind a perfect cup of black tea, scientists have identified the CsLOX6 gene as a master regulator in the formation of methyl jasmonate (MeJA), a key compound in tea's aroma. This breakthrough illuminates the intricate dance of genetics and chemistry that shapes the flavor profile of this globally adored drink.

Newswise: Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
Released: 27-May-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
University of South Australia

A virtual and robotic revolution in Australia’s mining industry could spell the end of fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers within a decade, according to one of the country’s leading geologists and immersive technology experts.

Newswise: Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough
Released: 27-May-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough
University of South Australia

World first research from the University of South Australia shows that antipsychotics can be reformulated with a strategically engineered coating that not only mitigates unwanted weight gain but also boosts serotonin levels by more than 250%.

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Released: 27-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Governments Fail to Reach Consensus on Pandemic Prevention Agreement
Wildlife Conservation Society

Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) did not reach consensus on a new agreement or treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

   
Newswise: Green wheels: new study maps the road to eco-friendly driving
Released: 27-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Green wheels: new study maps the road to eco-friendly driving
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The push for carbon neutrality in the transportation sector is driving significant research and development (R&D) across the globe. A new study provides a comprehensive analysis of the distinct national strategies and R&D organizational paradigms aimed at achieving carbon neutrality in road transport.

24-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Restaurants and Bars Overserve Alcohol, Despite Policy Designed to Deter Them, Study Finds
Research Society on Alcoholism

A strategy aimed at preventing restaurants and bars from serving alcohol to patrons who are already intoxicated does not appear to be effective, according to a study recently published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

     
Newswise: ETRI Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for Mobile Collaborative Robot
Released: 27-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for Mobile Collaborative Robot
National Research Council of Science and Technology

ETRI research team has won a main prize at the German International Design Competition, one of the top three design award competitions in the world. This signifies global recognition of our research team’s technology.

Newswise: 3rd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2024: Education System Redesign for Creating a Better World for All
Released: 27-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
3rd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2024: Education System Redesign for Creating a Better World for All
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Education at Chulalongkorn University, Division of Educational System Management Leadership, in collaboration with Teachers College, Columbia University, cordially invites you to the 3rd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership (ICESML 2024). The theme of this year’s conference is “Education System Redesign for Creating a Better World for All.” The event will take place on May 31, 2024, 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (GMT+7) via an online platform.

Newswise: Call for Abstracts: CULI TERA ERF International Conference 2024!
Released: 27-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Call for Abstracts: CULI TERA ERF International Conference 2024!
Chulalongkorn University

The Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) at Chulalongkorn University cordially invites all to attend the “CULI TERA ERF International Conference 2024” on “Promoting English Reading in the Asian Context and Beyond”, held on August 22-23, 2024 at Arnoma Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Released: 27-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Professor Serge Haroche, Nobel Laureate (2012) and the chairman of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS)
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Dive into the world of advanced research and intellectual exchange as Professor Haroche shares his inspiring journey and groundbreaking contributions in the field of quantum physics and optics. From his early fascination with physics to his pioneering work in "Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics," Professor Haroche's expertise has paved the way for exciting possibilities in quantum information science.

Newswise: Enhancing energy efficiency in China's public buildings: a multifaceted approach
Released: 27-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Enhancing energy efficiency in China's public buildings: a multifaceted approach
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A collaborative study has identified key policy tools and challenges in improving energy efficiency (EEI) for public buildings in China. The research, published in the City and Built Environment journal, offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of EEI policy tools and proposes innovative solutions to overcome existing obstacles.

Newswise: Sweet secrets of the bayberry: genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
Released: 27-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Sweet secrets of the bayberry: genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has assembled a complete telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome for the Chinese bayberry, offering profound insights into the genetic basis of its fruit quality. This research marks a significant stride in understanding and enhancing the nutritional and economic value of this subtropical fruit species.

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Released: 26-May-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Can you escape the ‘medical mayhem’ of UniSA’s new immersive teaching experience?
University of South Australia

Fluorescent hospital lights, a post-operative patient monitored by machines, and an anxious medical team waiting to sign off the successful procedure. But something’s missing and until it’s found no one can leave the room. Accounting for surgical items is a real-life scenario faced by medical teams every day, but right now it’s a part of a cleverly concocted escape room experience engineered by health experts at the University of South Australia.

Newswise:Video Embedded humble-leaders-boost-employees-workplace-status-and-leadership-potential
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Released: 26-May-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Humble leaders boost employees’ workplace status and leadership potential
University of South Australia

A recent study by the University of South Australia has highlighted the significant benefits of humble leadership in the workplace.

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Effects of interleukin-10 treated macrophages on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 pathway
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDAlveolar bone defects caused by inflammation are an urgent issue in oral implant surgery that must be solved. Regulating the various phenotypes of macrophages to enhance the inflammatory environment can significantly affect the pr

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
GATA binding protein 2 mediated ankyrin repeat domain containing 26 high expression in myeloid-derived cell lines
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDThrombocytopenia 2, an autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by moderate thrombocytopenia, predisposition to myeloid malignancies and normal platelet size and function, can be caused by 5’-untranslated region (UTR)

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Hepatocyte growth factor enhances the ability of dental pulp stem cells to ameliorate atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-knockout mice
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDAtherosclerosis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease of blood vessels, is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are capable of exerting immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects by secr

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Single-cell sequencing technology in diabetic wound healing: New insights into the progenitors-based repair strategies
World Journal of Stem Cells

Diabetes mellitus (DM), an increasingly prevalent chronic metabolic disease, is characterised by prolonged hyperglycaemia, which leads to long-term health consequences. Although much effort has been put into understanding the pathogenesis o

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Cardiac differentiation is modulated by anti-apoptotic signals in murine embryonic stem cells
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUND Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) serve as a crucial ex vivo model, representing epiblast cells derived from the inner cell mass of blastocyst-stage embryos. ESCs exhibit a unique combination of self-renewal potency, unlimited prolifera

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Sinomenine increases osteogenesis in mice with ovariectomy-induced bone loss by modulating autophagy
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDA decreased autophagic capacity of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) has been suggested to be an important cause of decreased osteogenic differentiation. A pharmacological increase in autophagy of BMSCs is a potential

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Deer antler stem cell niche: An interesting perspective
World Journal of Stem Cells

In recent years, there has been considerable exploration into methods aimed at enhancing the regenerative capacity of transplanted and/or tissue-resident cells. Biomaterials, in particular, have garnered significant interest for their poten

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Hydrogel loaded with bone marrow stromal cell-derived exosomes promotes bone regeneration by inhibiting inflammatory responses and angiogenesis
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDBone healing is a complex process involving early inflammatory immune regulation, angiogenesis, osteogenic differentiation, and biomineralization. Fracture repair poses challenges for orthopedic surgeons, necessitating the search

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Mesenchymal stem cells’ “garbage bags” at work: Treating radial nerve injury with mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes
World Journal of Stem Cells

Unlike central nervous system injuries, peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) are often characterized by more or less successful axonal regeneration. However, structural and functional recovery is a senile process involving multifaceted cellular

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Role of glioma stem cells in promoting tumor chemo- and radioresistance: A systematic review of potential targeted treatments
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDGliomas pose a significant challenge to effective treatment despite advancements in chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Glioma stem cells (GSCs), a subset within tumors, contribute to resistance, tumor heterogeneity, and plasticity. Re

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on hematopoietic stem cells in treating aplastic anemia in mice via MAPK pathway
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDAplastic anemia (AA) presents a significant clinical challenge as a life-threatening condition due to failure to produce essential blood cells, with the current therapeutic options being notably limited. AIMTo assess the therapeu

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Therapeutic potential of urine-derived stem cells in renal regeneration following acute kidney injury: A comparative analysis with mesenchymal stem cells
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical syndrome with high morbidity and mortality rates. The use of pluripotent stem cells holds great promise for the treatment of AKI. Urine-derived stem cells (USCs) are a novel and versa

Released: 26-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells with a MERTK mutation exhibit cell junction abnormalities and aberrant cellular differentiation potential
World Journal of Stem Cells

BACKGROUNDHuman induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology is a valuable tool for generating patient-specific stem cells, facilitating disease modeling, and investigating disease mechanisms. However, iPSCs carrying specific mutations



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