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Released: 20-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, named 2024 - 2025 ARVO President
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

This month, SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, was welcomed as the new 2024 – 2025 president for the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) at its Annual Meeting held recently in Seattle, Wash.

Newswise: BRI announces publication of in-depth scientific paper on
mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
Released: 20-May-2024 11:10 AM EDT
BRI announces publication of in-depth scientific paper on mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the publication of the scientific paper Global Mercury Concentrations in Biota: Their Use as a Basis for a Global Biomonitoring Framework in the journal Ecotoxicology. The paper describes for the first time currently available mercury data for fish and wildlife on a global scale.

Newswise: Changing epilepsy care through entrepreneurship: Dr. Mark Cook
Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Changing epilepsy care through entrepreneurship: Dr. Mark Cook
International League Against Epilepsy

Dr. Cook realized, when his father was diagnosed with epilepsy, that a system to identify and predict seizures could improve care and change people's lives. In this episode, Dr. Cook talks about entrepreneurship in epilepsy and advancing the field through innovation.

Newswise: Fibromyalgia, IBS patients linked to multiple-drug intolerance
Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Fibromyalgia, IBS patients linked to multiple-drug intolerance
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Patients with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who take multiple medications are more likely to develop severe drug intolerance than healthy patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers reported. Their findings, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, could help health professionals prescribe drugs for patients and identify treatment plans for multiple drug intolerance syndrome (MDIS).

Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Is a Global Pandemic Prevention Pact Within Reach?
Harvard Medical School

The World Health Organization’s governing body is scheduled to meet on May 27 to discuss a critically needed plan for global pandemic preparedness.

Newswise: Has Your Baby Been Diagnosed With
Tongue-Tie?
Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Has Your Baby Been Diagnosed With Tongue-Tie?
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

If you and your infant are struggling with breastfeeding, it’s natural to feel concerned. A tongue-tie is one possible cause of these difficulties. A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) may affect your baby’s ability to feed efficiently. To treat this condition, doctors may discuss a tongue-tie release procedure with you, which can help the tongue move more functionally. Other treatments options include feeding therapy and working with a lactation consultant.

Newswise: Graduating Public History Student Immortalizes President Bill Clinton's Legacy by Creating Virtual 3D Artifacts
Released: 20-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Graduating Public History Student Immortalizes President Bill Clinton's Legacy by Creating Virtual 3D Artifacts
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In an innovative thesis project that melds technology with historical preservation, Jackelyn Cordova Romano, a graduating public history student at UA Little Rock, has brought President Bill Clinton's legacy to life through the creation of immersive virtual 3D artifacts.

Newswise: NASA's Webb Cracks Case of Inflated Exoplanet
Released: 20-May-2024 10:55 AM EDT
NASA's Webb Cracks Case of Inflated Exoplanet
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so, so puffy? With a moderate temperature and an ultra-low density on par with a microwaved marshmallow, it seems to defy standard theories of planet formation and evolution. Two independent teams of researchers think they’ve figured it out.

Newswise: Advancing 3d mapping with tandem dual-antenna sar interferometry
Released: 20-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Advancing 3d mapping with tandem dual-antenna sar interferometry
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The new Tandem Dual-Antenna Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Interferometry (TDA-InSAR) system, addresses the limitations of current spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems by providing a more reliable and efficient method for 3D surface mapping.

Newswise: Not sure about vaccines? How public health messaging is framed makes a difference, new research reveals
Released: 20-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Not sure about vaccines? How public health messaging is framed makes a difference, new research reveals
Binghamton University, State University of New York

What’s the best way to communicate with a vaccine-hesitant person about a vaccine’s potential benefits? New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York found that a one-size-fits-all approach to communicating messages isn’t effective.

Newswise: Melon Flavor Decoded: The Genetic Keys to Aromatic Diversity
Released: 20-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Melon Flavor Decoded: The Genetic Keys to Aromatic Diversity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

This study investigates the genetic regulation of volatile production in melons, identifying over 1000 quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting aroma and ripening. Key findings highlight specific chromosomes that influence ester and aldehyde levels, contributing to unique aromas in climacteric and non-climacteric melons, aiding breeding programs aimed at enhancing fruit quality.

Released: 20-May-2024 10:00 AM EDT
HSS Launches Clinical Trial to Address Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis after ACL Revision Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery

Up to 18% of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction experience graft failure and require revision surgery, which is known to increase the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA).

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I am seeking guest columnists on various engineering and construction topics. The expert-written guest

Newswise: NIH Awards Coast-to-Coast Consortium $5.6 Million for All of Us Research Program
Released: 20-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
NIH Awards Coast-to-Coast Consortium $5.6 Million for All of Us Research Program
University of California San Diego

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have been awarded a $5.6 million grant to further their efforts within the All of Us Research Program, which aims to accelerate and promote equity in health research.

Newswise: Strong-field photoelectron holography in the subcycle limit
Released: 20-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Strong-field photoelectron holography in the subcycle limit
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Utilizing a near-single-cycle strong laser field, inter-cycle interference between photoelectron trajectories is mitigated in photoelectron holography, clearly unveiling two unique electron-holography patterns: fishbone-like and spider-leg-like.

Newswise: Tomato blossoms unfold new insights: key gene TM6 controls flower development
Released: 20-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Tomato blossoms unfold new insights: key gene TM6 controls flower development
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge study has shed light on the TOMATO MADS-BOX 6 (TM6) gene's critical influence on the elaborate development of tomato flowers. This research pierces the veil on the genetic underpinnings of floral formation, providing fresh insights into the realm of plant biology.

Released: 20-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Clinical trial testing licorice root for prostate cancer begins this spring
University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago study will be the first to assess whether the natural product has anti-cancer effects that could benefit patients as they await surgical treatment.

Newswise: After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Now Home to Cownose Rays
Released: 20-May-2024 8:45 AM EDT
After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Now Home to Cownose Rays
Florida Atlantic University

Using citizen science, photographs, on-water observations and the combination of morphological and genetic data, researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda. Results show that after hundreds of years of natural history records, this is a novel migration of Atlantic cownose rays to Bermuda. Findings suggest that cownose rays have been in Bermuda for more than a decade since 2012 and observations of the species continue to be sustained today.

Newswise: NCCN Publishes New Resource for Patients with Intestinal Cancer Type Most Have Never Heard of Before Diagnosis
Released: 20-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
NCCN Publishes New Resource for Patients with Intestinal Cancer Type Most Have Never Heard of Before Diagnosis
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma are now available for free download at NCCN.org/patientguidelines, thanks to funding from the NCCN Foundation®.

Newswise: The Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) Received the 2024 Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness
Released: 20-May-2024 8:30 AM EDT
The Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) Received the 2024 Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness
Federation of State Physician Health Programs

The Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. (FSPHP) was honored to receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness from the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association on May 8 th during the 2024 MPL Association Conference in Washington DC.

Released: 20-May-2024 8:25 AM EDT
Cloudy waters causes African fish to develop bigger eyes
Ohio State University

Variations in water quality can impact the development of the visual system of one species of African fish, suggests a new study.

Newswise: New Agreement Commits Long-Term Annual Funding To Protect Highly Biodiverse Yasuní in Ecuador
Released: 20-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
New Agreement Commits Long-Term Annual Funding To Protect Highly Biodiverse Yasuní in Ecuador
Wildlife Conservation Society

The globally renowned Yasuní ecosystem in Ecuador will receive a significant boost in conservation efforts through a new agreement between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Released: 20-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Mira Pharmaceuticals Advances Preclinical Trials Towards an IND Submission This Year for Ketamir-2, a Differentiated Oral Ketamine Analog
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) ("MIRA" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders, announced that it has advanced new preclinical studies using Ketamir-2, its differentiated oral ketamine analog, towards clinical development for the treatment of severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other leading mental health disorders and neuropathic pain indications.

Newswise:Video Embedded a-waterfall-lost-and-a-river-found
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Released: 20-May-2024 7:00 AM EDT
A waterfall lost and a river found
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Matt and Brandon traveled to Ecuador's rainforests to map the Coca River with drones. The river is experiencing massive erosion and sedimentation problems after the San Rafael waterfall collapsed in 2020. Their work could help the country save a hydroelectric power plant that provides 30% of the country's electricity as well as roads and pipelines the area's people depend on for commerce and transportation.

Newswise:Video Embedded cleveland-clinic-enters-metaverse-to-promote-mental-health-wellness
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17-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic Enters Metaverse to Promote Mental Health Wellness
Cleveland Clinic

Mental health is a growing issue for millions. In an effort to meet people where they are with accurate, useful health information, Cleveland Clinic has developed an interactive experience designed to provide users with a mental health break.

Newswise: Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of Turfgrass Under Heat Stress
Released: 20-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of Turfgrass Under Heat Stress
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has identified key metabolic composition differences between annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass under heat stress, revealing specific metabolites linked to heat tolerance.

Newswise: Advances in Rice Genome Research Offer Insights and Promising Applications for Agriculture
Released: 20-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Advances in Rice Genome Research Offer Insights and Promising Applications for Agriculture
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has achieved a groundbreaking improvement in the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare.

Newswise: AACN Hosts 50th National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
Released: 20-May-2024 6:00 AM EDT
AACN Hosts 50th National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) brings together thousands of nurses and others who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families during the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI), May 20-22 in Denver. This year, AACN celebrates its 50th NTI, the premier conference for critical and progressive care nursing education.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Plastic-Greenhouse Agriculture: A Novel Soil Profile Design for Global Sustainability and Enhanced Crop Production
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Revolutionizing Plastic-Greenhouse Agriculture: A Novel Soil Profile Design for Global Sustainability and Enhanced Crop Production
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers.

Newswise: Revolutionary Remote Sensing Research Unravels Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Revolutionary Remote Sensing Research Unravels Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has recently published a comprehensive review on the innovative integration of spectral data and phylogeographic patterns to study plant genetic variation.

Newswise: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of MicroRNA156 in Horticultural Plants: A Review of Its Regulatory Impact and Biotechnological Potential
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Exploring the Multifaceted Role of MicroRNA156 in Horticultural Plants: A Review of Its Regulatory Impact and Biotechnological Potential
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has reviewed the role of MicroRNA156 (miR156) in horticultural plants, uncovering its significant influence on a variety of biological processes such as vegetative growth, floral induction, and stress response.

Newswise: Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-EMF Interactions: A Comprehensive Review
Released: 20-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-EMF Interactions: A Comprehensive Review
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a review article, a research team meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants' exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies.

Newswise: Unveiling the Genetic Interplay in Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Transcriptome-Based Approach to Enhancing Disease Resistance
Released: 20-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Unveiling the Genetic Interplay in Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Transcriptome-Based Approach to Enhancing Disease Resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various stages of the disease.

Newswise: 1 in 4 parents say their teen consumes caffeine daily or nearly every day
15-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
1 in 4 parents say their teen consumes caffeine daily or nearly every day
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.

Newswise: Tricking the Brain’s inner GPS: Grid cells responses to the illusion of self-location
Released: 20-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Tricking the Brain’s inner GPS: Grid cells responses to the illusion of self-location
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Dr. Hyuk-June Moon from the Bionics Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in collaboration with Prof. Olaf Blanke’s team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), has successfully induced self-location illusions with multi-sensory virtual reality (VR) in the MRI scanner and observed corresponding changes in the human brain's grid cell activity.

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Newswise: Spirometry Clinical Trial Eligibility May Differ With Race-Neutral Equations
13-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Spirometry Clinical Trial Eligibility May Differ With Race-Neutral Equations
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Equations that don’t use racially and ethnically adjusted spirometry results to help determine eligibility for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinical trials may lead to higher percentages of Black patients enrolled, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

Newswise: Peach Perfection: Advanced Gene Networks Reveal Fruit Traits
Released: 19-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Peach Perfection: Advanced Gene Networks Reveal Fruit Traits
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A study has tapped into the peach genome, creating large-scale gene coexpression networks (GCNs) that predict gene functions and streamline the peach breeding process. This innovative approach addresses the complex task of identifying genes linked to desirable breeding traits in peaches.

Newswise: Warding off winter woes: advanced AI model shields grapevines from frost
Released: 19-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Warding off winter woes: advanced AI model shields grapevines from frost
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A study introduces an automated machine learning (Auto-ML) model that predicts the freezing tolerance of grapevines in real-time, a critical advancement for sustainable grape production in cooler climates. This model leverages hourly temperature data and varietal specifics to forecast cold hardiness, a significant step towards precision viticulture.

Newswise: Strawberry fields fortified: new genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Released: 19-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Strawberry fields fortified: new genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has unveiled the genetic foundations of resistance in strawberries to Macrophomina, a formidable soilborne disease. Employing cutting-edge breeding strategies and genomic analysis, scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic loci responsible for resistance, heralding a new era of more robust strawberry varieties.

Newswise: Measuring Lung Function More Accurately and More Equitably
16-May-2024 1:30 PM EDT
Measuring Lung Function More Accurately and More Equitably
Harvard Medical School

Race-based assessments of lung function have historically assumed different levels of “normal” for different patient groups. New analysis shows that removing from lung function estimates would increase the number of Black patients diagnosed with serious disease.Greater estimated disease severity would change a patient’s diagnosis, disability compensation, eligibility for certain jobs.

Newswise: Jon Hamm Praises the Resilience of Saint Louis University’s Class of 2024
Released: 18-May-2024 4:00 PM EDT
Jon Hamm Praises the Resilience of Saint Louis University’s Class of 2024
Saint Louis University

Emmy-winning actor and St. Louis native Jon Hamm took the stage Saturday, May 18, to offer words of wisdom to the newest graduates of Saint Louis University (SLU) during the University’s spring commencement in St. Louis.

Newswise: Sweet trade-offs: unraveling the genetic puzzle of strawberry flavor and yield
Released: 18-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Sweet trade-offs: unraveling the genetic puzzle of strawberry flavor and yield
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets behind the sweetness of strawberries, a key factor in consumer preference. The research identifies key genetic markers that influence both the sugar content and yield of strawberries, offering a significant step forward in the breeding of sweeter, more productive varieties.

Newswise: Unlocking the genetic blueprint of apples: shape and size traits unveiled
Released: 18-May-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the genetic blueprint of apples: shape and size traits unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

New genomic insights from researchers unveil critical genes influencing apple fruit size and shape. Through a comprehensive genome-wide association study, the study identifies several genetic markers linked to these traits, offering potential for enhanced breeding strategies.

Newswise: Melon's molecular armor: new insights into crop protection
Released: 18-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Melon's molecular armor: new insights into crop protection
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has uncovered a genetic treasure trove within the melon genome that could revolutionize the plant's defense against pests and diseases. Researchers have identified a cluster of genes that bestow resistance to both powdery mildew and aphids, two of the most devastating threats to melon crops worldwide.



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