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To hire the right job candidate, humans and machines should clear up this simple miscommunication
University of Florida

Hiring teams need to teach machine learning algorithms how hiring works to find the best candidates.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Innovative Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Bladder Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Standard Treatment
Moffitt Cancer Center

In a groundbreaking advance that could revolutionize bladder cancer treatment, a novel combination of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and pembrolizumab has shown remarkable efficacy in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Newswise: Rensselaer Researchers Upend Theory About the Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy
Released: 6-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Rensselaer Researchers Upend Theory About the Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Heidi Jo Newberg, Ph.D., professor of astronomy; Tom Donlon, Ph.D., a visiting researcher at Rensselaer and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Alabama; and their team have recently published research that reveals a shocking discovery about the history of our universe: the Milky Way Galaxy’s last major collision occurred billions of years later than previously thought.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
How to Build a Team of ‘Appropriately Skeptical’ Financial Statement Auditors
North Carolina State University

A new study identifies the characteristics that make auditing professionals more likely to reward skepticism in the people they supervise, which is associated with an increased likelihood of identifying potential fraud during the auditing process.

Newswise: Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A breakthrough in banana disease resistance was achieved with the identification of novel O-methyltransferases (OMTs) involved in the biosynthesis of phenylphenalenone phytoalexins. These compounds, found in wild bananas, hold promise for developing disease-resistant commercial cultivars.

Newswise: Citrus saviors: discovering the genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Citrus saviors: discovering the genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has pinpointed two key enzymes in Citrus sinensis that play a crucial role in the plant's defense mechanism against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for the lethal huanglongbing (HLB) disease. This research offers a promising lead in the battle against a disease that has caused significant losses in the citrus industry.

Newswise: Desert hero unveiled: Cissus quadrangularis genome decodes drought survival tactics
Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Desert hero unveiled: Cissus quadrangularis genome decodes drought survival tactics
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of Cissus quadrangularis, a plant that flourishes in the harshest of desert climates. The discovery of its adaptive traits and the Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) pathway marks a significant leap forward in the quest for drought-resistant crops.

Newswise: From greenhouse to desert: ethylene receptor's role in rose salt tolerance unveiled
Released: 6-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
From greenhouse to desert: ethylene receptor's role in rose salt tolerance unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A study reveals a novel mechanism in roses where the Tryptophan-rich sensory protein (TSPO) degrades the ethylene receptor ETHYLENE RESPONSE 3 (RhETR3) to enhance salt tolerance.

Newswise: Vigorous Exercise May Preserve Cognition in High-Risk Patients With Hypertension
4-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Vigorous Exercise May Preserve Cognition in High-Risk Patients With Hypertension
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower that risk.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Links Sugar Substitute to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Links Sugar Substitute to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic

 Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

Newswise: Flower power: genetic insights into the Chrysanthemum's architectural elegance
Released: 6-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Flower power: genetic insights into the Chrysanthemum's architectural elegance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the genetic factors that shape the Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium's inflorescence, with a particular focus on the cla-miR164-NO APICAL MERISTEM (ClNAM) gene's regulatory functions. This study provides a foundation for advancements in the targeted breeding and genetic enhancement of this species.

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Released: 6-Jun-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Nanoparticles: Risk for babies in the womb
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Little is yet known about the health effects of nanoparticles on pregnancy. An interdisciplinary team led by Empa researchers is currently analyzing the risks for babies in the womb. Using a lab model, the researchers were able to determine that certain nanoparticles impair the release of chemical messengers in the placenta and thus the formation of blood vessels. They published their findings in the journal Advanced Science.

   
Newswise: We spend more with cashless payments
Released: 6-Jun-2024 2:05 AM EDT
We spend more with cashless payments
University of Adelaide

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 6:15 PM EDT
Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Ohioans
Susan G. Komen

Breast imaging legislation in Ohio will save thousands of lives.

Newswise: How a protein component of nuclear pore complexes regulates development of blood cells and may contribute to myeloid disorders
Released: 5-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
How a protein component of nuclear pore complexes regulates development of blood cells and may contribute to myeloid disorders
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are channels composed of multiple proteins that ferry molecules in and out of the nucleus, regulating many critical cellular functions, such as gene expression, chromatin organization and RNA processes that influence cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation.

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Released: 5-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Drug Used to Treat Eczema May Provide Relief for Patients with Intensely Itchy Skin Diseases
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Clinical Trial Finds Oral Medication Significantly Reduced Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin Symptoms A drug approved to treat eczema provided significant improvement in the symptoms of patients with severe itching diseases that currently have no targeted treatments, according to a new study published in JAMA Dermatology.

Newswise: Multitasking Microbes Could Improve Biofuel Economics
Released: 5-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Multitasking Microbes Could Improve Biofuel Economics
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Lignin is the world’s largest renewable source of aromatic carbon for potential bioproducts manufacture. Scientists have now engineered a bacterium to convert this aromatic carbon into two useful chemical compounds: carotenoids and an acid called PDC. This could help make biorefineries more sustainable and economically viable.

30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Could Taking Certain Drugs Reduce Risk of Ruptured Brain Aneurysm?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. The study is published in the June 5, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Released: 5-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Simple headlines attract more online news readers
Ohio State University

Online news consumers tend to click on simpler headlines that use more common words and more readable writing, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated more than 30,000 real-world field experiments from the Washington Post and the online news site Upworthy to see how readers reacted to headlines of varying complexity.

Newswise: Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss, international team finds
4-Jun-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss, international team finds
University of Bristol

Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.

4-Jun-2024 8:00 AM EDT
MSU research: What makes a good headline?
Michigan State University

According to research from Michigan State University, news readers engage more with simple writing, suggesting journalists should write simply — clearly and without ambiguity — to attract attention online.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New GW Study Finds Banning Fake News Traffickers Online Improved Public Discourse
George Washington University

A new study co-authored by public policy and political science scholars from the George Washington University, University of California, Riverside, Duke University and Northeastern University found that the crackdown by Twitter/X also significantly reduced the number of misinformation posts by users who stayed on the platform but had been following those who were kicked off.

 
Newswise: David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Glaucoma Research Foundation

Glaucoma Research Foundation, the nation’s most experienced nonprofit foundation dedicated solely to curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research, recently elected David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH to its Board of Directors.

Newswise: Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal
Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Scientists identify ‘missing piece’ required for blood stem cell self-renewal
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA scientists have identified a protein that not only enables blood stem cells to self-renew in a lab dish, but also allows these expanded cells to function effectively after being transplanted into mouse models.

   
Newswise: Monell Researchers Identify Universal Bitter Blocker that Could Help Patients Take Their Life-Saving Medicines as Prescribed
Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Monell Researchers Identify Universal Bitter Blocker that Could Help Patients Take Their Life-Saving Medicines as Prescribed
Monell Chemical Senses Center

Strong bitterness is the main reason why people all over the world, especially children, avoid taking their medicines, putting their health, and sometimes, their lives at risk. Now, a group of scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center identified the first temporary, universal taste blocker that works in people.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 5, 2024
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

   
Newswise: Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The issue discusses population trends in obesity, the role of food insecurity and food-related behavior in obesity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and management options including exercise prescriptions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in obesity management.

Newswise: Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein.

Newswise: Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has uncovered the genetic mechanisms behind sea lavender's (Limonium bicolor) salt tolerance by studying basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors.

Newswise: Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
4-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening. Currently few healthcare systems offer this screening in primary care settings.

3-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Many Firearm Owners Can’t Recognize When a Cable Lock Is Properly Installed
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers find firearm owners have gaps in their knowledge about proper lock installation on firearms

30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Largest-ever antibiotic discovery effort uses AI to uncover potential cures in microbial dark matter
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Almost a century ago, the discovery of antibiotics like penicillin revolutionized medicine by harnessing the natural bacteria-killing abilities of microbes. Today, a new study co-led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that natural-product antibiotic discovery is about to accelerate into a new era, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

   
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Returning to physical activity after first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis procedures are a common surgical intervention used to treat pain associated at the first metatarsophalangeal joint associated with degenerative changes.The treatment involves fusing the joint of the big toe to correct the effects of arthritis and prevent any further deformation of the joint.

Newswise: Study reveals how 'forever chemicals' may impact heart health in older women
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Study reveals how 'forever chemicals' may impact heart health in older women
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”) with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. Specifically, the study reveals how PFAS chemicals interact with pro-inflammatory pathways in older women, providing potential explanations for the increased risk.

Newswise: Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an era where sustainable energy is paramount, a groundbreaking study provides critical insights into battery health management. It meticulously examines the design, optimization, fault detection, and recycling of Lithium-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries—crucial components for the next generation of portable devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.

4-Jun-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Consolidation Patterns of Practices with Radiologists through 2023
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that from 2014 to 2023 the number of medical practices with affiliated radiologists decreased 14.7% even though the number of radiologists increased 17.3%. As such, the average number of radiologists per practice increased from 9.7 to 17.9 over the study.

Newswise: Case Western Reserve University researchers develop new method of DNA testing—expanding scientific innovation
Released: 5-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Case Western Reserve University researchers develop new method of DNA testing—expanding scientific innovation
Case Western Reserve University

A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis called AMPLON.

Newswise: New Flexible Crystals for Optical Tuning with Multiple Deformation Options
Released: 5-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
New Flexible Crystals for Optical Tuning with Multiple Deformation Options
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers developed Schiff base crystals with unique bending, twisting, and acid-induced deformations, enabling adjustable color emission from green to deep red via protonic acid vapor. These crystals can be reconfigured through reversible protonation, offering new opportunities for flexible, lightweight optoelectronic devices and tuners.

Newswise: Most older adults don’t know about resources that can help them navigate aging & caregiving
4-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Most older adults don’t know about resources that can help them navigate aging & caregiving
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests. Most older adults don’t know about important public resources for older adults and their caregivers, either by name or general description.

Newswise: Unlocking the genetic secrets of cabbage: key inversions suppress recombination for crop improvement
Released: 5-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the genetic secrets of cabbage: key inversions suppress recombination for crop improvement
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent study has uncovered the pivotal role of chromosomal inversions in suppressing recombination and preserving key genotypes in cabbage. This discovery is set to revolutionize our understanding of plant genetics and breeding strategies, offering a pathway to enhance crop traits and resilience.

Newswise: Confronting climate change: the genetic makeover of a threatened conifer
Released: 5-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Confronting climate change: the genetic makeover of a threatened conifer
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A rare conifer, Cupressus gigantea, has an unexpectedly lower genetic load despite its dwindling population size. This study explores the evolutionary strategy behind its survival, focusing on the purging of deleterious mutations that contribute to its enduring legacy in the face of climate change and habitat fragmentation.

Newswise: Uptake of tire wear additives by vegetables grown for human consumption
Released: 5-Jun-2024 5:00 AM EDT
Uptake of tire wear additives by vegetables grown for human consumption
University of Vienna

Car tires contain hundreds of chemical additives that can leach out of them. This is how they end up in crops and subsequently in the food chain. Researchers at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have now detected these chemical residues in leafy vegetables for the first time. Although the concentrations were low, the evidence was clear, a finding that is also known for drug residues in plant-based foods.

Newswise: New plant flowering gene atlas paves the way for advanced horticultural studies
Released: 5-Jun-2024 1:05 AM EDT
New plant flowering gene atlas paves the way for advanced horticultural studies
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has shed light on the intricate genetic mechanisms controlling the flowering process in plants, crucial for their reproduction and ecological balance. The research delves into the identification and analysis of flowering genes across various plant species, unveiling the complex regulatory networks that govern this vital biological function.

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Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Fighting fires from space in record time: how AI could prevent devastating wildfires
University of South Australia

Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery.

3-Jun-2024 9:25 AM EDT
Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children, Study Shows
Nationwide Children's Hospital

In a study published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) created a highly accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule. When applied, the rule decreases the use of CT by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries or increasing normal X-ray use.

Newswise: Rare Disease’s DNA-Damaging Mutation Could Have Consequences for More Common Conditions
Released: 4-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Rare Disease’s DNA-Damaging Mutation Could Have Consequences for More Common Conditions
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

In their pursuit to discover the mechanism behind how RVCL does its damage, researchers found some clues to the DNA damage theory of aging

Released: 4-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
When mothers and children talk about problems, environment matters
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Talking to their parents about daily stressors can help adolescents deal with their problems. This is particularly important during the transition to middle school, when youth often are faced with new peer and academic challenges. But does it matter where these conversations take place? That’s the topic of a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Newswise: How tumor stiffness alters immune cell behavior to escape destruction
Released: 4-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
How tumor stiffness alters immune cell behavior to escape destruction
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys, with collaborators, illuminate how the fibrotic tumor microenvironment creates an inhospitable milieu for anti-tumor immunity, not just by creating a physical barrier but through metabolic changes that suppress the anti-tumor function of responding immune cells.



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