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Released: 14-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
The ‘Rapunzel’ virus: an evolutionary oddity
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

A recent study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has revealed the secret behind an evolutionary marvel: a bacteriophage with an extremely long tail. This extraordinary tail is part of a bacteriophage that lives in inhospitable hot springs and preys on some of the toughest bacteria on the planet.

   
Newswise: This is What Happens When Your Phone is Infected with Spyware
14-Mar-2023 7:00 AM EDT
This is What Happens When Your Phone is Infected with Spyware
University of California San Diego

Smartphone spyware apps that allow people to spy on each other are not only hard to notice and detect, they also will easily leak the sensitive personal information they collect, says a team of computer scientists from New York and San Diego.

   
Newswise: Ogo Enekwizu Brings Soot-seeded Clouds into the Laboratory
Released: 14-Mar-2023 5:05 AM EDT
Ogo Enekwizu Brings Soot-seeded Clouds into the Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Tiny particles in Earth’s atmosphere can have a big impact on climate. But understanding exactly how these aerosol particles form cloud drops and affect the absorption and scattering of sunlight is one of the biggest sources of uncertainty in climate models. Ogochukwu (Ogo) Enekwizu is trying to tame that complexity by creating soot-seeded aerosol particles in a lab.

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7-Mar-2023 2:00 PM EST
Painful, swirling skin lesions a rare symptom of undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis
American College of Physicians (ACP)

A patient presenting with painful, swirling skin lesions, chills, and weight loss was found to be suffering from erythema gyratum repens (EGR), a rare and striking skin condition that is associated with underlying malignancy in most cases, but in some cases can stem from an autoimmune disease, messenger RNA-based vaccines against COVID-19, or in rare cases, tuberculosis (TB). The case report from authors at Stanford University is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Released: 13-Mar-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Better Transparency: Introducing Contextual Transparency for Automated Decision Systems
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

LinkedIn Recruiter would function better if recruiters knew exactly how LinkedIn generates its search query responses, possible through a framework called “contextual transparency.” A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Mona Sloane advance this thought in a provocative new study published in Nature Machine Intelligence.

   
Released: 13-Mar-2023 11:30 AM EDT
World’s fastest burst-mode X-ray camera hits the road
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories has partnered with Albuquerque-based startup Advanced hCMOS Systems to commercialize ultrafast imaging technology invented at the labs and used extensively in fusion research.

Newswise: Avian influenza viruses could spawn the next human pandemic
Released: 13-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Avian influenza viruses could spawn the next human pandemic
University of Sydney

The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity.

   
Released: 13-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Op-ed: Silicon Valley Bank's Failure in Risk Management
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

What brought SVB down? From a risk management perspective, it made several blunders. The first was in placing large bets on interest rates. Clifford Rossi, who had a front row seat at WaMu’s largest bank failure in U.S. history, gives expansive analysis.

   
Released: 13-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
NASA-Smithsonian Media Briefing: New Space Instrument To Deliver Near Real-Time Air Pollution Data
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

On Tuesday, March 14, NASA and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian will host a mission and program briefing for the new, space-based instrument TEMPO, which will soon deliver detailed data and analysis of air pollution over greater North America.

Newswise: Landmark quantum breakthrough paves way for world-first experimental wormhole to help unravel deepest mysteries of universe
Released: 13-Mar-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Landmark quantum breakthrough paves way for world-first experimental wormhole to help unravel deepest mysteries of universe
University of Bristol

One of the first practical applications of the much-hyped but little-used quantum computing technology is now within reach, thanks to a unique approach that sidesteps the major problem of scaling up such prototypes.

10-Mar-2023 7:00 PM EST
HSS Study Shows MISB, a Minimally Invasive Procedure for Treating Bunions, Does Not Affect Flatfoot
Hospital for Special Surgery

Existing thought in the orthopedic world is that treating a bunion with the minimally invasive procedure MISB may make a person’s flatfoot worse. A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City shows that this procedure does not make flatfoot worse in people with asymptomatic flatfoot and may even improve the condition. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Newswise: Raising Awareness About Colorectal Cancer
Released: 10-Mar-2023 6:25 PM EST
Raising Awareness About Colorectal Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

With the arrival of March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, faculty and staff in the Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Digestive Diseases are redoubling their efforts to spread the word about the importance of screening, especially in younger individuals and those with a family history of the disease. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States.

Newswise: Microbes can create a more peaceful world: Scientists call to action
Released: 10-Mar-2023 6:15 PM EST
Microbes can create a more peaceful world: Scientists call to action
Applied Microbiology International

The paper ‘Weaponising microbes for peace’ by Anand et al, outlines the ways in which microbes and microbial technologies can be used to tackle global and local challenges that could otherwise lead to conflict, but warns that these resources have been severely underexploited to date.

   
Newswise: New Class of Drugs Could Prevent Resistant COVID-19 Variants
Released: 10-Mar-2023 6:00 PM EST
New Class of Drugs Could Prevent Resistant COVID-19 Variants
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

The constant evolution of new COVID-19 variants makes it critical for clinicians to have multiple therapies in their arsenal for treating drug-resistant infections. Researchers have now discovered that a new class of oral drugs that acts directly on human cells can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains. In their newly published study, the team found a novel mechanism through which the gene that expresses angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2)—the cellular receptor to which SARS-CoV-2 binds so that it can enter and infect the cell—is turned on.

Newswise: Is it Dangerous for My Teenager to Turn to TikTok for Medical Advice?
Released: 10-Mar-2023 4:15 PM EST
Is it Dangerous for My Teenager to Turn to TikTok for Medical Advice?
Ochsner Health

How concerning is it that teens turn to social media for medical advice? Expert available to comment

   
Newswise: New Research in JNCCN Highlights the Negative Impact of Continued Exclusion of Racial Groups from Research on Cancer Genomics
8-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
New Research in JNCCN Highlights the Negative Impact of Continued Exclusion of Racial Groups from Research on Cancer Genomics
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

A first-of-its-kind study in the March 2023 issue of JNCCN highlights how the lack of genomic research for people with African ancestry, particularly those from the Sub-Saharan region, is hampering efforts to reduce disparities for people with advanced prostate cancer.

Released: 10-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EST
Emergency department visits for attempted suicides rose globally among youth during pandemic
University of Calgary

Even though pediatric emergency department visits decreased greatly overall during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly published study led out of the University of Calgary shows there was also a sharp increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide and suicide ideation among children and adolescents in that same period of social isolation.

   
Released: 10-Mar-2023 3:00 PM EST
Looking for risky viruses now to get ahead of future pandemics
Ohio State University

Rather than let the next outbreak take the world by surprise, two virologists say in a Science Perspective article published today (March 10, 2023) that the scientific community should invest in a four-part research framework to proactively identify animal viruses that might infect humans.

   
Newswise: Bio-Mining Fool’s Gold
Released: 10-Mar-2023 2:55 PM EST
Bio-Mining Fool’s Gold
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Scientists previously believed that microorganisms could not use pyrite to grow in oxygen-free conditions. New research shows that certain single-celled microorganisms can dissolve pyrite in the absence of oxygen. These microorganisms mine iron and sulfur from the pyrite to build biocatalysts needed for growth. The results have potential applications in biotechnology.

Newswise: Dr. Jeffrey Freeman Named New Director of National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University
Released: 10-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EST
Dr. Jeffrey Freeman Named New Director of National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Jeffrey D. Freeman, PhD, MPH, has been selected as the new director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. USU President, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, made the announcement March 10, 2023. Dr. Freeman succeeds Dr. Thomas Kirsch in the position.

Newswise: Neutrons reveal how the spider lily preys on cancer, preserves healthy cells
Released: 10-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EST
Neutrons reveal how the spider lily preys on cancer, preserves healthy cells
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A scientific instrument at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory could help create a noninvasive cancer treatment derived from a common tropical plant. Pancratistatin is a chemical compound found in the spider lily, a native Hawaiian flower. Unlike traditional treatments, it kills cancer cells while keeping healthy cells intact.

   
Released: 10-Mar-2023 9:35 AM EST
Pandemic shift to telemedicine helped maintain quality of care for depression
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

The rapid transition from in-person to care to telemedicine visits at the start of the COVID 19 pandemic did not adversely affect the quality of care – and even improved some aspects of care – for patients with major depression in a major integrated health system, according to a new report. The study appears as part of a special "Virtual Visits" supplement to Medical Care, published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Northern and southern resident orcas hunt differently, which may help explain the decline of southern orcas
Released: 10-Mar-2023 8:00 AM EST
Northern and southern resident orcas hunt differently, which may help explain the decline of southern orcas
University of Washington

In the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, southern resident orcas have experienced no net population growth since the 1970s. But northern resident orcas, with a similar diet and territory, have grown steadily. A new study may help explain why: The two populations differ in how they hunt for salmon, their primary and preferred food source.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 5:15 PM EST
What ‘chornobyl dogs’ can tell us about survival in contaminated environments
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

In the first step toward understanding how dogs – and perhaps humans – might adapt to intense environmental pressures such as exposure to radiation, heavy metals, or toxic chemicals, researchers at North Carolina State, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, and the National Institutes of Health found that two groups of dogs living within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, one at the site of the former Chornobyl reactors, and another 16.5 km away in Chornobyl City, showed significant genetic differences between them.

   
Released: 9-Mar-2023 4:40 PM EST
Moving on from COVID means facing its impact on mental health, say experts
University of Sydney

A new review on the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic confirms feared increases in depression and anxiety, with leading experts saying little has been done to address what is set to become a mounting mental health crisis.

Newswise: Bosenberg named Brady Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Immunobiology
Released: 9-Mar-2023 4:30 PM EST
Bosenberg named Brady Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Immunobiology
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Dr. Marcus Bosenberg, an accomplished clinician, teacher, and researcher who studies the factors that regulate anti-cancer immune responses, was recently appointed the Anthony N. Brady Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, and Immunobiology, effective immediately.Bosenberg received his Ph.D. and M.D. at Cornell University Medical College.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Launches Customized, Convenient Virtual Second Opinion Throughout California and Several Additional States
Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:30 PM EST
Cedars-Sinai Launches Customized, Convenient Virtual Second Opinion Throughout California and Several Additional States
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is taking telehealth and the patient experience to the next level, now offering Cedars-Sinai Virtual Second Opinion—an online platform connecting individuals in need of complex cardiac, spine or gynecologic care with top-ranked experts who provide customized treatment options and virtual education sessions.

Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:05 PM EST
The world's first mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria
Tel Aviv University

So far mRNA vaccines, like those targeting COVID-19, have been effective against viruses but not against bacteria.

   
Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
You can't put a price tag on knowledge. Read the latest news on finance and the world economy in the Economics channel
Newswise

The U.S. economy is on people's minds as the government prepares for a showdown on the deficit and government spending. Find the latest research and expert commentary on money issues here. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Economics channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Study Reveals New Understanding of How Androgen Therapy Affects Breast Tissue
Released: 8-Mar-2023 8:05 PM EST
Study Reveals New Understanding of How Androgen Therapy Affects Breast Tissue
Cedars-Sinai

New insights into the effects of a hormonal treatment for transgender men, discovered by Cedars-Sinai investigators, could have implications for the treatment of breast cancer.

Released: 8-Mar-2023 5:50 PM EST
Research Highlights for February 2023
University of Utah Health

Read how researchers discovered genetic markers that hinder pancreatic cancer treatment and mutations that increase sarcoma risk. Then learn how artificial intelligence is helping predict prostate cancer outcomes and see how a new clinical trial looks at less-invasive breast cancer treatments. Finally, find out how a new grant could help veterans get the cancer care they need.

3-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
People with Symptoms of Depression May Have an Increased Risk of Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke, according to a study published in the March 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers also found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to have worse recovery after a stroke.

3-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain—signs of Alzheimer’s disease—than people who do not consume such diets, according to a study published in the March 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: USU’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program Hosts First Science Symposium
Released: 8-Mar-2023 2:15 PM EST
USU’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program Hosts First Science Symposium
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Infectious diseases like COVID, HIV, and battlefield wound infections cause illness and disruptions that threaten health and military readiness across the nation. To help foster collaboration in the field and share best practices, the Uniformed Service University’s (USU) Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) is hosting its first annual Science Symposium March 6-10.

   
Released: 8-Mar-2023 12:50 PM EST
University of Utah and TikkunLev Therapeutics announce new partnership to accelerate heart-failure gene therapy
University of Utah

The new partnership aims to accelerate an innovative heart-failure gene therapy. The agreement is an exclusive world-wide license and includes a sponsored research program to support future FDA filings.

   
Released: 8-Mar-2023 12:00 PM EST
MD Anderson Research Highlights for March 8, 2023
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: The Journal of Medical Internet Research | Chatbot Conversations During COVID-19: Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
Released: 8-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
The Journal of Medical Internet Research | Chatbot Conversations During COVID-19: Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
JMIR Publications

This study examined the COVID-19 pandemic–related topics online users discussed with a commercially available chatbot and compared the sentiment expressed by users from five culturally different countries.

     
6-Mar-2023 6:10 PM EST
How the Brain Senses Infection
Harvard Medical School

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School illuminates how the brain becomes aware that there is an infection in the body.

Newswise: UCSF Health Appoints Two Prominent Healthcare Executives to Senior Leadership Positions
Released: 8-Mar-2023 8:05 AM EST
UCSF Health Appoints Two Prominent Healthcare Executives to Senior Leadership Positions
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

UCSF Health has named Cynthia Barginere, DNP, RN, FACHE as senior vice president and president of adult services for UCSF Health, and Timothy Y. Kan, MBA as senior vice president and chief strategy officer. Barginere and Kan will fulfill key roles in expanding patient access to UCSF Health’s world class care.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 5:45 PM EST
Muffins that could be good for your health
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Love muffins? We’re talking about a tasty, fluffy muffin that has no artificial additives and that simultaneously contains lots of beneficial nutrients.

   
Released: 7-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
How differences in individual infections affect COVID-19 spread within households
eLife

Substantial variation in infectiousness among cases may strongly impact the way SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads in the population, even at the household level, shows a study published today in eLife.



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