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Released: 12-Nov-2024 8:15 AM EST
Avails Medical welcomes Dan Douglas as Vice President of Finance
Avails Medical, Inc.

Avails Medical, Inc., a pioneer in rapid antibiotic susceptibility diagnostic innovations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Douglas as the new Vice President of Finance. Dan joins Avails with a wealth of experience as a dynamic finance leader, bringing extensive expertise in corporate finance, operational strategy, and analytics, honed in fast-paced startup environments.

Newswise: Grandparents Help Grandkids in Many Ways – but the Reverse May Be True Too, Poll Suggests
8-Nov-2024 10:15 AM EST
Grandparents Help Grandkids in Many Ways – but the Reverse May Be True Too, Poll Suggests
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new poll looks at how grandparents are involved in their grandchildren's lives, and how this relates to mental health and lonelines.

Released: 12-Nov-2024 6:00 AM EST
Elevidys Gene Therapy: A Neurologist’s Perspective
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Over the past year, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been one of the highest-volume centers in the nation for Elevidys gene therapy. So far, CHLA has treated 10 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy with this gene transfer therapy—among the most in the U.S.Leading these efforts at CHLA is Leigh Ramos-Platt, MD, Director of the Neuromuscular Disorders Center in the Neurological Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which includes one of the largest programs in California for Duchenne.

Newswise: AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
Released: 12-Nov-2024 5:40 AM EST
AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
Tufts University

Linguistics and computer science researchers at Tufts University have discovered some of the root causes of the inability of AI to engage in human-like conversation

Newswise: Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals Could Change How We Use and Control Light
12-Nov-2024 3:00 AM EST
Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals Could Change How We Use and Control Light
Aalto University

An international research team has for the first time designed realistic photonic time crystals –– exotic materials that exponentially amplify light. The breakthrough opens up exciting possibilities across fields such as communication, imaging and sensing by laying the foundations for faster and more compact lasers, sensors and other optical devices.

Newswise: Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
8-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
University of California San Diego

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Newswise: Conifers Are Foundational to Ecosystems Globally, Providing Critical Environmental and Economic Value. Yet, Their Long Life Cycles Slow Traditional Breeding Methods, Positioning Somatic Embryogenesis (Se) as a More Effective Option for Rapid Propagat
Released: 12-Nov-2024 1:25 AM EST
Conifers Are Foundational to Ecosystems Globally, Providing Critical Environmental and Economic Value. Yet, Their Long Life Cycles Slow Traditional Breeding Methods, Positioning Somatic Embryogenesis (Se) as a More Effective Option for Rapid Propagat
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A newstudy has introduced a novel method for enhancing somatic embryogenesis (SE) in conifer trees, using small molecules to overcome traditional barriers in asexual propagation. This technique is pivotal for advancing forest production and genetic enhancement by addressing challenges in SE initiation and sustaining embryogenic potential.

Newswise: Decoding Ficus Hispida: New Insights Into Sex Determination in Plants
Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:40 AM EST
Decoding Ficus Hispida: New Insights Into Sex Determination in Plants
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study in Ficus hispida genomics has unlocked the genetic mechanisms driving this fig tree’s unique reproductive system. The fully sequenced genome, a first of its kind for Ficus, reveals critical insights into how sex is determined in these plants—a factor crucial to their survival and ecological role. This research is a milestone for advancing the understanding of dioecy in plants and could open new doors for plant breeding and ecosystem management.

Newswise: High-Performance Inkjet Print Head Enhances Bioprinting Productivity
Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 AM EST
High-Performance Inkjet Print Head Enhances Bioprinting Productivity
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Bionics Research Center team, led by Dr. Byung Chul Lee at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), has developed a bio-ink inkjet print head using the piezoelectric material PMN-PZT.

Newswise: Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Released: 11-Nov-2024 11:50 PM EST
Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A significant study has mapped the genetic complexity of Populus cathayana, an ecologically and economically valuable poplar species. By creating a detailed genome assembly and analyzing genetic variation across diverse wild populations, the research sheds light on the species' evolution and adaptation capabilities, particularly in high-altitude environments. This genetic insight is key for conservation strategies and developing resilient tree species for future forest sustainability.

Newswise: Dehumanising Child-Free Women in Film and TV Gives Misogyny a Stage
Released: 11-Nov-2024 8:40 PM EST
Dehumanising Child-Free Women in Film and TV Gives Misogyny a Stage
University of South Australia

University of South Australia PhD student Belinda Lees has explored how screenwriters could create more nuanced and complex child-free women protagonists in biopics, after uncovering the barrage of often negative portrayals in existing media.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Team Shows AI Can Detect Serious Neurologic Changes in Babies in the NICU Using Video Data Alone
11-Nov-2024 4:45 PM EST
Mount Sinai Team Shows AI Can Detect Serious Neurologic Changes in Babies in the NICU Using Video Data Alone
Mount Sinai Health System

A team of clinicians, scientists, and engineers at Mount Sinai trained a deep learning pose-recognition algorithm on video feeds of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to accurately track their movements and identify key neurologic metrics.

Newswise: Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Released: 11-Nov-2024 6:00 PM EST
Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Harvard Medical School

At a glance: A new study in mice explains how even a single faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel tumor growth. The findings suggest the dominant “two-hit” hypothesis of cancer development may not tell the full story behind how cancer arises. Study identifies cellular changes that prime cancer-related genes for action and render cells vulnerable to tumor growth. The findings can inform new treatments that block the priming effect to prevent breast cancer formation.

Released: 11-Nov-2024 5:20 PM EST
Jeffrey Popma, MD, Joins CRF as Chief Scientific and Strategic Officer
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Popma as Chief Scientific and Strategic Officer. A world-renowned leader in cardiovascular research, Dr. Popma will drive forward pivotal programs and initiatives that will shape CRF’s future and fuel innovation at the CRF® Clinical Trials Center (CTC). His leadership will be instrumental in the development of the recently launched Real-World Data and Outcomes Center, advancing CRF’s commitment to impactful research. Additionally, as Program Director for New York Valves and TCT® (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics®), CRF’s flagship scientific meeting, Dr. Popma will play a key role in guiding the organization’s transformative contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Newswise: Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists
11-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST
Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists
Keck Medicine of USC

Alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated even after the pandemic ended, according to a large nationally representative Keck Medicine of USC study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Newswise: Abortion and Women’s Future Socioeconomic Attainment
Released: 11-Nov-2024 4:25 PM EST
Abortion and Women’s Future Socioeconomic Attainment
University of Utah

Adolescents in regions with fewer abortion restrictions and those who had an abortion were more likely to have graduated from college, earn higher incomes and have greater financial stability at two time-points over an almost 25-year period. Girls who became teen moms, conversely, were more likely to experience eviction, debt and food insecurity.



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