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20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Global analysis of coronavirus protein research reveals how countries respond to disease
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

Researchers examined how a country’s number of published 3D protein structures for coronaviruses correlated with its economic output and population. The findings reveal important insights into how different countries' research establishments respond to disease outbreaks.

   
23-Mar-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Trial’s Long-Term Follow-Up Data Shows No Difference in Overall Survival Among Ovarian Cancer Patients Who Did and Did Not Receive Parp Inhibitor Maintenance Therapy
Society of Gynecologic Oncology

After resolving missing data burdens, the ENGOT-OV16/NOVA (NCT01847274) study data shows no difference in overall survival for platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer (PSROC) patients who received PARP inhibitor niraparib maintenance therapy (MT) and those who did not. Results from the trial were presented today at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer by Ursula Matulonis, MD, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

A new study identified a compound that prevents C. diff infection. Researchers are now using this compound to develop new drug candidates that might eventually offer a way to prevent serious C. diff infections.

20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Cancer cells with thicker glycocalyx barrier are better at evading immune cells
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

Researchers examined the material properties of a thin surface barrier called the glycocalyx with unprecedented resolution, revealing information that could help improve current cell-based cancer immunotherapies.

23-Mar-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Gynecologic Cancer Patients Report Time-Related Burdens and Financial Toxicities Impact Quality of Life
Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Time-related and financial burdens are detrimental to gynecologic cancer patient and survivor quality of life (QOL), according to two research studies presented yesterday and today at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.

Newswise: New ways to measure curls and kinks could make it easier to care for natural hair
20-Mar-2023 11:45 PM EDT
New ways to measure curls and kinks could make it easier to care for natural hair
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Black women and others with curly or kinky hair encounter a confusing array of haircare options. Now, scientists are identifying hair properties that could help users pick the perfect product and achieve consistent results. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2023.

   
20-Mar-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Two meteorites are providing a detailed look into outer space
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Meteorites can be used to peek back in time or at the earliest forms of life. Today, scientists report results of the most detailed analyses yet on the organic material of two meteorites. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2023.

Newswise: Colorful films could help buildings, cars keep their cool
20-Mar-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Colorful films could help buildings, cars keep their cool
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Air conditioners require a lot of energy and can leak greenhouse gases. Today, scientists report an eco-friendly alternative — a plant-based cooling film with many textures and iridescent colors that could someday keep buildings and cars cool. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2023.

Newswise: What do the elements sound like? (video)
20-Mar-2023 11:45 PM EDT
What do the elements sound like? (video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

In chemistry, we have He, Fe and Ca — but what about do, re and mi? By converting the visible light given off by each element into soundwaves, a researcher has produced unique, complex sounds. It’s the first step toward a musical periodic table. He will present his results at ACS Spring 2023.

23-Mar-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Clinical Trial Participation Associated with Improved Overall Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Clinical trial participation was associated with improved overall survival (OS) compared to standard of care therapy among women with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a research study presented today at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.

20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
The heart benefits of walnuts likely come from the gut
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

A new study examining the gene expression of gut microbes suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut.

23-Mar-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Study Finds Intriguing Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer Patients Treated with PARP Inhibitors Before Surgical Intervention and Subsequent Chemotherapy
Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Administering PARP inhibitor (PARPi) olaparib prior to surgical intervention and chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients – a new approach – is feasible and resulted in favorable surgical options, managed adverse events, and positive health outcomes, according to results from the Neoadjuvant Olaparib Window (NOW) Trial presented today by Shannon Westin, MD et al. at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.

Newswise: Where there’s smoke, there’s thiocyanate: McMaster researchers find tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than other regions
Released: 24-Mar-2023 11:30 PM EDT
Where there’s smoke, there’s thiocyanate: McMaster researchers find tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than other regions
McMaster University

Tobacco users in Canada are exposed to higher levels of cyanide than smokers in lower-income nations, according to a large-scale population health study from McMaster University.

22-Mar-2023 3:35 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Experts Present New Research at 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation
Mount Sinai Health System

Reproductive health experts from the Mount Sinai Health System are presenting research at the 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) in Brisbane, Australia from March 21-25.

Newswise: ‘Smart’ bandages monitor wounds and provide targeted treatment
Released: 24-Mar-2023 7:25 PM EDT
‘Smart’ bandages monitor wounds and provide targeted treatment
California Institute of Technology

Most of the time, when someone gets a cut, scrape, burn, or other wound, the body takes care of itself and heals on its own. But this is not always the case. Diabetes can interfere with the healing process and create wounds that will not go away and that could become infected and fester.

   
Newswise: Duling Named Associate Lab Director at PNNL
Released: 24-Mar-2023 7:10 PM EDT
Duling Named Associate Lab Director at PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Joel W. Duling will steward PNNL’s $1.2-billion campus development plan and guide the Laboratory’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions among other duties.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 6:35 PM EDT
New study about the ‘tsunami’ in Venus’s clouds
University of Seville

A group of scientists from the University of Seville, in collaboration with experts from the University of the Basque Country, has led the first detailed study of the evolution of the discontinuity of Venus’s clouds, a gigantic atmosphere wave with the appearance of a “tsunami” that is propagated in the planet’s deepest clouds and which, it is believed, may be playing a very significant role in the acceleration of Venus’s fast-moving atmosphere.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of COVID-19 deaths
Boston Medical Center

New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19. Published in Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, the study showed that the increased risk for severe COVID-19 in people with SUD that has been seen may be the result of co-occurring medical conditions.

Newswise: 11 ways to improve airlines for customers
Released: 24-Mar-2023 5:45 PM EDT
11 ways to improve airlines for customers
University of Missouri, Columbia

The name of the game is customer satisfaction, especially in the airline industry where companies are constantly jockeying for business by promising better service than their competitors. Now a professor at the University of Missouri has used artificial intelligence to sort through thousands of customer reviews and identify where airlines are falling short.

   
Released: 24-Mar-2023 5:20 PM EDT
Study finds higher risk of sleep problems in gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth
University of Toronto

A new national study, published in LGBT Health, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are twice as likely to report trouble falling or staying asleep than their straight peers. Greater depression, stress, and family conflict contribute to the sleep problems of LGB youth.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 4:50 PM EDT
How one state beat national surgery opioid trends
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A statewide effort to treat the pain of surgery patients without increasing their risk of long-term dependence on opioids has paid off in Michigan, a study shows.

Newswise: New Braintrust Seeks to Launch Era of North American Regional Competitiveness
Released: 24-Mar-2023 4:45 PM EDT
New Braintrust Seeks to Launch Era of North American Regional Competitiveness
University of California San Diego

Given the U.S.-China trade conflict and concerns over trade disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, regionalizing supply chains is at the center of the discussion in North America. Now, a new working group spearheaded by the University of California San Diego is using this opportunity to propose policy recommendations for the relocation of global production chains in North America where it's economically advantageous.

   
Newswise: Black, Latinx Californians face highest exposure to oil and gas wells
Released: 24-Mar-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Black, Latinx Californians face highest exposure to oil and gas wells
University of California, Berkeley

More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma, preterm births and a variety of other health problems.

   
Newswise: Signs of Gluon Saturation Emerge from Particle Collisions
Released: 24-Mar-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Signs of Gluon Saturation Emerge from Particle Collisions
Department of Energy, Office of Science

By colliding protons with heavier ions and tracking particles from these collisions, scientists can study the quarks and gluons that make up protons and neutrons. Recent results revealed a suppression of certain back-to-back pairs of particles that emerge from interactions of single quarks from the proton with single gluons in the heavier ion. The results suggest that gluons in heavy nuclei recombine, a step toward proving that gluons reach a postulated steady state called saturation, where gluon splitting and recombination balance.

Newswise: March Tip Sheet From Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Released: 24-Mar-2023 4:00 PM EDT
March Tip Sheet From Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A new study reported in JAMA Network Open unveils disparities in Mesothelioma survival, a grant to help construction workers nail quitting smoking, a new AI algorithm that offers insights into deadly cancer, a newly launched Neuroendocrine Tumors Program, a cancer researcher chosen to co-lead Tumor Biology Program and more are in this month’s tip sheet from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Newswise: New Type of Entanglement Lets Scientists ‘See’ Inside Nuclei
Released: 24-Mar-2023 3:55 PM EDT
New Type of Entanglement Lets Scientists ‘See’ Inside Nuclei
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Nuclear physicists have found a new way to see inside nuclei by tracking interactions between particles of light and gluons. The method relies on harnessing a new type of quantum interference between two dissimilar particles. Tracking how these entangled particles emerge from the interactions lets scientists map out the arrangement of gluons. This approach is unusual for making use of entanglement between dissimilar particles—something rare in quantum studies.

Newswise: Eye color genes are critical for retinal health
Released: 24-Mar-2023 3:40 PM EDT
Eye color genes are critical for retinal health
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics

Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products. There is growing evidence that metabolic pathways coupled with external stress factors influence the health of cells and tissues.

Newswise: Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants
Released: 24-Mar-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Corneal transplants can be the last step to returning clear vision to many patients suffering from eye disease. Each year, approximately 80,000 corneal transplantations take place in the U.S. Worldwide, more than 184,000 corneal transplantation surgeries are performed annually.

   
Newswise: Lockheed Martin Vice President Valerie Browning Appointed to AIP Board of Directors
Released: 24-Mar-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Lockheed Martin Vice President Valerie Browning Appointed to AIP Board of Directors
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

AIP is pleased to announce physicist Valerie Browning as the newest member of the Institute’s Board of Directors. Her appointment is effective March 24. Browning is the Vice President for Research and Technology in the Corporate Technology Office at Lockheed Martin, where she leads transformational research and design projects that bring together industry, academia, and government organizations.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 2:50 PM EDT
New study supports saving more lung tissue in lung cancer surgeries
University of Chicago Medical Center

A new study finds some patients with early-stage lung cancer who receive a lobectomy do not fare better than patients who have less lung tissue removed.

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Released: 24-Mar-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Framework helps local planners prepare for climate pressures on food, energy & water systems
Marine Biological Laboratory

As the world faces increasingly extreme and frequent weather events brought on by climate change – such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, and wildfires – critical civic resources such as food, water, and energy will be impacted.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate,” which might actually be helpful
University at Buffalo

Failing to clearly communicate when problem solving can actually benefit groups that lack diversity, and the degree to which miscommunication helps or hinders the search for a solution is strongly based on factors such as team dynamics, according to a new paper co-written by a University at Buffalo researcher.

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Released: 24-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EDT
THE LANCET: Health experts call for bold action to prioritize health over profit
Lancet

A new Series published in The Lancet describes how, although commercial entities can contribute positively to health and society, the products and practices of some commercial actors are responsible for escalating rates of avoidable ill health, planetary damage, and social and health inequity.

   
Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Corporate investment could improve climate-tech innovation
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Corporate investments in climate-tech start-ups are a growing but overlooked aspect of energy innovation. According to a new report from Morgan Edwards, a professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and her lead co-author at University of Maryland, these investments should be more fully considered as methods to advance climate technology.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Largest US state-by-state analysis of COVID-19 impact reveals the driving forces behind variations in health, education, and economic performance
Lancet

Four-fold variation in standardised COVID-19 death rates across US states between January 2020 and July 2022 – with death rates lowest in Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Maine and highest in Arizona, Washington, DC, and New Mexico.

   
Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:35 PM EDT
Poorest children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence
University College London

Generation Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 compared to more affluent peers, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.

   
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Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:15 PM EDT
FSU researcher: Poor maternity benefits can prompt new mothers to leave their jobs
Florida State University

If companies want to ensure pregnant employees and new moms stay on their payrolls, they’d do well to offer competitive maternity benefits.  So suggests new research by Samantha Paustian-Underdahl, the Mary Tilley Bessemer Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Florida State University College of Business.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Buprenorphine After Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Results in Reduced Risk of Overdose Death
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Receiving medication for opioid use disorders, such as buprenorphine after an overdose, leads to lower mortality risk, according to a Rutgers study.

Newswise: U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis announce the Battery Workforce Challenge
Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EDT
U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis announce the Battery Workforce Challenge
Argonne National Laboratory

BattChallenge is a three-year competition joining universities with vocational partners, such as community colleges, trades and apprenticeship programs, to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a future Stellantis vehicle.

Newswise: KERI-KIT Develop an Optimal SiS2 Production Technology to Boost ASSB Performance
Released: 24-Mar-2023 12:00 PM EDT
KERI-KIT Develop an Optimal SiS2 Production Technology to Boost ASSB Performance
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A team led by Dr. Ha Yoon-Cheol, a Principal Researcher of Next Generation Battery Research Center at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) and Dr. Cheol-Min Park, a Professor of School of Materials Science and Engineering at Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT), has developed a low-cost production technology for silicon disulfide (SiS2) for solid-state electrolytes (argyrodite-type) that has potential to accelerate the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

Newswise: NIH Awards Researchers $7.5 Million to Create Data Support Center for Opioid Use Disorder and Pain Management Research
Released: 24-Mar-2023 11:20 AM EDT
NIH Awards Researchers $7.5 Million to Create Data Support Center for Opioid Use Disorder and Pain Management Research
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have been awarded a five-year, $7.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Helping End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative. The NIH HEAL initiative, which launched in 2018, was created to find scientific solutions to stem the national opioid and pain public health crises.

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Newswise: More predictable renewable energy could lower costs
23-Mar-2023 9:05 PM EDT
More predictable renewable energy could lower costs
University of Adelaide

Lower electricity costs for consumers and more reliable clean energy could be some of the benefits of a new study by the University of Adelaide researchers who have examined how predictable solar or wind energy generation is and the impact of it on profits in the electricity market.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:45 AM EDT
More support needed for children with disabilities using the Internet
University of East Anglia

Children with disabilities need better support to manage their online lives and potential online risks, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:40 AM EDT
Heated tobacco products make SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and severe COVID‑19 more likely
Osaka Metropolitan University

Heated tobacco products—an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes—do not burn tobacco leaves, but rather allow users to inhale the vapor produced by heating the tobacco leaves.

Newswise: AI “brain” created from core materials for OLED TVs
Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:30 AM EDT
AI “brain” created from core materials for OLED TVs
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

ChatGPT's impact extends beyond the education sector and is causing significant changes in other areas.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Use age, not weight, to screen for diabetes
Northwestern University

All racial/ethnic minority groups develop diabetes at lower weights than white adults

Released: 24-Mar-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Important step towards accurate use of stem cell-based disease models
University of Helsinki

During the past ten years, scientists have learned to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from ordinary cells by genetic reprogramming.


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