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Newswise: Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Received 2024 Distinguished Award From European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)
Release date: 10-Jun-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Received 2024 Distinguished Award From European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)
Mount Sinai Health System

President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital given top honor for his scientific excellence and successful global education initiatives on cardiovascular disease

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Newswise: First demonstration in Korea of marine ammonia engine combustion technology Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, a promising signal for a shipbuilding powerhouse
Released: 10-Jun-2024 12:00 AM EDT
First demonstration in Korea of marine ammonia engine combustion technology Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, a promising signal for a shipbuilding powerhouse
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The joint research team successfully demonstrated technology of using the LNG-ammonia dual-fuel engines at the KR Test & Certification Center (KR TCC).

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Newswise: Placing Women Front and Center Is Key to Achieving Global Marine Conservation and Sustainable Development Agendas
Release date: 8-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Placing Women Front and Center Is Key to Achieving Global Marine Conservation and Sustainable Development Agendas
Wildlife Conservation Society

Placing Women Front and Center Is Key to Achieving Global Marine Conservation and Sustainable Development Agendas

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Renewable route to rapid manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists ingeniously created a sustainable, soft material by combining rubber with woody reinforcements and incorporating “smart” linkages between the components that unlock on demand.

Newswise: Texas Tech Health El Paso, UTEP Announce New MedFuture Cohort, Part of Our Region’s Next Generation of Physicians
Release date: 7-Jun-2024 4:30 PM EDT
Texas Tech Health El Paso, UTEP Announce New MedFuture Cohort, Part of Our Region’s Next Generation of Physicians
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Adolpho and Debbie Telles announce a $50,000 gift for the Adolpho R. and Deborah L. Telles Family Scholarship, which will be matched by the KPMG Foundation to double its impact to $100,000.

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Newswise: Sky’s the limit for biofuels
Release date: 7-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Sky’s the limit for biofuels
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. ORNL’s John Field provided biomass feedstock production expertise to the report focused on the role of the bioeconomy in U.S. decarbonization strategies.

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Release date: 7-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Duane Hawkins of Spirit AeroSystems Joins ADDMAN as Executive Advisor to CEO
ADDMAN

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADDMAN, one of the largest US-based 3D printing service providers, proudly announces the appointment of Duane Hawkins as an Executive Advisor to the CEO of ADDMAN.

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Newswise: Changes Upstream: RIPE team uses CRISPR/Cas9 to alter photosynthesis for the first time
3-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Changes Upstream: RIPE team uses CRISPR/Cas9 to alter photosynthesis for the first time
Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Project

A RIPE team used CRISPR/Cas9 to increase gene expression in rice by changing its upstream regulatory DNA. Their work is the first unbiased gene-editing approach to increase gene expression and downstream photosynthetic activity and was recently published in Science Advances.

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Newswise: Letter to editor and response: Is neurocysticercosis a main cause of epilepsy?
Released: 7-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Letter to editor and response: Is neurocysticercosis a main cause of epilepsy?
International League Against Epilepsy

ILAE produced a podcast episode in 2023 in which Dr. Hector Garcia talked about neurocysticercosis as a main cause of epilepsy. Two researchers from Latin America wrote in and questioned how frequently this parasitic infection actually leads to epilepsy. Dr. Garcia responded.

Newswise: Roswell Park Earns ‘Exceptional’ Rating from National Cancer Institute With Best-Ever Core Grant
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:45 AM EDT
Roswell Park Earns ‘Exceptional’ Rating from National Cancer Institute With Best-Ever Core Grant
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has earned its most highly rated grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI renewed Roswell Park’s status as a Comprehensive Cancer Center - a designation held by less than 4% of cancer centers- awarding Roswell Park the highest possible “Exceptional” rating as it renewed a grant Roswell Park has successfully competed for since 1972.

Newswise: CUR Names NAU’s Lee as Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor 2024 Awardee
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
CUR Names NAU’s Lee as Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor 2024 Awardee
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Dr. Naomi Lee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Arizona University, an NIH Early-Stage Investigator, an officer in the Army Reserves, and a member of the Seneca Nation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Council on Undergraduate Research’s Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award.

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Newswise: Argonne convenes leaders from community organizations, civic agencies and industry to co-design an equitable clean energy transition
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Argonne convenes leaders from community organizations, civic agencies and industry to co-design an equitable clean energy transition
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne recently hosted its second Argonne in Chicago Partner Forum in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Over 80 community leaders, researchers and representatives from industry and civic agencies convened to discuss opportunities for partnership in pursuit of a clean energy future for all.

Newswise: Richmond’s Vázquez Selected as 2024 CURAH Faculty Mentor Awardee
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Richmond’s Vázquez Selected as 2024 CURAH Faculty Mentor Awardee
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Dr. Karina Elizabeth Vázquez, Community-Based Learning Director in the Department of Latin America, Latino, & Iberian Studies at the University of Richmond, has been selected as the 2024 Council on Undergraduate Research – Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Awardee.

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Newswise: Fat Molecule’s Inability to Bond with Shape-Shifting Protein in Cell’s Powerhouse Linked to an Inherited Metabolic Disease
Released: 7-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Fat Molecule’s Inability to Bond with Shape-Shifting Protein in Cell’s Powerhouse Linked to an Inherited Metabolic Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine

By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found that biochemical bonds between fats and proteins in the mitochondrion, the cell’s powerhouse, play a crucial role in how our cells produce energy.

Newswise: Shrinking statures, growing insights: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of dwarfism in squash
Released: 7-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Shrinking statures, growing insights: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of dwarfism in squash
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Unlocking the secrets of nature, a pioneering study has pinpointed a gene mutation with profound implications for plant height and stress tolerance. The discovery lies in the CpDWF5 gene, whose alteration leads to a compact squash plant with a unique resistance to salt stress, marking a leap forward in agricultural science.

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Newswise: Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Released: 7-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, scientists have unlocked the secrets behind the diverse flavors of table grapes. By examining 38 different cultivars, the research offers unprecedented insights into the volatile compounds that shape our taste experiences, paving the way for enhanced grape quality and flavor.

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Newswise: The world's strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The world's strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Terahertz waves, known as non-ionizing radiation, can turn into ionization radiation when sufficiently many terahertz photons are focused in space and time. A team led by scientists in Korea and the USA has created the world’s most intense terahertz pulses that can instantaneously ionize atoms and molecules and convert them into plasma.

Newswise: Optical Imager Captures Amplitude and Phase Information without Digital Processing
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Optical Imager Captures Amplitude and Phase Information without Digital Processing
Chinese Academy of Sciences

UCLA researchers introduced an all-optical complex field imager that captures both amplitude and phase information of optical fields using an intensity-based sensor array. This device employs optimized diffractive surfaces to eliminate the need for digital processing in conventional complex imaging techniques, improving imaging speed and reducing computational demand.

Newswise: Reproductive health counseling in young women with epilepsy: Room for improvement
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Reproductive health counseling in young women with epilepsy: Room for improvement
International League Against Epilepsy

Pediatric neurologists are not counseling young adults with epilepsy about reproductive issues as frequently as needed, according to a recent 10-year study. Some conversations, such as those about pregnancy and the potential effects of antiseizure medications, are almost nonexistent.

Newswise: Transforming agriculture: engineered nanoparticles for plant gene regulation
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Transforming agriculture: engineered nanoparticles for plant gene regulation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a major advancement for plant biology and agriculture, researchers have developed a novel method for systemic gene silencing in plants using engineered dsRNA-protein nanoparticles. This technique, which rapidly characterizes gene functions, could revolutionize in planta gene editing.

Newswise: Lavender's secret: genetic regulator boosts plant health and fragrance output
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Lavender's secret: genetic regulator boosts plant health and fragrance output
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A groundbreaking study has identified a gene that plays a dual role in enhancing both the aromatic compounds and disease resistance in lavender plants. The research uncovers how the LaMYC7 gene positively regulates the biosynthesis of linalool and caryophyllene, key for lavender's scent and its resistance to common plant pathogens.

Newswise: A catalyst's best friend: how neighboring atoms boost CO2 electrochemical reduction
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
A catalyst's best friend: how neighboring atoms boost CO2 electrochemical reduction
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led to a new study that explores the neighboring effects in single-atom catalysts (SACs) for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Newswise: K-space translation strategy lets metasurfaces project multiple images without crosstalk
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
K-space translation strategy lets metasurfaces project multiple images without crosstalk
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have developed a new type of planar-glass-waveguide-based metasurface holograms that feature multiple crosstalk-free display channels by precisely manipulating guided incident light.

Released: 7-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Engineering Cancer’s End: Moffitt Scientists Say Bioengineering Will Change Our Ability to Research and Treat Cancer
Moffitt Cancer Center

Bioengineering is revolutionizing cancer research, and Moffitt Cancer Center is at the forefront of this transformative movement. Moffitt is the first National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center with a dedicated bioengineering department. This area of science integrates engineering and physical sciences with oncology to change how we understand and treat this complex disease.

Newswise: Former UK city Mayor and Cabot Institute join forces to help make all cities fairer, better, and more sustainable
Released: 7-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Former UK city Mayor and Cabot Institute join forces to help make all cities fairer, better, and more sustainable
University of Bristol

Cities play a pivotal role in overcoming the pressing challenges posed by climate change – and the University of Bristol is ramping up efforts to support them on a local, national, and international level.

Newswise: Roots of resistance: unveiling the soil-saving secrets of grafting
Released: 7-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Roots of resistance: unveiling the soil-saving secrets of grafting
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Grafting, an age-old horticultural technique, has been revealed as a powerful tool against soil-borne diseases like crown gall. New research uncovers how the composition of root exudates changes when plants are grafted onto resistant rootstocks, creating a defensive mechanism that reduces the prevalence of pathogenic Agrobacterium.

Newswise: Decoding salvia miltiorrhiza: a molecular approach to boosting bioactive compounds
Released: 7-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Decoding salvia miltiorrhiza: a molecular approach to boosting bioactive compounds
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Salvia miltiorrhiza, known as Danshen, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. The medicinal properties of Danshen are primarily attributed to its two major bioactive compounds: tanshinones and phenolic acids.

Released: 7-Jun-2024 3:05 AM EDT
JMIR Publications and Swedish Consortium Bibsam Join Forces in a Landmark Agreement to Advance Open Access
JMIR Publications

Open access publisher JMIR Publications, in partnership with Sweden's academic consortium Bibsam, with sales support by Accucoms, recently announced a landmark national agreement to eliminate the burden of article processing charges (APCs) for researchers in Sweden.

Newswise: Advances in Omics Research of Rosaceae
Released: 7-Jun-2024 2:05 AM EDT
Advances in Omics Research of Rosaceae
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has provided a comprehensive overview of the applications of omics technologies in Rosaceae plants.

Newswise: Enhancing Forest Productivity through Improved Phosphorus Use: A Comprehensive Review of Phosphorus Uptake, Transport, and Signaling in Woody and Model Plants
Released: 7-Jun-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Enhancing Forest Productivity through Improved Phosphorus Use: A Comprehensive Review of Phosphorus Uptake, Transport, and Signaling in Woody and Model Plants
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has reviewed the mechanisms of inorganic phosphorus (Pi) uptake, transport, and signaling in woody plants based on the backbone of model and crop plants. A research team has reviewed the mechanisms of inorganic phosphorus (Pi) uptake, transport, and signaling in woody plants based on the backbone of model and crop plants.

Newswise: Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance
Released: 7-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance
University of Adelaide

Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication. Metformin, which has been a cornerstone in diabetes treatment since the 1960s, is typically taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects but new research is suggesting patients could see improved results if it’s taken before meals.

Newswise: Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients
Released: 7-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients
University of Adelaide

A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis. Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women and those assigned female at birth. However, it takes 6.4 years to diagnose using the conventional standard of surgical laparoscopy.

Newswise: Attending local events strengthens neighbourhood bonds
Released: 6-Jun-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Attending local events strengthens neighbourhood bonds
University of South Australia

Researchers at the University of South Australia have investigated how often people visit and actively participate in local events and how this affects their sense of place or their connection to their community.



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