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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 9:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System named 2024 Hearst Health Prize winner
Hearst Health

Hearst Health and the UCLA Center for SMART Health awarded the 2024 Hearst Health Prize to Mount Sinai Health System. Mount Sinai Health System was declared the winner for a machine learning application called NutriScan AI that facilitates faster identification and treatment of malnutrition in hospitalized patients.

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.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
UL Solutions and ScienceMedia Partner to Revolutionize Training and e-Learning Solutions for Life Sciences
ScienceMedia

ScienceMedia announced today that it has formed a partnership with UL Solutions that offers ComplianceWire®, the industry leading learning management system (LMS) tailored toward compliance and qualification management within life sciences organizations.

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.

Newswise: Vibrational spectra will help to distinguish amber and amber-like resins
Released: 6-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Vibrational spectra will help to distinguish amber and amber-like resins
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University obtained vibrational spectra for 15 samples of amber and resins, that imitate amber, from all over the world. The data presented by authors can be used as a kind of standard in order to distinguish false gems and products from real amber. Results of the research are published in magazine Data in Brief.

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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.

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Released: 6-Jun-2024 1:05 AM EDT
$100M Gift Propels Innovation at Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery
Cedars-Sinai

Philanthropists Jim and Eleanor Randall and the Randall Family Foundation have given a transformative $100 million gift to the Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery to propel innovation in surgical care, training and research.

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Released: 6-Jun-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Pioneer in Neuroendocrinology Honored for Achievements
Cedars-Sinai

Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, executive vice president of Medicine and Health Sciences and dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai, has received the Pituitary Society’s top honor for his four decades of pioneering achievements and leadership in the field of endocrinology.

Newswise: Birth-to-five teaching degree sets the pace for early childhood education
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Birth-to-five teaching degree sets the pace for early childhood education
University of South Australia

With the announcement of $715 million to drastically overhaul early childhood education and care in South Australia, there is unprecedented demand for teachers who can support the needs of children in childcare, kindergarten, and preschool settings.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Tempo Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Eric I. Richman to Board of Directors
Tempo Therapeutics, Inc

Tempo Therapeutics, Inc. ("Tempo"), a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, today announced the addition of Eric I. Richman, MBA to its board of directors.

   
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.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Hridesh Rajan named new dean of Tulane University School of Science and Engineering
Tulane University

Hridesh Rajan has been named new dean of Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, effective July 1.President Michael A. Fitts and Provost Robin Forman made the announcement in a message to the Tulane community.

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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Newswise: The Medical Minute: Why does my head hurt? What can I do about it?
Released: 5-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Why does my head hurt? What can I do about it?
Penn State Health

Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.

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: Dermatology Goes “Global”
Released: 5-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Dermatology Goes “Global”
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Unique program gives dermatology residents a chance to work internationally

Newswise: A Dad's Role in Father's Day (and Beyond)
Released: 5-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
A Dad's Role in Father's Day (and Beyond)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

From tossing baseballs to firing up the barbecue grill, many Americans associate the month of June with Father’s Day and celebrating the start of summer with their dads.  June is also Men’s Health Month, and Brandon Eddy — a professor and researcher with UNLV’s Couple and Family Therapy Program — says all that quality time doesn’t just strengthen relationships, it’s also great for mental wellness.

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.

Newswise: Ceevra Receives EU MDR Certification for its Surgical 3D Digital Imaging Platform
Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Ceevra Receives EU MDR Certification for its Surgical 3D Digital Imaging Platform
Ceevra

Press release announcing Ceevra's certification under EU MDR.

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: The Parasitic Worms that Transformed Our Immune System
Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Parasitic Worms that Transformed Our Immune System
University of Utah Health

Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines.

   
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Released: 5-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Michigan Ross School of Business and Arctos Launch Pioneering Sports Franchise Index
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is collaborating with Arctos, a private investment firm, to present the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index.

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.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
10 UC Irvine faculty members named Hellman Fellows for 2024-25
University of California, Irvine

Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85 UCI Society of Hellman Fellows since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UChicago joins multisite study to improve health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
University of Chicago Medical Center

The University of Chicago is among five clinical sites conducting a first-of-its-kind study aimed at uncovering risk factors and targeted interventions to better prevent disease in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The study will examine 10,000 people — with a focus on cardiovascular, lung and mental health, as well as social influences on health.

Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UWF to offer new behavior analysis degree
University of West Florida

UWF is launching a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis beginning in Fall 2024, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The proposed graduate degree will be offered online and housed in the Health Sciences & Administration within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.



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