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Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection
Ohio State University

Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.

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Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Researchers Shed Light on Cause of 'Happy Hypoxia' in COVID-19 Patients
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

While many serious cases of COVID-19 are marked by respiratory distress and dangerously low blood oxygen levels — a condition referred to as hypoxia — the occurrence of “silent or happy hypoxia” affecting a subset of patients has puzzled experts since the pandemic's onset.

Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology establishes internal advisory council to maximize impact
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the establishment of its internal advisory council to identify needs and opportunities for data science development and integration across MD Anderson, advancing work that will yield significant benefits for patients and families.

Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
ASTRO issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for patients with HPV-related throat cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published today an updated clinical guideline that details best practices for using radiation therapy to treat patients who have oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Newswise: Rensselaer Professor Receives $3.7 Million Grant for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rensselaer Professor Receives $3.7 Million Grant for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Chunyu Wang, M.D., Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and chemistry and chemical biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been awarded a five-year grant of more than $3.7 million by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging to study Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) isoform interactions with heparan sulfate (HS) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Newswise: Planetary boundary layer revealed: satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteries
Released: 18-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Planetary boundary layer revealed: satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteries
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Unlocking the secrets of Earth's planetary boundary layer (PBL), a pivotal zone influencing air quality and climate, a new study offers unprecedented insights into atmospheric thermal contrasts (TC). By scrutinizing satellite data, researchers have shed light on how the surface-to-atmosphere temperature gradient affects the detection of atmospheric pollutants.

Newswise: A new compact diffractive imager for subwavelength resolution
Released: 18-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
A new compact diffractive imager for subwavelength resolution
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The researchers propose a new method for achieving subwavelength resolution imaging for phase and amplitude objects. Their technique relies on diffractive encoding and decoding with a solid-immersion layer to recover high-frequency information corresponding to the subwavelength features of an object.

Newswise: Fred Hutch announces eight recipients of 2024 Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award
Released: 18-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Fred Hutch announces eight recipients of 2024 Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announced eight recipients of the national Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award, which recognizes which recognizes outstanding early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying cancer, infectious diseases and basic sciences.

Newswise: Westhampton Beach Student's Seaweed Fertilizer Project 'SPARKs' Success
Released: 18-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Westhampton Beach Student's Seaweed Fertilizer Project 'SPARKs' Success
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Jessica Curran earned fourth prize in the plant science category at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024



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