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Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Zymo Research Stands by Its Innovative cfDNA Technology in Response to Qiagen's Lawsuit
Zymo Research Corp

Zymo Research Corporation, a leader in innovative life science solutions, acknowledges the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Qiagen GmbH on August 20, 2024, at the US District Court for the Central District of California regarding its MAGicBead cfDNA isolation technology.

   
Newswise: Magnifying Deep Space Through the “Carousel Lens”
Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Magnifying Deep Space Through the “Carousel Lens”
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

A newly discovered cluster-scale strong gravitational lens, with a rare alignment of seven background lensed galaxies, provides a unique opportunity to study cosmology.

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Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Helps Older Adults Overcome Fear of Falling
Cedars-Sinai

The most common trauma injuries at Cedars-Sinai are the result of age-related falls. That’s why Gregory Jones, RN, injury prevention and outreach coordinator for the hospital’s Trauma Program, is on a mission to help older adults avoid risk factors and prevent falls.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UChicago Medicine Patient First in the World to Receive Ulcerative Colitis Drug Since FDA Approval
University of Chicago Medical Center

A University of Chicago Medicine patient became the first in the world to receive the drug guselkumab (Tremfya) since its Sept. 11 approval by the FDA for treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Hemp Shows High Promise as Potential Natural Insecticide
Ohio State University

As part of the race to combat global insecticide resistance, new research shows that the same CBD people use to treat a variety of ailments is also extremely effective at killing mosquito larvae.

Newswise: Candise (Candy) Dolan, CNCT, R.NCS.T., R.EEGT., Receives AANEM's 2024 Outstanding Service Award
Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Candise (Candy) Dolan, CNCT, R.NCS.T., R.EEGT., Receives AANEM's 2024 Outstanding Service Award
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) proudly announces Ms. Candy Dolan as the 2024 Outstanding Service Award recipient for her dedicated service to her patients, technologists, residents and fellows, and AANEM.

   
Newswise: Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
Chulalongkorn University

The Office of International Affairs and Global Networks at Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) and the United Nations, co-hosted the Social Innovation Pitching Competition for the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship Program 2024 (APRU SDG4GC) on August 30, 2024, at the 4th floor meeting room, the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri Building 10).

Newswise: Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
Chulalongkorn University

The Korean Studies Center, the Chula Institute of Asian Studies organized a seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” on August 29, 2024, at the CU Social Innovation Hub, Visid Prachuabmoh Building. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University presided over the opening ceremony.

Newswise: Penny for Your Thoughts? Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer’s Clues
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Penny for Your Thoughts? Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer’s Clues
Florida Atlantic University

A groundbreaking study using a tiny roundworm could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers have linked the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation – a vital element for brain health found in everyday items like wiring and cookware. Understanding the roles of swip-10 and MBLAC1, a protein involved in processing cellular materials, could lead to the development of effective medications and opens new avenues for advancing brain disease treatments.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:25 AM EDT
ASTRO Awards Early Career Radiation Oncology Scientists with Research Grants and Fellowships
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today announced the recipients of its 2024 research grants and fellowships, including awards co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the LUNGevity Foundation, the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the RTOG Foundation/NRG Oncology and AstraZeneca.

Newswise: Polluted Air, Disturbed Hearts: Study Ties Air Quality to Cardiac Health
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Polluted Air, Disturbed Hearts: Study Ties Air Quality to Cardiac Health
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has uncovered a significant link between chronic exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of various arrhythmias, representing a pivotal advance in environmental health research.

   
Newswise: Unlocking the Future of Energy Storage: The Dendrite-Free Potassium Anode
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the Future of Energy Storage: The Dendrite-Free Potassium Anode
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have achieved a monumental breakthrough in the realm of potassium-based batteries by developing a dendrite-free metallic-potassium anode. This innovation stabilizes the anode, which is essential for enhancing battery safety and performance, and could pave the way for more efficient and reliable energy storage solutions.

Newswise: Harnessing Nature's Rhythm: Piezocatalysis for Organic Pollutant Degradation
Released: 18-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Harnessing Nature's Rhythm: Piezocatalysis for Organic Pollutant Degradation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a pivotal advancement for environmental conservation, researchers have pioneered piezoelectric techniques to efficiently degrade organic pollutants in water. This green approach converts mechanical stress into catalytic action, offering a sustainable and efficient method for water purification without relying on external energy sources.

Newswise: The Hidden Health Risks of Styrene and Ethylbenzene Exposure
Released: 18-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
The Hidden Health Risks of Styrene and Ethylbenzene Exposure
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study conducted by the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, reveals a strong link between exposure to styrene and ethylbenzene, common air pollutants, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

   
Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC Named a 2024 Top Performer by Vizient, Inc.
18-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Keck Hospital of USC Named a 2024 Top Performer by Vizient, Inc.
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Hospital of USC has been named a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company.

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Released: 18-Sep-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Endurance Exercise without Weight Loss May Reduce Body Fat
American Physiological Society (APS)

Participating in a high volume of exercise over a short period of time, such as cycling hundreds of miles in a few days, could reduce body fat levels without weight loss. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism and has been chosen as an APSselect article for September.

Newswise: Groundwater Cleanup Boost: Tailoring 3D Media for DNAPL Contaminant Removal
Released: 18-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Groundwater Cleanup Boost: Tailoring 3D Media for DNAPL Contaminant Removal
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Groundwater serves as a vital resource, yet dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) contaminants pose a significant threat to its quality. New research delves into how the 3D microstructures of porous media influence DNAPL migration and the efficacy of surfactant-enhanced aquifer remediation (SEAR), offering promising solutions for subsurface clean-up.



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