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Released: 27-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Researchers find three companies own more than 19,000 rental houses in metro Atlanta
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Three corporate landlords control nearly 11 percent of the single-family homes available for rent in metro Atlanta’s core counties, according to a new analysis led by Taylor Shelton, a geographer at Georgia State University.

Newswise: Finding cannibalized stars
Released: 9-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Finding cannibalized stars
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Scientists working with the powerful telescopes at Georgia State’s Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have completed a survey of a group of stars suspected to have devoured most of the gas from orbiting companion stars.

Newswise: Flu virus variants resistant to new antiviral drug candidate lose pathogenicity, study finds
Released: 6-Feb-2024 6:05 PM EST
Flu virus variants resistant to new antiviral drug candidate lose pathogenicity, study finds
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Influenza A viruses with induced resistance to a new candidate antiviral drug were found to be impaired in cell culture and weakened in animals, according to a study by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University.

Released: 7-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Connectivity scans could serve as brain ‘blueprints’ for adolescents, researchers find
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Researchers with the Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDs) Center at Georgia State have identified important new methods for accurately identifying possible biomarkers in adolescent brains that can reliably predict cognitive developments and psychiatric issues.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:30 PM EST
Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, biomedical sciences researchers find
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Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Released: 25-Aug-2022 4:10 PM EDT
Universal flu vaccine protects against variants of both influenza A and B viruses
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A new universal flu vaccine protects against diverse variants of both influenza A and B viruses in mice, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Released: 12-Jul-2022 2:05 AM EDT
Video Game Players Show Enhanced Brain Activity, Decision-Making Skill Study
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Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players, according to a recent study by Georgia State University researchers.

Released: 7-Jul-2022 4:20 PM EDT
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Coastal Maya
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Scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Learn what researchers have discovered about the ancient Maya people and their relationship with this hidden stretch of coast.

Newswise: New Universal Flu Vaccine Offers Broad Protection Against Influenza A Virus Infections, Researchers Find
Released: 1-Jul-2022 11:50 AM EDT
New Universal Flu Vaccine Offers Broad Protection Against Influenza A Virus Infections, Researchers Find
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A new universal flu vaccine constructed with key parts of the influenza virus offers broad cross protection against different strains and subtypes of influenza A viruses in young and aged populations, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Released: 27-Jun-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Study finds COVID-19 omicron variant leads to less severe disease in mice
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Georgia State University researchers have found that the Alpha, Beta and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2 were substantially more fatal in mouse models than the original strain of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Released: 25-May-2022 5:30 PM EDT
Protein nanoparticle vaccine shows potential for broader, safe SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, biomedical sciences researchers find
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A nanoparticle vaccine that combines two proteins that induce immune responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that has caused the global pandemic, has the potential to be developed into broader and safe SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, according to researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Newswise: Georgia State researchers take step toward developing ‘electric eye’
Released: 19-Apr-2022 3:30 PM EDT
Georgia State researchers take step toward developing ‘electric eye’
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Georgia State University researchers have successfully designed a new type of artificial vision device that incorporates a novel vertical stacking architecture and allows for greater depth of color recognition and scalability on a micro-level.

Released: 26-Jan-2022 8:05 AM EST
New research reveals COVID-19 traumatic stress may predict PTSD, particularly for people with a history of trauma
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The pandemic has taken a substantial toll on mental health — and for a subset of Americans, COVID has emerged as a source of traumatic stress that may predict post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, according to a new study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 20-Jan-2021 12:15 PM EST
State responses, not federal, influenced rise in unemployment claims early in the pandemic
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Early in the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment claims were largely driven by state shutdown orders and the nature of a state's economy and not by the virus, according a new article by Georgia State University economists.

Released: 15-Oct-2020 2:35 PM EDT
Global study identifies common vulnerabilities across SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1 and MERS coronaviruses
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There are common vulnerabilities among three lethal coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV, such as frequently hijacked cellular pathways, that could lead to promising targets for broad coronavirus inhibition, according to a study by an international research team that includes scientists from the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Released: 26-Mar-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Researchers Identify Chemical Compound That Inhibits Ebola Virus Replication
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An organic chemical compound shows effective antiviral activity against Ebola virus and several other viruses, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

   
Released: 8-Mar-2018 3:05 PM EST
Social Stress Leads to Changes in Gut Bacteria, Study Finds
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Exposure to psychological stress in the form of social conflict alters gut bacteria in Syrian hamsters, according to a new study by Georgia State University.

Released: 21-Feb-2018 3:05 PM EST
Carbon Monoxide Improves Effectiveness of Antibiotic That Fights Stomach Infection, Study Finds
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Carbon monoxide can improve the effectiveness of antibiotics, making bacteria more sensitive to antibiotic medication, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

8-Feb-2018 12:00 PM EST
Chimpanzee Self-Control Is Related to Intelligence, Georgia State Study Finds
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As is true in humans, chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated to their ability to exert self-control and delay gratification, according to new research at Georgia State University.

22-Jan-2018 11:05 AM EST
Nanoparticle Vaccine Offers Universal Protection Against Influenza A Viruses, Study Finds
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Researchers have developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses that produces long-lasting immunity in mice and protects them against the limitations of seasonal flu vaccines, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 22-Jan-2018 4:25 PM EST
Dietary Fiber Protects Against Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Study Finds
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Consumption of dietary fiber can prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome and adverse changes in the intestine by promoting growth of “good” bacteria in the colon, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 22-Jan-2018 4:05 PM EST
Astronomers Produce First Detailed Images of Surface of Giant Star
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An international team of astronomers has produced the first detailed images of the surface of a giant star outside our solar system, revealing a nearly circular, dust-free atmosphere with complex areas of moving material, known as convection cells or granules, according to a recent study.

Released: 13-Dec-2017 9:05 AM EST
Lactic Acid Bacteria Can Protect Against Influenza A Virus, Study Finds
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Lactic acid bacteria, commonly used as probiotics to improve digestive health, can offer protection against different subtypes of influenza A virus, resulting in reduced weight loss after virus infection and lower amounts of virus replication in the lungs, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 12-Dec-2017 11:05 AM EST
Researchers Develop Test That Can Diagnose Two Cancer Types
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A blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer, lymphoma and melanoma, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 6-Dec-2017 11:05 AM EST
Study: Parents’ Reports of Children’s Autism Symptoms Differ by Race
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Racial differences in parents’ reports of concerns about their child’s development to healthcare providers may contribute to delayed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in black children, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 5-Dec-2017 3:05 PM EST
Mitochondrial Protein in Cardiac Muscle Cells Linked to Heart Failure, Study Finds
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Reducing a protein found in the mitochondria of cardiac muscle cells initiates cardiac dysfunction and heart failure, a finding that could provide insight for new treatments for cardiovascular diseases, a study led by Georgia State University has shown.

Released: 20-Nov-2017 3:55 PM EST
Biomechanical Model Could Reduce Wobbling Of Pedestrian Bridges, Study Finds
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The dangerous wobbling of pedestrian bridges could be reduced by using biomechanically inspired models of pedestrian response to bridge motion and a mathematical formula to estimate the critical crowd size at which bridge wobbling begins, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 20-Nov-2017 12:05 PM EST
Astronomers Reveal Nearby Stars That Are Among The Oldest In Our Galaxy
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Astronomers have discovered some of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy by determining their locations and velocities, according to a study led by scientists at Georgia State University.

Released: 13-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Linked to Dysregulated Tryptophan Metabolism, Study Finds
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Researchers have found a link between dysregulated tryptophan metabolism and abdominal aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening vascular disease, according to a new study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 2-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Georgia State Physicist Gets $400,000 Grant to Study Solar Energy Conversion
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Dr. Gary Hastings, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, has received a two-year, $400,000 federal grant to study solar energy conversion in photosynthesis.

Released: 25-Oct-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Study Identifies Risk And Protective Factors For Depressive Symptoms In African-American Men
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African-American men report an average of eight depressive symptoms in a month, with family support, mastery, self-esteem, chronic stressors and discrimination among the factors that are significant to their psychological health, according to a new study led by researchers at Georgia State University.

Released: 23-Oct-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Virus-like Particle Vaccine Protects Against RSV Vaccine-Enhanced Respiratory Disease, Study Finds
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Researchers have discovered that a virus-like particle vaccine can prime the body’s immune response and prevent the severe respiratory disease that results when patients given an early form of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are exposed to RSV, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 16-Oct-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Nidoviruses Redundantly Express Genes and Encode More Proteins Than Previously Believed, Study Finds
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Arteriviruses, a family of single-stranded RNA viruses that belongs to the order Nidovirirales, produce more proteins and messenger RNAs than previously reported, a finding that provides important insights about a virus that could potentially evolve to infect humans in the future, according to a new research study.

   
3-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT
New Findings On Mechanisms For Body Temperature Regulation By Fat Tissue
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New discoveries about the mechanism responsible for heat generation in the body related to fat tissue oppose classical views in the field and could lead to new ways to fight metabolic disorders associated with obesity, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

Released: 25-Sep-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Georgia State Makes Massive NASA Solar Dataset Available To Researchers
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Georgia State University researchers have compiled a large solar dataset from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), making several hundred thousand solar events found on high-resolution solar images available to the public.

Released: 20-Sep-2017 10:30 AM EDT
Immune Cells Produce Wound Healing Factor, Could Lead To New IBD Treatment
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Specific immune cells have the ability to produce a healing factor that can promote wound repair in the intestine, a finding that could lead to new, potential therapeutic treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new research study.

Released: 18-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Public Health Expert, Health Economist Available to Discuss Childhood Obesity
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As the country continues to face childhood obesity – posing a serious health risk to children’s health in the United States – Georgia State University experts in public health and public policy are available to discuss the issue during this Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Released: 13-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Georgia State President Becker Among Seven Given Carnegie Corporation’s $500,000 Leadership Award
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Georgia State University President Mark P. Becker is among seven university presidents named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as recipients of its Academic Leadership Award, which provides $500,000 in support for each winner’s academic initiatives.

Released: 29-Aug-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Photosynthesis Discovery Could Help Design More Efficient Artificial Solar Cells
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A natural process that occurs during photosynthesis could lead to the design of more efficient artificial solar cells, according to researchers at Georgia State University.

Released: 28-Aug-2017 9:25 AM EDT
Astronomers Use Kepler Satellite To Study Variability in the Seven Sisters Cluster
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An international team of astronomers has used a new algorithm to enhance observations from the NASA Kepler Space Telescope in its K2 Mission and perform the most detailed study yet of the variability of the Seven Sisters star cluster.

Released: 23-Aug-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Blood Test for Colitis Screening Using Infrared Technology Could Reduce Dependence on Colonoscopy, Study Finds
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A fast, simple blood test for ulcerative colitis using infrared spectroscopy could provide a cheaper, less invasive alternative for screening compared to colonoscopy, which is now the predominant test, according to a study between the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

Released: 21-Aug-2017 5:05 PM EDT
Spaser Can Detect, Kill Circulating Tumor Cells to Prevent Cancer Metastases, Study Finds
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A nanolaser known as the spaser can serve as a super-bright, water-soluble, biocompatible probe capable of finding metastasized cancer cells in the blood stream and then killing these cells, according to a new research study.

Released: 16-Aug-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Georgia State University Introduces eSports Programs
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Georgia State University has introduced programs for students interested in eSports, organized multiplayer video game competitions among players that are often broadcast, and which have spurred the development of collegiate teams at institutions across the United States.



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