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Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
WashU Researchers Use Genetics to Find Psychopathology Risks
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth

Newswise: Unveiling the Giant: Tibetan Wild Peony Genome Sheds Light on Floral Evolution
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
Unveiling the Giant: Tibetan Wild Peony Genome Sheds Light on Floral Evolution
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has decoded the complex genome of the Tibetan wild tree peony (Paeonia ludlowii), revealing its evolutionary history and the genetic drivers behind its unique traits. This comprehensive genomic resource could transform tree peony breeding and shed light on how plants adapt to high-altitude environments. The research unveils the genome’s intricate structure, emphasizing the crucial role of transposable elements and DNA methylation in shaping the genetic diversity of this rare species.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
How Airbnb Could Help Curb the Rise in Housing Costs
North Carolina State University

Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices.

Newswise: New Initiative to Fuel Neuroscience and Aging Research
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
New Initiative to Fuel Neuroscience and Aging Research
University of Miami

The University of Miami will invest $30 million to enhance research and innovation in basic science and the areas of neuroscience and aging.

Newswise: By Day, She’s a College Junior. By Night, She Sits on a School Board.
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
By Day, She’s a College Junior. By Night, She Sits on a School Board.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick student Ashley Caldwell likes to keep busy. The junior, who attends the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is finding her days even busier now as the newest – and youngest member – of the New Brunswick Board of Education.

Newswise: Astrocytes and Epilepsy: Dr. Peter Bedner
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
Astrocytes and Epilepsy: Dr. Peter Bedner
International League Against Epilepsy

Previously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Marks a Decade of Collaboration with Medtronic as an Industry Supporter
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased to announce that Medtronic, a global leader in health care technology, is an ASA Industry Supporter for the 10th year, supporting the work of the Society and anesthesiologists to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Newswise: Boron Shortage: The Silent Inhibitor of Tomato Yield and Quality
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:20 AM EDT
Boron Shortage: The Silent Inhibitor of Tomato Yield and Quality
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Boron, a crucial nutrient for plants, is essential for tomato growth and development. Yet, how tomatoes respond to boron deficiency has remained largely unclear. This study sheds light on the physiological and molecular changes tomatoes undergo when faced with boron scarcity. The findings reveal critical mechanisms that could lead to new strategies for boosting crop resilience and improving productivity in agriculture.

Newswise: Red Light, Big Impact: Phytochromes in Strawberry Development Unveiled
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Red Light, Big Impact: Phytochromes in Strawberry Development Unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has revealed how light regulates the growth and pigmentation of woodland strawberries. Researchers identified the FvePhyB gene, a red/far-red light photoreceptor, as a key player in controlling plant height and anthocyanin production. These findings could reshape strawberry farming by optimizing light conditions to improve crop quality and yield.

Newswise: Custom Alterations: Mending Genes for Long-Lasting Effects
Released: 17-Oct-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Custom Alterations: Mending Genes for Long-Lasting Effects
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

NIBIB-funded researchers are working to bring in vivo gene editing to the fore. Through rational engineering of lipid nanoparticles, this collaborative team developed a way to effectively target specific organs in the body to precisely deliver therapeutic cargo, including gene-editing molecules.

Newswise: General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
Released: 17-Oct-2024 10:50 AM EDT
General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has spent much of her career balancing private practice with leadership roles at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will become the 105th president of the ACS.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Identifying the Genes That Viruses ‘Steal’ From Ocean Microbes
Ohio State University

A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and, of particular interest, carbon.

Newswise: Fast Super-Resolved Microscopy with a Structured Illumination and Extended Depth Detection.
Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:50 AM EDT
Fast Super-Resolved Microscopy with a Structured Illumination and Extended Depth Detection.
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers at Institut Fresnel have developed an Extended Depth-of-Field Random Illumination Microscope (EDF-RIM) that integrates 3D speckle illumination for super-resolved imaging and extended depth detection for faster acquisition of thick samples. EDF-RIM captures entire 3D volumes in a single projection, reducing acquisition time and light exposure.

Newswise: JMIR Publications Invites Submissions to a New Theme Issue Titled “the Emergence of Medical Futures Studies” in the Journal of Medical Internet Research
Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:45 AM EDT
JMIR Publications Invites Submissions to a New Theme Issue Titled “the Emergence of Medical Futures Studies” in the Journal of Medical Internet Research
JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “The Emergence of Medical Futures Studies” in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the leading peer-reviewed journal for digital medicine and health and health care in the Internet age, indexed in PubMed, PMC, MEDLINE, SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:35 AM EDT
Experts Refine Strategies to Address Sodium Reduction and Replacement in Foods
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

New recommendations include enhancing reduction, substitution, monitoring and education efforts.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT
BRI Announces New Staff Appointments
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

Portland, ME – Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the appointment of John Schmerfeld as the new director of science operations. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and oversight of short-term and long-term strategic goals of the Institute’s four research centers and 17 science programs.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT
New Tool Helps Analyze Pilot Performance and Mental Workload in Augmented Reality
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed HuBar, a visual analytics tool that summarizes and compares task performance sessions in augmented reality (AR) by analyzing performer behavior and cognitive workload.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 9:25 AM EDT
Teal Health is Awarded a $1.68 Million SBIR Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
Teal Health

Teal Health, a woman-led company on a mission to get all women and people with a cervix in the US screened for cervical cancer, has been awarded a $1.68 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).



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