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30-Nov-2024 9:30 AM EST
Researchers Discover An Origin of Idiopathic Autism
Fundació Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB BARCELONA)

A study by IRB Barcelona unveils how the lack of a fraction of the CPEB4 protein causes a decrease in the expression of genes that are crucial for neuronal development. Published in the journal Nature, the study opens new avenues for the development of targeted treatments for autism.

Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:55 AM EST
Prevención de complicaciones derivadas de lesiones cerebrales mediante el uso de fibras ópticas especializadas
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Según un artículo publicado en ACS Sensors, los investigadores han desarrollado un sistema de detección basado en fibra óptica, que permitiría a los profesionales médicos monitorear a los pacientes que han sufrido complicaciones después de un traumatismo craneoencefálico.

Newswise: UA Little Rock Awarded $80K NEH Grant to Develop Educational Materials On Joe Jones’ Iconic Mural
Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:50 AM EST
UA Little Rock Awarded $80K NEH Grant to Develop Educational Materials On Joe Jones’ Iconic Mural
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a nearly $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a curriculum and digital education tools centered around Joe Jones’ 1935 mural, “The Struggle in the South.”

Newswise:  Building Stronger Communities—One Grant at a Time
Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:30 AM EST
Building Stronger Communities—One Grant at a Time
Tufts University

The Tufts Community Appeal (TCA) is the university’s employee giving campaign that takes place at the end of every calendar year. Employees who choose to contribute can direct their gifts to specific causes, including financial aid, the Tufts Community Grants (TCG) program, or any school, program, team, or initiative of their choice.

Newswise: 2024 SMFA at Tufts Art Sale Starts Dec. 6
Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:15 AM EST
2024 SMFA at Tufts Art Sale Starts Dec. 6
Tufts University

With more than 2,000 works from more than 600 artists, the 46th annual SMFA at Tufts Art Sale promises to have something for everyone, from established collectors to those looking to buy their very first original artwork. The sale, one of the largest public art sales in the region, runs Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, at the school’s campus in Boston.

Newswise: Sandia study supports superior bits
Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:05 AM EST
Sandia study supports superior bits
Sandia National Laboratories

In golf, a great caddie helps tune a professional golfer’s performance, matching their skill, choice of club and type of swing to the course and weather conditions.

Newswise: Thunderstruck: Researchers Demonstrate Lightning Strike Protection Tech for Composites
Released: 4-Dec-2024 10:05 AM EST
Thunderstruck: Researchers Demonstrate Lightning Strike Protection Tech for Composites
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A team of Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers reached a significant milestone by building and testing an entire 6.5-foot turbine blade tip using fully recyclable materials that can withstand lightning voltage. ORNL’s recent demonstration highlighted the possibilities of a new approach to protecting blades using conductive materials or coatings.

Newswise: MSK Awards and Appointments November 2024
4-Dec-2024 10:00 AM EST
MSK Awards and Appointments November 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NEW YORK, December 4, 2024 – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the following awards and appointments:

Released: 4-Dec-2024 9:55 AM EST
Research Study Shows the Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Enhanced Heart Failure Screening
Mayo Clinic

Earlier research showed that primary care clinicians using AI-ECG tools identified more unknown cases of a weak heart pump, also called low ejection fraction, than without AI. New study findings published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health suggest that this type of screening is also cost-effective in the long term, especially in outpatient settings.

Newswise: A Basic Science Holiday Guide: Food Safety, Sticking to an Exercise Resolution and Molecular Holiday Lights
Released: 4-Dec-2024 9:30 AM EST
A Basic Science Holiday Guide: Food Safety, Sticking to an Exercise Resolution and Molecular Holiday Lights
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Basic science concepts that ultimately drive medical advances also have ties to holiday trends. The following tips offer ideas for science-themed holiday stories and the basic science experts who can offer insights.

3-Dec-2024 8:05 AM EST
New ASTRO Survey Finds That Prior Authorization Delays Lead to Serious Harm for People with Cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A new nationwide survey of more than 750 radiation oncologists confirms that prior authorization harms people with cancer by causing treatment delays, abandoned treatments, hospitalizations and patient deaths. Findings also make clear that the problem of prior authorization is growing worse, with patients now experiencing longer radiation therapy treatment delays than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newswise: BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators
3-Dec-2024 9:55 AM EST
BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators
Bowling Green State University

United Nations-affiliated study finds nearly two-thirds of content creators do not verify information for accuracy before sharing with others.

Newswise: AI Helps Researchers Dig Through Old Maps to Find Lost Oil and Gas Wells
Released: 4-Dec-2024 8:00 AM EST
AI Helps Researchers Dig Through Old Maps to Find Lost Oil and Gas Wells
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics.

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Newswise: NCCN Awards Grants to Improve Care for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Released: 4-Dec-2024 8:00 AM EST
NCCN Awards Grants to Improve Care for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The NCCN Oncology Research Program (ORP) announces the awarding of new quality improvement research grants aimed at advancing care for patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL).



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