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Newswise: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s El Capitan verified as world's fastest supercomputer
15-Nov-2024 10:00 PM EST
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s El Capitan verified as world's fastest supercomputer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Hewlett Packard Enterprise and AMD, have officially unveiled El Capitan as the world's most powerful supercomputer and first exascale system dedicated to national security.

Released: 15-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: Trump Promises to Close the Department of Education
George Washington University

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to close the Department of Education. ...

 
8-Nov-2024 10:55 AM EST
New Research Sheds Light on a Surprising Connection Between COVID-19 and Cancer Regression
Northwestern Medicine

New research sheds light on a surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

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Released: 14-Nov-2024 3:45 PM EST
Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus with Expanded Resources
University of Northern Colorado

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service reported that 13.5% of U.S. households were food insecure at some point during the year. The USDA defines this as households that were uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members due to insufficient money or other resources for food.

Released: 14-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Novel Electro-Biodiesel a More Efficient, Cleaner Alternative to Existing Alternatives
Washington University in St. Louis

Joshua Yuan, Susie Dai and colleagues at Washington University and Texas A&M create biodiesel with electrocatalysis and bioconversion.

Newswise: Forensic Science Research Responds to DEA Need for Faster, Better Identification of Drugs Like Fentanyl
Released: 14-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Forensic Science Research Responds to DEA Need for Faster, Better Identification of Drugs Like Fentanyl
West Virginia University

Relief is coming for crime scene investigators and toxicologists who have struggled to accurately and swiftly identify drugs that have been seized by law enforcement and may be relied on as evidence at trial, thanks to a research partnership between West Virginia University and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Newswise: NASA's Hubble Sees Aftermath of Galaxy's Scrape with Milky Way
Released: 14-Nov-2024 10:00 AM EST
NASA's Hubble Sees Aftermath of Galaxy's Scrape with Milky Way
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Hubble witnessed a dwarf galaxy crashing through the Milky Way galaxy's gaseous halo and living to tell the tale...though a bit worse for wear!

Newswise: Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
11-Nov-2024 12:10 PM EST
Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
Washington University in St. Louis

A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine — known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine — for breast cancer patients.

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Released: 13-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST
Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

Newswise: NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation
Released: 13-Nov-2024 4:50 PM EST
NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program.

Released: 13-Nov-2024 11:30 AM EST
New Study Links Air Pollution with Higher Rates of Head and Neck Cancer
Wayne State University Division of Research

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.

11-Nov-2024 11:50 AM EST
In 10 Seconds, an AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumor Often Missed During Surgery 
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that — in 10 seconds — can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains, a study published in Nature suggests. The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.

7-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: A New Milestone in the Study of Octopus Arms
Released: 12-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST
A New Milestone in the Study of Octopus Arms
University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering

Newly published research by Grainger Engineers in Mechanical Science and Engineering describes an unprecedented computational model that captures the intricate muscular architecture of an octopus arm.

7-Nov-2024 9:00 AM EST
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Older People with Obesity
Endocrine Society

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity and taking more than the Institutes of Medicine’s (IOM) recommended daily dose does not provide additional health benefits, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Newswise: Grandparents Help Grandkids in Many Ways – but the Reverse May Be True Too, Poll Suggests
8-Nov-2024 10:15 AM EST
Grandparents Help Grandkids in Many Ways – but the Reverse May Be True Too, Poll Suggests
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new poll looks at how grandparents are involved in their grandchildren's lives, and how this relates to mental health and lonelines.

Newswise: Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Released: 11-Nov-2024 6:00 PM EST
Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer
Harvard Medical School

At a glance: A new study in mice explains how even a single faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel tumor growth. The findings suggest the dominant “two-hit” hypothesis of cancer development may not tell the full story behind how cancer arises. Study identifies cellular changes that prime cancer-related genes for action and render cells vulnerable to tumor growth. The findings can inform new treatments that block the priming effect to prevent breast cancer formation.

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Released: 11-Nov-2024 1:00 PM EST
Estudio: Los Adultos Mayores con Cáncer de Próstata Reciben Más Tratamientos Excesivos
Cedars-Sinai

Según un nuevo estudio dirigido por Cedars-Sinai, un porcentaje de hombres estadounidenses de edad avanzada con cáncer de próstata de riesgo intermedio y alto se someten a tratamientos que conllevan riesgos de efectos secundarios que pueden reducir significativamente la calidad de vida sin prolongarla.

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Released: 11-Nov-2024 11:25 AM EST
Study: Older Adult Prostate Cancer Patients Are Increasingly Being Overtreated
Cedars-Sinai

Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the quality of life without extending life, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai.

Released: 9-Nov-2024 6:00 PM EST
MD Anderson Research Highlights: SITC 2024 Special Edition
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

   


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