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Newswise: MSU study: Key mental health services could reduce jail time
Released: 4-Mar-2024 6:05 PM EST
MSU study: Key mental health services could reduce jail time
Michigan State University

Counties could save money and keep more people out of jail by improving access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, according to a study led by a Michigan State University College of Human Medicine professor.

   

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Newswise: Anomaly mythology: Factors that predict stock market returns exciting, but not reliable
Released: 4-Mar-2024 5:05 PM EST
Anomaly mythology: Factors that predict stock market returns exciting, but not reliable
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Stock market anomalies, which by their nature perform contrary to the notion of efficient markets, are appealing to investors.

Newswise: Lab-grown liver organoid to speed up turtle research, making useful traits easier to harness
Released: 4-Mar-2024 5:05 PM EST
Lab-grown liver organoid to speed up turtle research, making useful traits easier to harness
Iowa State University

A team of Iowa State University researchers developed protocols for growing organoids that mimic a turtle liver, the first organoids developed for a turtle and only the second for any reptile. The discovery will aid deeper study of turtle genetics, including the cause of traits with potential medical applications for humans such as the ability to survive weeks without oxygen.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 5:05 PM EST
Who Military Service Members See as Credible to Discuss Secure Firearm Storage for Suicide Prevention
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Overall, the most credible sources are law enforcement officers, military service members and veterans, Rutgers Health researchers find

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Newswise: The “Nested Doll” Nucleus Nitrogen-9 Stretches the Definition of a Nucleus to the Limit
Released: 4-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EST
The “Nested Doll” Nucleus Nitrogen-9 Stretches the Definition of a Nucleus to the Limit
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Experimentalists and theorists have provided strong evidence for the creation of an exotic isotope, nitrogen-9, which has two neutrons and seven protons. This unbalanced ratio of protons to neutrons produces a nucleus that only survives for less than one-billionth of a nanosecond. The work also provides information on nitrogen-9’s mirror nucleus, helium-9, which has two protons to its seven neutrons.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EST
Breastfeeding after COVID-19 booster can give babies antibodies
University of Florida

A recently published study that shows lactating mothers who get the COVID-19 booster pass along the antibodies to their children via their breast milk – and potentially protect babies too young to receive the vaccine.

   
Released: 4-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EST
Effects of “Blue Light” on Human Health Still Unclear
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has identified a lack of consensus among public health officials about whether SWL from artificial sources disrupts circadian rhythm, and if so, whether SWL-disrupted circadian rhythm is associated with adverse health outcomes.

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Released: 4-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EST
New AI model draws treasure maps to diagnose disease
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Researchers at the Beckman Institute developed an artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify tumors and diseases in medical images. The tool draws a map to explain each diagnosis, helping doctors follow its line of reasoning, check for accuracy, and explain the results to patients.

   
Released: 4-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EST
DNA Aptamer Drug Sensors Instantly Detect Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl – Even When Combined With Other Drugs
North Carolina State University

Researchers have developed a new generation of high-performance DNA aptamers and highly accurate drug sensors for cocaine and other opioids. The sensors are drug specific and can detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine – even when these drugs are mixed with other drugs or with cutting agents and adulterants such as caffeine, sugar, or procaine.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
The power of persistence: Bridging the gender gap in patent applications
Washington University in St. Louis

New research from Washington University in St. Louis finds women are less likely than men to continue pursuing a patent after an initial rejection. The finding highlights potential interventions that could help close the gender gap in patent applications.

Newswise: Scientists revolutionize wireless communication with three-dimensional processors
Released: 4-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Scientists revolutionize wireless communication with three-dimensional processors
University of Florida

Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe.

Newswise: Despite uncertainties, cellulosic biofuels still a win for ground transportation
Released: 4-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
Despite uncertainties, cellulosic biofuels still a win for ground transportation
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Despite the fervor around electric vehicles and their potential to reduce the transportation sector’s carbon footprint, 2023 projections suggest EVs won’t edge out gas-powered vehicles for decades to come. With conventional vehicles likely to dominate the ground fleet for the foreseeable future, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts say cellulosic biofuels shouldn’t be discounted.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
Global study unveils "problematic" use of porn
Universite de Montreal

Led by Université de Montréal assistant professor Beáta Bőthe, researchers explore how online pornography affects people differently around the world - not just men, but also women and non-binary people.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Scientists shine new light on the future of nanoelectronic devices
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists develop a method for examining what happens when nanoelectronic materials switch between conducting and nonconducting phases. This may accelerate the development of neural-like circuits for use in nanoelectronic devices.

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Released: 4-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Research explores the cooling effects of ‘scuba-diving’ in lizards
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Anoles are the scuba-diving champions of the lizard world, able to stay underwater for more than 16 minutes. For animals whose body temperature depends on the environment, time spent in a cool running stream can have some tradeoffs, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Newswise: Illinois study: Supporting disease-challenged broiler chickens through nutrition
Released: 4-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Illinois study: Supporting disease-challenged broiler chickens through nutrition
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

When broiler chickens are busy fighting the parasitic infection coccidiosis, they can’t absorb nutrients efficiently or put energy toward growth. With consumer sentiment pitted against antimicrobials and other drugs, producers still have some options to ensure optimal growth during inevitable outbreaks. New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests diet changes might help.

Newswise: Engineered bacteria prime tumors for selective elimination
Released: 4-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Engineered bacteria prime tumors for selective elimination
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

What if bacteria—which love to grow deep inside tumors—could guide cancer therapies directly to their target? A team of NIH-funded researchers has engineered a bacterial strain to “light up” tumors so that reprogrammed T cells, drawn like a moth to a flame, can find and destroy them. Their preclinical treatment could potentially be effective against any solid tumor type.

Newswise: Small and Overlooked: Amount of Repetitive DNA in Blood Hints at Cancer Early
Released: 4-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EST
Small and Overlooked: Amount of Repetitive DNA in Blood Hints at Cancer Early
Johns Hopkins Medicine

People with cancer have different amounts of a type of repetitive DNA — called Alu elements — than people without cancer.

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29-Feb-2024 11:00 AM EST
Firearm Access and Gun Violence Exposure Are Common in Black and Native Communities
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center study is the first to provide nationally representative data on gun use, storage and violence within Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) families.

 
Newswise: Hyper Spectral Resolution Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy with Amplified fs Pulse Bursts
Released: 4-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Hyper Spectral Resolution Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy with Amplified fs Pulse Bursts
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Stimulated Raman scattering is a powerful spectroscopic technique that unveils molecular vibrational and rotational information, providing invaluable insights into the composition and dynamics of diverse materials. A novel approach for stimulated Raman scattering spectroscopy has been introduced, utilizing offset-phase controlled femtosecond-pulse bursts. This innovative technique not only achieves very high spectral resolution but also enables high-speed spectral acquisition. By broadening the applications of stimulated Raman scattering, it represents a noteworthy advancement in spectroscopic capabilities.

Newswise: Webb Unlocks Secrets of One of the Most Distant Galaxies Ever Seen
Released: 4-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Webb Unlocks Secrets of One of the Most Distant Galaxies Ever Seen
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Delivering on its promise to transform our understanding of the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope is probing galaxies near the dawn of time. One of these is the exceptionally luminous galaxy GN-z11, which existed when the universe was just a tiny fraction of its current age. One of the youngest and most distant galaxies ever observed, it is also one of the most enigmatic. Why is it so bright? Webb appears to have found the answer.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Study Shows Correlation Between Self-Reported Oral Health and Systemic Health Outcomes
Tufts University

Those who report having poor oral health are as likely to have negative long-term systemic health outcomes as those previously diagnosed with periodontal disease, or gum disease, according to a new Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
AI may predict spread of lung cancer to brain
Washington University in St. Louis

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis trained a machine-learning algorithm to predict accurately brain metastasis using biopsy samples from early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients. It was also highly accurate in predicting those patients who do not develop metastatic brain tumors.

Newswise: Filling in the Cracks: Scientists Improve Predictions for the Dissolution of Minerals in Rock Fractures
Released: 4-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
Filling in the Cracks: Scientists Improve Predictions for the Dissolution of Minerals in Rock Fractures
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Fluids moving through fractures in subsurface rock react with chemicals in the rock to alter the fractures and the rock’s permeability. The processes involved operate much more slowly in the field than in laboratory tests, making them hard to predict. This study used simulations of mineral dissolution to discover a link between the structure of fractures in rock and how that rock reacts with fluid moving through it.

Newswise: Study Underscores Social Factors of Low Breast Cancer Screening in the U.S.
Released: 4-Mar-2024 8:30 AM EST
Study Underscores Social Factors of Low Breast Cancer Screening in the U.S.
Florida Atlantic University

To identify major social factors hindering breast cancer screening in U.S. women aged 40 and older, researchers focused on race/ethnicity, employment, education, food security, insurance status, housing and access to quality health care. Access to health care emerged as a statistically significant theme (61 percent) and insurance status was the most reported sub-categorical factor. Language was the third highest issue, highlighting its significance as an influential factor of screening behavior. Race/ethnicity, sex/gender and sexual orientation were additional factors reported.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST
It’s Not Just You: Young People Look, Feel Older When They’re Stressed
North Carolina State University

A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days – but only on days when they also feel they have relatively less control over their own lives.

Newswise: Unveiling the Future: A Comprehensive Dive into Web3's Revolutionary Ecosystem
Released: 4-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST
Unveiling the Future: A Comprehensive Dive into Web3's Revolutionary Ecosystem
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Web3, symbolizing the internet's next evolution, embodies a decentralized and user-empowered framework built upon blockchain technology. Researchers has offered an extensive overview of Web3 technology, encompassing its infrastructure, applications, and popularity. This exploration into the decentralized web underscores significant insights into the categorization of Web3 projects and their reception in the digital domain.

Newswise: Study Shows Differences in How Patients with Impulse Control Disorder Process Consequences
Released: 4-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EST
Study Shows Differences in How Patients with Impulse Control Disorder Process Consequences
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

In a new study, published online today in Scientific Reports, researchers found differences in how people with ICD process the consequences of their actions compared to those without ICD, both on and off medication.

1-Mar-2024 10:00 AM EST
Scientists take closer look ‘underneath the hood’ of body’s response to combat wounds
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Advances in trauma care on the battlefield have drastically improved over the last few decades, but current surgical approaches to avoid further complications in extremity wounds have continued to delay wounds from healing. A new study led by researchers at the Uniformed Services University (USU), however, offers a better understanding of how the body responds to combat wounds, which could ultimately lead to further advancements in care.

29-Feb-2024 12:00 PM EST
Humans have driven the Earth’s freshwater cycle out of its stable state
Aalto University

New analysis shows that the global freshwater cycle has shifted far beyond pre-industrial conditions

Newswise: Cell Division, DNA Repair, and Cancer Progression Closely Tied to CDK9 Dysfunction
1-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Cell Division, DNA Repair, and Cancer Progression Closely Tied to CDK9 Dysfunction
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

Researchers describe a newly-observed role for the protein Cyclin Dependent Kinase 9 (CDK9) in regulating DNA repair during cellular division, where errors can become the origin of cancerous tumor growth.

28-Feb-2024 1:00 AM EST
Pioneering research reveals empathetic communication can help overcome vaccine hesitancy
University of Bristol

An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve attitudes towards vaccination – and potentially boost vaccine uptake.

Released: 1-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Study finds more pleasant-sounding medical device alarms could reduce annoyance without compromising effectiveness
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, have found that making medical device alarms more musical can significantly reduce perceived annoyance without negatively impacting the ability of research participants to learn and remember the alarms.

Newswise: AI technique 'decodes' microscope images, overcoming fundamental limit
Released: 1-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
AI technique 'decodes' microscope images, overcoming fundamental limit
University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering

Atomic force microscopy, or AFM, is a widely used technique that can quantitatively map material surfaces in three dimensions, but its accuracy is limited by the size of the microscope’s probe. A new AI technique overcomes this limitation and allows microscopes to resolve material features smaller than the probe’s tip.

Newswise: March 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Management of Dural Fistulas”
23-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
March 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Management of Dural Fistulas”
Journal of Neurosurgery

Announcement of contents of the March 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

Released: 1-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
A mental process that leads to putting off an unpleasant task
Ohio State University

Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior in a range of situations are more likely to delay tackling the task at hand.

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Released: 1-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Study uncovers the influence of the livestock industry on climate policy through university partnerships
University of Miami

A new study co-authored by University of Miami professor uncovers how agriculture companies have downplayed their role in climate change.

Released: 1-Mar-2024 10:15 AM EST
SLU Professor Studies Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University associate professor of health management and policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, SangNam Ahn, Ph.D., recently published a paper in Journal of Clinical Psychology that examines the relationship between childhood adversity, and psychiatric decline as well as adult adversity and psychiatric and cognitive decline.

   
Released: 1-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Uncover How Virus Causes Cancer, Point to Potential Treatment
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a key mechanism used by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), to induce cancer. The research points to effective new treatment options for KSHV-associated cancers, including Kaposi’s sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma, and HHV8-associated multicentric Castleman disease.

Newswise: Virtual Reality Simulation Improves PICU Nurses’ Recognition of Impending Respiratory Failure
26-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Virtual Reality Simulation Improves PICU Nurses’ Recognition of Impending Respiratory Failure
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center used virtual reality training to teach clinical assessment skills and improve novice nurses’ recognition of pediatric respiratory distress. Months later, nurses in the VR group were significantly more likely to correctly recognize impending respiratory failure, identify respiratory distress without impending respiratory failure, and recognize altered mental status.

Newswise: Dung beetles show their love by sharing the load
Released: 1-Mar-2024 4:05 AM EST
Dung beetles show their love by sharing the load
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Dung beetles share the load when it comes to showing their affection for each-other, when transporting a “brood ball”.

Newswise:Video Embedded ai-enabled-atomic-robotic-probe-to-advance-quantum-material-manufacturing
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Released: 1-Mar-2024 3:05 AM EST
AI-enabled atomic robotic probe to advance quantum material manufacturing
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have pioneered a new methodology of fabricating carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale by integrating scanning probe microscopy techniques and deep neural networks. This breakthrough highlights the potential of implementing artificial intelligence at the sub-angstrom scale for enhanced control over atomic manufacturing, benefiting both fundamental research and future applications.

Newswise: Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
Released: 29-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
University of South Australia

A world first study from the University of South Australia shows that getting a good night’s sleep is tied to how you structure your day, with exercise at the heart of sleep quality.

Released: 29-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Microbial viruses act as secret drivers of climate change
Ohio State University

In a new study, scientists have discovered that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by playing a key role in cycling methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through the environment.

Newswise: Specific brain support cells can regulate behaviors involved in some human psychiatric disorders
Released: 29-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Specific brain support cells can regulate behaviors involved in some human psychiatric disorders
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA Health researchers have discovered a group of specialized support cells in the brain that can regulate behaviors associated with human neuropsychiatric disorders.



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