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Newswise: Genetic patterns of world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep-dive
Released: 1-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Genetic patterns of world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep-dive
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Domesticated animals play a prominent role in our society, with two-thirds of American families enjoying the companionship of pets and many others relying on animal products for their nutritional needs. But the process of domestication remains a bit of a mystery.

Newswise: Wistar Recruits Jozef Madzo, Ph.D., as Director of Bioinformatics
Released: 1-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Wistar Recruits Jozef Madzo, Ph.D., as Director of Bioinformatics
Wistar Institute

Jozef Madzo, Ph.D., recruited as an assistant professor and director of Bioinformatics, at The Wistar Institute.

   
24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Study Suggests States Could Cut Healthcare Costs by Delivering Patient Tailored Meals
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Innovative Bgsu Research Examines Effects of Dam Removal on Water-Based Ecosystems
Bowling Green State University

Innovative research out of Bowling Green State University is highlighting the effects of removing long-standing dams from water-based ecosystems and providing a blueprint for future conservation efforts.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Danforth Plant Science Center President & CEO Announces Leadership Transition Plan
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Today, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center President and CEO Jim Carrington, PhD, announced he will step down on July 1, 2025. “I’ve been so fortunate to have had this opportunity over the past 13 years,” said Dr. Carrington. “We’ve been able to do so much because of our exceptional people, our partners and our supporters.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Bgsu Aquaponics Research Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future
Bowling Green State University

Groundbreaking research at Bowling Green State University is transforming traditional views of farming while paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Newswise: Beth Garvy of the University of Kentucky Is Named to Lead FASEB Board
Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Beth Garvy of the University of Kentucky Is Named to Lead FASEB Board
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Beth A. Garvy, PhD, Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Education at University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine, was named president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).

Newswise: July 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Concussion and Return to Play”
28-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
July 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Concussion and Return to Play”
Journal of Neurosurgery

Announcement of contents of the July 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Should human driving be banned in a world with self-driving cars?, GW researcher asks
George Washington University

With the rise in popularity of and investment in autonomous vehicles, one professor at the George Washington University sought to explore the ethics and policy considerations around driving in a... ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Far-right leads after first round of voting in French elections:
George Washington University

The far-right dominated the first round of France’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party clinching 33.15% of the vote. ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
The Role of AI in the Workplace: Should managers rely on hiring algorithms?
George Washington University

One expert at the George Washington University examined the issue and concluded that humans still must play a key role in the hiring process. ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
SCOTUS Ruling Upholds Emergency Abortions for Now
George Washington University

Last week the Supreme Court ruled that, at least temporarily, the Emergency Medical Treatment Act’s basic guarantee of hospital emergency care will once again go back into effect for pregnant women... ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Lab values predict periprosthetic joint infection in patients with morbid obesity
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Climate affects dose requirements for cosmetic Botox injections
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Patients living in "high-sun" climates may require higher doses of Botox to achieve good results in cosmetic treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Jeffrey Matthews, MD, appointed University of Chicago Health System Surgeon-in-Chief
Released: 1-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Jeffrey Matthews, MD, appointed University of Chicago Health System Surgeon-in-Chief
University of Chicago Medical Center

In addition to serving as System Surgeon-in-Chief, Matthews will continue his role as Chair of the Department of Surgery.

Newswise: Behavioral Health Researchers Study Hundreds of Brain Scans to Explore the Biology of Depression
Released: 1-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Behavioral Health Researchers Study Hundreds of Brain Scans to Explore the Biology of Depression
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

In the last 50 years, behavioral health researchers have made major progress in understanding depression not as a condition born purely from lived experiences, but as a multi-faceted disorder with complex underlying biology.

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Released: 1-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
How Women Can Strengthen Their Health, Decade by Decade
Cedars-Sinai

A new Cedars-Sinai Blog special report, How Women Can Strengthen Their Health at Any Age, examines how women’s complex health needs evolve over the decades, and offers expert advice on the preventive health tests and medical exams women need for every stage of life—from the teens and 20s through the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.

Newswise: New UAV-Based Method Enhances Wheat Uniformity Monitoring and Yield Prediction
Released: 1-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New UAV-Based Method Enhances Wheat Uniformity Monitoring and Yield Prediction
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed an innovative method to quantify wheat uniformity using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging technology.



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