NYSCF partners with TOOLGEN, NSAGE to integrate gene editing and stem cell technologies

(New York Stem Cell Foundation) The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute today announced a strategic partnership with Korean firms ToolGen, Inc., and nSAGE, Inc.. In a Memorandum of Understanding, the organizations agreed to collaborate in the development of innovative therapeutics by leveraging cutting-edge gene editing and stem cell technologies. NYSCF will be a strategic partner to a new company being created for this purpose by ToolGen and nSAGE.

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Tech takes on cigarette smoking

(Case Western Reserve University) Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit smoking.

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Eat high-fiber foods to reduce effects of stress on gut and behavior

(The Physiological Society) Eating high-fiber foods may reduce the effects of stress on our gut and behavior, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

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The competitive edge: Dietary competition played a key role in the evolution of early primates

(Grand Valley State University) New research published online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B -Biological Sciences confirms the critical role that dietary adaptations played in the survival and diversification of North American euprimates.

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Differences in social status and politics encourage paranoid thinking

(University College London) Differences in social status and political belief increase paranoid interpretations of other people's actions, finds a new UCL experimental study.

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Research suggests coffee consumption associated with reduced risk of death

(Kaizo) A new roundtable report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) titled 'Coffee, caffeine, mortality and life expectancy' highlights the potential role of coffee consumption on all-cause mortality, examining both published and yet-to-be published research to date.

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NJ researchers investigate effects of dietary nitrate on cognitive function in veterans

(Kessler Foundation) Glenn Wylie, D.Phil, and Jorge Serrador, Ph.D., have won an award from the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI). The grant funds a collaborative study between the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Kessler Foundation. Researchers will explore the influence of dietary nitrate supplementation--in the form of beetroot juice--on cerebral hemodynamics and cognitive function in veterans with GWI.

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Diabetes risk higher among LGBQ teens than heterosexual teens, study finds

(Northwestern University) In the largest study of its kind to report differences in physical activity and obesity by sex and sexual orientation, obesity was more likely among lesbian, bisexual and questioning female youth than heterosexual female peers. Additionally, lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning youth are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, be obese and engage in less physical activity and more sedentary activities than heterosexual youth.

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845-Page analytical report on the longevity industry in the UK released

(Biogerontology Research Foundation) The Biogerontology Research Foundation announces the publication of a new analytical report titled Longevity Industry in UK Landscape Overview 2018.

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Methadone linked to lower death rates among convicted offenders with opioid dependence

(PLOS) Among convicted offenders, receiving methadone is associated with lower rates of death from external and non-external causes, according to new research published this week in PLOS Medicine by Angela Russolillo of Simon Fraser University, Canada, and colleagues.

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The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues

(Oregon Health & Science University) Service workers who rely on tips are at greater risk for depression, sleep problems and stress compared with employees who work in non-tipped positions. Strongest impact is to women who comprise 56 percent of all service workers.

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Scientists uncover new facts concerning working memory in children

(National Research University Higher School of Economics) Researchers from the Higher School of Economics conducted a meta-analysis by compiling data across 17 neuroimaging studies on working memory in children.The data obtained shows concordance in frontoparietal regions recognized for their role in working memory as well as regions not typically highlighted as part of the working memory network, such as the insula. The results were published in the article 'N-back Working Memory Task: Meta-analysis of Normative fMRI Studies With Children' in a top journal in the field, Child Development.

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Tufts Ramnath Subbaraman selected to receive Doris Duke Charitable Foundation award

(Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus) Ramnath Subbaraman, a Tufts University School of Medicine assistant professor of public health and community medicine, has been selected to receive a 2018 Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The award supports his research to improve tuberculosis care in India.

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Soccer heading worse for women's brains than for men's

(Albert Einstein College of Medicine) Women's brains are much more vulnerable than men's to injury from repeated soccer heading, according to a new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, part of Montefiore. The study found that regions of damaged brain tissue were five times more extensive in female soccer players than in males, suggesting that sex-specific guidelines may be warranted for preventing soccer-related head injuries. The results were published online today in Radiology.

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Past experiences shape what we see more than what we are looking at now

(NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine) A new study argues that humans recognize what they are looking at by combining current sensory stimuli with comparisons to images stored in memory.

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Engaging with interactive media may be a sequence of actions, assessments

(Penn State) The way people engage with interactive media is usually portrayed as a single act -- users either click on the content, or they do not. However, a team of researchers suggest that online engagement is not a single act, after all, but rather a sequence of assessments and interactions.

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Hate speech from women is judged harsher than that from men

(Springer) Women who make hateful remarks on social media are likely to be judged more severely than men who make the same comments. This is also true for reactions to hate speech (counter speech) which when made by women are less accepted than counter speech from men. This is according to a study published in Springer's journal Sex Roles by Claudia Wilhelm and Sven Joeckel of the University of Erfurt in Germany.

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Survey of Sexual Medicine Society members reveals only half ask for patients' sexual orientation

(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say their small survey of nearly 100 health care practitioners who are members of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America revealed that only half routinely ask their patients directly about their sexual orientation. In addition, the survey found, of those who do not ask, more than 40 percent say that sexual orientation is irrelevant to patients' care, a position contrary to longstanding clinical evidence.

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Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles

(American Physiological Society) A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. The study--the first of its kind in humans--is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

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ESC Congress 2018 -- Hot Science tips from the programme chairperson

(European Society of Cardiology) Covering a wide range of topics, from nutrition to late breaking clinical trials that will change practice, ESC Congress 2018 has a hot story for everyone.

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Platinum is key in ancient volcanic related climate change, says UC Nature publication

(University of Cincinnati) UC interdisciplinary research team looks at platinum for clues to stay ahead of future high magnitude volcanic related climate change.

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Just two weeks' inactivity can trigger diabetic symptoms in vulnerable patients: Research

(McMaster University) Just two weeks without much activity can have a dramatic impact on health from which it is difficult to recover, according to researchers who studied overweight older adults at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Juvenile justice practices in Europe can inform practices in the United States

(Crime and Justice Research Alliance) New research examined juvenile justice in Europe, where most countries have special laws or procedures for 18- to 25-year-olds; the findings can inform US policymakers.

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NJIT expands offering of IBM Skills Academy workshops, launches Skills Academy Consortium

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) Program educates students and professionals for today's digital economy.

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Study: Student loans hamper wealth accumulation among black, Hispanic adults

(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Graduating college with student loan debt hampers wealth accumulation and asset building among black, Hispanic adults much longer than previously thought -- at least until age 30, University of Illinois social work professor Min Zhan found in a new study co-written with Illinois alumna Xiaoling Xiang, now a professor of social work at the University of Michigan.

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Diet matters less than evolutionary relationships in shaping gut microbiome

(Northwestern University) In the largest published comparative dataset of non-human primate gut microbiomes to date, a new Northwestern University study set out to find whether leaf-eating primates have similar gut microbes that help them break down their leafy diet, which is full of fiber and toxins.

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Diversity and education influence India's population growth

(International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) Differences within India's population influence population projections for years to come, according to research conducted by IIASA and the Asian Demographic Research Institute. This information could help India and its workforce to catch up to more developed Asian countries with higher GDP per capita.

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Homelessness in infancy linked to poor health outcomes for children and mothers

(Boston Medical Center) A new study led by researchers from Children's HealthWatch, a research and policy network headquartered at Boston Medical Center (BMC), shows infants under 12 months old who experience homelessness are at-risk of poor health and development compared to their peers in housed families.

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The heritability of anxiety

(Society for Neuroscience) Individual differences in the connectivity between regions of the brain involved in fear and anxiety are heritable, according to a large study of hundreds of related monkeys published in JNeurosci. The research provides new insights into the risk and development of anxiety disorders.

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What keeps the brain awake

(Society for Neuroscience) A study of fruit flies has identified a pathway in the brain that keeps the animals from falling asleep during the day. The research, published in eNeuro, may have implications for understanding the sleep/wake cycle in mammals, which shares similar features.

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How time affects learning

(Society for Neuroscience) Associations between neutral stimuli and monetary rewards are strengthened over the course of weeks, according to a human study published in JNeurosci that investigated learning over an extended period of time. The research may have implications for the study of addiction, in which learned associations between drug and reward are acquired gradually.

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Gene therapy restores sense of smell in mice

(Society for Neuroscience) Re-expressing a protein critical for the detection and perception of odors restores function of the olfactory system in a genetic mouse model of lost hair-like cellular structures known as cilia, according to research published in JNeurosci. This may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for a group of human diseases that can cause loss of smell.

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Smaller plates don't help you eat less when you're hungry -- Ben-Gurion U. research

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) The new study, published in Appetite, debunks the popular diet trick based on the Delbouef illusion that predicts people will identify sizes differently when they are placed within a larger or smaller object. The classic experiment shows that people perceive a similar black circle is smaller when it embedded in a larger circle than when it is embedded in a smaller one.

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UB psychologist proposes whales use song as sonar

(University at Buffalo) A University at Buffalo psychologist has proposed in a newly published paper that humpback whales may use song for long-range sonar. It's the singing whale, not the listening whale who is doing most of the analysis, according to Eduardo Mercado III. If he's right, Mercado says his model should change the direction of how we study whales.

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Discuss religion, spirituality when treating young adults with severe mental illness

(Baylor University) A majority of young adults with severe mental illness -- bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or major depression -- consider religion and spirituality relevant to their mental health, according to a new study from Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work.

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UCI awarded $9 million grant to determine the long-term effects of cannabis on adolescents

(University of California - Irvine) The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, a 4-year, $9 million grant aimed at determining the long-term impact of cannabis exposure on the adolescent brain.

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Brain game doesn't offer brain gain

(University of Western Ontario) A new study led by a team of Western University neuroscientists has debunked claims that getting better at a brain training game can translate to improved performance in other, untrained cognitive tasks.

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$2.99 or $3.00? Will the difference of a penny get you to the checkout counter?

(Baylor University) The Baylor University study reveals that marketers might experience more success in price-setting if they focus their efforts on identifying -- and even modifying -- the thinking styles of their target consumers.

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Poor mental health days may cost the economy billions of dollars

(Penn State) Poor mental health may cost businesses nearly as much as physical health problems, according to researchers. A single extra poor mental health day in a month was associated with a 1.84 percent drop in the per capita real income growth rate, resulting in $53 billion less total income each year.

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Climate taxes on agriculture could lead to more food insecurity than climate change itself

(International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) New IIASA-led research has found that a single climate mitigation scheme applied to all sectors, such as a global carbon tax, could have a serious impact on agriculture and result in far more widespread hunger and food insecurity than the direct impacts of climate change. Smarter, inclusive policies are necessary instead.

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SNMMI Technologist Section announces 2018 award winners

(Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS)--an international scientific and medical organization--recognized contributions to and work in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging during the SNMMI 2018 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, held June 23-26. Several awards ceremonies were held to recognize the valuable role that SNMMI-TS members play in advancing the discipline of nuclear medicine technology.

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Mortality rates among homeless adults in Boston who avoid shelters, known as 'rough sleepers'

(JAMA Network) A group of unsheltered homeless adults in Boston known as 'rough sleepers' because they avoid shelters and instead sleep on park benches, in alleyways, train stations and abandoned cars had much higher mortality rates than homeless adults who slept in emergency shelters and the Massachusetts adult population in general. This 10-year observational study of 445 unsheltered homeless adults (of whom 134 died during the study period) was an attempt to understand more about this unique subpopulation of homeless adults.

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How do young people feel about guns, gun regulation in US?

(JAMA Network) National polls track adult opinions about guns and gun regulation but how do young feel about that? A new research letter describes youth opinions on guns and gun regulation that were drawn from themes in text message survey responses. The majority of the 772 survey respondents were white females with an average age of 18. Most survey respondents reported the belief that gun control laws could help reduce mass shootings.

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Homo sapiens developed a new ecological niche that separated it from other hominins

(Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History) A review of archaeological and palaeoenvironmental datasets relating to Middle and Late Pleistocene hominin dispersals within and beyond Africa demonstrates unique environmental settings and adaptations for Homo sapiens relative to other hominins. Our species' ability to occupy diverse and 'extreme' settings around the world stands in stark contrast to the ecological adaptations of other hominin taxa, and may explain how our species became the last surviving hominin on the planet.

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Study reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza can focus electromagnetic energy

(ITMO University) Scientists applied methods of theoretical physics to investigate the electromagnetic response of the Great Pyramid to radio waves. Scientists predicted that under resonance conditions the pyramid can concentrate electromagnetic energy in its internal chambers and under the base. The research group plans to use these theoretical results to design nanoparticles capable of reproducing similar effects in the optical range. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physics.

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Homo sapiens developed a new ecological niche that separated it from other hominins

(Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History) A review of archaeological and palaeoenvironmental datasets relating to Middle and Late Pleistocene hominin dispersals within and beyond Africa demonstrates unique environmental settings and adaptations for Homo sapiens relative to other hominins. Our species' ability to occupy diverse and 'extreme' settings around the world stands in stark contrast to the ecological adaptations of other hominin taxa, and may explain how our species became the last surviving hominin on the planet.

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'Unreasonable behaviour' most common ground for divorce (new research suggests)

(University of Oxford) A new Oxford University study charts the changes in the main 'facts' that husbands and wives give for petitioning for divorce, since the Divorce Reform Act 1969 was implemented in 1971. It finds that over time, people's use of the law for legally ending their unions has changed considerably, with the fault-based fact of 'unreasonable behaviour' most used in recent years, and desertion the least.

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The magic of secret islands creates safe haven for literary classics on Minecraft.edu

(Lancaster University) The magic of Treasure Island, complete with swashbuckling pirates and buried gold, is captured in a pioneering project, created by a Lancaster University team, which brings gaming and textual worlds together to re-engage schoolchildren with literary classics.

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Fear of litigation is a key factor in decision to perform C-sections

(Trinity College Dublin) Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a caesarean section, according to a major international literature review conducted by researchers at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin.

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Montane pine forests reached the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula 50,000 years ago

(Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona) A study conducted by the CEPAP-UAB at Cova de Santa Linya confirms a continuous presence of montane coniferous forests from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean coast from 50,000 to 15,000 years ago, demonstrating their resilience to the extreme and ever changing climate conditions of the period.

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Many young people don't know when female and male fertility declines, study finds

(Taylor & Francis Group) Most students underestimate the impact of female and male age on fertility, new research published in Human Fertility finds. Less than half could correctly identify the age when a woman's fertility declines and even fewer knew when male fertility declines.

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5TONIC Laboratory awarded key roles in €50 million EU sponsored 5G program

(IMDEA Networks Institute) The 5TONIC 5G co-creation laboratory in Madrid, together with some of its member companies, has been awarded a vital role in three high-profile EU-sponsored 5G development projects. The awards cement the laboratory's position as one of Europe's foremost 5G digital innovation centers.

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Poll: Older adults support opioid Rx limits, need better counseling on use & disposal

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Nearly a third of older adults have received a prescription for an opioid pain medicine in the past two years, but many didn't get enough counseling about the risks that come with the potent painkillers, how to reduce their use, when to switch to a non-opioid option, or what to do with leftover pills, a new poll finds. Nearly three-quarters would support limits on how many opioid pills a doctor could prescribe at once.

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Study suggests journalists must take care in reporting on suicide

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) Note to media: We have not included specific methods of suicide in the press release and ask that journalists avoid listing them to prevent the kind of contagion found in the study.A large study examining media reporting of suicide found significant associations between reporting details and suicide deaths, underscoring the need for responsible reporting. The study, conducted by an international research team, is published in CMAJ.

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E-cigarettes and tobacco product use linked to increased risk of oral cancer

(International & American Associations for Dental Research) At the 96th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the IADR Pan European Regional (PER) Congress, Benjamin Chaffee, University of California, San Francisco, USA gave a poster presentation 'Nicotine and Carcinogen Exposure by Tobacco Product Type and Dual-Use.'

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Are caries linked to political regime?

(International & American Associations for Dental Research) At the 96th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the IADR Pan European Regional (PER) Congress, John Estrada-Montoya, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, gave a poster presentation titled 'Does a Country's Political Regime Influence Its DMTF Index.'

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UB research suggests how stimulant treatments for ADHD work

(University at Buffalo) Stimulant medications are an effective treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the classroom, parents and teachers say that medications like methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce symptoms and improve behavior.Although stimulants have been in use for decades to treat ADHD in school-aged children, just how they work hasn't been clear. But the results of a new study in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry is filling in critical gaps about the role of improved cognitive functions.

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'Nudging' doctors to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statins triples prescription rates

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Pairing an online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial led by Penn Medicine researchers. The study used two nudges, active choice framing to prompt physicians to make a decision on prescriptions, and peer comparison feedback which provided physicians with information on their performance relative to other physicians.

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Association between firearm caliber and likelihood of death from gunshot

(JAMA Network) The caliber of a firearm was associated with the likelihood of death from a gunshot, with shootings by large-caliber handguns likely to be more deadly than small-caliber guns.

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Bielefeld sociologist awarded EU science prize

(Bielefeld University) How much welfare and social assistance do the millions of migrant workers in China's and Vietnam's global factories receive? What does this tell us about the welfare systems of these rapidly developing nations? The Bielefeld scientist Minh Nguyen has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council for her social anthropological research on Eastern and Southern Asia at the Faculty of Sociology. These grants aim to promote excellent and promising young academics.

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55- to 70-year-old women and men with prediabetes get stronger bones with football training

(University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences) Football scores from all angles for untrained middle-aged and elderly women and men with prediabetes. This is the conclusion from a study carried out in the Faroe Islands by football researchers and physiologists from the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of the Faroe Islands.

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The best spies in the skies analyze Mellaria

(University of Córdoba) The University of Cordoba HUM-882 Archaeology research group has used an Italian radar network to analyze the territory of the ancient Roman city near the Upper Guadiato River.

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Artificial intelligence can predict your personality ... simply by tracking your eyes

(University of South Australia) It's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, revealing what we think and how we feel. Now, new research reveals that your eyes may also be an indicator of your personality type, simply by the way they move.

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Making love can make men sad too: QUT research

(Queensland University of Technology) A world-first study by QUT researchers concludes men can and do suffer from postcoital dysphoria (PCD) which results in feelings of sadness, tearfulness or irritability following sex. Masters student Joel Maczkowiack and Professor Robert Schweitzer from QUT's School of Psychology and Counselling said that while the condition had been recognized in women, no studies had previously identified the phenomenon among males.

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Obstacles limiting the preservation of global heritage by UNESCO revealed

(Kanazawa University) A researcher at Kanazawa University explained normative and institutional factors behind the increasing contentiousness of UNESCO's 'Memory of the World' program. She analyzed the controversy over the recent inclusion of Chinese documents related to the Nanjing Massacre in the program, and identified a failure to resolve the tension between universal 'solidarist' forces based on human rights and 'pluralist' forces advocating the rights of individual states to act independently and to shape their own history.

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Ability to identify genuine laughter transcends culture, UCLA-led study finds

(University of California - Los Angeles) People across cultures are largely able to tell the difference between a fake laugh and a real one, according to a new study led by UCLA's Greg Bryant. Across all societies, listeners were able to tell better than chance whether a laugh was 'real' or 'fake' with some variation. For example, Samoan listeners only got the right answer 56 percent of the time whereas Japanese listeners were correct 69 percent of the time.

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A calmer horse is just a sniff away

(University of Arizona) Research from the University of Arizona shows the calming benefits of lavender aromatherapy for horses.

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From mini-organs to ultrafast filming: ERC invests in early career researchers

(European Research Council) Why is the world so green? What can we eat to prevent dementia? Are our eyes really the windows to our personalities? 403 talented early career researchers have been awarded European Research Council grants to answer such questions. Scientists will benefit from EUR603 million in total to create their own research teams and conduct pioneering projects. The grants are part of the 'excellent science' pillar of the EU's current Research and Innovation programme, Horizon 2020.

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Why US universities need better policies against workplace bullying

(Taylor & Francis Group) Higher education institutions in the United States should change their faculty codes of conduct to define bullying as a distinctive form of harassment, according to a new paper published in the National Communication Association's journal First Amendment Studies. Such codes also need to provide faculty and staff with clearer communications regarding bullying, and offer guidance for both targets and bystanders.

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Checking phones in lectures can cost students half a grade in exams

(Taylor & Francis Group) Students perform less well in end-of-term exams if they are allowed access to an electronic device, such as a phone or tablet, for non-academic purposes in lectures, a new study in Educational Psychology finds.

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DEEP study: Modelling persistent orofacial pain management's costs and benefits

(International & American Associations for Dental Research) At the 96th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the IADR Pan European Regional (PER) Congress, Justin Durham, Newcastle University, England, gave a poster presentation titled 'DEEP Study: Modelling Persistent Orofacial Pain Management's Costs and Benefits.'

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The big picture: Mouse memory cells are about experience, not place

(RIKEN) When it comes to memory, it's more than just 'location, location, location.' New research suggests that the brain doesn't store all memories in 'place cells,' the main type of neuron in the hippocampus, a structure crucial for navigation and memory. Instead, memories seem to be powered by a subset of hippocampal cells that have little to do with location and more with context or episodes, as reported in the July 27 issue of Science.

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Previously undiagnosed neurological disorder linked to gene IRF2BPL

(Baylor College of Medicine) Researchers discovered mutations of gene IRF2BPL that are associated with a previously undiagnosed neurological disorder.

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For spinal fusion surgery patients, taking opioids before surgery is major risk factor for long-term opioid use

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Patients taking opioids for at least three months before spinal fusion surgery in the lower spine are much more likely to continue taking opioids one year after surgery, reports a study in Spine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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Zebrafish interactions offer help in studying social behavior disorders

(University of Oregon) University of Oregon scientists have identified brain cells vital to how zebrafish socialize. When the neurons are disabled, their orientation to one another breaks down in ways similar to socialization problems seen in humans with autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia.

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Mind-body therapies can help teens with anxiety -- The Nurse Practitioner presents review and update

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Mind-body therapies -- biofeedback, mindfulness, yoga, and hypnosis -- provide a promising approach to the very common problem of anxiety in adolescents, according to a review in the March issue of The Nurse Practitioner. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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Researchers develop model on how brain reward response may impact anorexia nervosa

(University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to high anxiety and a drive for thinness that could play a role in driving anorexia nervosa.

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First ever study of serious case reviews of sudden unexpected infant deaths conducted

(University of Warwick) For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.The research was conducted by academics at the University of Warwick who aimed to develop a detailed understanding of the circumstances of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) cases subject to serious case review.

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Risk of later death after donor blood, marrow transplant in childhood

(JAMA Network) Patients who had donor blood or marrow transplants during childhood continue to be at increased risk of premature death even years after the procedure compared with the general population, although the rate of later death among these transplant patients has decreased over the last three decades.

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End-of-life conversations with nonclinical worker bring patient satisfaction, lower costs

(Stanford Medicine) Patients with advanced cancer who spoke with a trained nonclinical worker about personal goals for care were more likely to talk with doctors about their preferences, report higher satisfaction with their care and incur lower health costs in their final month of life, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers report.

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Making thread in Bronze Age Britain

(University of Cambridge) Splicing technique identified on 3,800-year-old Cambridgeshire textiles made from plant fibres.

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Researchers discover system that could reduce neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease

(University of Cologne) The neuroscientist Dr David Vilchez and his team at CECAD, the University of Cologne's Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research, have made an important step towards understanding the mechanisms that cause the neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease. Particularly, they identified a system blocking the accumulation of toxin protein aggregates, which are responsible for neurodegeneration. The results have now been published in the journal 'Nature Communications'.

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Making thread in Bronze Age Britain

(University of Cambridge) Splicing technique identified on 3,800-year-old Cambridgeshire textiles made from plant fibres.

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National Academy of Medicine and FDA announce the 2018 Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellows

(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) along with the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) have named the 2018-2019 class of FDA Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellows. Six individuals were selected through a highly selective national competition based on their exceptional, diverse professional qualifications to contribute to the work of CTP.

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New center for caregiving research, education and policy to launch

(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) Caregiving resource will bring together decades of ongoing multidisciplinary research.

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Traumatic brain injury: Discovery of two molecules could lead to new drug treatments

(Rutgers University) After 10 years of research, a Rutgers-led team of scientists has identified two molecules that protect nerve cells after a traumatic brain injury and could lead to new drug treatments. The molecules promote full recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in mice, according to the study published online in Neurobiology of Disease.

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Public views of gene editing for babies depend on how it would be used

(Pew Research Center) A new Pew Research Center survey finds a majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies. Yet, a majority also considers the use of gene editing to boost a baby's intelligence as something that takes technology 'too far.'

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Redefining 'small-scale' fishing may help support English fisheries

(University of York) Researchers at the University of York are calling for a re-evaluation of the definition of 'small-scale' fishing vessels, following a study that shows the impact of these vessels are underestimated.

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Lynchings of the past affect health today

(Springer) Counties with higher rates of lynching between 1877 and 1950 showed higher mortality rates between 2010 and 2014. A new study by researchers from the University of South Carolina in the US, led by Janice Probst and Saundra Glover, looks into the relationship between past occurrence of lynching -- unpunished, racially motivated murder -- and recent death rates.

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UBC researcher develops tool to reduce slavery in seafood supply chains

(University of British Columbia) A new screening tool developed at the University of British Columbia is giving seafood companies the ability to pinpoint the highest risks of forced labour in their supply chain.

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New study finds that aging can make it more difficult to swallow

(New York University) As adults age, they all experience a natural loss of muscle mass and function. A new study finds that as the loss of muscle and function in the throat occurs it becomes more difficult for efficient constriction to occur while swallowing -- which leads to an increased chance of food and liquids being left over in the throat.

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Aging overweight scuba divers at risk of underwater heart attack

(European Society of Cardiology) Older, overweight scuba divers are being urged to shed pounds to avoid an underwater heart attack. That's the advice from a large study out today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Yellowstone super-volcano has a different history than previously thought

(Virginia Tech) The long-dormant Yellowstone super-volcano in the American West has a different history than previously thought, according to a new study by a Virginia Tech geoscientist.

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All thyroid cancers are not 'created equal'-- avoiding unnecessary or 'excessive' treatment

(The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice) Drs. H. Gilbert Welch (The Dartmouth Institute) and Gerard Doherty (Brigham and Women's Hospital), analyze the steep increase in the number of people being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Their analysis suggests that it points to not only widespread overdiagnosis, but also to overtreatment -- with the number of thyroidectomys on the rise when the choice between thyroidectomy and the less invasive lobectomy has little effect on the risk of death from thyroid cancer.

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Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies

(Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs) Physical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies born at very low birth weights (under 3.3 pounds) and very pre-term (fewer than 34 weeks gestation), according to a study published by researchers at Princeton University, Stanford University and the University of Michigan.

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Smokers hazy on actual benefits of lung cancer screenings

(Veterans Affairs Research Communications) Patients seem to be confused about the actual benefits and limitations of lung cancer screenings, according to a study by the Veterans Affairs Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care in Seattle.

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Kissing up to the boss can increase employees' bad behavior in the workplace, study shows

(Oregon State University) Kissing up to the boss at work may help boost employees' careers but it also depletes the employees' self-control resources, leaving them more susceptible to behaving badly in the workplace, a new study has found.

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Scientists identify biomarkers to detect and prevent stillbirth

(University of Alberta) New biomarkers found in maternal blood may allow doctors to prevent stillbirth, according to new research at the University of Alberta.

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Maine Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine renew 10-Year partnership

(Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus) Tufts University School of Medicine and Maine Medical Center (MMC) have signed a 10-year agreement that continues their partnership to provide academic and clinical training to medical students. The Maine Track program works to address Maine's physician shortage, and also provides students with an innovative and community-based medical education. The new agreement allows for expansion of the Maine Track cohort size and increases the amount of time students spend at MMC in Portland.

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Are boys more cliquey than girls?

(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) Children's friendship groups in secondary school remain consistent over time and are often structured around gender, with boys forming the most tight-knit bands, according to new research published in PLOS ONE. The findings suggests boys might be more 'cliquey' than girls, and that factors such as location and timetable may have an impact on the social networks that children develop.

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Diamond doves do not optimize their movements for flexible perches

(PLOS) The diamond dove may preferentially select large, stiff materials for takeoff and landing sites, according to a study published on July 25 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. The unexpected findings, reported by Kristen Crandell of the University of Montana and colleagues, suggest that the diamond dove does not adjust its takeoff or landing behavior depending on the flexibility of the perch.

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Archeological plant remains point to southwest Amazonia as crop domestication center

(PLOS) The remains of domesticated crop plants at an archaeological site in southwest Amazonia supports the idea that this was an important region in the early history of crop cultivation, according to a study published July 25, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Jennifer Watling from the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at the University of São Paulo, Brazil and colleagues.

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Multiple pregnancies might make women's cells 'age' faster

(Northwestern University) Multiple pregnancies might make women's cells age more quickly, a new Northwestern University study suggests. Led by Calen Ryan and Christopher Kuzawa of Northwestern and Dan Eisenberg at the University of Washington, the research could help explain why women with many children tend to show signs of accelerated aging.

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Brain discovery could block aging's terrible toll on the mind

(University of Virginia Health System) Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer's disease and the decline in cognitive ability that comes with time, new research reveals. By improving the function of the lymphatic vessels, scientists have dramatically enhanced aged mice's ability to learn and improved their memories. The work may provide doctors an entirely new path to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss and other diseases.

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A new milestone in laboratory grown human brain tissue

(Case Western Reserve University) A cutting-edge laboratory technique that turns human stem cells into brain-like tissue now recapitulates human brain development more accurately than ever, according to a new study from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The study, published in Nature Methods, demonstrates how to grow brain 'organoids'--self-organizing mini spheres that now contain all the major cell types found in the human cerebral cortex--in laboratory dishes.

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A new roadmap for repairing the damage of multiple sclerosis

(Case Western Reserve University) Research published today in the journal Nature provides new understanding about how drugs can repair damaged brain cells that cause disability in patients with multiple sclerosis. Led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the study suggests new drug targets and potent early-stage drug candidates could lead to regenerative medicines for multiple sclerosis and other debilitating neurological diseases.

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Heart disease and cancer kill more people in developing nations than in Western countries

(Imperial College London) Diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke are deadlier in the developing world than in rich nations.

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Study identifies possible treatment target for Alzheimer's, age-related cognitive decline

(Virginia Tech) The study, published this week in Nature, demonstrated that meningeal lymphatic vessels in the brain play an essential role in maintaining a healthy homeostasis in aging brains and could be a new target for treatment.

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New film reveals experiences of LGBTQ young people in care

(University of East Anglia) Experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBTQ) young people coming out in the care system are revealed in a new film premiering this weekend.The six-minute animation promotes the findings of SpeakOut -- a national study led by researchers at the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF).

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A breath test for early-stage Parkinson's

(American Chemical Society) Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremor, loss of smell and neuropsychiatric problems. However, many people aren't diagnosed until their disease is well-advanced, which could limit their treatment options. Now, researchers have tested a sensor to detect early-stage Parkinson's disease from the breath of patients. They report their results in ACS Chemical Neuroscience.

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Half of female students experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows

(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) For the first time, just over 50 per cent of female students in Ontario, Canada show signs of moderate to serious psychological distress, according to the latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS), released by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

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Neural link between depression and bad sleep identified

(University of Warwick) The neural link between depression and sleep problems has been identified for the first time in a new study by researchers at the University of Warwick (UK) and Fudan University (China).

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Cognitive and motor training combined may slow dow progress of dementia or even reverse it

(York University) York University study shows Those in the early stages of dementia who were exposed to 30 minutes a week to a game which used rules to make visually-guided movements, were able to slow down the progress of dementia and for some, even reverse their cognitive function to healthy status.

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Despite negative consequences, benevolent sexism helps in search for mate

(Iowa State University) Some women may like it when a man opens the door on a first date or offers to pay the bill at dinner, while others may find the gestures insulting. New research provides an alternative explanation as to why some women respond positively.

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Cannabidiol: Hope or hype?

(American Chemical Society) Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major phytochemicals in marijuana, has become a popular ingredient in dietary supplements, beauty products and beverages, with claims that the compound improves health and treats ailments ranging from insomnia to cancer. Although research on CBD is accelerating, medical evidence is still lacking for many of these claims, reports an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.

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Homing pigeons use local natural odors to find their way

(Springer) Homing pigeons use familiar smells to navigate their way across hundreds of kilometers of unfamiliar territory. Researchers have now confirmed that artificial odors cannot be used to stimulate or trigger a pigeon's navigation system. This means that the so-called olfactory activation hypothesis -- which has been proposed by some researchers -- should be disregarded, argues Anna Gagliardo of the University of Pisa in Italy. Gagliardo and her colleagues have published their research in Springer's Journal of Comparative Physiology A.

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How to design better clinical trials to address 'critically low' dementia research shortfall

(University of Exeter) New research gives insights into how the design of clinical trials can improve to address the 'critically low' research pipeline and improve the chances of finding effective dementia therapies.

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UCLA biologist works to create a new field, merging the sciences and architecture

(University of California - Los Angeles) UCLA biologist leads effort to create a new field of study addressing collective behavior and physical spaces.

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The hidden hazards of antibiotic resistance genes in air

(American Chemical Society) People are often notified about poor air quality by weather apps, and this happens frequently in urban areas, where levels of outdoor pollution containing particulates and soot are high. But now scientists are reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology that there is another type of air contaminant that they say isn't receiving enough attention: antibiotic-resistance genes.

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First center for female reproductive longevity and equality created at the Buck Institute

(Buck Institute for Research on Aging) The Buck Institute announced today that it is establishing the world's first Center for Female Reproductive Longevity and Equality. A $6 million gift from Nicole Shanahan provides seed money for an effort to address an inequality which has existed throughout human history: men can reproduce throughout their lifespan; but women's fertility begins to decline in their early 30's.

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New target is an apparent triple threat to pneumonia

(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) Severe pneumonia causes a buildup of fluid in the lungs that makes the basics of breathing and getting oxygen out to the body difficult to impossible.Scientists are exploring a new target for treating both barrier leakiness and fluid buildup that, in lab animals and early human trials, seems to restore tight barriers and fluid clearance so we can breathe.

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Women and older people under-represented in drug trials for heart disease

(University of Montreal) In the US, it's estimated the number of people aged 65 and older will double over the next 30 years. With the first baby boomers now turning 73, the demand for cardiac care is expected to skyrocket, not just in the US but elsewhere as well. Even though they have more cardiovascular problems, fewer women and people over 65 are recruited for randomized clinical trials than men and younger people.

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Thinking about quitting Facebook? There's a demographic analysis for that

(Lehigh University) New research by Eric P.S. Baumer of Lehigh University shows that current Facebook use is more common among respondents who are: middle aged (40 to 60), female, not seeking employment, of Asian descent, or currently married. Deactivation is more common among respondents who are younger, seeking employment, or not married. Respondents most likely to have never had an account are older, male, from a lower income household, racially of Black or African-American descent, more socially conservative, or weigh less.

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Treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease deplete germ cells in young boys

(European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) Scientists have discovered that some treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease can destroy the germ cells that go on to develop into sperm in the testes of young boys. In some pre-pubescent boys, the treatment for sickle cell disease results in complete destruction of all their germ cells, which are called spermatogonia. The study is published in Human Reproduction and is the first to describe the effects of these treatments on spermatogonial quantity

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Unless we spot changes, most life experiences are fabricated from memories

(Washington University in St. Louis) We may not be able to change recent events in our lives, but how well we remember them plays a key role in how our brains model what's happening in the present and predict what is likely to occur in the future, finds new research in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.

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Scientists link more than 1,000 gene variants to educational attainment

(University of Southern California) Genetics experts have determined that a combination of more than 1,000 genetic variants across the genome can predict the length of a person's formal education to a degree comparable with the usual demographic predictors.

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Averting toxic chats: Computer model predicts when online conversations turn sour

(Cornell University) The internet offers the potential for constructive dialogue and cooperation, but online conversations too often degenerate into personal attacks. In hopes that those attacks can be averted, Cornell University researchers have created a model to predict which civil conversations might take a turn and derail.

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New study: Omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

(University of Massachusetts Lowell) Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly released research by a team led by a UMass Lowell criminal justice professor who specializes in the intersection of biology and behavior.

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New study finds police-related fatalities may occur twice as often as reported

(Cornell University) According to a new study led by a Cornell University researchers, an average of nearly three men in the United States are killed by police use of deadly force every day. This accounts for 8 percent of all homicides with adult male victims -- twice as many as identified in official statistics.

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UTA wins Excellence in Sustainability Award from business officers association

(University of Texas at Arlington) The University of Texas at Arlington has won a prestigious Excellence in Sustainability Award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers, or NACUBO.

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NIH renews NeuroNEXT for neurological clinical research

(NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) The Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials, or NeuroNEXT, a research program that helps streamline Phase II clinical trials for brain disorders, has been renewed for five more years, with several new centers joining the program. NeuroNEXT is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health.

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Link found between resilience to dyslexia and gray matter in the frontal brain

(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) A new joint Tel Aviv University and University of California San Francisco study identifies the brain mechanism that accounts for the discrepancy between low decoding skills and high reading comprehension in some children with dyslexia.

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A protein that promotes compatibility between chromosomes after fertilization

(Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia) A research team from the Center for Biomedical Research, at the University of Algarve, and Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, led by Rui Gonçalo Martinho and Paulo Navarro-Costa has identified the mechanism by which the fertilized egg balances out the differences between chromosomes inherited from the mother and the father. The study, now published in the scientific journal EMBO reports, may pave the way for future developments in the clinical management of infertile couples.

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Border wall threatens biodiversity

(Stanford University) Federal plans to complete a continuous wall along the US-Mexico boundary would threaten the existence of numerous plant and animal species, according to a new study.

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Scientists warn of border wall's impacts on biodiversity

(Oregon State University) A continuous wall on the border between the United States and Mexico would harm a multitude of animal species by fragmenting their geographic ranges, thousands of scientists say.

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Research shows climate change affects recreational behavior

(University of New Hampshire) Research at the University of New Hampshire shows that as unfavorable water quality conditions in lakes continue to rise, anglers, boaters and beach goers are using various coping mechanisms that can alter their behavior, from switching to a different location or activity to simply abandoning the experience altogether.

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Military spending did not 'crowd out' welfare in Middle East prior to Arab Spring

(University of Cambridge) Findings dispute 'guns versus butter' narrative as a major factor behind the Arab Spring. Researchers caution against uncritically applying lessons from Western nations to interpret public policy decisions in the Middle East.

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Depression and antidepressants are associated with an increased risk of VTE

(University of Bristol) In the first review of its kind, new research has found that depression and the use of antidepressants are each associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The study led by academics from the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol has also shown that each of the various classes of antidepressant medications are associated with an increased risk of VTE.

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Surrey develops new crime fighting algorithm that could predict reoccurring illegal activity

(University of Surrey) A new algorithm developed by the University of Surrey and Georgia Tech could give police departments the upper hand in their fight against crime.

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Chance of being prescribed opioids for minor injury differs dramatically by where you live

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Patients who sought care for a sprained ankle in states that were found to be 'high prescribers' of opioids were approximately three times more likely to receive a prescription for the drugs than those treated in 'low-prescribing' states, according to new research. Additional results of the study show that patients who received prescriptions for long courses of the drugs were five times more likely to fill additional opioid prescriptions over the next 6 months than those who received just a few days' supply.

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Can treatment for depression after a heart attack reduce the long-term risk of another cardiac event

(JAMA Network) Depression has been associated with poorer medical outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including heart attack and unstable angina. This randomized clinical trial of 300 patients in South Korea examined whether antidepressant treatment after ACS improved long-term cardiac outcomes.

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Sepsis kills. Prompt care saves kids' lives

(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) More than one in 10 children hospitalized with sepsis die, but when a series of clinical treatments and tests is completed within an hour of its detection the odds of death shrink 40 percent, according to the largest ever analysis of pediatric sepsis. The study supports an initially controversial New York State mandate, likely encouraging it's expansion to other states.

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WSU Researchers see positive policing changes after cannabis legalization

(Washington State University) Washington State University researchers have found that marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington has not hurt police effectiveness. In fact, clearance rates for certain crimes have improved.

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Research4Life partners commit to free and low cost access & training through 2025

(Elsevier) The Research4Life partners announced today they have agreed to extend their partnership through 2025. Research4Life provides over 8,000 institutions in more than 100 developing countries with free or low cost access to peer-reviewed eResources from the world's leading scholarly publishers. The renewed commitment will ensure that the nearly 85,000 peer reviewed academic journals, books and databases from some 200 scholarly publishers available through the public-private Research4life partnership will continue to reach research communities.

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Empathetic dogs lend a helping paw

(Springer) Many dogs show empathy if their owner is in distress and will also try to help rescue them. This is according to Emily M. Sanford, formerly of Macalester College and now at Johns Hopkins University in the US. She is the lead author of a study in Springer's journal Learning & Behavior that tested whether there is truth in the notion that dogs have a prosocial and empathetic nature.

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Tracing the history of farming in the Amazon

(Northumbria University ) A geographer from Northumbria University, Newcastle is leading on a £340,000 research project to examine how ancient civilisations in one of the most remote and inhospitable areas of the Amazon farmed their land.

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Digital transformation: challenge and opportunity for migrant workers

(European Commission Joint Research Centre) As technology transforms the job market, migrant workers are in a more precarious position than others, according to a new study from the Joint Research centre, the European Commission's science and knowledge service.

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Common painkillers triple harmful side effects in dementia

(University of Exeter) Two studies at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2018 (AAIC) highlight a significant increase in harmful side effects related to the use of commonly prescribed opioid painkillers in people with dementia. Researchers also identified a mechanism that may be causing the problem.

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Research shows a promising new class of antibodies protects against HIV-1 infection

(Texas Biomedical Research Institute) A group of scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have zeroed in on a new defense against HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS. Led by Ruth Ruprecht, M.D., Ph.D., the team used an animal model to show for the first time that an antibody called Immunoglobulin M (IgM) was effective in preventing infection after mucosal AIDS virus exposure.

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What would your dog do to help if you were upset? Quite a bit, study finds

(Johns Hopkins University) Dogs are thought to be very aware of people's emotions, but if a pup's owner was really upset, would it actually go out of its way to offer help and comfort? Some not only will, but they'll also overcome obstacles in a hurry to do it.

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Few young women with PID screened for HIV or syphilis in emergency departments

(Children's National Health System) Although women who have pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are at heightened risk for also being infected with syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), few adolescent females diagnosed with PID in the nation's pediatric emergency departments undergo laboratory tests for HIV or syphilis, according to a retrospective cohort study published online July 24, 2018, in Pediatrics.

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Democracies are more prone to start wars -- except when they're not

(California Institute of Technology) A new study reveals surprising findings about how democracy affects international peace.

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Scientists uncover new connection between smell and memory

(University of Toronto) Neurobiologists at the University of Toronto have identified a mechanism that allows the brain to recreate vivid sensory experiences from memory, shedding light on how sensory-rich memories are created and stored in our brains. Using smell as a model, the findings offer a novel perspective on how the senses are represented in memory, and could explain why the loss of the ability to smell has become recognized as an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

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MDI Biological Laboratory to sponsor 'Live Longer, Live Better' lecture series

(Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory) How close is medicine to an anti-aging pill? Can anti-aging therapies delay the onset of age-related degenerative diseases? What lifestyle choices can individuals make to prolong healthy lifespan? These are some of the tantalizing questions that will be addressed in a lecture series for the public by leading scientists in the field of aging research entitled "Live Longer, Live Better" to be held Aug. 6 through 10 at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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Public support for Endangered Species Act is widespread

(Michigan Technological University) The Endangered Species Act is portrayed -- by critics of the law, often by the media, and sometimes by conservation professionals -- as increasingly controversial, partly due to the protection of species such as wolves and spotted owls. These portrayals suggest that public support for the law may be declining. However, new research indicates that support for this law has remained consistently high over the past two decades.

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A scientific study characterises our circles of friendships

(Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) The organisation of our friendships is guided to a large degree by our cognitive capacity when it comes to managing them, that is, by the amount of time and mental effort we can devote to them. This is one of the conclusions of a study which was published by researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the University of Oxford and which analysed these relationships from a mathematical perspective. The study has been published in the latest issue of the PNAS journal.

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Native bison hunters amplified climate impacts on North American prairie fires

(Southern Methodist University) Native American communities actively managed North American prairies for centuries before Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World, according to a new study led by Southern Methodist University (SMU). The relative importance of climate and human activities in shaping fire patterns has implications for how we approach fire management today.

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A year in words

(University of Miami) In a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, Lynn Perry and a team of fellow researchers who examined child speech interactions over the course of a year at the UM Linda Ray Intervention Center found that vulnerable children benefit from conversations with their peers and their teachers.

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Cold wave reveals potential benefits of urban heat islands

(Princeton University, Engineering School) Researchers from Princeton University have found that the urban heat island effect -- cities are hotter in the summer than their surrounding areas -- also helps keep cities warmer during extreme cold. The findings have implications for urban planners in areas such as New York City or Chicago, which experience marked seasonal temperature swings.

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Slacking on your savings? Cognitive bias could be to blame

(Cornell University) A new study by Cornell neuroscientists suggests that, to some degree, we can blame limited savings on our brains in addition to our bills. According to the human development professors Adam Anderson and Eve De Rosa, humans have a cognitive bias toward earning, which makes us unconsciously spend more brain power on earning than on saving. The cognitive bias is so powerful that it can even warp our sense of time.

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Largest genetic database on Alzheimer's disease now re-open for business

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) The National Institute on Aging Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site will begin making large-scale DNA sequence data available to investigators. The goal is to make Alzheimer's disease-relevant genetic data available to as many investigators as possible to accelerate research.

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Environmental changes in the Mekong Delta spell trouble for farmers

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) The Mekong Delta is home to 15 million people, many of whom rely on the delta's rich soil and water resources for farming and fishing. But their livelihoods are being threatened by rising sea levels, droughts, dams, and other hydrological shifts. A new article from researchers at the University of Illinois and Iowa State University explains the challenges.

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Emergency departments can be an effective venue for Hepatitis C virus testing

(Boston Medical Center) Boston Medical Center has shown that testing for the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) outside the typical high-risk population can be successfully implemented in an emergency department setting.

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Rationalizations by low-paid microworkers raise questions of ethics, rigor

(Penn State) Researchers found that lower-paid Amazon Mechanical Turk microworkers -- or Turkers -- were more likely to reduce their efforts, as well as experience psychological states that could impact the results of the study. Microwork sites offer scientists and other researchers an inexpensive way to recruit participants, who often agree to be paid well below the minimum wage.

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How students view intelligence affects how they internalize stress

(University of Texas at Austin) As students transition into high school, many see their grades drop. And while some students are resilient in the midst of this challenge, others succumb to the pressure. How they think about themselves and their abilities could make the difference, according to adolescent psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Rochester.

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Study finds flushing water lines protects inconsistently and may increase lead exposure

(Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center) Research conducted by LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health finds that the current recommendations for running water to flush out lead are not consistently effective and may not be the best way to protect children from lead in drinking water.

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Paying parents to read to their children boosts literacy skills

(Ohio State University) Researchers have found a surprising way to help boost the skills of children with language impairment: Pay their parents to read to them.

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Model fuses social media, remote sensing data with goal of identifying nuclear threats

(North Carolina State University) A new computational model allows researchers to draw on normally incompatible data sets, such as satellite imagery and social media posts, to answer questions about what is happening in targeted locations. The researchers developed the model to serve as a tool for identifying violations of nuclear nonproliferation agreements.

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New study uncovers how lutemax 2020 protects the eyes against blue light damage

(OmniActive Health Technologies) Morristown, N.J., June 29, 2018 - In a new study published in Nutrients titled 'Lutein and Zeaxanthin Isomers Protect Against Light-induced Retinopathy via Decreasing Oxidative and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in BALB/cJ Mice', Lutemax 2020 supplementation was shown to protect photoreceptors against blue light damage by mitigating oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress -- a primary mechanism associated with photoreceptor damage and visual impairment.

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Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge, not the milk? New research sheds light on why

(University of Plymouth) New research shows for the first time that forming a strong mental picture of a motor action can make a person involuntarily do it.

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Discovery reveals how obesity causes disease -- and two ways to stop it

(University of Virginia Health System) New research explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged arteries and other health problems. Doctors may be able to use this knowledge to battle these chronic diseases and others driven by damaging inflammation.

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NIST builds statistical foundation for next-generation forensic DNA profiling

(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)) When forensic experts compare DNA left at a crime scene with DNA from a suspect, they generate statistics that describe how closely those DNA samples match. "If you're working criminal cases, you need to be able to generate match statistics," said Katherine Gettings, the NIST biologist who led the study. "The data we've published will make it possible for labs that use Next Generation Sequencing to generate those statistics."

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Study provides insight into how dying neurons control eating behaviors of the brain microglia

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Aberrant clearance activity of microglia in particular brain regions leads to changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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New research: High burden of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs

(University of New South Wales) Globally, more than one in three (39 percent) people who have injected drugs in the last year are living with hepatitis C infection, according to new research from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.

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Should you share data of threatened species?

(University of Sydney) Scientists and conservationists have continually called for location data to be turned off in wildlife photos and publications to help preserve species but new research suggests there could be more to be gained by sharing a rare find, rather than obscuring it, in certain circumstances. Researchers have developed a framework -- considering a range of case studies including the 'world's largest bloom' giant flower Rafflesia in Southeast Asia and the elusive Australian night parrot.

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Warming temperatures could increase suicide rates across the US and Mexico

(Stanford University) By comparing historical temperature and suicide data, researchers found a strong correlation between warm weather and increased suicides. They estimate climate change could lead to suicide rate increases across the US and Mexico.

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Screening for paternal depression in primary care clinics

(JAMA Network) Fathers screened positive for depression almost as often as mothers during well-child care visits with their young children in a small study at community health care centers in Indianapolis, Indiana. Researchers estimated the frequency of paternal depression using the Child Health Improvement Through Computer Automation (CHICA) system, which administers a tablet-based prescreening form to English- and Spanish-speaking parents in waiting rooms.

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Scientists ID more than 1,200 genes linked to educational attainment

(University of Colorado at Boulder) An international research team including CU Boulder scientists has identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with how much schooling an individual completes.

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Inspiration for Dr. Seuss's 'The Lorax' may be from real plant and animal life in Kenya

(Dartmouth College) The inspiration for 'The Lorax' by Dr. Seuss may have been based on an actual tree and monkey species in Kenya, according to a new Dartmouth-led study in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution.' The co-authors propose a new theory that the Lorax viewed himself as a part of the Truffula forest and was speaking as the personification of nature rather than as some sort of ecopoliceman.

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How we see others' emotions depends on our pre-conceived beliefs

(New York University) How we see emotions on another person's face depends on our pre-conceived views of how we understand these emotions.

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Ancient farmers transformed Amazon and left an enduring legacy on the rainforest

(University of Exeter) Ancient communities transformed the Amazon thousands of years ago, farming in a way which has had a lasting impact on the rainforest, a major new study shows.

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Alarming error common in survey analyses

(American Statistical Association) But possibly worst of all, these problems were just as prevalent in the peer-reviewed literature in their sample as they were in technical reports and conference presentations.

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Study shows how the brain controls food cravings

(University of Waterloo) A newly published study from the University of Waterloo shows that when activity in a specific part of the brain is suppressed, our desire for high-calorie foods increases.

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Rise in vehicle ramming attacks a 'social virus' spread through media networks

(University of Kent) The rise in vehicle ramming attacks (VRAs) is as much the product of a virus-like spread of the act due to mass media coverage and online networks inspiring others to do likewise, as it is the rise of terrorist propaganda or a response to heightened security at high-profile targets.

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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm your brain

(Lancaster University) Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers.The study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.They found that mice exposed to the drug long-term had 'significant ... memory impairments' and could not even discriminate between a familiar and novel object.

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Novel intervention for anxiety symptoms among people with Bipolar Disorder

(Lancaster University) Psychologists at Lancaster University have devised a novel psychological intervention to address Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder (AIBD).Anxiety is common in Bipolar Disorder (BD) and associated with worse clinical outcomes including increased suicidality. Despite effective psychological treatments for anxiety, research into treating anxiety in BD is underdeveloped.

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World Scientific publishes inaugural volume of series on China's Belt and Road Initiative

(World Scientific) World Scientific has published the inaugural volume of the first English Series on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Entitled The Political Economy of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the book analyzes China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through the approach of political economy and establishes the analytic framework of BRI from historical and comparative perspectives.

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Biometric Mirror highlights flaws in artificial intelligence

(University of Melbourne) In a world-first, University of Melbourne researchers have designed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to detect and display people's personality traits and physical attractiveness based solely on a photo of their face. The system, called Biometric Mirror, investigates a person's understanding of AI and their response to the information about their unique traits.

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Exercise cuts risk of chronic disease in older adults

(Westmead Institute for Medical Research) People who engaged in the highest levels of total physical activity were twice as lively to avoid stroke, heart disease, angina, cancer and diabetes, and be in optimal physical and mental shape 10 years later, experts found.

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Gault site research pushes back date of earliest North Americans

(Desert Research Institute) Archaeological evidence has increasingly called into question the idea of 'Clovis First.' Now, a study published by a team including DRI's Kathleen Rodrigues, Ph.D. student, and Amanda Keen-Zebert, Ph.D., associate research professor, has dated a significant assemblage of stone artifacts to 16-20,000 years of age, pushing back the timeline of the first human inhabitants of North America before Clovis by at least 2,500 years.

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Gault site research pushes back date of earliest North Americans

(Desert Research Institute) Archaeological evidence has increasingly called into question the idea of 'Clovis First.' Now, a study published by a team including DRI's Kathleen Rodrigues, Ph.D. student, and Amanda Keen-Zebert, Ph.D., associate research professor, has dated a significant assemblage of stone artifacts to 16-20,000 years of age, pushing back the timeline of the first human inhabitants of North America before Clovis by at least 2,500 years.

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Exhaled e-vapor particles evaporate in seconds -- new study

(Fontem Ventures) Study shows exhaled e-vapour product particles are liquid droplets that evaporate within seconds with particle counts returning rapidly to background values, reinforcing evidence that vaping has minimal impact on indoor air quality

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FIND and DNDi support Malaysian MOH to simplify and decentralize HCV screening & treatment

(Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative) FIND and the DNDi will partner to generate evidence that will support policy change and scale up of hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment. This work, announced at the AIDS 2018 conference in Amsterdam and ahead of World Hepatitis Day 2018, is being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Malaysia with a view to overcoming barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

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UTSA researcher receives $1.9 million HHS grant to develop anti-fungal vaccine

(University of Texas at San Antonio) A researcher at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support her efforts to create a vaccine for valley fever.

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Archaeologists identify ancient North American mounds using new image analysis technique

(Binghamton University) Researchers at Binghamton University, State University at New York have used a new image-based analysis technique to identify once-hidden North American mounds, which could reveal valuable information about pre-contact Native Americans.

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Greater efforts are needed to address 'financial toxicity' of cancer treatment

(Wiley) In addition to facing new concerns about their health, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer often worry about the financial burdens of treatment. A new study indicates that many patients feel that such 'financial toxicity' is not adequately addressed by their doctors and other clinicians. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

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Curing breast cancer but at what cost? Patients report heavy financial toll

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center finds many breast cancer patients are concerned about the financial impact of their diagnosis and treatment, and that they feel their doctor's offices are not helping with these concerns.

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Mandate patient access to primary care medical records

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) Canada's provincial governments should mandate patient access to their electronic medical records, argue authors of a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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New health calculator can help predict heart disease risk, estimate heart age

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) A new online health calculator can help people determine their risk of heart disease, as well as their heart age, accounting for sociodemographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging and education, as well as health status and lifestyle behaviors. The process to build and validate the tool is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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Archaeologists identify ancient North American mounds using new image analysis technique

(Binghamton University) Researchers at Binghamton University, State University at New York have used a new image-based analysis technique to identify once-hidden North American mounds, which could reveal valuable information about pre-contact Native Americans.

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Women under-treated for heart attacks die at twice the rate of men

(University of Sydney) Cardiac specialists say they are alarmed by new research findings led by the University of Sydney showing that women admitted to 41 Australian hospitals with serious heart attacks were half as likely as men to receive appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment, and less likely to be referred for cardiac rehabilitation and prescribed preventive medications at discharge.

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UTA multidisciplinary program to search for solutions for former criminal offenders

(University of Texas at Arlington) A University of Texas at Arlington multidisciplinary research team has been awarded a grant from the National Institute for Transportation and Communities that will link those transportation essentials to needed services like employment centers, educational opportunities and medical access.

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SF State study compares athlete and truck driver, identical twins

(San Francisco State University) Identical twins share over 99 percent of the same genetic material, which can make them ideal subjects for studying how other factors besides genetics can affect health. A new study by the San Francisco State University Kinesiology Department, CSU Fullerton, and Cal Poly, Pomona finds that 30 years of strenuous exercise made one twin much healthier than the other, with one exception.

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Kessler Foundation and UAB to study exercise training for cognitive deficits in MS

(Kessler Foundation) 'We know from our own pilot data that exercise training has considerable promise for improving cognition in this population,' explained Dr. Wylie. 'We hypothesize that treadmill exercise training will result in significant improvements in MS-related cognitive impairment. This research may foster the development of exercise training guidelines that can be used by clinicians to improve cognition and brain health in individuals with MS.'

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Scientists reverse aging-associated skin wrinkles and hair loss in a mouse model

(University of Alabama at Birmingham) Researchers have reversed wrinkled skin and hair loss, hallmarks of aging, in a mouse model. When a mutation leading to mitochondrial dysfunction is induced, the mouse develops wrinkled skin and extensive, visible hair loss in a matter of weeks. When the mitochondrial function is restored by turning off the gene responsible for mitochondrial dysfunction, the mouse returns to smooth skin and thick fur, indistinguishable from a healthy mouse of the same age.

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Greening vacant lots reduces feelings of depression in city dwellers, Penn study finds

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers show in a new randomized, controlled study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings have implications for cities across the United States, where 15 percent of land is deemed "vacant" and often blighted or filled with trash and overgrown vegetation.

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Can greening vacant urban land improve mental health?

(JAMA Network) Physical conditions in a neighborhood matter. Trash, a lack of sidewalks and parks, and vacant or dilapidated spaces have been associated with depression, while living near green spaces has been associated with less depression, anxiety and stress. In Philadelphia, a citywide cluster randomized trial looked at whether greening vacant urban land by getting rid of trash, grading the land, planting new grass and some trees, and installing low wooden fencing could improve self-reported mental health.

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People love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work

(University of Guelph) Highly cooperative and generous people can attract hatred and social punishment, especially in competitive environments, new University of Guelph study finds.

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Press registration now open: European Respiratory Society's International Congress

(European Lung Foundation) The European Respiratory Society International Congress will take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from September 15 to 19, 2018.The Congress will be attended by the world's leading respiratory experts who will present cutting-edge research in a large and varied scientific program. Over 4,000 abstracts will cover a diverse range of disease areas and specialisms, including lung cancer, asthma and COPD, children's lung health, personalized medicine, e-cigarettes, AI and risk factors.

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Secondhand smoke causing thousands of still births in developing countries

(University of York) Exposure to secondhand smoke is causing thousands of still births in developing countries, according to new research carried out by the University of York.

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When political ideology shapes luxury buying

(INSEAD) Those with conservative leanings tend to favor preservation of socio-economic order and social hierarchy. This can influence the demand for luxury products positioned as having the ability to maintain one's status.

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Former inmates at high risk for opioid overdose following prison release

(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) A recent study in North Carolina found that in the first two weeks after being released from prison, former inmates were 40 times more likely to die of an opioid overdose than someone in the general population.

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International Conference Brings together world's leaders in Alzheimer's and dementia research

(Alzheimer's Association) The Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science.

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Diabetes raises risk of cancer, with women at even greater likelihood, a major new study has found

(George Institute for Global Health) A global review involving almost 20 million people has shown that having diabetes significantly raises the risk of developing cancer, and for women the risk is even higher.Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health also found diabetes (type 1 and type 2) conferred an additional risk for women, compared to men, for leukaemia and cancers of the stomach, mouth and kidney, but less risk for liver cancer.

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Study finds Medicaid expansion boosts employment

(University of Kansas) A study from the University of Kansas found individuals with disabilities were more likely to be employed in states that expanded Medicaid than their peers in non-expansion states, reducing the need to live in poverty to qualify for Medicaid coverage.

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Plague vaccine bait -- look who's coming to dinner

(Morris Animal Foundation) Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers suspected and have now confirmed that plague vaccine bait, designed to protect prairie dogs and assist with recovery efforts of the black-footed ferret, is readily consumed by thousands of small rodents each year but with no apparent ill effect. Results were recently published in the journal EcoHealth.

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Fruit fly species can learn each other's dialects

(PLOS) Fruit flies from different species can warn each other when parasitic wasps are near. But according to a new study led by Balint Z. Kacsoh of Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, published July 19th in PLOS Genetics, they are more likely to get the message across if the fly species have previously cohabited and learned each other's dialects.

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Are you prone to feeling guilty? Then you're probably more trustworthy, study shows

(University of Chicago Booth School of Business) New research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that when it comes to predicting who is most likely to act in a trustworthy manner, one of the most important factors is the anticipation of guilt.

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The Mount Sinai Hospital is first in New York to be accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department

(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) The Department of Emergency Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital is the first in New York State to be accredited as a geriatric emergency department (ED) by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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App, brief intervention may be lifesaver for suicidal teens

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) A preliminary study from UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute shows an intervention program that includes a personalized app could make a difference: Researchers found the rate of attempted suicides by teenagers who received the intervention was halved compared to those who received the standard care during their hospitalization.

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Women chemistry professors discuss motherhood and career in new book

(Springer) When is the right time? How can I meet the demands of a professorship whilst caring for a young family? Choosing to become a mother has a profound effect on the career path of women holding academic positions, especially in the physical sciences

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Mayo Clinic study: Anesthesia, surgery linked to decline in memory and thinking

(Mayo Clinic) In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 participants in the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging and found that exposure to anesthesia after age 70 was linked to long-term changes in brain function. The results appear in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.

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Having the right name helps one to find housing

(Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) Discrimination against ethnic minorities on the housing market is declining -- in Germany and other Western European countries and in the USA. But a new meta-study shows that applicants' surnames still influence the selection of new tenants.

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Saguna Networks joins 5TONIC project as industry collaborator

(IMDEA Networks Institute) Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) pioneer Saguna Networks has become a new collaborator within 5TONIC's 5G research and co-creation laboratory in Madrid. The company joins existing collaborators that include ASTI Mobile Robotics, IFEMA, Luz Wavelabs, and Rohde & Schwarz.

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Lying in a foreign language is easier

(University of Würzburg) It is not easy to tell when someone is lying. This is even more difficult when potential liars speak in a language other than their native tongue. Psychologists of the University of Würzburg investigated why that is so.

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Evidence of Salmonella Paratyphi C found for the first time in medieval northern Europe

(University of Warwick) Genome research conducted by the University of Warwick suggests that enteric fever, a potentially lethal disease more commonly found in hot countries, was present in medieval Europe. Salmonella Paratyphi C causes enteric fever, a life-threatening infection, and has been detected in a 800 year old human skeleton discovered in Trondheim, Norway.

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Complementary medicine for cancer can decrease survival

(Yale University) People who received complementary therapy for curable cancers were more likely to refuse at least one component of their conventional cancer treatment, and were more likely to die as a result, according to researchers from Yale Cancer Center and the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center (COPPER) at Yale School of Medicine. The findings were reported today online in JAMA Oncology.

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Neural inflammation plays critical role in stress-induced depression

(Kobe University) A group of Japanese researchers has discovered that neural inflammation caused by our innate immune system plays an unexpectedly important role in stress-induced depression. This insight could potentially lead to the development of new antidepressants targeting innate immune molecules. The findings were published on July 20 (Japan Standard Time) in the online edition of Neuron.

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