Kimberly Dodd is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the former director of the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, or MSU VDL. Dodd is an expert in laboratory diagnostics and outbreak response for emerging infectious diseases.
In a study that could transform agricultural pest management, researchers have uncovered the robust insect resistance mechanisms of Solanum habrochaites, a wild tomato species. By unraveling the genetic and metabolic intricacies of the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway, the study opens new avenues for breeding cultivated tomatoes with enhanced pest resistance. The findings hold the potential to reduce dependency on chemical pesticides, addressing mounting concerns over pesticide resistance and environmental harm.
CLEVELAND鈥擮n Tuesday, Jan. 14, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Four of the awardees are Case Western Reserve University engineering faculty: A. Bolu Ajiboye, Christine Duval, Burcu Gurkan and Steve Majerus.
Revision Skincare庐, a leader in professional skincare innovation, announces the launch of DermProtect Barrier Defense鈩�, an intensive moisturizer that sets a new standard in barrier repair and hydration. Available starting January 17, 2025, this advanced formulation goes beyond surface-level relief to target the source of dryness and barrier dysfunction.
In the age of rapid advancements in omics technologies, the challenge of visualizing diverse and complex biological datasets has reached a critical point. Enter DataColor, a revolutionary software solution designed to illuminate hidden insights within these intricate datasets.
Current first-line treatment for advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma includes anti-PD1 or anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with a CTLA-4 inhibitor or a VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitor such as cabozantanib. These options have improved outcomes in patients, however not all patients respond, and some responses do not last. This study鈥檚 results suggest that further investigation of this novel combination as first-line therapy option is warranted.
In pediatric medicine, there鈥檚 growing interest in treating kids and teens who have uncomplicated appendicitis with intravenous (IV) antibiotics instead of surgery.
The awardees have made significant contributions to advancing the science of toxicology, earning recognition for their groundbreaking achievements.
Bone regeneration research has taken a significant leap forward with the discovery of a crucial mechanism that could transform treatments for bone disorders. Scientists have identified how Discoidin Domain Receptor 2 (DDR2) enhances Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)-dependent bone regeneration while mitigating the risk of heterotopic ossification (HO), offering promising therapeutic opportunities. This breakthrough sheds light on how DDR2 regulates BMP activity, paving the way for safer and more effective interventions in bone repair and related conditions.
Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, was assessed for its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain. The study measured pain intensity, disability, pain interference, sleep disturbance, PTSD, depression, anxiety, positive affect, and social roles. Findings showed significant improvements in pain-related outcomes and sleep disturbance in the qigong group compared to the control group. The study also found a significant connection between biological factors, such as inflammation markers, and psychosocial outcomes.
Cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes now enable scientists to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail. By combining computer simulations with live-cell imaging, researchers have uncovered how different probe designs influence cholesterol probe behavior. These probes could reveal how cholesterol imbalances drive Alzheimer鈥檚 and other neurodegenerative disorders, aiding drug development to modulate lipid activity and potentially offering new treatments or prevention strategies.
Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin鈥檚 favourite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats. Researchers from Loughborough and Gloucester universities found that they alter the density of their leaf tentacles and the uptake of nitrogen from prey to thrive in different microhabitats, such as mounds and hollows, within peatland ecosystems.
Despite the success cardiac rehabilitation has shown at reducing heart-related deaths and hospital readmissions, higher out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the program, a study suggests. Researchers say quality improvement initiatives to limit cost sharing are needed to make cardiac rehab services more accessible.
Yevgeny Raitses and Elena Belova were named PPPL鈥檚 2024 Distinguished Research Fellows for their exceptional contributions to plasma physics. Their pioneering work in low-temperature plasma and fusion simulations highlights PPPL鈥檚 leadership in advancing plasma research and fusion energy.
A study study has uncovered the complex role of abscisic acid (ABA) in regulating chlorophyll accumulation in apple plants. The research reveals that the protein kinase MdSnRK1.1 interacts with the transcription factor MdGLK1, orchestrating the plant's response to ABA and influencing chlorophyll levels.
An UdeM assistant professor travelled to the war zone as part of an international project to help preserve the country鈥檚 important buildings.
A recent study has identified microRNA396 (miR396) as a pivotal negative regulator of shoot regeneration in tomatoes, marking a significant advancement in plant genetic engineering. This discovery addresses a key challenge: the genotype-dependent variability in regeneration efficiency.
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