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Plant CO2 Uptake Rises by Nearly One Third in New Global Estimates

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:45:51 EST

Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment developed by scientists.

A Faster, More Affordable Technique for Deciphering the Genetics of Cancer

University of California San Diego — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:05:22 EST

Harnessing Vibrations: RPI-Engineered Material Generates Electricity from Unexpected Source

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:05:59 EST

Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the buildings naturally sway and shudder. These energy innovations could be possible thanks to researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

WashU Researchers Use Genetics to Find Psychopathology Risks

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:35:58 EST

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth

Glowing Proteins Enable Real-Time, 3-D Study of Essential Enzymes

University of California San Diego — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:01 EST

How Brain Cells Shape Learning and Sensory Experiences

News — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:05:51 EST

Making Difficult Quantum Many-Body Calculations Possible

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:05:44 EST

One of the methods scientists use to study quantum many-body systems is the ab initio approach, but some ab initio methods run into severe computational problems when using realistic interactions. This study introduces wavefunction matching and uses it to perform lattice simulations with realistic interactions. This allows scientists to make calculations that were once impossible.

An AI-Powered Pipeline for Personalized Cancer Vaccines

Ludwig Cancer Research — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:05:39 EST

Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a full, start-to-finish computational pipeline that integrates multiple molecular and genetic analyses of tumors and the specific molecular targets of T cells and harnesses artificial intelligence algorithms to use its output to design personalized cancer vaccines for patients.

A Quantum Material Could Be the Future of High-Energy X-Ray Imaging and Particle Detection

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:05:53 EST

New research conducted at Argonne National Laboratory shows that colloidal quantum shells could revolutionize the production of X-ray imaging scintillators.

MSU Research Advances Infusion Designed to Clean Arteries

Michigan State University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:05:15 EST

Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease -- the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries. Advanced treatments are needed to target this inflammation in patients. Michigan State University researchers have tested a new nanoparticle nanotherapy infusion that precisely targets inflammation and activates the immune system to help clear out arterial plaque.

Checking Out the Boundaries: Milestone in Lipidomics Achieved

University of Vienna — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:39 EST

Results of the first phase of a Ceramide Ring Trial have just been published in the renowned journal Nature Communications, representing a significant landmark in the field of lipidomics.

Dual Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Benefits Specific Subset of Patients with Lung Cancer

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring specific mutations in the STK11 and/or KEAP1 tumor suppressor genes were more likely to benefit from adding the immunotherapy tremelimumab to a combination of durvalumab plus chemotherapy to overcome treatment resistance typically seen in this patient population.

Newly Discovered Genetic Marker Could Pave the Way for Future Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics

Indiana University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:05:43 EST

Researchers have identified a new genetic marker that could play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and lead to novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic tools for the disease.

New Study Reveals Growing Weather Extremes in Indo-Pacific Region Driven by Shifts in Tropical Weather Patterns

National University of Singapore (NUS) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:05:45 EST

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience provides groundbreaking insights into long-term changes in tropical weather patterns that are leading to an increased frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall in the Indo-Pacific. These changes are possibly driven by global warming, among other factors. The paper, titled "Indo-Pacific regional extremes aggravated by changes in tropical weather patterns", employs a recently proposed methodology that characterises occurrence trends of weather patterns using atmospheric analogues, which are linked to the concept of recurrences in dynamical systems theory.

Despite Medical Advances, Life Expectancy Gains Are Slowing

University of Illinois Chicago — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

After nearly doubling over the 20th century, the rate of increase in life expectancy has slowed considerably in the last three decades, according to a new study led by the University of Illinois Chicago.

PET Imaging Reveals Link Between Synapses and Social and Communicative Differences in Autistic Adults

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:05:54 EST

How Much Do Avoidable Deaths Impact the Economy?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:05:15 EST

IU Researchers Map Pancreatic Cancer Tumor Neighborhoods

Indiana University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:05:52 EST

Researchers have mapped pancreatic cancer tumor ecosystems using tissue from both the primary tumor and metastatic disease. The study uncovers notable differences that could lead to new treatment strategies for the often-deadly disease.

Researchers Create New System to Decode Genetic Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:38 EST

The lab of Jason Stein, PhD, associate professor of genetics and member of the UNC Neuroscience Center, has created a controlled model system that could help researchers know more about the genetic variants that increase one's risk for developing a psychiatric disorder.

Implementing Medical Imaging AI: Issues to Consider

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:05:50 EST

As AI is deployed in clinical centers across the U.S., one important consideration is to assure that models are fair and perform equally across patient groups and populations. To better understand the fairness of medical imaging AI, a team of researchers trained over 3,000 models spanning multiple model configurations, algorithms, and clinical tasks.