TORONTO, Ontario, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * In their upcoming book, LJ Slovin looked at the physical, mental and emotional labour that trans youth undertake in high schools * * * By Sean McNeely Being trans in high school today can be a lot of work - and while some of that work can be seen, much of it can't. LJ Slovin is fascinated with this physical, mental and emotional labour that trans youth undertake each day in order to feel safe,  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New research provides framework for understanding flexible thinking * * * The ability to change the way you think in response to different situations is essential for success in navigating today's unpredictable world, according to research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Forthcoming in the Academy of Management Annals, the article demo more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, July 20 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Jocelyn Titone Brock has ranked first in Canada for university sport management research contributions around the world for the second consecutive year. The annual assessment by the University of North Texas' Sports Innovation Project ranked Brock No. 1 in Canada and 10th worldwide out of the 67 universities included. Universities are evaluated on the number of research publications their faculty memb more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments. * * * By Alyssa Schaechinger When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mi more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: A massive new study of 127 surveys across 11 years, published in Nature and carried out by an international team of researchers, sheds light on the true value of degraded tropical rainforests. The findings challenge the common perception of these forests as ecological wastelands, instead revealing clear thresholds where proactive and reactive conservation efforts can be most effective. The researc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Dr Punith Kempegowda from the Institute of Applied Health Research has been appointed as Chair of the DRSG4. * * * Dr Punith Kempegowda, from the Institute of Applied Health Research, has been appointed as the Chair of Diabetes UK's Diabetes Research Steering Group: Acute Care (DRSG4). Diabetes UK is the UK's leading charitable funder of diabetes research, focusing on drug development and  more PR

ORMSKIRK, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- Edge Hill University issued the following news: A new report from Edge Hill University reveals the impact of the professional business services (PBS) sector on the Liverpool City Region economy is massively underplayed. A comprehensive baseline review carried out by the University uncovered that the PBS sector -- which encompasses firms that provide support services to other businesses, including legal, accounting, consulting, advertising and management s more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * The study will explore the potential of faecal microbiota transplantation to slow the progression of primary sclerosing cholangitis * * * The first patient has been recruited to the FARGO clinical trial, which is testing a new treatment to improve quality of life for patients living with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. The trial, funded by the not-for-profit med more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Arlington research shows fish species evolve egg-laying habits when threatened * * * Some species of fish can evolve their egg-laying habits in response to predators in the area in order to survive, according to new research from The University of Texas at Arlington. It has long been observed that organisms modify their traits, including reproductive patterns, in respon more PR

ORONO, Maine, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Emerald ash borer -- or "EAB," as it is known by those who study it -- is an invasive insect that will decimate ash tree populations in Maine, as it has done in so many other places across the country. It's not a matter of if, but when. At the University of Maine, that inevitability is not met with despair, but hope, thanks to years of interdisciplinary research supported by the Senator George J. Mitch more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * University of Birmingham academics awarded Future Leaders Fellowships to support ambitious research, with a combined funding total of more than pound sterling6.9 million. * * * Four University of Birmingham academics have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to support their ambitious research with a combined funding total of more than pound sterli more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) supports 70 undergraduates for first-time research experience * * * About 40% of Binghamton University's undergraduates complete some form of research before they graduate, according to Stephen Ortiz, the assistant vice provost for academic enrichment and the director of the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research  more PR

UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Partnership with the Million Veteran Program finds that genetic data in non-European population aligns with reporting from underrepresented groups * * * PHILADELPHIA-- The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Researchers at the Pere more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University mourns the passing of Professor Vanessa H. Merton - a brilliant and deeply committed professor, a legend in the legal profession, a life-long advocate for human rights, and a friend and mentor to many. Professor Merton passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on July 15, 2024 following a valiant battle with cancer. Profe more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: There is no difference in live birth rates between time-lapse imaging and other standard approaches used in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for embryo incubation and selection prior to implantation, according to research led by Queen Mary. The results of a randomised controlled trial, published today in The Lancet, provide evidence that using time-lapse imaging (TLI) does not improve treatment outcomes more PR

LONDON, Ontario, July 20 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: By Keri Ferguson When Andrew Walsh was a master's student, he travelled to Madagascar for a research project. Then a budding anthropologist, he immersed himself in the African island's culture, gaining critical insights and building lifelong friendships. Today, alongside fellow anthropology professor Ian Colquhoun, Walsh helps Western students do the same, through the Environmental Anthropology in Madagascar fi more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published a new report about the new methods that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are developing to produce population estimates for England and Wales, with the help of an expert from The University of Manchester. The Dynamic Population Model is a new statistical model that aims to produce more-timely and accurate estimates of the popu more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, July 20 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication but now a new book by a Swansea University expert aims to improve understanding between neurotypes. In Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World, Dr Gemma Williams sets out to explain how we can all communicate better despite our differences. She seeks to make sense of the communication breakdowns that often happen between autistic and n more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: A team of University of Texas Medical Branch investigators has developed, produced and tested a three-dimensional prototype tactile ring to help low-vision patients use eye drops. The rings feature one, two or three protrusions with cube-or-sphere-shaped endings that can be attached to the medication bottlenecks. "Tactile rings (Ring-IT) with prongs are novel 3-D bottle neck adaptor more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: A research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrated that the socioeconomic status of cell donors affects the health outcomes of blood cancer patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) -- also known as a bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant -- is a process that replaces a person's abnormal blood c more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * A new study from U of T's Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing examines the scale of industry-sponsored events targeting health professionals * * * By Rebecca Biason Research led by the University of Toronto's Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is shedding light on the scale of pharmaceutical industry-sponsored events that target health professionals responsible for prescribing medications.  more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: Professor Jennifer Thomas has been inducted as an Honorary Fellow of Royal Holloway, University of London, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to particle physics and her enduring impact on the scientific community. The honorary fellowship was conferred by Professor Julie Sanders, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Royal Holloway, at a graduation ceremony on Thursday 18 July 2024. more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Around the globe, communities at risk from repeated flooding due to climate change are facing stark decisions. Some communities in peril of flooding may resolve, or be urged, to relocate to a safer location -- something known as "managed retreat." In the United States, flood-prone communities in coastal states like Louisiana and Alaska already have commenced managed retreat inland. "It's retreating from more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Scientists from The University of Manchester, The University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding. New modelling approaches combined with long-term data collection on the peatlands of Kinder Scout where restoration work has taken place have allowed the experts to demonstrate  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Two rising stars from The University of Manchester have been honoured with Future Leaders Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation. In total 68 of the most promising research leaders will be funded pound sterling104 million to lead research into global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK. UKRI's flagship Future Leaders Fellowships allow universities and businesses to d more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: Palaeoclimatologist, Dr Celia Martin-Puertas, is leading a multi-disciplinary research project to improve climate change forecasts. The DECADAL project, examines past and present climate behaviour to shape better climate policies and places current changes into a broader context of past variability. The global team involves researchers from the UK, Finland, France, Germany and Spain. Co-de more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 (TNSres) -- Samford University issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: "Dear Professor Wilger, we have reached a recommendation on your proposal and are pleased to tell you that we are recommending it for an award..." These were the words that greeted Dale Wilger, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, when he learned Samford University's Department of Chemistry secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), paving a more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 20 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: When it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study finds that pharmacists and community health workers have the best success rates. The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, analyzed data from 100 hypertension trials around the world and compared blood pressure reductions by the type of healt more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Trinity celebrates hands-on learning at Undergraduate Research and Internship Symposium * * * By Jeremiah Gerlach Innovation, discovery, and real-world experience are at the heart of the Trinity University journey. This approach is why Trinity is nationally-recognized for its commitment to research and special projects, and why, every summer, when class ends, the learning continues. In Summer 2024,  more PR

LONDON, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Ryan O'Hare Scientists have discovered that 'turning off' a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%. Researchers in the UK and Singapore have found that targeting the production of a key inflammatory protein in mice can extend their lifespan, reduce age-related disease and make older animals less frail. The team, based at the Medical Research Council L more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Dr Sandra Pertek's project entitled 'Making Aid Work for Displaced Women' has secured over pound sterling1.2million from the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship award. * * * The Future Leadership Fellowship (FLF) programme is designed to support talented researchers in universities, businesses and other research and innovation environments with their long-term projects. It allows early career re more PR

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: Dr Daphne Lemasquerier, a Lecturer in fluid dynamics from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, has been awarded pound sterling1.4m by UKRI's Future Leaders Fellowship for a project entitled 'Fluid dynamics of deep interiors in the outer solar system'. Dr Lemasquerier's project received funding to model flows in the atmospheres and liquid hydrogen interiors of gas giants, as well as in the g more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough in understanding condition which can lead to mental health issues for young people * * * Conduct disorder in young people is associated with differences in surface area across much of the brain compared to typically developing children, new research shows. Conduct disorder (CD) is a common, yet under-recognised condition with symptoms including antisocial or aggressive behavio more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A radical shift in policy is needed to manage energy use and reduce cooling demand. * * * Governments and policy makers must recognise cooling as critical national infrastructure (CNI) if humanity is to build resilience to the impact of climate change, according to a new report. Published today (18 July), The Hot Reality: Living in a +50 C World calls for a radical shift in policy to creat more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A novel foldable structure design method offers significant potential for applications in soft robotics, flexible electronics, and deployable space structures. * * * From the natural folding of DNA and proteins to artificial foldable structures inspired by origami, the folding of slender structures provides fertile ground for scientific exploration. Traditional foldable structures typically more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * White paper describes how the University program lifecycle was established and supports a skills-aligned curriculum as part of a career-focused ecosystem for adult learners * * * University of Phoenix has released a new whitepaper, "Optimizing Academic Degree Program Management: A Systematic Approach and Impact (https://www.phoenix.edu/media-center/thought-leadership/perspectives-findings more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Sally Crocker Dr. Matthew Rossheim of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently published a new study highlighting the prevalence and dangers of hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabis products sold widely at U.S. vape shops and other retailers. Rossheim's research, "Intoxicating Cannabis Products in Vape Shops: United States 2023," published th more PR