AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Medical College of Georgia issued the following news release: With a new $11.3 million Program Project grant from the National Institutes of Health, experts from the Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are working to better understand the underlying mechanisms of vascular disease. "Blood vessels are critical for the transport of oxygen, nutrients and immune cells, and, when they don't function properly, it not more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Key takeaways * A diverse group of scientists review the state of sustainability in California in this week's special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. * Led by UCLA professor Glen MacDonald and San Diego State University professor Janet Franklin, researchers connect issues like the affordable housing crisis and increased wildfire damage. * They hope  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: A new Australian study reveals who is most at risk of having hernia repair surgery, one of the most common medical conditions and surgical operations performed in hospitals worldwide. Half of the 435,826 hernia repair procedures in adults undertaken in Australia between 2017 and 2021 were for inguinal (groin) hernias, with men accounting for 89.6% of the operations. Using data from the more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Measurements of polyimides' dielectric properties could accelerate the development of 6G technologies. * * * Detailed measurements and analysis of the dielectric properties of polyimides could bolster the development of 6G wireless communication technologies, report scientists from Tokyo Tech and EM Labs, Inc. Using a device known as a Fabry--Perot resonator, they measured the dielectric c more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Research team behind the infamous Lionesses sports bra celebrate 10th anniversary. * * * The University of Portsmouth's pioneering Research Group in Breast Health is celebrating 10 years since it opened the world's first sports bra test facility. In that time, researchers have tested over 700 sports bras and their performance on over 8,000 women - which means they have monitored over one m more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: Artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify molecules that could serve as new drugs for mental health disorders. AI can be used to predict the three-dimensional structures of important receptors and thereby speed up the development of potential drugs. This is the result of a new study from Uppsala University published in Science Advances. In drug development, experimental methods are often used to dete more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Betsy Yarrison, associate professor in The University of Baltimore's Klein Family School of Communications Design, has received a prestigious 2024 Fellows Award from the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). This distinction celebrates Dr. Yarrison's many contributions, not only to NCHC, but more widely to honors teaching, learning, scholarship, and leadership in higher education. Accord more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: The composition of gut bacteria of Thoroughbred racehorses at one-month-old can predict their future athletic performance, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Foals with lower bacterial diversity at 28 days old also had a significantly increased risk of respiratory disease later in life. Researchers from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Bioscience, led by Pr more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: University of Bristol lecturer Dr Jo Hartland (they/them) has been named a National Teaching Fellow (NTF), the most prestigious award for teaching in UK higher education. The NTF scheme recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession, and Dr Hartland has been recognised for their groundbreaking work in healthcare education. A Senior Lectu more PR

CEREDIGION, Wales, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Aberystwyth University issued the following news: Butterflies prefer lighting that contains ultraviolet according to a new study by Aberystwyth University scientists that could help improve how insects are kept indoors. It is widely known that insects of various species are attracted to artificial light, but very little is known about the effects of lighting on butterfly behaviour. New research published in the journal Animal Behaviour, shows that while a more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * The Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal recognizes Dr. Robert S. Steneck '73 for his contributions to the conservation of marine life. * * * University of Maine marine ecologist Dr. Robert S. Steneck '73 was recently recognized by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for his life's work focused under the sea. According to NAS, the Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal recognizes recipients for their "excellence in pu more PR

CAMARILLO, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: Research and Sponsored programs is pleased to share that four projects, led by various CSUCI faculty members and the director of our Santa Rosa Island Research Station, were recently funded or had funding renewed, to continue the important work. * Kiki Patsch, Ph.D., and Dororthy Horn, Ph.D., were awarded $40,000 from the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans a more PR

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Dr. Keith Vitense, a professor emeritus who currently serves as the university's EOO Officer/Title IX Co-Coordinator, has been named an ACS Fellow by the American Chemical Society. Vitense, who retired in June 2020 as a professor in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, was a member of the CU faculty for more than 30 years. The ACS Fellows Program recognizes and honor more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * PT Carsurin Tbk ("Carsurin"), the National Battery Research Institute ("NBRI") and Queen Mary University of London are happy to announce a pivotal Strategic Alliance that will strengthen Indonesia's position in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. * * * Since NBRI's establishment in 2020 with significant financial support and leadership from Queen Mary, Carsurin has partnered with NBRI to crea more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University has received $500,000 in federal funding for the Round Rock Campus' STEM-for-All Partnership and Research Initiative. U.S. Representative John Carter secured the funds in the fiscal year 2024 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The STEM-For-All Partnership opens learning and professional development opportunities for all ages in U.S. House District 31, an area represented by Carter t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected Roxana C. Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN, a faculty member at Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, to participate in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) Fellowship, part of the NAM Fellowships program. Chicas is one of seven health professionals from various disciplines selected for the overall NAM Fellowships program. The AAN Fellowship at more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: Meeting even the least ambitious child poverty reduction target could make a marked difference in children's health in the UK, according to the latest health data modelling research. The new study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, is the first to explore the health impacts of meeting future child poverty targets, and shows that reducing c more PR

CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Claremont McKenna College issued the following news release: A new research paper by Claremont McKenna College Professor Cameron Shelton shows that televised campaign advertising increases the probability that viewers who identify with a particular political party will embrace its positions, prefer its candidates, and turn out to vote. "If a Republican candidate shows an advertisement to Republican voters, they would be more likely to vote Republican a more PR

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Canadian Mennonite University issued the following news release: Dr. Heather Campbell-Enns, Associate Professor of Psychology at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in Families and Aging. This is the first time CMU has received a CRC award, which will contribute $120,000 to the university annually over a period of five years, for a total of $600,000 in funding. "While CMU scholars have been actively  more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Salford sustainability Professor awarded research grant to drive the decarbonisation of the paper sector. * * * A grant in excess of pound sterling59,000 has been awarded to the University of Salford's Dr Silvia Tedesco, by the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet), to conduct research aimed at decarbonising the paper industry. Silvia, who is an Associate Professor for Sustainability wit more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: As the 2024 presidential election looms, a new threat to American democracy is emerging from an unlikely source: artificial intelligence (AI). Experts at Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are raising alarm bells about the growing use of computer systems that emulate aspects of human cognition to spread misinformation, with a particular focus on Hispanic communities. This t more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Dieting mice don't skip exercise * * * A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn't deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains workout energy. The study, published in the journal Physiology & Behavior, shows that cutting calories by 20% did not significantly reduce the distance that mice voluntarily chose to run each d more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: A new study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilised tooth roots, the researchers were able to estimate lifespans, growth rates, and even the timing of sexual maturity in these ancient creatures. The team found that the first signs of  more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Leeds Trinity University issued the following news: Professor Leigh Hoath, Deputy Dean of the School of Education at Leeds Trinity University, was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) by Advance Higher Education (HE) for her outstanding work in science education. It is the first NTF to be awarded through Leeds Trinity University and one of around 55 awarded annually across the country. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) recognises, rewar more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Jackie Torok The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Khelsei Dorsett-Wilson and Charles-Anthony Woodfork as 2024 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars. "As high-achieving North Carolina A&T students, Khelsei and Charles-Anthony are advanci more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * New research from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre could lead to better treatment of sleep disorders and neurological conditions * * * A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator o more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: A drug effective in treating breast cancer shows new promise in addressing breast cancer with brain metastases or recurrent glioblastoma, as reported by results of a prospective window-of-opportunity trial at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). The window trial, in which patients agreed to receive a novel treatm more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. A study published in Nature Metabolism reveals neural circuits in the mouse brain that promote hunger-driven feeding and suppress pleasure-driven eating. The findin more PR

HOKKAIDO, Japan, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release: A catalyst that significantly enhances ammonia conversion could improve wastewater treatment, green chemical and hydrogen production. A team of scientists have developed an effective catalyst with a remarkable ability to enhance the efficiency of ammonia conversion. Published in Advanced Energy Materials, the study reveals the catalyst's potential to significantly advance wastewater treatment, green nitr more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Euros150,000 for rapid detection at live animal markets * * * Glycoscientist Robert de Vries and his research associates have received a Euros150,000 Proof of Concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC). With this funding, De Vries and his colleagues will explore the feasibility of developing an early warning system for viruses at live animal markets in low-income countries. This syste more PR

EXETER, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Researchers are asking for people's help with a pioneering study into the numbers and behaviour of farm cats. The research is a key part of a larger study taking place which is examining whether wildcats, also known as woodcats, could return to the southwest. Farmers and smallholders are needed to take part in the survey, which will help inform the viability of reintroducing wildcats in Devon. It is import more PR

PELLA, Iowa, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Central College issued the following news: Central College's Timothy Olin, associate professor of history, published an article in Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies. Olin's article, "Precarious Tolerance: Jews on the Early Modern Habsburg Frontier" examines the perceived status of Jews in the Habsburg area of eastern Europe in the 18th century. Olin's abstract states: "As the Habsburgs expanded their territories throughout the eighteenth cen more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Populations of squaretail grouper face an uncertain future as new research shows fishing that targets their spawning sites is causing males to be repeatedly scared away from their territories during their short mating meet-ups. By fleeing for safety, individuals are losing valuable time to catch the eye and court female fish. A study, led by scientists at Lancaster University and published today in Biology  more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Brenda Ortiz, UC Merced Persistence has paid off for UC Merced doctoral candidate Arabi Seshappan. The graduate student from Fremont, about to start her sixth year, was selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program's Fulbright-Universite Paris-Saclay Doctoral Research Award, which is only granted to three U.S. students each year. "This was my third time applying. I applied once before c more PR

UPPSALA, Sweden, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Uppsala University issued the following news release: Using a unique collection of genetic and clinical data for colorectal cancer, researchers at Uppsala University have revealed genetic new alterations and developed of a new molecular classifier of tumour variants. The finding could lead to improved possibilities for individualised therapies. This is shown in study recently published in the journal Nature. Colorectal cancer is the third most common and the more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: The pterosaur likely used all four limbs to propel itself in the air, as seen in bats today, researchers have found. The findings, published today in PeerJ, provide new insights into how pterosaurs managed to take flight despite reaching sizes far larger than modern animals. The research sheds new light on the flight initiating jumping ability of these animals, some of which had wingspans of over  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: Researchers from the University of Glasgow are set to play a crucial role in a groundbreaking pound sterling1 million study examining the impact of Scotland's justice system on public health. The project, led by the University of Strathclyde and funded by the Scottish Government's Chief Scientist Office, aims to identify ways to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged communities across Scotland. Scotl more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: Leading scientists have found that sea surface temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef have reached a 400-year critical level, with human-induced climate change to blame. In a collaborative research project, involving The University of Queensland's Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg and led by University of Wollongong and University of Melbourne researcher Dr Benjamin Henley, scientists confirmed human-ind more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * An NIH grant to UC Riverside and Indiana University will explore the question * * * A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is caused by a contusion to the head that may result in injury to the brain. This type of injury combined with the inherited genetic risk factors can result in the accelerated development of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, or ADRD. TBIs range from more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * Three experts discuss what goes into sustaining excellence at high levels * * * By Finn Gardiner One thing that sets many top performers apart from others in their fields is the way they continue to hone their craft, even when they reach the pinnacle of their careers. Whether they're athletes, musicians, scholars, or other professionals, they con more PR

BATHURST, Australia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: A Charles Sturt University academic has revealed the detrimental effects of TikTok-based pro-anorexia content on the mental health, body image and eating behaviours of young females. * A Charles Sturt University academic conducted an experiment to determine the impact of 'pro-anorexia' TikTok content on young women * The experiment found viewing seven to eight minutes of pro-anorexia TikTok content more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Murray MacKay Dr Sophie Rutschmann has been awarded a coveted National Teaching Fellowship by AdvanceHE. Dr Rutschmann, Reader in Immunology in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation, is one of fifty-five new National Teaching Fellows and only the fourth member of Imperial staff to have received the award. A National Teaching Fellowship is the most prestigious individual award for excellence in  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Just living near gun violence - even without direct exposure or injury - significantly hurts quality of life, according to a study published in the Journal of Urban Health. This finding from the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University reveals that shootings take a toll on millions of Americans who don't show up in traditional victim tallies. Survey data from 7,785 more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: Two De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academics have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships in recognition of their outstanding contribution to teaching and inspiring colleagues in higher education. Associate Professors Di Turgoose of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and Dr Irina Gokh of the Faculty of Business and Law, are among 55 new national teaching fellows announced by Advance HE. Th more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: Researchers from James Cook University say a new study shows dog owners are likely to be more resilient than cat owners and less neurotic - and the contrast may be down to personality differences inherent between the two groups of people. JCU psychology lecturer Jessica Oliva, co-author of the study, said personality differences have been consistently shown between 'dog people' and 'cat people'.  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release: For the estimated 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, material hardships are compounded by an alarming level of discrimination and vulnerability to physical and sexual violence, according to a recent study by researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and colleagues. Of 332 unhoused individuals surveyed for the study, 32% reported being subjected  more PR

EXETER, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The largest ever trial to investigate whether ketamine-assisted therapy could help people with alcohol problems stop drinking is now recruiting participants. The first patients are now being screened to see if they are eligible to take part in the pound sterling2.4 million phase III trial is led by the University of Exeter. The trial will initially be delivered at eight NHS sites across the UK. The study, more PR

LEEDS, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * An academic from Leeds Beckett University has been given a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to excellent teaching. * * * Bill Davies, who is a senior lecturer in Criminology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been selected for a National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE. The award celebrates and recognises i more PR

IRVINE, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine-led study used novel measures in Asian American and Hispanic neighborhoods * * * The number of sociocultural institutions within ethnic enclaves may play a significant role in positively influencing the health of immigrant Asian American and Hispanic populations, according to recent research led by the University of California, Irvine. For the study, published more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: A partnership, involving Loughborough University, has helped outline the potential roadmap to making a UK Capital of Sport a reality. Academics from across the University have produced a feasibility study which showcases how a national Capital of Sport - focused on health and wellbeing - can be integrated. The proposal was first made as part of Spirit of 2012's Inquiry into the Power of Events more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Medical College of Georgia issued the following news release: Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have established a database that will allow researchers to better examine the underlying causes of some of the most common conditions that cause vision loss. After five years of dedication and persistence, Ashok Sharma, PhD, associate professor and director of the bioinformatics core in the MCG Center for Biotechnology and Gen more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Gavin Reed University spinouts are collaborating to advance therapeutic neural implants. MintNeuro, an Imperial spinout developing next-generation neural implants based on advanced semiconductor technology, is partnering with Amber Therapeutics and Imperial College London to develop modular, medical grade chips that can be combined into tiny implantable systems. Funded through an pound sterling808,608 I more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT students get first-hand view of climate-proofing the Netherlands. * * * By Deborah Halber, MIT Energy Initiative When MIT senior Rudiba Laiba saw that stores in the Netherlands eschewed plastic bags to save the planet, her first thought was, "that doesn't happen in Bangladesh." Laiba is one of eight MIT students who traveled to the Netherlands in June as part of an M more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New algorithm helps robots practice skills like sweeping and placing objects, potentially helping them improve at important tasks in houses, hospitals, and factories. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL The phrase "practice makes perfect" is usually reserved for humans, but it's also a great maxim for robots newly deployed in unfamiliar environments. Picture a robot arriving  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Reflecting a "Moore's Law of aviation," commercial flight has become roughly twice as safe each decade since the 1960s; Covid-19 added a wrinkle, however. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Many airline passengers naturally worry about flying. But on a worldwide basis, commercial air travel keeps getting safer, according to a new study by MIT researchers. The risk of a fa more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Context Labs, led by Dan Harple SM '13, uses AI-enabled data analytics and verification to help companies measure their true greenhouse emissions and document reductions. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News Amidst a global wave of corporate pledges to decarbonize or reach net-zero emissions, a system for verifying actual greenhouse gas reductions has never been more important. C more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * University's Division of Research and Economic Development Reports 6% Increase in Sponsored Research and $50M in Research Expenditures During FY24 * * * During the Morgan State University Board of Regents summer quarterly meetings, the University's Division of Research and Economic Development (D-RED) reported a record-high of $88.5 million in new federal funding commitments for universit more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Using 25 years of genetic and demographic data, Yale researchers shed light on what causes owl monkeys to leave their parents. * * * By Mike Cummings There comes a point in the lives of young owl monkeys when they leave their parents and strike out on their own to find a mate. In a new study of a wild population of Azara's owl monkeys in northern Argentina, Yale researchers reveal that a combination more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A Mississippi State University faculty member provides critical updates regarding the spread of infectious diseases and rise of chronic and degenerative diseases in a second edition of her co-authored book "Emerging Infections: Three Epidemiological Transitions from Prehistory to the Present" released this summer. Her work on ancient DNA also has been published this summer in several highly laude more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: A new facility will transform the future of medical research and training in Malawi and the wider region - the latest step in a trailblazing healthcare partnership between Africa and Liverpool that has spanned three decades. Today (August 7), the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) officially opened the CREATOR building in Blantyre, a multi-million-pound investment that will pow more PR

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- De Montfort University issued the following news: As tens of thousands of A-level students prepare to go into Clearing, a new survey by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has shown that 95% of those who went through the selection process said it was worth it. Of the 1,000 graduates questioned, the overwhelming majority of those that chose the Clearing path said - despite their fears - they got onto a course they ended up enjoying or into a university  more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT will train graduate students for interdisciplinary research in essential semiconductor technologies * * * By Michelle Cometa Rochester Institute of Technology will provide 20 doctoral student fellowships to advance research in the much-needed field of semiconductor technologies. The National Science Foundation awarded RIT nearly $3 million in funding for "Convergent Gradua more PR

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Supplementation of naturally occurring amino acid, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, helped to improve sleep quality and the composition of good gut bacteria particularly in poor sleepers, indicating possible link between sleep and gut health * * * National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporea more PR

BRONX, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: A discovery by a three-member Albert Einstein College of Medicine research team may boost the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants, commonly used for patients with cancer, blood disorders, or autoimmune diseases caused by defective stem cells, which produce all the body's different blood cells. The findings, made in mice, are published today in the jour more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Teesside University issued the following news release: Daniel Moore has gone from a career in clinical practice as a chiropractor, working with the armed forces and sports organisations, to inspiring the next generation of chiropractors and health professionals. Daniel has earned prestigious national recognition for his work in guiding Teesside University chiropractic students as they navigate the transition towards their chosen healthcare profession. more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Jody Murray, UC Merced Experiments conducted by UC Merced researchers find that people who perform good deeds are far more likely to be thought of as religious believers than atheists. Moreover, the psychological bias linking kindness and helpfulness with faith appears to be global in scale. Research on the mental link between moral behavior and religious belief goes back more than a decad more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Samantha Rey Scientists have found that a worker's lifetime exposure to 'permissible' levels of silica dust results in a considerable risk of developing silicosis. New research led by Imperial College London has found that workplace exposure to silica dust is linked to an increased risk of the acute lung condition silicosis and recommends current occupational exposure limits should be halved. Silicosis  more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Evolution of extremely small body size in Homo floresiensis occurred 700,000 years ago on the island of Flores * * * The discovery of the smallest adult limb bone on fossil record has expanded researchers' understanding of the evolution of the archaic Homo floresiensis and its ancestors, who lived approximately 700,000 years ago on the Indonesian island of Flores, suggesting that t more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: A research report that examines Scotland's legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage has been published by the University of Glasgow. 'Combatting Forced Marriage: Strengthening Protection in Scots Law' was funded by the Scottish Government/Inspiring Scotland - Delivering Equally Safe Fund. The three year project, led by School of Law researchers Professor Janeen Carruthers and Felicity Belto more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news: By Cathy Majtenyi Yvonne Spicer believes the research process should mirror what happens when health-care professionals collaborate with patients to map out a treatment plan. Instead, traditional research on intellectual disabilities tends to be a one-way relationship where researchers select methods without consulting those being studied, she says. "We're the ones who go through life with a disability," more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: When a person experiences an injury or infection, the body's immune system responds with inflammation to start the healing process. However, inflammation can occur in much less helpful circumstances - for example, when a person experiences psychological stress or consistently eats a poor diet high in sugars, fats and processed foods. When such inflammation occurs during pregnancy, it increases th more PR

MERCED, California, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: "I like research on the Internet of Things because it solves problems in people's lives," said Shijia Pan , a professor of computer science and engineering at UC Merced and a principal investigator at the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS). "You can ask - 'What do I wish to have to make our lives easier?' - and you can build  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Using dental growth rings, scientists reveal dramatic differences in growth patterns between ancient and modern mammals * * * A new study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilised tooth roots, the researchers were able to estimate  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: Royal Holloway has been named in a UK Government announcement of five research hubs to develop quantum technologies. The announcement comes as part of the National Quantum Strategy, to increase computing power, impact healthcare, enable precise sensors and improved communications, and contribute to sustainability, for example through materials discovery. The National Quantum Strategy is suppo more PR

BRISTOL, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: A new joint study by RMIT and The University of Bristol has revealed the secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies. Making drones safer and more stable in turbulent conditions, or in cities where wind gusts from tall buildings make flying more difficult, makes applications like parcel delivery, food delivery and environm more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Findings could lead to more effective medications in same class as semaglutide and tirzepatide, UTSW researchers say * * * A team led by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center and a university in South Korea has identified a subset of brain cells whose activation may be partially responsible for the effects of a popular class of weight loss drugs that includ more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Sam Ezra Fraser-Baxter Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, a new study has found. The result means that although modern planes emit less carbon than older aircraft, they may be contributing more to climate change through contrails. Led by scientists at Imperial College London, the study highlights the immense challenges th more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Mental disorders can be characterized by many symptoms, but certain symptom combinations are more common than others, researchers find. * * * By Mallory Locklear Mental disorders like depression and anxiety are characterized by a variety of different symptoms, and individuals receiving the same diagnosis may experience different combinations of those symptoms. This way of defining mental disorders ha more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU-UCSF technology could open door to new treatment; people living with HIV may not need lifelong medications * * * By Franny White A single shot of an experimental injection dramatically reduces levels of the monkey form of HIV in nonhuman primates for at least 30 weeks, according to a study published today in Science. The new research suggests that the lab-made shot has the potenti more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Adam Urbach receives national recognition, looks to bright future for Trinity chem, STEM * * * As a scientist at a liberal arts university, Adam Urbach, Ph.D., walks a fine line between gathering new knowledge and sharing that knowledge with undergraduates. That's an important designation to make, because not every university gives professors the chance to conduct high-level research at the same time  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * Recently approved drugs are rapidly changing the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia. * Newer options include less toxic front-line therapies and several targeted drugs. * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center explore these new options and their impact on patients in a new commentary for JAMA Oncology. * * * By Charlotte Sch more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Professor John Mitchell (UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering) and Professor Tim Young (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships, recognising their salient work in higher education teaching. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) rewards and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching professi more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk. In other words, everyone benefits from lifestyle changes, regardless of genetic risk. Type 2 diabetes is a global problem. According to the International Diabetes Federation, IDF, one in eleven  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: By Anika Hazra Researchers at the University of Toronto have harnessed a bacterial immune defence system, known as CRISPR, to efficiently and precisely control the process of RNA splicing. The technology opens the door to new applications, including systematically interrogating the functions of parts of genes and correcting splicing deficiencies that underlie numerous diseases and disorders. "Almost all more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The University of Nottingham has kicked-off a pound sterling5.3 million programme of research to support the development, manufacture and test of a revolutionary cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion system. This is part of a pioneering pound sterling44m project led by GKN Aerospace, partnered with Parker Meggitt and the Universities of Manchester and Nottingham, supported by the UK Governm more PR

HATFIELD, England, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: University of Hertfordshire robots have helped inspire children aged between seven and 12 years old. A selection of Hert's cutting-edge research robots met dozens of young students at Hatfield Community Free School. Silvia Moros, lecturer in the School of Technology and Computer Science, said: "This activity is designed to give primary school children a fun "crash course" in robotics and to devel more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: Academics are recognised for their research and public advocacy in biomedical science and engineering, food policy, urban design and climate change, and mental health. Five outstanding UNSW Sydney researchers have received a 2024 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award, out of 12 granted in the state. Run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards ho more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Program continues to spark new cross-border research The University of Texas at El Paso has announced six research projects that will receive funding as part of a program aimed to strengthen relationships between researchers on both sides of the border and, ultimately, foster academic work that benefits the entire Paso del Norte region. * * * The University of Texas at El Paso more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * The Black Voter Survey will collect views on current events and politics leading up to the 2024 General Election. * * * Virginia State University's John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for Political Leadership is seeking help from Black voters to participate in a survey to learn more about their attitudes toward current events and today's political climate. The Institute is seeking individuals w more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: Warwick Business School academic Isabel Fischer has been named as a winner of the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE. Every year the higher education body celebrates the impact of teaching in the UK by recognising and celebrating teaching excellence on an individual, team and institutional basis. The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme celebrates and recognises indivi more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing heart failure for people living with obesity by improving blood flow through their heart muscle, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. People living with obesity are at increased risk of heart failure. It's thought that this may be due, in part, to reduced blood flow through the small vessels in their hearts. Now, a study from UCL and K more PR

LANCASTER, England, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: When it comes to juggling using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of 'digital overload', according to new research led by Lancaster University. The study, which has important implications for the unequal gender division of digital labour, highlights that women are more likely than men to frequently use information and communication technologies (ICT) in both work more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Plant Sciences Researcher Receives National Honor * * * JACKSON, Tenn. - Frank Yin, agronomy researcher in the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences, has been selected as a 2024 American Society of Agronomy (ASA) Fellow. The honor was awarded as a result of Yin's more than 35 years of research contributions to institutions across the wo more PR