DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * 'Genomic-first' approach can identify rare genetic disorders earlier * DANVILLE, Pa. - A "genomic-first" approach to screening for rare genetic disorders --identifying specific genetic variants and then studying associated traits and symptoms -- can identify these conditions earlier and more frequently than standard genetic testing driven by clinical symptoms, a Geisinger study more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AI and information access * How is the emergence of generative AI impacting information users and professionals? Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, " AI and Information Access: Benefits, Challenges and Lessons " examines this vital question by first raising evidence-based questions around user interactions with AI and its efficacy in pro more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS announces 2025 national awards * One constant at the American Nuclear Society's national meetings is the recognition of exceptional individuals in the nuclear community. ANS President Hash Hashemian has named this season's national award recipients. These awards will be presented next month at the upcoming Winter Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. The recipients of aw more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * BW undergrad publishes in international journal as first author The research project was a collaboration with Cleveland Metroparks, fellow students and a key faculty mentor. * Skyanne Melton '25 will graduate in December with a rare achievement for an undergraduate student. The biology and environmental science double major was recently published in the international journal Plant Ecology. The original resea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Georgian Election Boycott Gives Ruling Party a Free Ride The Georgian opposition's decision to boycott local elections proved counter-productive. The authoritarian governing party will now have even more leeway. Results from Georgia's October 4 municipal elections indicated a landslide win for the ruling party of Georgian Dream. With all 3,061 precincts counted across the coun more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 8 -- The City University London Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Research shows National Living Wage has reduced labour mobility across firms, but at what cost? Bayes Business School research explores effects of rising wage floors across UK organisations. By Hamish Armstrong (Senior Communications Officer) New research led by Bayes Business School has revealed the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK in April 2016 significant more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Tiny worms reveal big secrets about memory In a discovery that could reshape how we think about memory, researchers at Flinders University have found that forgetting is not just a glitch in the brain but is actually a finely tuned process, and dopamine is the key. Led by neuroscientist Dr Yee Lian Chew and PhD student Anna McMillen, from Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today awarded Freedom Letters, a Russian and Ukrainian language publisher, the 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award. The award recognizes a publisher outside of the United States who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in defending freedom of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito Op-Ed: Keeping the Government Open Shouldn't be a Partisan Fight * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an op-ed published in Ogden Newspapers across West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called for Democrats to stop playing political games and work with Republicans to fund the government and return to regular  more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Institute of Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Innovative dual treatment shows promise in tackling deadly cancer A new study has revealed a promising therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer, offering new hope for people living with this disease. The findings showed that a combination of two existing experimental treatments was more effective than either treatment used alone. Pancreatic cancer is known for being difficult to treat, and more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 8 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester mycologist elected President of the British Society for Medical Mycology One of the UK's leading experts in fungal infections, Dr Riina Richardson, has been elected the next President of the British Society for Medical Mycology (BSMM) - one of the oldest medical mycology societies in the world. Dr Richardson is a Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Medical Education in the M more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Long-term Survival in Cancer Patients * Certain cancer patients in U.S. states that expanded Medicaid experienced increased survival, especially in rural and high-poverty regions PHILADELPHIA - Adoption of Medicaid expansion in U.S. states appeared to improve both five-year cause-specific and overall survival in more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks * Every time you check the time on your phone, make an online transaction, or use a navigation app, you are depending on the precision of atomic clocks. An atomic clock keeps time by relying on the "ticks" of atoms as they naturally oscillate at rock-steady frequencies. Today's atomic clocks operate by tracking cesium atoms, wh more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ammonia production * Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, used mostly as fertilizer, but also for the production of some plastics, textiles, and other applications. Its production, through processes that require high heat and pressure, accounts for up to 20 percent of all the greenhouse gases from the entire c more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * New bacterial modelling cuts computational costs for researchers Newcastle Scientists have developed an efficient new model to track bacterial responses to toxic chemicals and nutrients. The model helps explain how bacteria react in places like oceans or soil, where chemical signals, including nutrients or pollutants can change quickly. Better understanding of these population dynamics are  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Pain and antidepressant drug combo linked to increased seizure risk in older adults Highlights * When taken together, the pain medication tramadol and certain antidepressants may raise seizure risk in older adults, according to a new study. * Researchers studied people living in nursing homes taking tramadol and some antidepressants that inhibit the CYP2D6 enzyme called CYP2D6 inhibi more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Pumpkin Spice in Paradise: Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas * This Thanksgiving, celebrate the season of thanks and gratitude island style, with a getaway to The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Activities abound, including family pumpkin carving, S'mores on the beach deck, family karaoke night, salsa lessons at Martini Bar, and  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Reproducibility Matters: Yale Experts Lead Sessions on Research Integrity and Best Practices Good science requires more than a good experiment. It invites others to assess the work and to reproduce and replicate the results. To do so, researchers need to provide access to their methods and data. Facing growing pressure from funders and evolving journal standards, the Institution for Social and Policy S more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Research by George Mason health economist cited in consequential congressional social security hearing By Taylor Thomas On September 9, a United States House subcommittee met to discuss eliminating barriers to employment for people with disabilities and flaws within Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) systems. Research by expe more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop Personalized Model to Predict Risk of Subsequent of Cardiovascular Events * Despite advancements in treatment and prevention, patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) still have particularly high risk of having another heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event. Drawing on data from tens of thousands of patients fr more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Rory Roberts named inaugural Jon Yarbrough Endowed Professor at Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech University has named Rory Roberts, professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, as the inaugural recipient of the Jon Yarbrough Endowed Professorship, an honor recognizing faculty who demonstrate exceptional research and instructional achievement, innovation and leadership. The professors more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Nature Can Make Urban Dwellers Healthier Research by a Rutgers ecologist shows biodiversity improves physical and mental health, but warns of some potential risks By Kitta MacPherson A study by Rutgers ecologist Myla Aronson and colleagues has found "overwhelming" evidence that increasing biodiversity in cities - establishing parks, installing native plants and encouraging sustainable lands more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * SEMO to Present 2025 Weis Lecture Series on October 21 Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Communication Studies & Modern Languages is hosting the 2025 Emil C. Weis Lecture on Tuesday, October 21 in Grauel Building. The opening reception begins at 5 p.m. in the Grauel lobby followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. in Grauel 111. This year's distinguished lecturer is Dr. Abby Broo more PR

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for October 7th, 2025 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly It's incredible to think how much has been published about the opioid crisis--in the news, in peer-reviewed publications, and everywhere else on the internet. Millions of words have been written and read by hundreds of thousands of people who can consume only a fraction of what's out  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U of A biomedical engineer wins $3M for tiny microscope to detect endometriosis Doctors struggle to diagnose endometriosis, a leading cause of infertility. This painful condition, which often goes undetected for years, affects more than 10% of women ages 15 to 44, according to the Office on Women's Health, an office in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jennifer Barton, who holds the  more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Regional ocean dynamics can be better emulated with AI models Researchers show the success of their technical in a critical region: the Gulf of Mexico. Key takeaways * Specialized AI models can better emulate short-term and long-term dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico while avoiding "hallucinations" -- physically impossible scenarios. * Research was done in collaboration w more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists create radiotheranostic approach designed to combat aggressive cancers Novel approach shows promise in preclinical models by slowing tumor growth, extending survival and priming tumors for an immune response * UCLA scientists, together with a team of international collaborators, have identified a promising new treatment strategy that can detect, kill and reprogram aggressive, trea more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Understanding the climate cost of cleaning our water * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * U.S. wastewater treatment plants emit the equivalent of 47 million metric tons of CO2 each year * Methane and nitrous oxide emissions exceed previous estimates by 41% * Emissions can be slashed by tackling methane leaks, capturing nitrogen EVANSTON, Ill. --- Each year, U.S. wastewater treatment pl more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * The moon's biggest impact crater made a radioactive splash When astronauts land near the moon's south pole as part of NASA's Artemis program in a few years, they likely will find themselves in an unexpected treasure trove of clues that could help scientists better understand how Earth's only natural satellite came to be. That's according to a new study led by Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna, a planeta more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * Newly discovered brain cells are wired for uncertainty The neurons, most active when a decision outcome is unknown, appear to help with decision making and flexibility Key takeaways * The orbitofrontal cortex is located in the brain directly above the eyes in humans and rats, and is involved in flexible reward learning, which happens when we don't know which of our choices will  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Scientists Learn that Rare Bacterium 'Plays Dead' to Survive UH Study Uncovers Stealth Tactic Used to Evade Detection in NASA Clean Rooms Key Takeaways * University of Houston microbiologists discovered that a rare bacterium in NASA clean rooms can "play dead" to survive extreme sterilization conditions. * The study revealed the microbe's unique ability to enter dormancy, eva more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Cheaper, fresher, greener - new research promises lower prices for local food A team of researchers has found new ways to make it cheaper - and greener - for small food producers to get their goods to customers. The study, led by Alliance Manchester Business School's Dr Arijit De and published in the Transportation Research journal, looked at how local food hubs can work more efficie more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * The Lost Decade: why Australia is playing climate catch-up For ten long years, Australia earned an unenviable reputation as one of the world's climate change 'laggards'. From 2013 to 2022 its governments weakened environmental rules, cut renewable energy funding and fought against international climate agreements - climate scientists and activists dubbed it the nation's 'Lost Decade'. more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * New research sheds light on Britain's forgotten role in the French Resistance New research by Dr Laure Humbert from The University of Manchester and Dr Raphaele Balu from Sorbonne University has revealed how Britain's vital contribution to the French Resistance during the Second World War was largely forgotten in France - and why this silence lasted for decades. The study, published more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough development could significantly boost 5G network security University of Portsmouth PhD student leads cyber defence innovation that could protect 5G networks from large-scale cyber attacks and data poisoning * A framework for building tighter security into 5G wireless communications has been created by a PhD student working with the University of Portsmouth's Artificial Intellig more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Australia needs to be innovative when it comes to skin cancer detection by embracing a nurse-led model that could save thousands of lives in the long run, according to a new paper. With the unenviable record of the highest melanoma rates in the world - two in three people are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 - a new approach is needed to reverse this trend, say Univers more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Two in three people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating More than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain reach for comfort foods to cope, a new study finds. * More than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain reach for chocolate or other comfort foods to cope, with new research showing that eating offers pleasure, distraction and relief from negative emotions during p more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern preventive cardiologist to receive the 2025 Chairman's Award * Amit Khera, M.D., FAHA, director of preventive cardiology and clinical chief of cardiology at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center, will receive the 2025 Chairman's Award at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. The meeting, to be held Nov. 7-10, 2025, in New  more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Study Reveals How Financial Pressure Shapes NFL Officiating Judges' and referee calls favored Kansas City Chiefs from 2015-2023 A new study from The University of Texas at El Paso has uncovered how financial incentives may subtly shape officiating decisions in one of America's most iconic institutions: the National Football League. By analyzing more than 13,000 penalty ca more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Webb Telescope unveils doomed star hidden in dust * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * * According to theory, massive red supergiant stars should cause most supernovae, yet they are rarely observed * * New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations indicate these supernovae likely can occur but are hidden in dust * * Star's dust was unusually carbon-rich, suggesting atypical chemical more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears By John Ready, MS A new study led by Yale School of Medicine's Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation unveiled key insights into the knee joint's vulnerability for young athletes who suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries combined with medial meniscus tears. Pu more PR