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New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants
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- 22/4/1 22:05
A study conducted at 19 medical centers from 2013-2018 found that the survival rate of babies born at 22 weeks (30%) and 23 weeks (55.8%) had increased significantly compared to the same study conducted from 2008-2013, in which only 7% of babies born at 22 weeks and 32% born at 23 weeks survived.
New research shows what it takes to make society change for the better
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- 22/4/1 22:05
New research suggests that social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors and policies. Using an innovative mathematical model, researchers studied a behavior that benefits groups, but does not spread without policy support, such as a costly measure to mitigate the effects of climate change. The results showed that both behavioral change and policy change are required to...
'Flash droughts' coming on faster, global study shows
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- 22/4/1 22:05
Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast -- drying out soil in a matter of days to weeks. These events can wipe out crops and cause huge economic losses. And according to scientists, the speed at which they dry out the landscape has increased.
The future of 5G+ infrastructure could be built tile by tile
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- 22/4/1 22:05
5G+ (5G/Beyond 5G) is the fastest-growing segment and the only significant opportunity for investment growth in the wireless network infrastructure market, according to the latest forecast. But currently 5G+ technologies rely on large antenna arrays that are typically bulky and come only in very limited sizes, making them difficult to transport and expensive to customize. Researchers have now...
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure
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- 22/4/1 22:05
Gene editing used to discover human proteins hijacked by HIV to replicate in blood • By better understanding how the virus replicates, treatments could one day become cures • 'This new assay is the most faithful representation of what's happening in the body during HIV infection that we could easily study in the lab,' researcher says • Over half the genes identified in the study had never...
Monkeys routinely consume fruit containing alcohol, shedding light on our own taste for booze
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- 22/4/1 20:13
Scientists analyzed the ethanol content of fruit eaten by spider monkeys in Panama, and found that the fruit regularly contained alcohol: between 1% and 2%. The researchers also collected urine samples, most of which contained secondary metabolites of ethanol. The results provide further evidence that our primate ancestors preferentially sought out fermented, alcohol-containing fruit likely for...
Pandemic's urgency drove new collaborative approaches worldwide
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- 22/4/1 20:13
In a new paper, nearly 130 authors from institutions around the world describe their groundbreaking collaborative work, 'Defining the risk of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection.'
Are 'person' or 'people' gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words
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- 22/4/1 20:13
The concept of a 'person' or 'people' is, despite its definition, not gender-neutral when it comes to how we use these terms. In fact, we tend to prioritize men when referring to people in general, shows a new study by a team of psychology and linguistics researchers.
Drenching rains to pose greater threat to fire-damaged areas in West
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- 22/4/1 20:13
The western US this century is facing a greatly heightened risk of heavy rains inundating areas recently scarred by wildfires, new research warns. Such events can cause significant destruction, including debris flows, mudslides, and flash floods, because the denuded landscape cannot easily contain the drenching moisture.
Study shows: Fish can calculate
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- 22/4/1 18:22
Cichlids and stingrays can perform simple addition and subtraction in the number range of one to five. This has been shown in a recent study by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in the journal Scientific Reports. It is not known what the animals need their mathematical abilities for.
Combination of biomarkers can identify common cognitive disease
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- 22/4/1 18:22
In recent years, subcortical small-vessel disease has become an increasingly common cognitive diagnosis. Researchers have now shown that it is possible to identify patients with the disease by combining two biomarkers that are measured in spinal fluid and blood, increasing the potential for both treatment and development of medication.
Can weekly prednisone treat obesity?
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- 22/4/1 18:22
Obese mice that were fed a high-fat diet and that received prednisone one time per week had improved exercise endurance, got stronger, increased their lean body mass and lost weight, reports a new study. The mice also had increased muscle metabolism. The once-weekly prednisone promoted nutrient uptake into the muscles.
Polarized speech: A function of self-persuasion
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- 22/4/1 18:22
A new study finds competitive debaters, randomly assigned a position, persuade themselves to the superiority of their side, even if it falls contrary to their own personal beliefs.
Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart's pacemaker cells?
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- 22/4/1 18:22
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart's rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a preclinical study. The findings offer a possible explanation for the heart arrhythmias that are commonly observed in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
New cell type in human lung has regenerative properties
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- 22/4/1 18:22
A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key role in human lung diseases has been discovered.
Drug use severity in adolescence affects substance use disorder risk in adulthood
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- 22/4/1 18:22
People who reported multiple symptoms consistent with severe substance use disorder at age 18 exhibited two or more of these symptoms in adulthood, according to a new analysis of a nationwide survey in the United States. These individuals were also more likely, as adults, to use and misuse prescription medications, as well as self-treat with opioids, sedatives, or tranquillizers.
Learning from the single cell: A new technique to unravel gene regulation
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- 22/4/1 18:22
How is the activity of genes regulated by the packaging of DNA? To answer this question, researchers developed a technique to measure both gene expression and DNA packaging at the same time.
Origins of the Avars elucidated with ancient DNA
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Less known than Attila's Huns, the Avars were their more successful successors. They ruled much of Central and Eastern Europe for almost 250 years. We know that they came from Central Asia in the sixth century CE, but ancient authors and modern historians debated their provenance. Now, a multidisciplinary research team of geneticists, archaeologists and historians has obtained and studied the...
Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis, up sharply
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows. But that sharp rise may have more to do with better public awareness, more detailed medical records and Medicare billing practices than an actual rise in the condition, the researchers say.
Medicaid health plan community health workers have positive impact on care
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Community health workers employed by Medicaid health plans can help low-income people who face barriers to care rely less on the emergency room, and more on outpatient care, a new study finds. The CHWs in the study worked with Medicaid participants to make a plan for their health and connect them with social and health care services in their local area. And that may lead to better use of funding,...
Gene linked to hearing in humans also linked to touch in sea anemones
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Investigators have discovered a developmental gene linked to touch in the tentacles of sea anemones as well as hearing in humans. The gene, called pou-iv (pronounced 'pow four'), is important for the development of auditory cells in the human inner ear.
Perseverance records the first ever sounds from Mars
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- 22/4/1 18:21
NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been surveying the surface of Mars since February 2021, has for the first time recorded the acoustic environment of the Red Planet.
Researchers roll out data on COVID vaccine distribution and waste
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Researchers are rolling out a data set that provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccine shipments and wastage across the United States, with the goal of spurring new data analysis to improve vaccination efforts in the future.
New polymer membrane tech improves efficiency of CO2 capture
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- 22/4/1 18:21
Researchers have developed a new membrane technology that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from mixed gases, such as emissions from power plants.
Shapeshifting volcano virus points to new ways to deliver drugs, vaccines
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- 22/4/1 15:49
A discovery about a shapeshifting virus found in hot volcanic springs could have very useful implications.