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Capturing an elusive shadow: State-by-state gun ownership
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- 22/6/29 22:11
In a new study, researchers describe a spatio-temporal model to predict trends in firearm prevalence on a state-by-state level by fusing data from two available proxies -- background checks per capita and suicides committed with a firearm in a given state. Calibrating their results with yearly survey data, they determined that the two proxies can be simultaneously considered to draw precise...
Romantic partners can influence each other's beliefs and behaviors on climate change
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- 22/6/29 22:11
A team of researchers surveyed couples about their ideas on climate change and found that while many partners exhibited similar beliefs and behaviors around the issue, there also were many discrepancies.
Shining some light on the obscure proteome
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- 22/6/29 22:10
Mass-spectrometry based proteomics is the big-data science of proteins that allows the monitoring of the abundance of thousands of proteins in a sample at once. Therefore, it is a particularly well-suited readout for discovering which proteins are targeted by any small molecule. An international research team has investigated this using chemical proteomics.
Study finds women have more brain changes after menopause
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- 22/6/29 22:09
Women who have gone through menopause may have more of a brain biomarker called white matter hyperintensities than premenopausal women or men of the same age, according to a new study.
Organoids reveal similarities between myotonic dystrophy type 1 and Rett syndrome
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Using brain organoids, researchers discover mutational commonalities between muscular dystrophy type 1 and Rett syndrome, suggesting the potential of a similar treatment for both.
Immune cells anchored in tissues offer unique defenses against pathogens and cancers
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Researchers have gained ground in understanding unique immune cells equipped to remember the identities of malicious invaders. The researchers developed a new atlas that describes tissue-resident memory T cells in diverse tissue settings, boosting the prospects of the development of immune defense strategies to enhance immunity at sites vulnerable to infection.
'Fake' data helps robots learn the ropes faster
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- 22/6/29 21:03
In a step toward robots that can learn on the fly like humans do, a new approach expands training data sets for robots that work with soft objects like ropes and fabrics, or in cluttered environments.
New clues on unsolved genetic diseases in children
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Scientists have discovered a new way to interpret unsolved Mendelian diseases -- diseases inherited from either parent due to gene mutations in the developing egg or sperm -- through studying the inheritance of a protein known as SMCHD1 which is coded by the SMCHD1 gene.
Awake prone positioning does not offer benefit in reducing intubation for COVID-19 induced acute respiratory failure
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- 22/6/29 21:03
A large multicenter, randomized clinical trial revealed no difference in the risk of endotracheal intubation requirement at 30 days between awake prone positioning and standard positioning for patients with COVID-19 who suffered from acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
Norovirus and other 'stomach viruses' can spread through saliva
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- 22/6/29 21:03
A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases -- including the one famous for widespread outbreaks on cruise ships -- can grow in the salivary glands of mice and spread through their saliva, scientists have discovered. The findings show that a new route of transmission exists for these common viruses, which afflict billions of people each year worldwide and can be deadly.
Helping babies to sleep more
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Researchers have trained new mothers in skills that help newborns sleep more during the night. New research shows that second children in these families also slept longer.
Researchers develop online portal to show how biases in RNA sequences affect gene expression
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Researchers explain the importance of identifying and understanding how differences between tissues and cells alter gene expression without changing the underlying genetic code.
'Quake brain' effects suffered by resilient Cantabrians fade over time
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- 22/6/29 21:03
New research suggests the brain function of otherwise-healthy individuals exposed to event trauma has the ability to 'bounce back' over time once the threat resolves. Researchers conducted a follow-up study on a group of Cantabrians, who had been exposed to trauma during the region's earthquakes over a decade ago.
How friends can work together to help protect against unwanted sexual experiences in the first year of college
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- 22/6/29 21:03
A new study is helping researchers understand how women in their early college years can use friends-based strategies to help avoid unwanted sexual experiences.
Study reveals the job problems contributing to physician suicide
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- 22/6/29 21:03
Physical and mental health, substance use, relationships, legal matters and finances all contribute to physician suicide, a new study shows.
Researchers identify the microbes in 100-year-old snail guts
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- 22/6/29 21:03
The gut 'microbiomes' of long-dead animals could give researchers surprising insights into how climate change and other factors have shaped the Rocky Mountains and other ecosystems over decades.
Asteroids: Researchers simulate defense of Earth
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- 22/6/29 21:03
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is the world's first full-scale planetary defense test against potential asteroid impacts on Earth. Researchers now show that instead of leaving behind a relatively small crater, the impact of the DART spacecraft on its target could leave the asteroid near unrecognizable.
An engaging leadership style may boost employee engagement
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- 22/6/29 21:02
A new analysis suggests that a particular leadership style dubbed 'engaging leadership' can boost employees' engagement and enhance team effectiveness within the workplace.
Underwater jars reveal Roman period winemaking practices
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- 22/6/29 21:02
Winemaking practices in coastal Italy during the Roman period involved using native grapes for making wine in jars waterproofed with imported tar pitch, according to a new study.
Pollution exposure associated with multimorbidity risk
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- 22/6/29 21:01
Exposure to the air pollution known as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk of having a cluster of multiple chronic diseases, according to a new study.
'Safety in numbers' tactic keeps Pacific salmon safe from predators
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- 22/6/29 21:01
A new study that leverages historical data has found unique support for a 'safety in numbers' strategy, where Pacific salmon living in larger groups have a lower risk of being eaten by predators. But for some salmon species, schooling comes at the cost of competition for food, and those fish may trade safety for a meal.
Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?
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- 22/6/29 21:01
A new way to safely deliver carbon monoxide to the body might help fight inflammation. Inspired by molecular gastronomy, researchers incorporated carbon monoxide into foams that can be delivered to the digestive tract.
Charismatic songbird's numbers have dramatically declined, survey suggests
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- 22/6/29 21:01
An new study shows the number of evening grosbeaks using the campus as a migration stop-over site has gone down an average of 2.6% per year over the last four decades, emblematic of population declines across the charismatic songbird's range.
Artificial intelligence techniques used to obtain antibiotic resistance patterns
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- 22/6/29 21:01
New research analyzes antibiotic resistance patterns, with the aim of finding trends that can help decide which treatment to apply to each type of patient and stop the spread of bacteria.
Enzyme of bacterial origin promoted the evolution of longhorned beetles
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- 22/6/29 18:12
Larvae of longhorned beetles develop primarily in woody tissue, which is difficult for most organisms to digest. However, longhorned beetle larvae possess special enzymes to break down the various components of the plant cell wall. Researchers have now taken a closer look at a group of digestive enzymes found only in this beetle family. They resurrected the primordial enzymes, which first appeared...