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Radiation Therapy Boosts Metastasis Growth in Advanced Tumors

Study: Semaglutide Raises Muscle Loss Risk in Women & Older Adults

Study Suggests Osteoporosis Treatment for Over 80s

Thyroid Treatment Reduces SIBO Risk, Study Finds

Study Reveals Impact of Metabolic Health on Aging Men's Reproductive Systems

Tirzepatide and Hormone Therapy Boost Weight Loss

Study Reveals Impact of Parent Well-Being on Child Health

Study Reveals Oxytocin's Role in Mood Disturbances

Tirzepatide Study: Reducing Breast Cancer Growth

41% of Australians Have Used Cannabis: Study

19% of Packaged Foods in US Contain Synthetic Food Dyes

Northern Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague

Positive Outcomes in Brain Metastases: Targeted Radiation Study

Immune Response to Flu Virus: Antigen In, Antibody Out

Opioid Epidemic Linked to Rising Hepatitis C Cases

Contact Sports Linked to Brain Diseases

Navigating Social Interactions: The Challenge of Nonverbal Communication

Alzheimer's Research: Beyond A-beta and Tau Amyloids

Key Protein Uncovered for Brain Cell Connections

Study Links Neonatal Infections to Childhood Epilepsy

Study Reveals Link Between Limited Food Options and Health

UCLA Study: Small Group Coaching Cuts Physician Burnout

U.S. Health Secretary Cancels Government Health Panel Meeting

Insomnia Linked to Alcohol Risk in College Students

Moderna's Covid-19 Vaccine Approved for At-Risk Children

Global Deaths from Aids Hit 30-Year Low, U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress

Nationwide Recall of Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers

Impact of Childhood Maltreatment on Survivors

Key Role of Echocardiography in Hong Kong Heart Health

Rugby Players Question Headgear Efficacy

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Mystery Solved: Paranthropus Robustus - Ancient Human Relative

Unraveling the Enigma of Dark Matter

Companies Urged to Return Workers for Productivity Boost

Act Releases Draft Regulations for Dog Welfare: Dogs Need Three Hours Daily Human Contact

Balancing Timber Production and Ecosystem Health

Do Animals Communicate Like Humans?

States Increasing Ban on Smartphones in Schools

New Fish Named After Darth Vader, DART Mission Analysis

Molecular Glues: Key Targets in Pharmaceutical Research

Sand and Dust Storms Impact 330M People in 150+ Countries

Breakthrough Photonic-Crystal Laser: Room Temp Lasing

Unveiling the Importance of Human Genome's 3D Structure

New Microchip Reveals Antibody-Virus Interactions

French Researchers Extend Study to Fukushima: Animal Life in Radioactive Zones

Study Reveals Polar Vortex Impact on US Winter Cold

Household Items Emitting Formaldehyde: Risks to Health

Wildfires Prompt Evacuation at Grand Canyon

Arctic Sled Dogs: Evolution from Working Partners to Beloved Pets

Astronomers Spot Rare Object Beyond Solar System

Challenges in Food Safety: Pathogens and Realities

Europe Study: PE Packaging's Lower Global Warming Potential

Unveiling Centuries-Old Landscape Transformations

Promising Results: LA County's Homelessness Prevention Unit Success

Shark Migration Patterns Extended in Northeast Atlantic

Deciphering Evolutionary Arms Race in Human Cells

ESA Links with NASA's DSOC on Psyche Mission

Rising Wildfires: Georgia Tech's Solutions for Climate Impact

Study Reveals Disparity in Social Housing Access

Artificial Sweeteners Impact Environment in Wastewater

Academic Cheating Crisis: Students Misusing AI for Assignments

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Elon Musk's Startup xAI Apologizes for Offensive AI Posts

xAI apologizes for Grok's offensive posts

Electricity Poles Installed in Navajo Nation Boost Power Access

Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power—and A/C

Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky

Australia's Labor Productivity Growth Hits 60-Year Low

Limit Fridge Gazing Time to Boost Productivity

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

Air India Plane Crash: Fuel Control Switches Turned Off

What the 'black box' can tell us about plane crashes

XAI's Grok 4 Consults Elon Musk on Responses

Latest Grok chatbot turns to Musk for some answers

Car Manufacturers Enhance Safety Features with Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

Driving assistance systems could backfire: Some warning alerts can lead to more hazardous driving

Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud

French Prosecutors Investigate Data Tampering on Elon Musk's Platform

Key barriers hindering data-driven smart manufacturing adoption identified

From 0 to 100 in 12 minutes—roadmap for lithium–sulfur batteries

New method replaces nickel and cobalt in battery for cleaner, cheaper lithium-ion batteries

Evolving Strategies: The Power of Manufacturing Data Analytics

Future Mobility: Fast Charging Challenges in Lithium-Ion Batteries

McGill University Researchers Develop High-Performance Battery Materials

New Battery Technology Enables Partial Self-Recharging

Wireless induction concept demonstrates self-recharging mechanism in batteries

Tallest Steel-Framed Building Tests Earthquake Resilience

Engineers shake tallest steel-framed building ever tested on an earthquake simulator

Novel Communications System ZEN Enhances AI Training

Autonomous Shuttles Revolutionize Public Transport

Beating the AI bottleneck: Communications innovation could markedly improve AI training process

New Airport Security Screener: HEXWAVE Evaluation for PreCheck

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Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Insecure livelihoods hindering efforts to combat anti-microbial resistance globally

Patients living in precarious circumstances are less likely to use antibiotics appropriately according to a new study from the University of Warwick, suggesting that efforts to improve conditions for those with little security in their livelihoods could have an unexpected benefit in helping to tackle antimicrobial resistance globally.

Conflicts of interest among the UK government's COVID-19 advisers are not transparent

Little is known about the interests of the doctors, scientists, and academics on whose advice the UK government relies to manage the pandemic. But attempts by The BMJ to discover more have been thwarted, according to a special report published today.

Algorithms and automation: Making new technology faster and cheaper

Additive manufacturing (AM) machinery has advanced over time, however, the necessary software for new machines often lags behind. To help mitigate this issue, Penn State researchers designed an automated process planning software to save money, time and design resources.

How blood and wealth can predict future disability

Blood tests for 'biomarkers' such as cholesterol and inflammation could predict whether you will be disabled in five years—according to research from the University of East Anglia.

New treatment in development for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation

Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) have long needed an upgrade in treatment. Rapid-release, cramp-inducing doses of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDC) have previously shown promise in treating constipation, but further development has been hampered by the abdominal pain associated with the sudden release of CDC. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) devised a plan to deliver CDC in a bilayered capsule, finding that this mode of delivery could decrease colon cramping and thus produce a better patient experience. In preclinical studies, the team found evidence that this bilayered delivery system has the potential to reduce cramping and provide constipation relief. Findings are published in Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology.

Microbes and plants: A dynamic duo

Drought stress has been a major roadblock in crop success, and this obstacle will not disappear anytime soon. Luckily, a dynamic duo like Batman and Robin, certain root-associated microbes and the plants they inhabit, are here to help.

Several US populations and regions exposed to high arsenic concentrations in drinking water

A new national study of public water systems found that arsenic levels were not uniform across the U.S., even after implementation of the latest national regulatory standard. In the first study to assess differences in public drinking water arsenic exposures by geographic subgroups, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health confirmed there are inequalities in drinking water arsenic exposure across certain sociodemographic subgroups and over time. Community water systems reliant on groundwater, serving smaller populations located in the Southwest, and Hispanic communities were more likely to continue exceeding the national maximum containment level, raising environmental justice concerns. The findings are published online in Environmental Health Perspectives.

Many older adults hospitalized with the flu face persistent functional decline

In a study of older adults admitted to the hospital with influenza and other acute respiratory illnesses during the 2011-2012 flu season, functional decline was common—and for some, this decline was persistent and catastrophic. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Nearly 72% of Black patients with gynecologic cancer and COVID-19 were hospitalized, compared with 46% of non-Blacks

Among patients in New York City with gynecologic cancer and COVID-19, Black patients younger than 65 years of age were five times more likely to require hospitalization than non-Blacks in the same age group. Even though Black patients with gynecologic cancer represented only one-third of patients in this study, they accounted for 41 percent of deaths due to COVID-19 when compared with non-Black patients. These findings are published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Uniquely human gene may drive numerous cancers

Humans are more prone to develop carcinomas compared with our closest evolutionary cousins, the great apes. These cancers begin in the epithelial cells of the skin or the tissue that covers the surface of internal organs and glands, and they include prostate, breast, lung, and colorectal cancers. A new study published in FASEB BioAdvances reveals a human-specific connection between advanced carcinomas and a gene called SIGLEC12.

Life expectancy and healthcare costs for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that recent advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have prolonged patients' lives but also increased healthcare costs.

Researchers call for clarity on the definition of medicine misuse

Medicine misuse is a public health issue, but the term has different meanings to people in different settings. A recent analysis of published studies provides a comprehensive overview of the terms and definitions used to characterize medicine misuse. The findings are published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Exercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery

Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that exercise may help address this shortcoming.

Program reduces social isolation among middle-aged and older adults

An existing service in the North West of England called Community Connectors, which enables adults to access social activities within their community, can help reduce loneliness and social isolation, according to an analysis published in Health & Social Care in the Community.

The use of wild mammals in traditional medicine

In an analysis of published research, investigators identified 565 mammalian species that have been used to source products used in traditional medicine around the world, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The analysis, which is published in Mammal Review, also found that 155 of these mammalian species are considered threatened (vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered), and a further 46 are near threatened.

Understanding COVID-19 infection and possible mutations

The binding of a SARS-CoV-2 virus surface protein spike—a projection from the spherical virus particle—to the human cell surface protein ACE2 is the first step to infection that may lead to COVID-19 disease. Penn State researchers computationally assessed how changes to the virus spike makeup can affect binding with ACE2 and compared results to those of the original SARS-CoV virus (SARS).

Understanding COVID-19 infection and possible mutations

The binding of a SARS-CoV-2 virus surface protein spike—a projection from the spherical virus particle—to the human cell surface protein ACE2 is the first step to infection that may lead to COVID-19 disease. Penn State researchers computationally assessed how changes to the virus spike makeup can affect binding with ACE2 and compared results to those of the original SARS-CoV virus (SARS).

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-covid-infection-mutations.html