ScienceDaily: Latest Science News

---

• How weather news impacts public transit ridership
• Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from Celiac disease
• Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test could bypass the lab, study finds
• People with less body response to stress task had more PTSD signs after COVID-19 began
• Improving FDA's COVID-19 vaccine authorization and approval process: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine
• To the choir: Forward-thinking faculty sharing innovations mostly among themselves
• Dodder uses the flowering signal of its host plant to flower
• Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead: Study
• Secret weapon to stop invasive honeysuckle: Satellites
• Scientists develop first drug-like compounds to inhibit elusive cancer-linked enzymes
• Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause
• New X-ray detection technology developed
• Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy holds promise for targeting the HIV reservoir
• How antibiotics interact
• New evidence for quantum fluctuations near a quantum critical point in a superconductor
• Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
• Study finds missing link in the evolutionary history of carbon-fixing protein Rubisco
• Demonstrating the dynamics of electron-light interaction originating from first principle
• Molecule to store solar energy developed
• Researchers develop dustbuster for the moon
• Following African elephant trails to approach conservation differently
• Cell phone location used to estimate COVID-19 growth rates
• Prior exposure to powdery mildew makes plants more vulnerable to subsequent disease
• Insight on how to build a better flu vaccine
• Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood
• Early rhythm control therapy improves outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Microgel immuno-acceptance method could improve pancreatic islet transplant success
• Research shows how a diet change might help US veterans with Gulf War illness
• Wearable device could help EMTs, surgeons assess hemorrhage blood loss
• Astrophysics: A direct view of star/disk interactions
• Serengeti leopard population densities healthy but vary seasonally, study finds
• New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms
• Insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source
• Team's flexible micro LEDs may reshape future of wearable technology
• Is being generous the next beauty trend?
• For people with high blood pressure, telemonitoring may cut heart attack, stroke rate by 50%
• Sea level rise from ice sheets track worst-case climate change scenario
• People with increased risk of Alzheimer's have deficits in navigating
• Can a black hole fire up the cold heart of the Phoenix Galaxy Cluster?
• Reprogramming cardiac fibroblast cells to transform into beating heart muscle
• How weather affects crawfish harvests
• Hots dogs, chicken wings and city living helped wetland wood storks thrive
• Strokes in babies are surprisingly common; here's how the body rushes to the rescue
• People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much
• Antibody blockade effective in treatment of severe COVID-19
• Cells can remain functional despite damage to mitochondria
• Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
• Intelligent software tackles plant cell jigsaw puzzle
• Atheists are more likely to sleep better than Catholics and Baptists, study finds
• Experiment contradicts assumptions about sleep loss and criminal interrogations

How weather news impacts public transit ridership Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:57 PM PDT Researchers found a correlation between words used in media coverage related to weather or air quality, and transit ridership. It's not enough yet to say that media coverage causes changes in ridership. But it's enough to explore what factors in to a person's decision to ride transit and whether that decision can be nudged.

Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from Celiac disease Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:57 PM PDT People with gluten sensitivity have an antibody profile that differs from that of people with celiac disease, which could help doctors diagnose gluten sensitivity.

Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test could bypass the lab, study finds Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:57 PM PDT Researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a simple-to-use, portable instrument for reading the results with a smartphone in 30 minutes, which could enable point-of-care diagnosis without needing to send samples to a lab.

People with less body response to stress task had more PTSD signs after COVID-19 began Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:57 PM PDT People who did not have a large heart rate response to a stress task surprised researchers later -- after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic -- when they showed more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder related to the crisis than others who also did the stress task and COVID-19 stress ratings.

Improving FDA's COVID-19 vaccine authorization and approval process: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine Posted: 31 Aug 2020 01:08 PM PDT In a new article, researchers propose reforms that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could implement to improve the emergency use authorization process and drug approvals during public health crises, which could increase the FDA's credibility and the public's trust in it.

To the choir: Forward-thinking faculty sharing innovations mostly among themselves Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT Surveys and network analyses of 192 STEM faculty at three universities revealed that frequent users of evidence-based instructional practices are far more likely to engage one another than colleagues less familiar with the practices. The finding suggests that faculty networks alone are not enough to disseminate and drive the adoption of evidence-based practices that could improve undergraduate instruction and address inequities for students historically underserved by STEM classrooms.

Dodder uses the flowering signal of its host plant to flower Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT Researchers have investigated how the parasitic dodder Cuscuta australis controls flower formation. They showed that the parasite eavesdrops on the flowering signals of its host plants in order to activate its own flowering machinery. By synchronizing flowering with its host plant, the parasite makes sure that it can grow on its host long enough to produce the optimal amount of seeds.

Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead: Study Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT Two studies provide empirical evidence to settle the question of whether being aggressively Machiavellian helps people get ahead. The studies concluded that being a jerk provides no advantage in career advancement. Any power boost disagreeable people get from being intimidating is offset by their poor interpersonal relationships, the studies concluded.

Secret weapon to stop invasive honeysuckle: Satellites Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT Researchers found that satellite imagery can identify non-native and invasive Amur honeysuckle, an ornamental shrub introduced from Asia that has spread in forests across much of the United States.

Scientists develop first drug-like compounds to inhibit elusive cancer-linked enzymes Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT Structural biology techniques helped researchers target the nuclear receptor-binding SET domain family for the first time; its malfunction is associated with several types of cancer.

Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:44 PM PDT A new study identifies a specific gene's previously unknown role in fertility. When the gene is missing in fruit flies, roundworms, zebrafish and mice, the animals are infertile or lose their fertility unusually early but appear otherwise healthy. Analyzing genetic data in people, the researchers found an association between mutations in this gene and early menopause.

New X-ray detection technology developed Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:43 PM PDT Researchers have developed a new material that could be used to make flexible X-ray detectors that are less harmful to the environment and cost less than existing technologies.

Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy holds promise for targeting the HIV reservoir Posted: 31 Aug 2020 12:43 PM PDT A recent study describes a new Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy that can help fight HIV infection.

How antibiotics interact Posted: 31 Aug 2020 10:16 AM PDT Understanding bottleneck effects in the translation of bacterial proteins can lead to a more effective combination of antibiotics.

New evidence for quantum fluctuations near a quantum critical point in a superconductor Posted: 31 Aug 2020 10:16 AM PDT A study has found evidence for quantum fluctuations near a quantum critical point in a superconductor. Theory suggests that these quantum critical points may be analogous to black holes as places where all sorts of strange phenomena can exist in a quantum material.

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet Posted: 31 Aug 2020 10:16 AM PDT Specific fungi in the gut associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and found in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be altered in a beneficial manner by eating a modified Mediterranean diet, researchers have found.

Study finds missing link in the evolutionary history of carbon-fixing protein Rubisco Posted: 31 Aug 2020 10:16 AM PDT A team has discovered a missing link in the evolution of photosynthesis and carbon fixation. Dating back more than 2.4 billion years, a newly discovered form of the plant enzyme rubisco could give new insight into plant evolution and breeding.

Demonstrating the dynamics of electron-light interaction originating from first principle Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:42 AM PDT Quantum-physical fundamentals can be studied particularly well by the interactions between electrons and photons. Excited with laser light, for example, the energy, mass or velocity of the electrons changes. A professor has invented a new toolbox to extend the theoretical description of electron-light interactions to the highest accurate level possible.

Molecule to store solar energy developed Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:42 AM PDT Researchers have developed a molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds. A possible long-term use of the molecule is to capture solar energy efficiently and store it for later consumption.

Researchers develop dustbuster for the moon Posted: 31 Aug 2020 09:42 AM PDT A new solution to the problem of spring cleaning on the moon: Why not zap away the grime using a beam of electrons?

Following African elephant trails to approach conservation differently Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Elephant trails may lead the way to better conservation approaches. 'Think of elephants as engineers of the forests. Elephants shape the landscape in many ways that benefit humans. We're talking thousands of miles of trails. If we think about the loss of elephants over time, then we will see the forest structure change and human activities also would shift.'

Cell phone location used to estimate COVID-19 growth rates Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Cell phone location data shows that in counties where activity declined at workplaces and increased at home, coronavirus infection rates were lower.

Prior exposure to powdery mildew makes plants more vulnerable to subsequent disease Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT A key to surviving in the wild is fighting off infection -- and not just once. For plants, as with humans, one infection may or may not leave a plant with lasting immunity. Biologists conducted a series of elegant experiments that capture how pathogen strains naturally accumulate on plants over a growing season. Their findings reveal the importance of understanding interactions among pathogens when developing strategies for maintaining healthy crop populations.

Insight on how to build a better flu vaccine Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Repeated exposure to influenza viruses may undermine the effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine. A team of researchers has developed an approach to assess whether a vaccine activates the kind of immune cells needed for long-lasting immunity against new influenza strains. The findings could aid efforts to design an improved flu vaccine.

Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Researchers have identified specific sub-populations of brain cells in the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain that regulates social behavior, that are required for normal sociability in adulthood and are profoundly vulnerable to juvenile social isolation in mice.

Early rhythm control therapy improves outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation benefit from early rhythm control therapy, according to new results.

Microgel immuno-acceptance method could improve pancreatic islet transplant success Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Researchers have developed a new microgel drug delivery method that could extend the effectiveness of pancreatic islet transplantations -- from several years to possibly the entire lifespan of a recipient.

Research shows how a diet change might help US veterans with Gulf War illness Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT A new study shows the results from a dietary intervention in U.S. veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness, a neurological disorder in veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991.

Wearable device could help EMTs, surgeons assess hemorrhage blood loss Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), military medics, and emergency room physicians could one day be better able to treat victims of vehicular accidents, gunshot wounds, and battlefield injuries thanks to a new device under development that may more accurately assess the effects of blood loss due to hemorrhage.

Astrophysics: A direct view of star/disk interactions Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Astronomers have for the first time directly observed the columns of matter that build up newborn stars. This was observed in the young star TW Hydrae system located approximately 163 light years from Earth.

Serengeti leopard population densities healthy but vary seasonally, study finds Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT A study of camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania found that leopard population densities in the 3.7-million-acre park are similar to those in other protected areas but vary between wet and dry seasons. The fluctuations appear to be driven by the abundance of prey and how this affects interactions with other large carnivores like lions, researchers report.

New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT A new theory could bring a way to make quantum algorithm development less of an accidental process, say scientists.

Insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT With global food on the rise, a new study has found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative source of nutritional protein.

Team's flexible micro LEDs may reshape future of wearable technology Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT Researchers have developed a method to create micro LEDs that can be folded, twisted, cut and stuck to different surfaces.

Is being generous the next beauty trend? Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:23 AM PDT New research found that more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are rated as more attractive.

For people with high blood pressure, telemonitoring may cut heart attack, stroke rate by 50% Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:22 AM PDT Adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events in the five years after a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program compared to those receiving routine primary care. By reducing cardiovascular events, the telemonitoring intervention saved about $1,900 over five years in overall health care costs for each individual.

Sea level rise from ice sheets track worst-case climate change scenario Posted: 31 Aug 2020 08:21 AM PDT Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica whose melting rates are rapidly increasing have raised the global sea level by 1.8cm since the 1990s, and are matching the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's worst-case climate warming scenarios.

People with increased risk of Alzheimer's have deficits in navigating Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Alzheimer's patients develop severe symptoms of spatial disorientation as the disease progresses and are unable to find even the simplest ways.

Can a black hole fire up the cold heart of the Phoenix Galaxy Cluster? Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Radio astronomers have detected jets of hot gas blasted out by a black hole in the galaxy at the heart of the Phoenix Galaxy Cluster, located 5.9 billion light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. This is an important result for understanding the coevolution of galaxies, gas, and black holes in galaxy clusters.

Reprogramming cardiac fibroblast cells to transform into beating heart muscle Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Researchers have clarified the roles of matrix stiffness and mechanotransduction as well as the signaling pathways in the transformation of cardiac fibroblasts into contractile cardiomyocytes and show that soft substrates comparable to native myocardium improve the efficiency of this cardiac reprogramming. This has potential for research into biomaterials and may lead to clinical advances in regenerative treatment for heart failure.

How weather affects crawfish harvests Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT To help inform farmers, researchers have quantified how rainfall and temperature affect crawfish harvest yields.

Hots dogs, chicken wings and city living helped wetland wood storks thrive Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Using the Wood Stork, researchers compared city storks with natural wetland storks to gauge their success in urban environments based on their diet and food opportunities. Results provide evidence of how a wetland species persists and even thrives in an urban environment by switching to human foods like chicken wings and hots dogs when natural marshes are in bad shape. These findings indicate that urban areas can buffer a species from the unpredictability of natural food sources.

Strokes in babies are surprisingly common; here's how the body rushes to the rescue Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT New research is shedding light on the development of the brain's immune defenses - and how those defenses respond to strokes that strike one in 4,000 babies in the first month of life.

People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams or groups.

Antibody blockade effective in treatment of severe COVID-19 Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Researchers find an overlap in the pathogenesis of cytokine release syndrome and COVID-19, and show that the symptoms of both can be alleviated by IL-6 signaling blockade.

Cells can remain functional despite damage to mitochondria Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:47 AM PDT Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells and play an important role in providing energy for normal function of the tissues in our body. Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondria.

Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:01 AM PDT Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to new research.

Intelligent software tackles plant cell jigsaw puzzle Posted: 31 Aug 2020 06:01 AM PDT Scientists have developed a machine learning-based algorithm to study the morphogenesis of plants at a cellular level. So far it was impossible to solve this evolving and changing puzzle.

Atheists are more likely to sleep better than Catholics and Baptists, study finds Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:49 PM PDT A new study of sleep, religious affiliation, and perceptions of heaven found that atheists and agnostics are significantly more likely to be better sleepers than Catholics and Baptists.

Experiment contradicts assumptions about sleep loss and criminal interrogations Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:49 PM PDT An experimental study suggests that sleep restriction may hinder information disclosure during criminal interviews, contradicting widespread assumptions about the effectiveness of sleep deprivation as an interrogation tool.

You are subscribed to email updates from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States