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Newswise: Turning Up the Signal
Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Turning Up the Signal
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers from Osaka University show that the improvements in signal strength during surface-enhanced fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy can extend even through a nanoscale protective layer. This research may lead to significant improvements in the sensitivity of biosensors and the development of novel point-of-care diagnostics.

Newswise: Danforth Technology Company Launches New Startup
Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Danforth Technology Company Launches New Startup
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Danforth Technology Company (DTC) today announced the launch of Metablify, a startup that has developed a breakthrough technology platform that enables the detection and quantification of previously undetectable metabolites and chemicals in large numbers of biological samples processed using LC/MS data processing algorithms.

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Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:15 AM EDT
Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer
University of Georgia

A recent University of Georgia review suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled by fluctuating climates.

Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
CLA Introduces New “How to Start a Laundromat” Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Coin Laundry Association

CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, is introducing the How to Start a Laundromat workshop, a one-day, in-person event designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and investors with the tools needed to succeed in the growing laundry business. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Illinois, this workshop will provide practical guidance directly from successful laundromat operators, who will share real-world strategies on everything from selecting the right location to navigating financing options. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry veterans, covering key considerations like building versus buying a laundromat.

Newswise: Case Western Reserve University Awarded $2.6M to Study Impact of High Blood-Pressure Medications on Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Released: 28-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Case Western Reserve University Awarded $2.6M to Study Impact of High Blood-Pressure Medications on Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Case Western Reserve University

The National Institutes of Health awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant to researchers at Case Western Reserve University to study how high blood-pressure drugs affect patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Newswise: Chula Triple Champions Secure No. 1 among Thai University in Three Global University Rankings
Released: 28-Oct-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Triple Champions Secure No. 1 among Thai University in Three Global University Rankings
Chulalongkorn University

Once again Chulalongkorn University has earned the distinction of being the No. 1 university in Thailand, recognized in three prominent global university rankings: THE World University Rankings 2025, QS World University Rankings 2025, and THE Asia University Rankings 2024.

Newswise: Chula Engineering Professor Reaches Final Round of 2024 Young Technologist Award with Innovative Wearable Robot for Mobility Assistance
Released: 28-Oct-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Engineering Professor Reaches Final Round of 2024 Young Technologist Award with Innovative Wearable Robot for Mobility Assistance
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University extends its congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Ronnapee Chaichaowarat, a lecturer from the International Engineering Program at the Faculty of Engineering, for reaching the final round of the 2024 Young Technologist Award, organized by the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King.

Newswise: Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Released: 28-Oct-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Florida Atlantic University

Among 88,183 U.S. high school students, marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use in 2021, reversing past trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw declines, Black adolescents had a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, indicating ongoing racial disparities.

Newswise: Advancing Care of a Devastating Disease Through Gene Therapy
Released: 28-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Advancing Care of a Devastating Disease Through Gene Therapy
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

A new international trial is investigating the efficacy and safety of gene therapy in patients with Hurler syndrome and will compare results of gene therapy against BMT which is the current standard of care. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals are among three sites in the U.S. and seven in the world now enrolling patients for the clinical trial.

Released: 28-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Researchers Eye ‘Topological Signatures’ of Cyber Threats
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

PNNL researchers are developing a new approach to explore the higher-dimensional shape of cyber systems to identify signatures of adversarial attacks.

Newswise: Childhood Attention Issues and Genetic Factors May Predict Psychosis Risk
25-Oct-2024 2:35 PM EDT
Childhood Attention Issues and Genetic Factors May Predict Psychosis Risk
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.

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24-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Report Demands Greater Understanding of the Impact of Change on Academia
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Digital Science is today calling for greater awareness of the impact that a myriad of fast-developing technologies are having on academics and their institutions.

   
Newswise: Tulane University to host Future of Energy Forum
Released: 28-Oct-2024 5:00 AM EDT
Tulane University to host Future of Energy Forum
Tulane University

Tulane University will host the Tulane Future of Energy Forum in New Orleans on Nov. 13-15. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will bring together global leaders to discuss innovative strategies for meeting energy demands while transitioning to a lower-carbon future. This year’s theme, Can Energy Pragmatism Secure Our Energy Future?, will focus on practical solutions, featuring high-caliber speakers, cutting-edge research and opportunities to engage with key decision-makers across the energy sector.



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