Latest news from George Washington University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/autism-awareness-month-cdc-report-shows-increase/?sc=rsin /articles/autism-awareness-month-cdc-report-shows-increase/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:40:40 EST George Washington University /articles/study-identifies-a-potential-treatment-for-obesity-linked-breathing-disorder/?sc=rsin /articles/study-identifies-a-potential-treatment-for-obesity-linked-breathing-disorder/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:55:06 EST Researchers from the George Washington University have uncovered promising evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may offer a pathway for treating a life-threatening form of sleep-disordered breathing called Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. George Washington University /articles/carbon-dioxide-in-the-atmosphere-is-growing-according-to-new-data/?sc=rsin /articles/carbon-dioxide-in-the-atmosphere-is-growing-according-to-new-data/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:55:09 EST George Washington University /articles/earth-day-2025/?sc=rsin /articles/earth-day-2025/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:30:00 EST This year's Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22 with events throughout the United States and the world. This year's events will focus on clean energy, the connection between climate and health, pollution including plastic pollution, the move to electric vehicles, sustainability and more. George Washington University /articles/new-study-cracks-the-code-behind-ai-s-mind/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-cracks-the-code-behind-ai-s-mind/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:35:55 EST AI models like ChatGPT have amazed the world with their ability to write poetry, solve equations and even pass medical exams. But they also can churn out harmful content, or promote disinformation. George Washington University /articles/measles-cases-reach-new-high/?sc=rsin /articles/measles-cases-reach-new-high/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:50:49 EST George Washington University /articles/certain-nasal-bacteria-may-boost-the-risk-for-covid-19-infection-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/certain-nasal-bacteria-may-boost-the-risk-for-covid-19-infection-study-finds/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:10:01 EST New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection George Washington University /articles/invasive-strep-infections-have-doubled-according-to-cdc/?sc=rsin /articles/invasive-strep-infections-have-doubled-according-to-cdc/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:40:14 EST George Washington University /articles/tens-of-thousands-would-lose-coverage-if-ohio-s-medicaid-work-requirement-is-approved/?sc=rsin /articles/tens-of-thousands-would-lose-coverage-if-ohio-s-medicaid-work-requirement-is-approved/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:30:17 EST A group of public health scholars have filed public comments urging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to turn down Ohio's request for a Medicaid work requirement waiver. George Washington University /articles/conserved-chromatin-regulators-control-the-transcriptional-immune-response-to-intracellular-pathogens-in-caenorhabditis-elegans/?sc=rsin /articles/conserved-chromatin-regulators-control-the-transcriptional-immune-response-to-intracellular-pathogens-in-caenorhabditis-elegans/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:16 EST In this study, we show that transcriptional regulators, previously linked to development in Caenorhabditis elegans, also control immune responses. Through forward genetic screens, we found that loss of LIN-15B leads to constitutive activation of Intracellular Pathogen Response (IPR) genes. LIN-15B is functionally associated with the DREAM chromatin remodeling complex, and its loss enhances resistance to intracellular pathogens. This immune response depends on the MES-4 histone methyltransferase. We also discovered that other chromatin regulators, including NuRD and SUMOylation factors, similarly repress IPR gene expression, highlighting a new role in immunity for these conserved regulators of development. George Washington University /articles/second-measles-death-reported-in-texas/?sc=rsin /articles/second-measles-death-reported-in-texas/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:45:49 EST George Washington University /articles/study-reveals-significant-gaps-in-chronic-inflammatory-skin-condition-treatment-and-patient-awareness/?sc=rsin /articles/study-reveals-significant-gaps-in-chronic-inflammatory-skin-condition-treatment-and-patient-awareness/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:55:15 EST A study from the George Washington University unveils insights into the treatment experiences and perceptions of people living with a significantly disabling chronic inflammatory skin conditio George Washington University /articles/a-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar/?sc=rsin /articles/a-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:55:23 EST George Washington University /articles/close-call-at-reagan-national-with-delta-plane-and-air-force-jet/?sc=rsin /articles/close-call-at-reagan-national-with-delta-plane-and-air-force-jet/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:00:25 EST George Washington University /articles/who-releases-update-on-measles-as-cases-grow/?sc=rsin /articles/who-releases-update-on-measles-as-cases-grow/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:55:21 EST George Washington University /articles/ability-to-regulate-behavior-assists-in-language-development-among-children-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/ability-to-regulate-behavior-assists-in-language-development-among-children-new-study-shows/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:10:03 EST A young child's ability to regulate behavior--a component of executive functioning (the cognitive processes that help with planning, focus, and self-control)--is related to how they process and acquire language, according to a new study from the George Washington University. George Washington University /articles/ntsb-issues-warning-about-bridges-in-new-york-and-new-jersey/?sc=rsin /articles/ntsb-issues-warning-about-bridges-in-new-york-and-new-jersey/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:30:59 EST George Washington University /articles/new-study-reveals-how-polluting-industries-and-healthcare-disparities-drive-congenital-heart-defect-rates-in-mexico/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-reveals-how-polluting-industries-and-healthcare-disparities-drive-congenital-heart-defect-rates-in-mexico/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:10:20 EST A one of its kind study has uncovered the significant role that environmental pollution and healthcare disparities play in the prevalence of congenital heart defects in Mexico. George Washington University /articles/report-highlights-worst-u-s-cities-for-spring-allergies/?sc=rsin /articles/report-highlights-worst-u-s-cities-for-spring-allergies/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:40:26 EST George Washington University /articles/screen-time-spiked-during-the-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/screen-time-spiked-during-the-pandemic/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:25:59 EST Experts at the George Washington University can discuss all aspects of the debate over screen time. George Washington University