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Newswise: Unexpected beauty, major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into flower shapes
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 2:30 PM EDT
Unexpected beauty, major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into flower shapes
McMaster University

Researchers preparing slides of live bacteriophages were surprised to see them link and form naturally into three-dimensional flower shapes in reaction to contact with high-pressure carbon dioxide. The discovery is welcome news for researchers who had been trying to network phages articifially to boost their power.

Release date: 21-Oct-2024 2:10 PM EDT
Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%, UW study finds
University of Washington

New research from the University of Washington investigated responses to sweetened beverage taxes using the purchasing behavior of approximately 400 households in Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland and Philadelphia. Researchers found that after the tax was introduced, lower-income households decreased their purchases of sweetened beverages by nearly 50%, while higher-income households reduced purchases by 18%.

Newswise: Are Biologics the Future of Food Allergy Treatment? One Study Weighs Pros and Cons
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
Are Biologics the Future of Food Allergy Treatment? One Study Weighs Pros and Cons
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Publishing in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, UNC School of Medicine researchers delve into the perspectives of community and academic providers on the role of biologics and food allergy. This study was led by co-authors Edwin Kim, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, and Jill Fisher, PhD, professor in the UNC Department of Social Medicine and Center for Bioethics.

Newswise: Plant CO2 uptake rises by nearly one third in new global estimates
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 1:45 PM EDT
Plant CO2 uptake rises by nearly one third in new global estimates
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Plants the world over are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new assessment developed by scientists. The research, detailed in the journal Nature, is expected to improve Earth system simulations that scientists use to predict the future climate, and spotlights the importance of natural carbon sequestration for greenhouse gas mitigation.

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Release date: 21-Oct-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Falling for it: A micro-scale look at how parachute fibers act under stress
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Researchers from the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology used micro-CT scans to understand how stress impacts parachutes on the fiber-scale. This information will be used to develop better models for identifying promising parachute textile candidates.

Newswise: Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 12:20 PM EDT
Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study, researchers show how a simple system using woodchips and a bit of glorified sawdust --- designer biochar --- can dramatically reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and multiple common drugs in wastewater.

Release date: 21-Oct-2024 11:55 AM EDT
A 37% drop in overdose deaths from drugs mixed with opioids – fentanyl included
Ohio State University

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study.

Newswise: Study: AI Could Transform How Hospitals Produce Quality Reports
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
Study: AI Could Transform How Hospitals Produce Quality Reports
UC San Diego Health

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers find advanced AI could lead to easier, faster and more efficient hospital quality reporting.

Newswise: FSU College of Medicine research team connects loneliness with heightened risk of dementia in largest study of its kind
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
FSU College of Medicine research team connects loneliness with heightened risk of dementia in largest study of its kind
Florida State University

New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world — the largest study of its kind. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that experiencing feelings of loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia by 31%.

Newswise: New Study on Reddit Explores How Political Bias in Content Moderation Feeds Echo Chambers
Release date: 21-Oct-2024 11:10 AM EDT
New Study on Reddit Explores How Political Bias in Content Moderation Feeds Echo Chambers
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Although public attention has led to corporate and public policy changes, algorithms and their creators might not be the only driving factor behind political polarization on social media. In a new study, Justin T. Huang, assistant professor of marketing, explores how user-driven content moderation is ubiquitous and an overlooked aspect of this issue.


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