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Public Release: 12-Apr-2013
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Asbestos exposure, asbestosis, and smoking combined greatly increase lung cancer risk
The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk factors are combined, and quitting smoking significantly reduces the risk of developing lung cancer after long-term asbestos exposure, according to a new study.
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Asbestos exposure, asbestosis, and smoking combined greatly increase lung cancer risk
The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk factors are combined, and quitting smoking significantly reduces the risk of developing lung cancer after long-term asbestos exposure, according to a new study.
Contact: Nathaniel Dunford
ndunford@thoracic.org
American Thoracic Society
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Scientific Reports
Maya Long Count calendar and European calendar linked using carbon-14 dating
The Maya are famous for their complex, intertwined calendric systems, and now one calendar, the Maya Long Count, is empirically calibrated to the modern European calendar, according to an international team of researchers.
National Science Foundation, German Science Foundation
Scientific Reports Maya Long Count calendar and European calendar linked using carbon-14 dating
The Maya are famous for their complex, intertwined calendric systems, and now one calendar, the Maya Long Count, is empirically calibrated to the modern European calendar, according to an international team of researchers.
National Science Foundation, German Science Foundation Contact: A'ndrea Elyse Messer
aem1@psu.edu
814-865-9481
Penn State
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Discovery points to new approach to fight dengue virus
Researchers have discovered that rising temperature induces key changes in the dengue virus when it enters its human host, and the findings represent a new approach for designing vaccines against the aggressive mosquito-borne pathogen.
National Institutes of Health
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Discovery points to new approach to fight dengue virus
Researchers have discovered that rising temperature induces key changes in the dengue virus when it enters its human host, and the findings represent a new approach for designing vaccines against the aggressive mosquito-borne pathogen.
National Institutes of Health Contact: Emil Venere
venere@purdue.edu
765-494-4709
Purdue University
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
AACR Annual Meeting 2013
Soy-based compound may reduce tumor cell proliferation in colorectal cancer
Research on a soy-based treatment for colorectal cancer, a promising agent in ovarian cancer, and a new drug target for advanced prostate cancer was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 2013 Annual Meeting. The meeting took place April 6-10, 2013, in Washington, DC.
AACR Annual Meeting 2013 Soy-based compound may reduce tumor cell proliferation in colorectal cancer
Research on a soy-based treatment for colorectal cancer, a promising agent in ovarian cancer, and a new drug target for advanced prostate cancer was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 2013 Annual Meeting. The meeting took place April 6-10, 2013, in Washington, DC.
Contact: Mount Sinai Press Office
newsmedia@mssm.edu
212-241-9200
The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
A novel surface marker helps scientists 'fish out' mammary gland stem cells
In an advancement by the Hannon lab at CSHL, it is now possible to profile normal and cancerous mammary stem cells at an unprecedented high degree of purity. This may help identify genes that should be investigated as the next breast cancer drug targets.
National Institutes of Health
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences A novel surface marker helps scientists 'fish out' mammary gland stem cells
In an advancement by the Hannon lab at CSHL, it is now possible to profile normal and cancerous mammary stem cells at an unprecedented high degree of purity. This may help identify genes that should be investigated as the next breast cancer drug targets.
National Institutes of Health Contact: Peter Tarr
tarr@cshl.edu
516-367-8455
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Cell Metabolism
Molecular hub links obesity, heart disease to high blood pressure
A University of Iowa study identifies a brain protein that acts as a communications hub for blood pressure control, and links cardiovascular disease and obesity to hypertension.
National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association
Cell Metabolism Molecular hub links obesity, heart disease to high blood pressure
A University of Iowa study identifies a brain protein that acts as a communications hub for blood pressure control, and links cardiovascular disease and obesity to hypertension.
National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association Contact: Jennifer Brown
jennifer-l-brown@uiowa.edu
319-356-7124
University of Iowa Health Care
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Sea mammals find US safe harbor
New research shows that many US marine mammal populations -- especially some seals and sea lions--have rebounded since 1972, because of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Sea mammals find US safe harbor
New research shows that many US marine mammal populations -- especially some seals and sea lions--have rebounded since 1972, because of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Natural Resources Defense Council Contact: Joshua Brown
joshua.e.brown@uvm.edu
802-656-3039
University of Vermont
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Advanced Functional Materials
Stem cell proliferation and differentiation observed within hydrogel
A technique researched at Case Western Reserve University holds promise for studying how physical, chemical and other influences affect stem cell behavior in three-dimensions, and, ultimately, as a method to grow tissues for regenerative medicine applications.
National Institutes of Health
Advanced Functional Materials Stem cell proliferation and differentiation observed within hydrogel
A technique researched at Case Western Reserve University holds promise for studying how physical, chemical and other influences affect stem cell behavior in three-dimensions, and, ultimately, as a method to grow tissues for regenerative medicine applications.
National Institutes of Health Contact: Kevin Mayhood
kevin.mayhood@case.edu
216-368-4442
Case Western Reserve University
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
New technique measures evaporation globally
Researchers at Columbia Engineering and Boston University have developed the first method to map evaporation globally using weather stations, which will help scientists evaluate water resource management, assess recent trends of evaporation throughout the globe, and validate surface hydrologic models in various conditions. The study was published in the April 1 online early edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
National Science Foundation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences New technique measures evaporation globally
Researchers at Columbia Engineering and Boston University have developed the first method to map evaporation globally using weather stations, which will help scientists evaluate water resource management, assess recent trends of evaporation throughout the globe, and validate surface hydrologic models in various conditions. The study was published in the April 1 online early edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
National Science Foundation Contact: Holly Evarts
holly.evarts@columbia.edu
347-453-7408
Columbia University
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Psychological Science in the Public Interest
Most effective PTSD therapies are not being widely used, researchers find
Post-traumatic stress disorder affects nearly 8 million adults in any given year, federal statistics show. Fortunately, clinical research has identified certain psychological interventions that effectively ameliorate the symptoms of PTSD. But most people struggling with PTSD don't receive those treatments, according to a new report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
Psychological Science in the Public Interest Most effective PTSD therapies are not being widely used, researchers find
Post-traumatic stress disorder affects nearly 8 million adults in any given year, federal statistics show. Fortunately, clinical research has identified certain psychological interventions that effectively ameliorate the symptoms of PTSD. But most people struggling with PTSD don't receive those treatments, according to a new report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
Contact: Anna Mikulak
amikulak@psychologicalscience.org
202-293-9300
Association for Psychological Science
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Internal Medicine 2013
Annals of Internal Medicine
ACP and FSMB encourage doctors to 'pause before posting' and not 'friend' patients in policy paper
New recommendations offer physicians ethical guidance for preserving trust in patient-physician relationships and the profession when using social media.
Internal Medicine 2013 Annals of Internal Medicine ACP and FSMB encourage doctors to 'pause before posting' and not 'friend' patients in policy paper
New recommendations offer physicians ethical guidance for preserving trust in patient-physician relationships and the profession when using social media.
Contact: Steve Majewski
smajewski@acponline.org
415-978-3714
American College of Physicians
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Astrophysical Journal Letters
Ice cloud heralds fall at Titan's south pole
An ice cloud taking shape over Titan's south pole is the latest sign that the change of seasons is setting off a cascade of radical changes in the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon. Made from an unknown ice, this type of cloud has long hung over Titan's north pole, where it is now fading, according to observations made by the Composite Infrared Spectrometer on NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
NASA
Astrophysical Journal Letters Ice cloud heralds fall at Titan's south pole
An ice cloud taking shape over Titan's south pole is the latest sign that the change of seasons is setting off a cascade of radical changes in the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon. Made from an unknown ice, this type of cloud has long hung over Titan's north pole, where it is now fading, according to observations made by the Composite Infrared Spectrometer on NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
NASA Contact: Elizabeth Zubritsky
elizabeth.a.zubritsky@nasa.gov
301-614-5438
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
NASA sees sun emit an M6.5 flare
The M6.5 flare on the morning of April 11, 2013, was also associated with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), another solar phenomenon that can send billions of tons of solar particles into space and can reach Earth one to three days later. CMEs can affect electronic systems in satellites and on the ground. Experimental NASA research models show that the CME began at 3:36 a.m. EDT on April 11, leaving the sun at over 600 miles per second.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA sees sun emit an M6.5 flare
The M6.5 flare on the morning of April 11, 2013, was also associated with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), another solar phenomenon that can send billions of tons of solar particles into space and can reach Earth one to three days later. CMEs can affect electronic systems in satellites and on the ground. Experimental NASA research models show that the CME began at 3:36 a.m. EDT on April 11, leaving the sun at over 600 miles per second.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Susan Hendrix
Susan.m.hendrix@nasa.gov
301-286-7745
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Journal of Animal Science
Molecular techniques are man's new best friend in pet obesity research
Illinois professor of animal and nutritional sciences Kelly Swanson and his research team recently published a study that shows how molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily understood.
Journal of Animal Science Molecular techniques are man's new best friend in pet obesity research
Illinois professor of animal and nutritional sciences Kelly Swanson and his research team recently published a study that shows how molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily understood.
Contact: Chelsey B. Coombs
diya@illinois.edu
217-333-5802
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
NASA satellite image sees Cyclone Victoria looking like a 'J' from space
When NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Cyclone Victoria in the Southern Indian Ocean it captured a visible image of the storm and it appeared to look like the letter "J." A band of thunderstorms wrapping into the center from the east of low-level center of circulation extended north, creating the appearance of the letter.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA satellite image sees Cyclone Victoria looking like a 'J' from space
When NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Cyclone Victoria in the Southern Indian Ocean it captured a visible image of the storm and it appeared to look like the letter "J." A band of thunderstorms wrapping into the center from the east of low-level center of circulation extended north, creating the appearance of the letter.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Cyclone Imelda turned the corner on NASA satellite imagery
An area of low pressure moving toward Cyclone Imelda from the west has turned the storm to the south from its westward track, as NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead and captured a visible and an infrared image of the powerful storm that showed the effects of wind shear.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cyclone Imelda turned the corner on NASA satellite imagery
An area of low pressure moving toward Cyclone Imelda from the west has turned the storm to the south from its westward track, as NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead and captured a visible and an infrared image of the powerful storm that showed the effects of wind shear.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Nature Scientific Reports
Material screening method allows more precise control over stem cells
When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy -- including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell -- must have predictable effects.
AO Foundation, National Institutes of Health
Nature Scientific Reports Material screening method allows more precise control over stem cells
When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy -- including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell -- must have predictable effects.
AO Foundation, National Institutes of Health Contact: William Murphy
wlmurphy@wisc.edu
608-262-2224
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment than teens, according to Baylor Study
An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University. Researchers said the findings have profound significance for older people -- a population that is aging worldwide at an unprecedented rate and that includes Baby Boomers as they become seniors.
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research Older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment than teens, according to Baylor Study
An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University. Researchers said the findings have profound significance for older people -- a population that is aging worldwide at an unprecedented rate and that includes Baby Boomers as they become seniors.
Contact: Terry Goodrich
terry_goodrich@baylor.edu
254-710-3321
Baylor University
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Fires in Southeastern United States
Many plumes of smoke from fires burning across the southeastern United States of America can be seen here. The fires are affecting several states including Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, and Florida.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fires in Southeastern United States
Many plumes of smoke from fires burning across the southeastern United States of America can be seen here. The fires are affecting several states including Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, and Florida.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Fires in Southeast Asia
Fires purposely set to burn crop residues and get the land ready for the growing season are continuing as evidenced in this image from the MODIS instrument on the Aqua satellite.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fires in Southeast Asia
Fires purposely set to burn crop residues and get the land ready for the growing season are continuing as evidenced in this image from the MODIS instrument on the Aqua satellite.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Fires in India and Nepal
Agricultural fires are set all over the world at different times to prepare the soil for the planting of new crops. In India and Nepal several dozens agricultural fires have been set and are burning in this image from April 06, 2013. This natural-color satellite image was collected by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard the Aqua satellite. Actively burning areas, detected by MODIS's thermal bands, are outlined in red.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fires in India and Nepal
Agricultural fires are set all over the world at different times to prepare the soil for the planting of new crops. In India and Nepal several dozens agricultural fires have been set and are burning in this image from April 06, 2013. This natural-color satellite image was collected by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard the Aqua satellite. Actively burning areas, detected by MODIS's thermal bands, are outlined in red.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Fires in the Yucatan Peninsula
Dozens of red hot spots cluster at the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. To the south, fires also speckle the neck of the Yucatan, Guatemala, and Belize.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fires in the Yucatan Peninsula
Dozens of red hot spots cluster at the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. To the south, fires also speckle the neck of the Yucatan, Guatemala, and Belize.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Fires in Victoria, Australia
There are a number of fires burning in Victoria, Australia and smoke and heat signatures were captured from them by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fires in Victoria, Australia
There are a number of fires burning in Victoria, Australia and smoke and heat signatures were captured from them by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Rob Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
Science
Scientists discover gene mutation that causes children to be born without spleen
An international team of researchers has identified the defective gene responsible for a rare disorder in which children are born without a spleen, which makes them susceptible to life-threatening bacterial infections. The findings may lead to new diagnostic tests and raises new questions about the role of this gene in the body's protein-making machinery.
March of Dimes
Science Scientists discover gene mutation that causes children to be born without spleen
An international team of researchers has identified the defective gene responsible for a rare disorder in which children are born without a spleen, which makes them susceptible to life-threatening bacterial infections. The findings may lead to new diagnostic tests and raises new questions about the role of this gene in the body's protein-making machinery.
March of Dimes Contact: Joseph Bonner
joseph.bonner@rockefeller.edu
212-327-8998
Rockefeller University
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Public Release: 11-Apr-2013
NASA infrared image identifies several areas of power in Cyclone Imelda
Cyclone Imelda has continues to strengthen, and infrared NASA satellite imagery indicated powerful convection throughout the storm.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA infrared image identifies several areas of power in Cyclone Imelda
Cyclone Imelda has continues to strengthen, and infrared NASA satellite imagery indicated powerful convection throughout the storm.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Contact: Robert Gutro
robert.j.gutro@nasa.gov
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
