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Education

3-Aug-2022

Augmented reality could be the future of paper books, according to new research

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Augmented reality might allow printed books to make a comeback against the e-book trend, according to researchers from the University of Surrey.

Journal: IEEE Pervasive Computing

3-Aug-2022

Unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying severe COVID-19

Fujita Health University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The levels of proinflammatory cytokines are dramatically elevated in severe COVID-19 patients, the molecular mechanisms of which remain unclear. In a recent article, a group of researchers from Japan has elucidated the role of different molecular players involved in the activation of NF-κB signaling, a key mediator in the cytokine pathway. The findings are quite promising and can lead to the development of potential therapeutic options against COVID-19.

Journal: mBio
Funder: Takeda Science Foundation

2-Aug-2022

Men have high probability of outliving women, especially the married and degree educated

BMJ
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Men have a high probability of outliving women—especially those who are married and have a degree—reveals a statistical analysis spanning 200 years across all continents of the globe and published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Between 25% and 50% of men have outlived women, challenging the received wisdom that men simply don’t live as long as women, say the researchers, who point out that sometimes large differences in life expectancy mask substantial overlap in lifespan between the sexes.

Journal: BMJ Open
Funder: AXA Research Fund; European Research Council

2-Aug-2022

AERA and other major research associations submit supreme court amicus brief in support of race-conscious admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina

American Educational Research Association
Business Announcement

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) and six other leading research associations yesterday submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of narrowly tailored race-conscious admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.

2-Aug-2022

Study could lead to better education and treatment of sexual health for breast cancer patients

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study released by the University of Colorado Cancer Center shows that more than 70 percent of breast cancer patients have reported changes that affect their sexual health during and beyond treatment.

Journal: Annals of Surgical Oncology

2-Aug-2022

Rensselaer researchers propose an affordable and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Concerns regarding scarcity, high prices, and safety regarding the long-term use of lithium-ion batteries has prompted a team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to propose a greener, more efficient, and less expensive energy storage alternative.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

2-Aug-2022

American College of Lifestyle Medicine named new content provider for American Medical Association online learning platform

American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Business Announcement

ACLM joins other well-known organizations such as the JAMA Network™, the American College of Radiology and the Society of Hospital Medicine as AMA Ed Hub content providers, among many others.