WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 2

The SENSE Lab, led by Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Professor Blythe Corbett, PhD, is excited to announce the upcoming SENSE Theatre production of The Adult School, a play about a group of reluctant students who do not see the benefit of growing up until they meet a teacher... Read more »

Vanderbilt's Jim Hayman, MS, MBA, has been named to the newly created role of Executive Vice President for the Shared Clinical Services Division.... Read more »

An imaging-based risk score can identify patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who are at greater risk of early mortality, allowing more intensive treatment and potentially prolonging life.... Read more »

The Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance recently sponsored the Clifton K. Meador MD Inaugural Lectureship with Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, chief clinical access and equity officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, serving as keynote speaker.... Read more »

Nov. 29 is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. All donations made will help “Give Patients More Tuesdays” and support the care that takes place at Vanderbilt Health. Visit the link for more information. https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2022/c432906?utm_source=VUMC&utm_medium=COMMS&utm_campaign=8500-502-0737-_GT22-&c_src=M23BY&c_src2=COMMS_MYVUMC... Read more »

James Ward “Tom” Thomas II, MD, former director of Vanderbilt’s Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, died Nov. 16 following a battle with cancer. He was 74.... Read more »

Natural language processing of notes in electronic health records can identify suicidal behavior and could be used to directly improve real-time risk prediction algorithms.... Read more »

The Vanderbilt University Hospital lobby renovation that began in January 2022 is nearing its final stages. As many as three of the eight visitor elevators will be offline for up to five weeks while the construction team renovates the lobby floors and ceilings. Crews started in the visitor elevator lobby... Read more »

  Why: The move to Epic Telehealth will improve the telehealth experience for both the patient and the clinician. They will no longer have to download a separate application and the integration with Epic will improve functionality with a more seamless workflow.   What:   Telehealth visits will now use... Read more »

The Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program provides oversight of antimicrobial therapies for both inpatient and outpatient populations.... Read more »

Clinical, research and staff leaders who have made generous philanthropic contributions to Vanderbilt University Medical Center were celebrated at the inaugural Ike and Ann Robinson Society reception on Nov. 1. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of Vanderbilt University School... Read more »

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center: William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, continues to be one of the most in-demand sources about RSV, COVID-19, influenza and other subjects in the news. Among the news organizations he has spoken with recently:... Read more »

Similar rates of bilateral mastectomy in women with inherited mutations in high- and moderate-penetrance genes raises concerns about possible overtreatment of some patients, Vanderbilt researchers report.... Read more »

A urine biomarker of inflammation was associated with increased mortality and multiple lifestyle factors, suggesting that modifications could help reduce premature mortality.... Read more »

Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves... Read more »

A biological “spring” helps a pitcher plant fling insects to their doom... Read more »

People who prioritize “meaning” when they shop may unwittingly convince themselves to buy cheaper goods, services and experiences... Read more »

In an ever warming world, the health benefits of stadium air-conditioning may not outweigh the climate risks... Read more »

I’ve been working on space elevators for almost 20 years, and though we still have issues to solve, we are getting closer to making them reality... Read more »

“Intentionally added microplastics” in pesticides and cosmetics could be made from silk instead... Read more »

Elon Musk’s Starlink and other satellite sources of light pollution and orbital debris should face an environmental review, the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds... Read more »

Watching fish rot for more than two months disproves a long-standing fossilization theory... Read more »

Health care workers in Uganda will be among the first people to receive candidate Ebola vaccines in a clinical trial that could expand the available tools for the control of Sudan ebolavirus outbreaks... Read more »

Prolific generation of data drove the need for prefixes that denote 1027 and 1030... Read more »

Many researchers see a huge role for hydrogen in decarbonizing economies... Read more »

Scientists capture complex structure in a molecule-deep pool of ice... Read more »

A woman during pregnancy shows changes in a key brain network that may be important for bonding with hernov. child  ... Read more »

Two epidemiologists explain how three viral illnesses are straining health care systems... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-03736-yA breath of fresh air.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04139-9Gaining access to Indigenous communities and offering health care in a decolonizing way can take years of respectful collaboration.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02882-7China’s capital city still has a higher research output, but its innovating second city is catching up.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04125-1Technique avoids the ethical and practical challenges of testing people directly.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04153-xThe refugee phage pioneer was denied a passport for championing peace and freedom.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02884-5Stringent COVID-19 measures have damaged the talent pipeline for Australia’s leading science city.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02880-9Breakthroughs in the life sciences have boosted US output of high-quality science, but advances in the physical sciences have done the same for China.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02881-8How the top five performers weigh up on population, research and the cost of living.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04148-8Solving structural-racism problems in health will require everyone, from community members to heads of university departments, to be engaged.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04140-2As the first graduate student in a new lab, Jillian Collins came to rely on regular virtual meetings with peers from across the United States.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02886-3A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04147-9A disingenuous invitation made Gwen Grinyer reconsider taking part in equity, diversity and inclusion sessions at conferences.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-04131-3Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.... Read more »

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02883-6When it comes to scientific collaborations, China’s cities are much less interconnected than those in the United States.... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 48, November 2022. <br/>... Read more »

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 EVENT: "Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture," delivered by FBI Director Christopher Wray.  Wray will give brief remarks, followed by faculty and student experts posing questions to the director on topics including cybersecurity, civil liberties, domestic violent extremism, and more.   "The FBI is at the... Read more »

Consumer sentiment declined 5% below October, eroding about one-third of the overall gain seen since the historic low in June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Buying conditions for durables, which had markedly improved last month, decreased most sharply in November, falling back 19% on the basis... Read more »

NASA's JWST has scored another first in its release of stunning images: a molecular and chemical portrait of a distant world's skies. The telescope's array of highly sensitive instruments was trained on the atmosphere of a "hot Saturn," a planet about as massive as Saturn orbiting a star some 700... Read more »

People are scaling back their spending habits and changing attitudes toward saving and borrowing after a year and a half of high inflation, according to a special report from the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.... Read more »

The University of Michigan generated 433 new inventions and 16 new startup companies—including genetic data accessibility to internet interfaces for the visually impaired—during fiscal year 2022. U-M startups raised $760 million in capital and continued to make substantial strides in commercialization. One such startup, Genomenon, an AI-driven genomics company, raised... Read more »

The 22nd FIFA World Cup, featuring 32 nations—the first soccer competition ever held in the Middle East—has been surrounded by controversy since its announcement. From views on LGBTQ rights, alleged corruption in the selection process, the economic impact and the country's treatment of migrant workers, University of Michigan experts are... Read more »

University of Michigan faculty are available to discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and can offer insight about where the retail industry is heading in the critical fourth quarter with inflation concerns and any lingering supply chain issues. Joanne Hsu is the director of the Surveys of Consumers and... Read more »

The University of Michigan Debate Program, led by students Kelly Phil and Rafael Pierry, has won the 2022 66th annual Franklin R. Shirley Classic—widely considered the national collegiate debate championship of the fall semester. The two College of Literature, Science, and the Arts students captured the championship title, defeating Wake... Read more »

EXPERTS ADVISORY Global climate talks in Egypt are heading into the home stretch with many issues still unresolved. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh for the COP27 conference in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the worst ravages of climate change. University of... Read more »

A mild U.S. recession is likely in store to whip inflation, though there's hope the strength of the automotive sector will shield Michigan from the worst effects of that potential downturn. University of Michigan economists say inflation is a key driver of their annual U.S. Economic Outlook report, released Thursday... Read more »

Business owner Elon Musk's purchase and overhaul of Twitter since October has raised more questions about the social media platform's future. Cliff Lampe, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Michigan's School of Information, said the company has struggled financially in recent years, seen numerous employees... Read more »

This year's Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" was the 10th-smallest observed since 1985, according to findings released today by the Chesapeake Bay Program and its partners, including the University of Michigan. The annual Chesapeake Bay dead zone is an area of low oxygen that forms in deep waters when excess nutrients,... Read more »

Michigan local leaders are generally optimistic about how democracy is functioning in their jurisdictions, but are far less praiseworthy about the national picture, according to a new University of Michigan report.  When asked to rate the functioning of democracy in their own community on a 10-point scale—where one means a... Read more »

Researchers interviewed parents, providers in Emmet, Washtenaw, Wayne counties to identify barriers to subsidy use A new website answers child care providers' frequently asked questions about Michigan's Child Development and Care Subsidy—an underused resource that can help families pay for child care. The University of Michigan's Poverty Solutions developed the... Read more »

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The majority of people living with Long Covid experience some form of stigma directly related to their condition, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE.... Read more »

Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity – and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, Cambridge and Southampton researchers have found.... Read more »

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University of Southampton scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding why some cancers don’t respond to immunotherapy treatment, bringing fresh hope that many more people could survive the disease.... Read more »

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The University of Southampton’s arts venues are to receive more than £2 million over the next three years ensuring arts and culture continue to thrive in the city.... Read more »

Student entrepreneurs from the University of Southampton have taken top prizes at the grand final of the Engineers in Business Champion of Champions innovation competition.... Read more »

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A University of Southampton music lecturer has been nominated for a coveted Ivor Novello Composer Award.... Read more »

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The University of Southampton, Solent Local Enterprise Partnership and ExxonMobil are founding partners in The Solent Cluster, the first major decarbonisation initiative that would substantially reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households across the Solent and Southern England.... Read more »

Hopkins researchers studying a guaranteed income pilot program in California found the program stabilized finances, led to more full-time employment, and improved participants' mental health... Read more »

The test, developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, aids in early detection of liver cancer—one of the leading causes of cancer deaths... Read more »

Alex Ross, Sara Stephenson finish among top 10 to help the Blue Jays hold off UChicago for their eighth title in the past 10 seasons... Read more »

Grad student Alan Gorny and more than 30 other members of the JHU football team have volunteered their time over the past nine months to help revitalize the Hopkins Food Pantry... Read more »

The university receives its second Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, which also named JHU a 'Diversity Champion,' Nursing receives its fifth honor in the health professions category... Read more »

JHU employees will receive paid time off between Dec. 25 and Jan. 3.... Read more »

The comedian and longtime host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central delivered a keynote address during the Horizons by Hopkins conference... Read more »

The awards, supported by PHutures, celebrate individuals who provide outstanding mentorship or professional development for students and trainees... Read more »

An operations management and research expert, Kumar has served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins since 2016... Read more »

New map of the universe displays for the first time the span of the entire known cosmos with pinpoint accuracy, sweeping beauty... Read more »

Algorithm gives insights into the biology behind an effective immune response... Read more »

A Johns Hopkins systems engineer's new method will allow patients to determine an achievable diet to improve their health and better manage negative symptoms... Read more »

Initial release, scheduled for Nov. 21, will pull data from the Student Information System, financial aid, student case management, JCard office... Read more »

The method is more environmentally friendly than current mining approaches and can aid in the production of more sustainable energy resources, such as lithium-ion batteries... Read more »

We all know that a hole is a kind of cosmic funnel: it swallows everything that comes close enough to be trapped in its gravitational…... Read more »

Blazars are some of the brightest objects in the cosmos. They are composed of a supermassive black hole feeding off material swirling around it in…... Read more »

The universe seems to have a speed limit, a maximum speed that nothing can exceed. But why is this speed not infinite? And why is…... Read more »

Image: ESA/Hubble & NASA, Dark Energy Survey/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, J. Dalcanton The James Webb Space Telescope has been getting all the attention lately, but Hubble, which has been…... Read more »

Two regions of the galaxy cluster Abell 2744, whose gravity magnifies light from extremely distant background galaxies. The colors are composed of several infrared images…... Read more »

The organization’s experts found a set of three asteroids. One turned out to be a possible threat to Earth. Due to their size they are…... Read more »

A newly discovered exoplanet just 200 light-years away could shed new light on one of the strangest mysteries in planetary science. About 1.8 times the…... Read more »

Active galactic nuclei, fueled by the supermassive black holes they contain, are the brightest objects in the universe. The light originates from jets of material…... Read more »

NASA’s James Webb could help search for extraterrestrial life: Telescope reveals molecules and clouds in an exoplanet’s atmosphere that could be used to determine if…... Read more »

Music can induce a range of emotions and help us to better understand different cultures. But what is it that makes us tune in to some songs more than others? Researchers say when we listen to a song, our brains predict what happens next, and that prediction dictates whether we... Read more »

Octopuses have a massively expanded repertoire of miRNA in their neural tissue, reflecting a similar development to that which occurred in vertebrates. Findings suggest miRNA plays a significant role in the development of complex brains.... Read more »

Previous TBI increased the risk of frontotemporal dementia in those without a genetic risk factor for FTD. Additionally, researchers found those with FTD tend to be less educated than those with Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »

The shape of a specific set of proteins differs in the spinal fluid of patients with Parkinson's disease compared to those without the neurodegenerative disease.... Read more »

Contrary to expectations, researchers found older adults who live in countries with greater age bias had better health outcomes than those who lived in countries with less age bias. The study found older people tend to live longer in countries with more negative attitudes toward the aging population.... Read more »

Study reveals a signaling pathway that controls the formation of synapses between pyramidal neurons and inhibitory neurons expressing the parvalbumin protein.... Read more »

V-ATPase, a vital enzyme that enables neurotransmission is able to switch on and off randomly, even taking hours-long breaks.... Read more »

The color of the plate food is served on influences taste perception, a new study reports.... Read more »

Krill oil protects dopaminergic neurons from age-related degeneration, decreases alpha-synuclein aggregation, and improves dopamine-dependent cognition and behavior in lab models of Parkinson's disease.... Read more »

The TOP2a gene controls a network of genes that contribute to ASD. Drugs that suppress TOP2a during development can turn on a cluster of other genes that disrupt brain development and increase autism risks. Alterations to the TOP2a gene may be responsible for the social behavioral difficulties associated with ASD.... Read more »

Expectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.... Read more »

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