September 2019 – Page 55 – PossibleThreat Articles

Six galaxies undergoing sudden, dramatic transitions

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Astronomy, Astrophysics, Black Holes, Cosmic Rays, Galaxies, Nebulae, Space Telescopes, Stars

Astronomers observed six mild-mannered LINER galaxies suddenly and surprisingly transforming into ravenous quasars — home to the brightest of all active galactic nuclei. The team's observations could help demystify the nature of both LINERs and quasars while answering some burning questions about galactic evolution. Based on their analysis, the researchers suggest they have discovered an entirely new type of black hole activity at the centers of these six LINER galaxies.

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New drug target in fight against cancer

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma

Researchers have discovered how a cancer-linked version of the protein mitoNEET can close voltage-dependent anion channels (VDAC), primary gateways in the outer surface of mitochondria. The researchers detail how mitoNEET regulates VDAC, and they show that the interactions between the two proteins could be disrupted by a drug that targets VDAC.

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Towards better hand hygiene for flu prevention

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Bird Flu, Cold and Flu, Cystic Fibrosis, Ebola, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Viruses

Rubbing hands with ethanol-based sanitizers should provide a formidable defense against infection from flu viruses, which can thrive and spread in saliva and mucus. But new findings challenge that notion — and suggest that there's room for improvement in this approach to hand hygiene.

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Greenland's growing 'ice slabs' intensify meltwater runoff into ocean

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Climate, Environmental Awareness, Geography, Global Warming, Ice Ages, Oceanography, Snow and Avalanches, Storms

Thick, impenetrable ice slabs are expanding rapidly on the interior of Greenland's ice sheet, where the ice is normally porous and able to reabsorb meltwater. These slabs are instead sending meltwater spilling into the ocean, according to a new assessment, threatening to increase the country's contribution to sea level rise by as much as 2.9 inches by 2100.

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Fast MRIs offer alternative to CT scans for pediatric head injuries

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Accident and Trauma, ADD and ADHD, Brain Injury, Child Psychology, Learning Disorders, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Today's Healthcare

Researchers have released a study that shows that a new imaging method 'fast MRI' is effective in identifying traumatic brain injuries in children, and can avoid exposure to ionizing radiation and anesthesia.

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3D virtual reality models help yield better surgical outcomes

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Medical Technology, Patient Education and Counseling, Today's Healthcare, Virtual Environment, Wounds and Healing

A new study has found that using three-dimensional virtual reality models to prepare for kidney tumor surgeries resulted in substantial improvements, including shorter operating times, less blood loss during surgery and a shorter stay in the hospital afterward.

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Study questions routine sleep studies to evaluate snoring in children

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Attention Deficit Disorder, Children's Health, Diseases and Conditions, Infant's Health, Insomnia Research, Lung Disease, Sleep Disorder Research, Staying Healthy

A new finding suggests that the pediatric sleep study — used to diagnose pediatric sleep apnea and to measure improvement after surgery — may be an unreliable predictor of who will benefit from having an adenotonsillectomy.

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Brain tumors form synapses with healthy neurons

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Cancer, Dementia, Lung Cancer, Nervous System, neuroscience

Scientists have shown for the first time that severe brain cancers integrate into the brain's wiring.

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Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Breastfeeding, Dentistry, Gynecology, Infant's Health, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Ulcers

Babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria — their microbiome — than those delivered by caesarean, research has shown. Scientists discovered that whereas vaginally born babies got most of their gut bacteria from their mother, caesarean babies instead had more bacteria associated with hospital environments in their guts. It isn't known if these differences at birth will have any effect on later health.

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The path of breast-to-brain cancer metastasis

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Disorders and Syndromes, neuroscience, Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists have discovered a signaling pathway that breast tumors exploit to metastasize to the brain.