K-State events and announcements | |
Spring 2024 issue of Seek magazine out now | |
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How are K-State researchers improving artificial intelligence? What challenges in outer space are researchers working to solve? Why does the future of farming include nanotechnology?
Learn the answers to these questions and more in the spring 2024 issue of Kansas State University's flagship research magazine, Seek. The award-winning magazine highlights university research, scholarly and creative activity, and discovery through a print publication as well as the website k-state.edu/seek.
The spring issue includes four feature stories:
The issue also includes highlights, one of K-State's distinguished professors, a faculty member who is improving supply chain strategies, a graduate student who bridging the gap between gerontology and architecture, an undergraduate student investigating the potential of nanoporous materials and a new partnership that is elevating health care collaborations.
Seek is published twice per year and is a collaboration among the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Division of Communications and Marketing and other university communicators. The magazine received a gold 2021 Circle of Excellence award, which is a prestigious international award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. The magazine also was recognized with several recent Best of CASE awards and was named a finalist in the prestigious Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards.
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Attend biomanufacturing candidate research seminars | |
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Kansas State University is hiring up to 12 new faculty members at all ranks and in multiple disciplines to enhance our research and instruction strengths that support the growing biomanufacturing industry in the region through innovation and workforce development.
As part of this initiative, multiple candidate research seminars will take place on campus from April 3-May 2. Throughout the month, these interviews will be hosted by individual departments across multiple colleges.
A full list of seminars can be found on the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative website.
These prospective faculty members will bring innovative research and learning that complements our established reputation in agriculture, biosciences, biosecurity, engineering and veterinary medicine.
The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Research will jointly oversee the faculty search processes and approve the hires into the Biomanufacturing Constellation.
Learn more about the initiative.
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Travel, Acceleration and Planning Grants | |
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The Office of the Vice President for Research announces new funding available to assist faculty in research planning and large-grant development.
The Travel, Acceleration and Planning, or TAP Grants will provide funding for travel to meet with agency or foundation personnel, travel to meet with collaborators at other institutions for proposal development meetings, support for potential co-investigators at other institutions to travel to K-State for proposal development meetings and faculty and/or staff support for large center-level grant development.
The process for requesting TAP funds is designed to be simple and fast. The Office of the Vice President for Research will provide quick responses to all properly filed requests.
Full descriptions, funding amounts and procedures for requesting funding are available on the OVPR website.
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External events and announcements | |
DOE Office of Science Office Hours | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science monthly virtual office hours are opportunities to share information and ask questions about our six research programs and two research and development and production offices. Researchers at all institutions are welcome to attend and learn more about our programs. Topics will vary each month.
Learn more about the programs, dates and times using the links provided below:
The office hour will be in the form of a zoom meeting, starting with a brief presentation on the monthly topic, followed by questions.
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NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Teams Q&A Webinar | |
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May 2, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Please join this I-Corps Teams webinar to ask an I-Corps program director questions and hear updates about the I-Corps program, curriculum, and important dates. Details will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions.
Registration can be found here.
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NIAID Grant Writing Webinar Series | |
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is hosting a virtual grant writing webinar series: Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application. This monthly webinar series is free and open to all to pre- and post-doctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, as well as early-stage and mid-career research investigators.
The series will provide information on the funding opportunities for early career researchers at NIAID, navigating the F, K, DP2 and R38/K38 awards, and understanding the peer review process.
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April 18, 2024: Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – K awards
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May 23, 2024: Developing your candidate information section and research strategy for F and K awards
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June 20, 2024: Navigating NIH to prepare your grant application – DP2/R38/K38 awards
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July 18, 2024: Understanding the Peer Review process
Register here.
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IOS Virtual Office Hour on writing a “1‑pager” and talking to a Program Director | |
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Join us on Thursday, April 18th, 12 -1 p.m. for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where we will discuss how to write a brief description of your research idea (called a 1-pager or concept outline) and talk to a Program Director.
A 1-pager develops your framework for a submission and is used to request feedback from a Program Director about fit to one or more NSF funding opportunities. We will provide details about what to include in a 1-pager so that Program Directors can help you identify recommended program(s) for submission and review of your proposal.
We will also provide information on what to expect when talking to a Program Director about your research ideas and conclude with a Q&A session, where the audience can ask about writing 1-pagers or any general questions.
Register here to participate.
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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2025-26 Competition Open | |
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's 2025-26 competition features over 400 awards offered in more than 130 countries. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. We accept applications until September 16, 2024, but it's not too early to see what's possible.
Curious to see what Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards have to offer? Our webinars share details about the program, awards in specific regions, countries or disciplines, and the application process. Visit our Webinar Schedule for events throughout the competition and register to join. Up next:
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STEM Ed OPRF: Virtual Office Hours | |
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April 18, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
April 23, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
The Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation is hosting a series of virtual office hours for the STEM Education Organizational Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program to support PIs in preparing proposals for the upcoming deadline.
More information and a Zoom link can be found here.
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Partnerships for Innovation's Program Q&A Session Webinar | |
Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Expansion Program Office Hours | |
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April 11, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is continuing its support of research expansion for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The goal of the CISE MSI program is to broaden participation by increasing the number of CISE-funded research projects from MSIs and to develop research capacity toward successful submissions to core CISE programs.
Register here.
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Introduction to EPIIC Funding Opportunity Webinar | |
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The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is hosting a webinar for participants to learn more about the Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program funding opportunity. The informational webinar will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 2-3 p.m.
In this session, program directors will give an overview of the funding opportunity, explain the Ideas Lab process and discuss preparing a proposal.
Register here.
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HSI: ELPSE Solicitation Office Hours | |
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April 11, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
April 22, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
Join this office hours session to learn more about the Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences (HSI:ELPSE) solicitation.
Register here.
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Office Hours: Preparing your Phase I Proposal for America's Seed Fund at NSF | |
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April 11, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
April 25, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
Join this open-ended session to ask questions about what’s needed when creating a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) proposal. A SBIR/STTR program director will answer questions and point you to resources.
Register here.
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April 12, 2024, 10 – 11 a.m.
Join Germano Iannacchione, director of NSF's Division of Materials Research (DMR), and DMR Program Directors for our monthly office hour and Q&A session. This Open Hour will focus on the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF) Program.
Register here.
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April 15, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
May 20, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
June 17, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
ExpandAI office hours are provided for your convenience. NSF Program Directors representing different categories of MSIs will be available on the days and times listed to answer your questions about the program.
More information and Zoom links can be found here.
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Division of Biological Infrastructure Virtual Office Hours | |
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April 16, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
May 21, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Representatives from across the Division of biological Infrastructure (DBI) will be available to discuss specific programs and funding opportunities. There will then be an open question and answer period – questions can be on any NSF or DBI topic. Join us remotely and bring your questions!
Register here.
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April 17, 2024, 1 - 2 p.m.
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) is hosting virtual office hours to share information about NSF’s current operations and provide guidance to the mathematical sciences community. All members of the mathematics research community interested in the work of DMS are welcome to attend.
Register here.
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Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Office Hour | |
NSF Launches Global Centers 2024 Competition Focused on the Bioeconomy | |
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April 18, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
The Directorate for Geosciences will be hosting a webinar for the NSF Global Centers program on April 18, 2024, to inform the community about the 2024 program solicitation: “Global Centers: Use-Inspired Research Addressing Global Challenges through the Bioeconomy."
The U.S. National Science Foundation and the National Endowment of the Humanities joined partner funding agencies from Canada, Finland, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom to announce the launch of the Global Centers 2024 competition. The 2024 competition’s theme is "Addressing Global Challenges through the Bioeconomy."
Register here.
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IIS Office Hours: Core Programs: Information Integration Informatics | |
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Thursday, April 18, 2024, 12 - 1 p.m.
Hosts for this office hour:
- Hector Munoz-Avila, III Program Director
- Raj Acharya, III Program Director
- Sylvia Spengler, III Program Director
This office hour will focus on one of the Information and Intelligent Systems cluster: Information Integration and Informatics (III) program. III supports innovative research on computational methods for the full data life cycle, from collection through knowledge discovery to archiving and retrieval. III projects range from formal theoretical research to those that advance data-intensive applications of scientific, engineering or societal importance.
The IIS Office Hours are for researchers interested in learning about programs and policies in the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) in the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate (CISE) at NSF. Office Hours are designed to give current and potential investigators a window into IIS and other Directorate partners. Attendance at office hours is voluntary and designed to help investigators gain information that can help them strengthen their proposals. Sessions will be closed-captioned.
Register here.
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Chemistry Division Office Hour: A History of Black Scientists in NSF's Chemistry Division | |
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April 26, 2024, 2 - 3 p.m.
This event will focus on the experiences and contributions of past and present Black and African American scientists within NSF's Chemistry Division. Several distinguished guests, including former NSF program directors, will present and share their insights and perspectives. Attendees will be able to ask questions during a moderated Q&A session.
More information can be found here.
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2024 CISE CAREER Workshop | |
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April 29, 2024, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 30, 2024, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This workshop is specifically designed to offer guidance and support to early-career faculty members preparing to submit proposals for the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award.
The forthcoming 2024 CISE CAREER workshop is scheduled to take place on April 29-30, 2024, at George Washington University.
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In-person attendance and travel fellowship application deadline: March 22, 2024
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Virtual attendance registration deadline: April 12, 2024
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Workshop date: April 29-30, 2024
For more information and registration details can be found here.
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April 29, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
The NSF AccelNet program will host a webinar on April 29, 2024 to inform the community on the program 2024 call "Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations." The webinar will include an overview presentation from the program directors and allow time for Q&A.
Register here.
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Future Research Directions for the CISE Community (CISE-RV) Program Webinar | |
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May 3, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
NSF CISE program directors will host a webinar to inform the CISE research community on the research and development strategic visioning (CISE-RV) program.
The webinar will include an overview presentation from the program directors and allow time for Q&A.
The goal of this DCL is to encourage a diversity of compelling approaches to early-concept strategic visioning by the broad R&D community in different emerging areas important to the CISE mission.
Register here.
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After Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund | |
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April 30 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
May 23, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
July 25, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.
Register here.
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April 30, 2024, 3 - 4 p.m.
This EPSCoR Live! session will be of particular interest to researchers and leaders within research administration in EPSCoR jurisdictions, who would like to learn more about the building EPSCoR research ecosystems through the E-CORE and E-RISE funding opportunities.
More information and registration can be found here.
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Call for Nominations for the National Medal of Science | |
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The National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. The presidential award is given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation.
For this prestigious honor, please nominate colleagues and peers who have made extraordinary contributions that have advanced the scientific enterprise.
Complete nomination packages, consisting of a completed nomination form and three letters of support, are due by May 3, 2024.
Nominations can be submitted here.
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AccelNet Office Hours 2024 | |
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May 6, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
May 9, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
May 20, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m.
See additional dates and times on nsf.gov
The AccelNet Program Team is hosting a series of virtual Office Hours aimed at giving potential PIs an opportunity to ask questions about the AccelNet 2024 solicitation.
We will be holding a series of sessions starting May 6, 2024 and ending on May 23, 2024, during which any questions about the Program can be asked and discussed.
More information and Zoom links can be found here.
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Call for Nominations for the 2025 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award
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Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science invites nominations for the 2025 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award, one of the longest running and most prestigious science and technology awards given by the U.S. government. The Lawrence Award is presented by the Secretary of Energy to honor mid-career U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional technical contributions and achievements in research and development supporting DOE’s mission and its programs to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.
Awards will be considered in each of the following nine categories: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences; Condensed Matter and Materials Sciences; Energy Science and Innovation; Fusion and Plasma Sciences; High Energy Physics; National Security and Nonproliferation; and Nuclear Physics.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4 p.m. Nominations must include statements summarizing the candidate’s achievements and connection to DOE support, three to six letters of support, a curriculum vitae, and a short bibliography. An independent panel of eminent experts will be convened by DOE to review nominations in each award category and inform award recommendation(s) submitted to the Secretary of Energy. Final award selections are made by the Secretary of Energy. Each Lawrence Award category award winner receives a citation signed by the Secretary, a gold-plated medal bearing the likeness of Ernest O. Lawrence, and a $20,000 honorarium. In the event the award is given to more than one individual within an award category, the recipients share the honorarium equally. To read nomination guidelines and submit a nomination visit Lawrence Award Nomination & Selection Guidelines.
The Lawrence Award was established in 1959 to honor the memory of the late E.O. Lawrence, who won the 1939 Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention of the cyclotron (a particle accelerator) and after whom two DOE national laboratories, one in Berkeley and the other in Livermore, California, are named. Office of Science Administers the Lawrence Award on behalf of the Department of Energy. DOE encourages nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups and is committed to fostering safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work, research, and funding environments. Read the Office of Science’s Statement of Commitment for more information.
Please consider nominating a colleague and encouraging nominations by sharing this letter broadly with colleagues and professional networks. Thank you for your help with this important award program.
Questions may be addressed to Kaitlyn (Katie) Schroeder-Spain, Ph.D., Lawrence Award Program Manager, at SCLawrence.Award@science.doe.gov.
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EDU Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Workshop | |
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May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
The workshop is intended to provide guidance and mentorship to prospective CAREER applicants to the NSF Directorate for STEM Education. It will serve as an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and outcomes of past CAREER awardees, and for participants to interact with other applicants, former awardees, and NSF program officers.
Register here.
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Engineering for Civil Infrastructure Office Hours | |
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May 21, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
June 18, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m.
The NSF Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program is hosting virtual office hours for early career faculty planning to submit proposals to the Faculty Early Career Development Program by the July 24, 2024, deadline. The ECI program is a core, unsolicited research program.
More information and a Zoom link can be found here.
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Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference | |
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The U.S. National Science Foundation will host the Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference from June 3 – 5, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference is making an eagerly anticipated transition to a hybrid event.
Registration will open on Wednesday, March 6, at 11 a.m. for in-person and virtual participation. We anticipate in-person registration will sell out quickly, so be prepared to register as soon as possible.
More information can be found here.
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NASA SMD Seeks Reviewers for Research Proposals | |
Agency news and trending topics | |
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Skin test detects evidence of Parkinson’s and related disorders
A research team led by Dr. Christopher Gibbons of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has been working to identify accessible biomarkers that could aid in the diagnosis of synucleinopathies. They and other scientists had previously found that abnormal forms of α-synuclein (phosphorylated, or P-SYN) could be detected in a variety of body tissues, including skin nerve fibers. NIH
Fear Switch in the Brain May Point to Target for Treating Anxiety Disorders Including PTSD
Research findings by a team led by Nicholas Spitzer and Hui-Quan Li at the University of California San Diego and reported in the journal Science have pinpointed changes in the biochemistry of the brain and neural circuitry that lead to generalized fear.1 The intriguing findings, from research supported in part by NIH, raise the possibility that it might be possible to prevent or reverse this process with treatments targeting this fear “switch.” NIH Director's Blog
The Largest Digital Camera Ever Built for Astronomy Makes Its Debut
On screen saver mode, smart TVs often rotate through photos of natural wonders, from waterfalls to canyons. Now imagine hundreds of those televisions, with one single image spread out across them. The photograph is a sweeping panorama of a huge section of the night sky, with stars and galaxies shining bright throughout. That is the type of image that the newly completed Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera will take every 20 seconds on clear nights over the course of a decade. DOE Research News Update
Diabetes drug slows development of Parkinson’s disease
A diabetes drug related to the latest generation of obesity drugs can slow the development of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a clinical trial suggests1. Participants who took the drug, called lixisenatide, for 12 months showed no worsening of their symptoms — a gain in a condition marked by progressive loss of motor control. nature.com
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