position Different Effects of Soil Fertilization on Bacterial Community Composition in the Penicillium canescens Hyphosphere and in Bulk Soil [Environmental Microbiology] By aem.asm.org Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:00:35-07:00 This study investigated the effects of long-term soil fertilization on the composition and potential for phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) cycling of bacterial communities associated with hyphae of the P-solubilizing fungus Penicillium canescens. Using a baiting approach, hyphosphere bacterial communities were recovered from three soils that had received long-term amendment in the field with mineral or mineral plus organic fertilizers. P. canescens hyphae recruited bacterial communities with a decreased diversity and an increased abundance of Proteobacteria relative to what was observed in soil communities. As core bacterial taxa, Delftia and Pseudomonas spp. were present in all hyphosphere samples irrespective of soil fertilization. However, the type of fertilization showed significant impacts on the diversity, composition, and distinctive taxa/operational taxonomic units (OTUs) of hyphosphere communities. The soil factors P (Olsen method), exchangeable Mg, exchangeable K, and pH were important for shaping soil and hyphosphere bacterial community compositions. An increased relative abundance of organic P metabolism genes was found in hyphosphere communities from soil that had not received P fertilizers, which could indicate P limitation near the fungal hyphae. Additionally, P. canescens hyphae recruited bacterial communities with a higher abundance of N fixation genes than found in soil communities, which might imply a role of hyphosphere communities for fungal N nutrition. Furthermore, the relative abundances of denitrification genes were greater in several hyphosphere communities, indicating an at least partly anoxic microenvironment with a high carbon-to-N ratio around the hyphae. In conclusion, soil fertilization legacy shapes P. canescens hyphosphere microbiomes and their functional potential related to P and N cycling. IMPORTANCE P-solubilizing Penicillium strains are introduced as biofertilizers to agricultural soils to improve plant P nutrition. Currently, little is known about the ecology of these biofertilizers, including their interactions with other soil microorganisms. This study shows that communities dominated by Betaproteobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria colonize P. canescens hyphae in soil and that the compositions of these communities depend on the soil conditions. The potential of these communities for N and organic P cycling is generally higher than that of soil communities. The high potential for organic P metabolism might complement the ability of the fungus to solubilize inorganic P, and it points to the hyphosphere as a hot spot for P metabolism. Furthermore, the high potential for N fixation could indicate that P. canescens recruits bacteria that are able to improve its N nutrition. Hence, this community study identifies functional groups relevant for the future optimization of next-generation biofertilizer consortia for applications in soil. Full Article
position ISEcp1-Mediated Transposition Leads to Fosfomycin and Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporin Resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae [Mechanisms of Resistance] By aac.asm.org Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:01:09-07:00 A fosfomycin-resistant and carbapenemase (OXA-48)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate was recovered, and whole-genome sequencing revealed ISEcp1-blaCTX-M-14b tandemly inserted upstream of the chromosomally encoded lysR-fosA locus. Quantitative evaluation of the expression of lysR and fosA genes showed that this insertion brought a strong hybrid promoter leading to overexpression of the fosA gene, resulting in fosfomycin resistance. This work showed the concomitant acquisition of resistance to broad-spectrum cephalosporins and fosfomycin due to a single genetic event. Full Article
position Circulating Immune Cell Composition and Cancer Risk: A Prospective Study Using Epigenetic Cell Count Measures By cancerres.aacrjournals.org Published On :: 2020-05-04T05:35:17-07:00 Although ample evidence indicates that immune cell homeostasis is an important prognostic outcome determinant in patients with cancer, few studies have examined whether it also determines cancer risk among initially healthy individuals. We performed a case–cohort study including incident cases of breast (n = 207), colorectal (n = 111), lung (n = 70), and prostate (n = 201) cancer as well as a subcohort (n = 465) within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Heidelberg cohort. Relative counts of neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocyte sublineages were measured by qRT-PCR. HRs and 95% confidence intervals were used to measure the associations between relative counts of immune cell and cancer risks. When relative counts of immune cell types were taken individually, a significant positive association was observed between relative counts of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) and lung cancer risk, and significant inverse associations were observed between relative CD8+ counts and risks of lung and breast cancer (overall and ER+ subtype). Multivariable models with mutual adjustments across immune markers showed further significant positive associations between higher relative FOXP3+ T-cell counts and increased risks of colorectal and breast cancer (overall and ER− subtype). No associations were found between immune cell composition and prostate cancer risk. These results affirm the relevance of elevated FOXP3+ Tregs and lower levels of cytotoxic (CD8+) T cells as risk factors for tumor development.Significance:This epidemiologic study supports a role for both regulatory and cytotoxic T cells in determining cancer risk among healthy individuals.See related commentary by Song and Tworoger, p. 1801 Full Article
position Is Histologic Thrombus Composition in Acute Stroke Linked to Stroke Etiology or to Interventional Parameters? [INTERVENTIONAL] By www.ajnr.org Published On :: 2020-04-09T06:30:48-07:00 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Detailed insight into the composition of thrombi retrieved from patients with ischemic stroke by mechanical thrombectomy might improve pathophysiologic understanding and therapy. Thus, this study searched for links between histologic thrombus composition and stroke subtypes and mechanical thrombectomy results. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thrombi from 85 patients who had undergone mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke between December 2016 and March 2018 were studied retrospectively. Thrombi were examined histologically. Preinterventional imaging features, stroke subtypes, and interventional parameters were re-analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed with the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test, or Spearman correlation as appropriate. RESULTS: Cardioembolic thrombi had a higher percentage of macrophages and a tendency toward more platelets than thrombi of large-artery atherosclerotic stenosis (P = .021 and .003) or the embolic stroke of undetermined source (P = .037 and .099) subtype. Thrombi prone to fragmentation required the combined use of contact aspiration and stent retrieval (P = .021) and were associated with an increased number of retrieving maneuvers (P = .001), longer procedural times (P = .001), and a higher lymphocyte content (P = .035). CONCLUSIONS: We interpreted the higher macrophage and platelet content in cardioembolic thrombi compared with large-artery atherosclerotic stenosis or embolic stroke of undetermined source thrombi as an indication that the latter type might be derived from an atherosclerotic plaque rather than from an undetermined cardiac source. The extent of thrombus fragmentation was associated with a more challenging mechanical thrombectomy and a higher lymphocyte content of the thrombi. Thus, thrombus fragmentation not only might be caused by the recanalization procedure but also might be a feature of a lymphocyte-rich, difficult-to-retrieve subgroup of thrombi. Full Article
position Cholesterol lowering drugs linked to improved gut bacteria composition in obese people By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:36:39 EDT Obese Europeans who are treated with cholesterol lowering drugs have not only lower values of blood LDL cholesterol and markers of inflammation but in addition a more healthy gut bacteria profile than those obese who are not prescribed statins. Full Article
position Position statement addresses difficult issue: allocating scare resources in COVID-19 era By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:22:01 EDT The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on societies worldwide, given the pandemic's rapid, often deadly spread. In health care, the pandemic has raised the pressing question of how society should allocate scarce resources during a crisis. Full Article
position Sierra Leone's president accuses main opposition party of inciting violence By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:16:42 -0400 Full Article
position Sierra Leone's president accuses main opposition party of inciting violence By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:23:59 -0400 Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio has accused the main opposition party of orchestrating a spate of violent incidents, deepening a political standoff that risks undermining the country's efforts to contain a coronavirus outbreak. Full Article worldNews
position Tara Reade, in new interview, claims Biden used graphic language to proposition her during alleged assault By feeds.foxnews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:04:00 GMT Tara Reade has claimed in a new interview that Joe Biden used graphic language to proposition her for sex when he allegedly assaulted her in 1993. Full Article a73a9c45-74e3-591e-9ce0-dec6e624e7e8 fox-news/person/tara-reade fox-news/person/joe-biden fox-news/politics/2020-presidential-election fox-news/politics/elections fox-news/media fox-news/politics/elections/democrats fnc fnc/politics article Fox News Joseph Wulfsohn
position New NHS contact tracing app 'must be open for scrutiny' over protecting user privacy, main opposition parties say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T19:05:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
position Parents of Harry Dunn urge Dominic Raab to concede position on suspected killer's diplomatic immunity By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:25:19Z Teenager's parents criticise Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's comments on son's death as "misleading" Full Article
position 'Alien comet' visitor has weird composition By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:43:07 -0400 The first known comet to visit us from another star system has an unusual make-up. Full Article
position Roy Keane defends Mesut Ozil decision to reject pay cut and insists he would do the same in his position By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:57:52Z Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with. Full Article
position Manchester United problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve attacking midfield issue at Old Trafford By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:18:00Z Manchester United fans have identified attacking midfield as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer. Full Article
position Chelsea problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve striker issue at Stamford Bridge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T10:29:00Z Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer. Full Article
position Man City problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve centre-back issue for Pep Guardiola By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:01:00Z Manchester City fans have called on their club to strengthen in central defence when the transfer window opens. Full Article
position Tottenham problem positions: Three transfer targets who could solve wing-back issues for Jose Mourinho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:13:00Z The 2019/20 season has been a tough one for Tottenham - both on and off the pitch. Full Article
position Liverpool problem positions: Three players who could solve midfield issues for Jurgen Klopp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T16:59:16Z Liverpool are enjoying a season few have bettered over the years and should be celebrating their first ever Premier League title. Full Article
position Crystal Palace problem position: Four transfer targets who could solve striker issue at Selhurst Park By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:10:00Z Ask any fan and Jordan Ayew will rank among their candidates for Crystal Palace player of the season. Full Article
position Arsenal problem position: Four players who could solve centre-back issues for Mikel Arteta By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:31:11Z Arsenal fans have, somewhat unsurprisingly, identified centre-back as Mikel Arteta's problem position ahead of this summer's transfer window. Full Article
position West Ham problem position: Four players who could solve full-back issues for David Moyes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T15:05:00Z Before the suspension of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, West Ham were embroiled in a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status. Full Article
position NSW Premier reiterates Government's opposition to pill testing despite coroner's impending recommendation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:29:00 +1100 Gladys Berejiklian has again ruled out the prospect of pill testing at music festivals despite a leaked draft coroner's report recommending the move. Full Article ABC Radio Sydney sydney Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Music Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000
position Top UCLA aide Josh Rebholz is not a finalist for the athletic director position By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:18:02 -0400 Josh Rebholz, who helped with UCLA's fundraising efforts and was a point man on recent coaching hires, is not a finalist for the athletic director job. Full Article
position Epithelial GPS: Position of RNAi machinery is associated with epithelial identity By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina show in a new report that the RNA interference machinery, normally thought to reside in the nucleus or cytoplasm, predominantly localizes to these apical junctions and influences cell biology in the colon. Interestingly, in colon tumors, this localization is dysregulated and may shift the balance of RNAs to promote tumorigenesis. Full Article
position Opposition accuses Government of scaring Victorians with 'worst-case scenario' modelling By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:56 +1000 The modelling predicts more than a quarter of a million jobs could be lost in Victoria due to the coronavirus pandemic in what Premier Daniel Andrews says is the perhaps the "biggest economic and employment challenge" in the state's history. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Education Schools Industry Business Economics and Finance Hospitality Government and Politics Federal Government Politics and Government State of Emergency States and Territories Respiratory Diseases
position India develops unique model to hit enemy targets without positioning error By www.gpsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:35:41 GMT New Delhi (Sputnik) Apr 22, 2020 Due to the unavailability of a reliable model to predict the electron density of the ionosphere, navigation errors remain, creating technological hurdles. A new model developed by Indian researchers has potential applications in calculating these Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning errors. In a major development that could have a wider impact, ranging from accurate aiming Full Article
position Differentiate or Die: 5 Keys to Disruptive Positioning By sandhill.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Driving the need for strategic positioning is not a marketing game - it’s a game-changing CEO-level initiative. Keep on reading: Differentiate or Die: 5 Keys to Disruptive Positioning Full Article
position 'Rugby Australia is in distress': Olympics boss withdraws interest in Rugby CEO position By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:27:42 +1000 With the recent flurry of changes in Rugby Australia leadership, confusion increases for those involved with a game already in crisis as concerns continue that an expected loan won't be large enough to help. Full Article Rugby Union Sport
position Attorney General Expresses Opposition to Legislation Blocking Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:53:10 EST Attorney General Eric Holder wrote to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell today in opposition to language in the proposed 2011 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
position Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:32:48 EDT "From key federal partners, to policy experts, researchers, and front-line practitioners, each of you is an essential part of the incident response community," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
position Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson Speaks at the Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:05:33 EDT "Our resilience is due, in great part, to our ability to come together at all levels of government to build and bolster a solid public safety infrastructure," said Assistant Attorney General Robinson. Full Article Speech
position Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno Announces New Additions to Senior Management Positions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 11:39:25 EDT Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, today announced two new members of her senior leadership team. Full Article OPA Press Releases
position The Frieden Health Defense Funding Proposition By strengthenfda.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:30:32 +0000 Congress is starting to consider ways to address the budget cap problem that hangs over the entire FY 21 appropriations process for non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs. Last year, Congress broke a long-running stalemate by agreeing to budget caps for FY 20 and FY 21. They decided to front-load the increases, making spending decisions (relatively) easier […] Full Article Analysis and Commentary appropriation budget cap defense Frieden FY 21 HDO health operations
position Director of BARDA leaves position amid pandemic By www.biopharma-reporter.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:33:00 +0100 Rick Bright confirmed as having left his position as director of BARDA as the agency provides aid to develop solutions for COVID-19. Full Article Bio Developments
position Composition-dependent thermodynamics of intracellular phase separation By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-06 Full Article
position Formation of liquid-like cellular organelles depends on their composition By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-06 Full Article
position Publisher Correction: Intensive farming drives long-term shifts in avian community composition By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 Full Article
position Connectivity map-based drug repositioning of bortezomib to reverse the metastatic effect of GALNT14 in lung cancer By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-09 Full Article
position Faculty Positions at the Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing (CIBR) By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:39:50 +0000 ABOUT CIBR The Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing (CIBR) was established in March, 2018 by the Beijing Municipal Government and seven institutions in Beijing. Founded to be a pillar of the China Brain Initiative, CIBR aims to support a vibrant interdisciplinary program in neuroscience and its related disciplines, with both basic and applied research focused ultimately on improving human health. CIBR will also take responsibility for coordinating research institutes and managing … Full Article
position Various Faculty Position (Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor/Lecturer) at School of Materials Science and Engineering , Southeast University (SEU) By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:49:08 +0000 About us Southeast University (SEU), located at Nanjing, is a prestigious higher education institution with its origin traced back to 1902. As one of the national key universities under direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and jointly established with Jiangsu Province, it is selected in various programs, such National “Project 211” , “Program 985” and “Class A first-rate world universities” sponsored by the Central Government to build world-class universities. *M… Full Article
position Seeking for Faculty Positions at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:58:17 +0000 About us University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) emerged from the University of Shanghai founded in 1906 and the German Medical and Engineering School set up in 1907. Carrying on its motto of “Integrity, Righteousness, Diligence, Love, Pondering, Learning, Aspiration, Ambition”, USST aims to cultivate students with knowledge, ambitions, as well as socialist core values. Adhering to the strategy of “developing in partnership with outstanding faculty”, the university now has 16… Full Article
position Faculty Positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Peking University By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:05:34 +0000 Applications are invited for Principal Investigator (PI) positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU. Positions are open at all ranks from Assistant, Associate to Full Investigator ship. The Institute was established in 2012 with support from Peking University, IDG and Patrick J. McGovern and Lore Harp McGovern, who are committed to improving human welfare, communication and understanding through their support for neuroscience research. The Institute consists of neural and c… Full Article
position Faculty Positions at the Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing (CIBR) By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:19:36 +0000 ABOUT CIBR The Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing (CIBR) was established in March, 2018 by the Beijing Municipal Government and seven institutions in Beijing. Founded to be a pillar of the China Brain Initiative, CIBR aims to support a vibrant interdisciplinary program in neuroscience and its related disciplines, with both basic and applied research focused ultimately on improving human health. CIBR will also take responsibility for coordinating research institutes and managing … Full Article
position Seeking for Multiple Faculty Positions in Capital Normal University (CNU) By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:12:57 +0000 About CNU Capital Normal University (CNU) was founded in 1954. Being a national “Double-First Class” university and “Province-Ministry Co-sponsored” (Beijing and the Education Ministry) university, CNU has extensively broad disciplines including literature, sciences, engineering, management, law, education, foreign languages and arts. For over 60 years, CNU has cultivated more than 200 thousand graduates specializing in various fields. Currently, CNU is an important talent training base of Be… Full Article
position Various Faculty Position (Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor/Lecturer) at School of Materials Science and Engineering , Southeast University (SEU) By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:45:01 +0000 About us Southeast University (SEU), located at Nanjing, is a prestigious higher education institution with its origin traced back to 1902. As one of the national key universities under direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and jointly established with Jiangsu Province, it is selected in various programs, such National “Project 211” , “Program 985” and “Class A first-rate world universities” sponsored by the Central Government to build world-class universities. *M… Full Article
position Seeking for Faculty Positions at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:51:36 +0000 About us University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) emerged from the University of Shanghai founded in 1906 and the German Medical and Engineering School set up in 1907. Carrying on its motto of “Integrity, Righteousness, Diligence, Love, Pondering, Learning, Aspiration, Ambition”, USST aims to cultivate students with knowledge, ambitions, as well as socialist core values. Adhering to the strategy of “developing in partnership with outstanding faculty”, the university now has 16… Full Article
position Faculty Positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Peking University By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:58:22 +0000 Applications are invited for Principal Investigator (PI) positions at IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research at PKU. Positions are open at all ranks from Assistant, Associate to Full Investigator ship. The Institute was established in 2012 with support from Peking University, IDG and Patrick J. McGovern and Lore Harp McGovern, who are committed to improving human welfare, communication and understanding through their support for neuroscience research. The Institute consists of neural and c… Full Article
position Principal Investigator/Professor Positions at Max-Planck Center for Tissue Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine, GDL By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:05:54 +0000 With a generous support from the Guangzhou City Government and the Guangdong Provincial Government, Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health-Guangdong Laboratory (GRMH-GDL) was launched in 2017. GRMH-GDL aims to bring together multiple leading scientific research units from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and well-known international research institutes to achieve the vital goal of "Healthy China" and to cooperatively tackle the scientific and technical problems and challenges. GRMH-GDL is focused… Full Article
position Tenure-track Positions at The HIT Center for Life Sciences, China By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:42:51 +0000 The HIT Center for Life Sciences (HCLS) was founded in 2016, which is a new strategic development of the university. According to 2020 US News Rankings of Best Global Universities, HIT’s Biology and Biochemistry was ranked 9th in China. As the first special academic zone of Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT), HCLS runs its own graduate program and enjoys unparalleled freedom in research, personnel employment and financial flexibility within the university. 9 Principal Investigators (PIs) star… Full Article
position Tenure-track Positions at The HIT Center for Life Sciences, China By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:42:56 +0000 The HIT Center for Life Sciences (HCLS) was founded in 2016, which is a new strategic development of the university. According to 2020 US News Rankings of Best Global Universities, HIT’s Biology and Biochemistry was ranked 9th in China. As the first special academic zone of Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT), HCLS runs its own graduate program and enjoys unparalleled freedom in research, personnel employment and financial flexibility within the university. 9 Principal Investigators (PIs) star… Full Article