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Funding Opportunity PAR-19-202 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of the High Impact, Interdisciplinary Science grants program is to support high impact ideas that may lay the foundation for new fields of investigation within the mission of NIDDK. The interdisciplinary approach encouraged by this FOA is envisioned to generate a research resource and/or foster discovery-based or hypothesis-generating science that can have a significant impact on the broader scientific community. This FOA seeks novel approaches in areas that address specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that will advance the area in significant ways designed to accelerate scientific progress in the understanding, treatment and prevention of diseases within the mission of NIDDK. from NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) https://ift.tt/2UbuAaV

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HbjtLB

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uawqso

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tDc6V8

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EAGRQB

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpnoYH

At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NDiRzz

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uc6Nr9

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6qtAe

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NvNBSH

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6rPUs

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nw2apo

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBgV7I

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvQx2L

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6PRm8

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tIZaNe

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEY31h

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4NCfs

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H9ecnx

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EB9L3b

Five lessons from a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPfwN9

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe

Levels of depression and self-harm have risen but smoking, drinking and drug use are down, a study finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Xt8T8n

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2XoFegq

The use of GMO foods remains controversial. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of growing and eating genetically modified organisms, including the effects on human health and the environment. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2VptF6K

People have used natural pain relief methods for centuries. In this article, we discuss 12 natural pain relievers that people can try, including herbal remedies, yoga, and acupuncture. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2H6dGqj

Eye discharge or excessive eye watering in newborns often indicates a blocked tear duct. The blockage is usually harmless and tends to resolve on its own. However, if there is also redness, swelling, or tenderness in the eye area, this may signify an infection that requires prompt medical treatment. Learn more here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2NBsxKU

Doctors use cortisol urine tests to help diagnose many medical conditions that affect cortisol levels. In this article, we discuss the uses, procedure, and how to interpret the results of a 24-hour cortisol urine test. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2TnukID

Essential oils are a popular natural remedy for sinus congestion, stuffiness, and a blocked nose. In this article, we look at which essential oils can help and how to use them. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2TfFQWw

Small penis syndrome is not a physical condition but long-term anxiety about the size of one's penis. It is a type of body dysmorphic disorder. Learn more about the symptoms here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2T6V9l9

Coconut oil offers a variety of benefits for the hair, which include reducing frizz and preventing the damage that harsh chemicals and pollution can cause. Learn how to use coconut oil for hair here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2Vq2San

Clumps of faulty TDP-43 protein inside nerve cells are common in ALS and other neurological diseases. Could this new technique offer a way to prevent them? from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2EfHii6

A series of clinical trials have concluded that a new therapy, alongside a novel method of delivery, could be effective in treating Parkinson's disease. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2H4Jb4i

When trying to lose weight, it is important to choose nutritionally dense foods and to avoid those that are high in calories, sugars, and unhealthful fats but low in nutrients. Here, learn about 14 foods to avoid when dieting. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2T7GI0h

Does education shape our moral values, or are our genetic profiles also responsible? New research suggests that DNA may play an important role. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2T489bf

A new review suggests that the prefrontal cortex, a brain area involved in planning and decision making, has a 'reciprocal relationship' with obesity. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2TmWMdy

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a distinctive raised rash. Babies are particularly prone to ringworm because they are often in close contact with others. Learn more about ringworm in babies here. from Featured Health News from Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2H5WK3t

New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain's ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we become older, the study reinforces and potentially explains the links between aging, sleep deprivation, and heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EktXVw

Boy and girl twins in Brisbane, Australia, have been identified as only the second set of semi-identical, or sesquizygotic, twins in the world -- and the first to be identified by doctors during pregnancy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2H4hVCR

Researchers have developed an algorithm that safeguards hardware from attacks designed to steal data. In the attacks, hackers detect variations of power and electromagnetic radiation in an electronic device's hardware and use the variation to steal encrypted information. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EiOiuF

People did not panic after receiving a false alarm text message about an impending ballistic missile. Instead they looked to others for what to do. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NweVjJ

In the United States, turfgrasses occupy 1.9 percent of the continental surface and cover an area three times larger than any irrigated crop. Turfgrasses provide functional benefits such as water quality protection, soil erosion control, and water microclimate moderation. To fulfill the needs of consumers and to contribute to environmental sustainability, turfgrass breeding programs evaluate, develop, and introduce turfgrasses with superior traits. Various turfgrass species have been assessed for pest and disease resistance, climatic region adaptation, drought tolerance, and reduced nitrogen requirements. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SyUwLO

Wetland restoration is critical for improving ecosystem services, but many aquatic plant nurseries do not have facilities similar to those typically used for large-scale plant production. This study attempts to determine what methods would effectively benefit the large-scale production of aquatic plants as a possible resource of bolstering the improvement of the ecosystems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EATICC

Blocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in the United States, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VqhlmH

Some of the bacteria that live in ponds grow faster during the day, even if they don't take in sunlight as an energy source, suggesting the existence of special genes that absorb light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XqUHwt

The aptly named software package Whetstone enables neural computer networks to process information up to 100 times more efficiently than current standards, making possible an increased use of artificial intelligence in mobile phones, self-driving cars, and image interpretation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EC6j8s

More than 10 miles into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, on the edge of the caldera, lives a high-elevation community so diverse that scientists call it "incredible, unique and truly weird." from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T44Z7e

Low levels of reproducibility are not uncommon in hydrology studies. Researchers have created an online survey tool that will help authors and journals achieve improved reproducibility levels in water resource studies. This practice would recognize authors for their reproducibility work and make it easier for readers to find top reproducibility practices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VpvH6O

Photo Sleuth may help uncover the mysteries of nearly 4 million photographs of Civil War-era images. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SuUzs7

Cutting quality has an impact on postharvest durability during shipping and propagation of poinsettias. This study identifies treatments that will best benefit these ornamentals during transit to improve point-of-sale presentation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Uj0kuw

Having a family member with persistent opioid use may be a risk factor for young adults continuing prescriptions long after their own surgeries, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Nwc1eU

Achieving the Paris Agreement global warming target could protect millions of tons in annual worldwide fisheries catch, as well as billions of dollars of annual revenues for fishers, workers' income and household seafood expenditures, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2II2jHD

The indigenous peoples of British Columbia have been harvesting shellfish from specially-constructed clam gardens for at least 3,500 years, according to a new study. This research offers new methods for tracking the history and development of mariculture. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Th2AWe

Some 27,000 years ago in central Belize, a giant sloth was thirsty. It eventually found water in a deep sinkhole, but it was the creature's last drink. A new analysis of its tooth offers insight into the landscape it inhabited and what it ate its last year of life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BVIeYt

Eocene-aged sediments of Madagascar contain a previously unknown fauna of sharks and rays, according to a new study. This newly described fauna is the first report of sharks and rays of this age in Madagascar. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2UbMslO

A new study shows that although the number of shark attacks has increased over time, the rate of attack is low and the risk of being attacked by a shark is highly variable across the globe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T3Yst7

The same brain network that adults use when they hear angry vocalizations is at work in infants as young as six months old, an effect that is strongest in infants whose mothers spend the most time controlling their behavior, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2H5b3VS

Researchers have developed the first biocompatible internal-ion-gated organic electrochemical transistor (IGT) that is fast enough to enable real-time signal sensing and stimulation of brain signals. The IGT provides a miniaturized, soft, conformable interface with human skin, using local amplification to record high quality neural signals, suitable for advanced data processing. This could lead to safer, smaller, and smarter bioelectronic devices that can be implanted in humans over long periods of time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BUshSw

Spiders that pretend to be ants to fool predators have an unusual problem when it comes to sex. How do they get the attention of potential mates without breaking character to birds that want to eat them? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NzfauG

As gray wolves return to Washington state, a new study finds that one species of deer is changing its behavior to spend more time away from roads, at higher elevations and in rockier landscapes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GPPfht

Along with many other harmful health consequences, smoking tobacco causes chemical changes, oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. Excessive alcohol use can have similar effects. Surprisingly, however, very few studies have examined the combined impact of smoking and alcohol on the brain. Now, researchers have shown that in rats, the joint use of tobacco and alcohol could increase neural damage in particular brain regions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2tFXV1r

During the Vietnam War, United States aircraft sprayed more than 20 million gallons of herbicides, including dioxin-contaminated Agent Orange, on the country's rain forests, wetlands, and croplands. A new article documents the environmental legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam, including hotspots where dioxin continues to enter the food supply. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GMDHvD

Researchers are one step closer to delivering precise amounts of medication to exact location, repurposing an existing imaging ''painting'' method. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TnZyza

Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago. An analysis of the offerings at 10 of the most popular US fast-food restaurants in 1986, 1991, and 2016, demonstrates that fast-food entrees, sides, and desserts increased significantly in calories and sodium and entrees and desserts in portion size over time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IGvx9W

A new study analyzing data from Canadian parents has found that babies sleep less at three months of age if their mothers do not have a university degree, experienced depression during pregnancy or had an emergency cesarean-section delivery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xot3jI

A new review has outlined how health workers could use existing phones to predict and curb the spread of infectious diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Swa9Uv

One of the key concepts in quantum physics is entanglement, in which two or more quantum systems become so inextricably linked that their collective state can't be determined by observing each element individually. Now researchers have developed a ''universal entangler'' that can link a variety of encoded particles on demand. The discovery represents a powerful new mechanism with potential uses in quantum computing, cryptography, and quantum communications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VjLeFe

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's top shareholder Wellington Management said on Wednesday it does not support the U.S. drugmaker's $74 billion deal to buy biotech Celgene Corp, imperiling what would be the largest pharmaceutical acquisition of all time. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2SA1IHS

Armed assailants attacked an Ebola treatment center in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, setting off a fire and becoming embroiled in an extended gunbattle with security forces, health officials said. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2TkFZIc

(Reuters Health) - Doctors in Australia say they have identified a second case of twins apparently created from one egg and two sperm, a boy-girl combination in whom the mother's DNA is identical in both babies but the father's DNA varies in each twin. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2BYykpc

(Reuters Health) - African-Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely than those who don't smoke to develop peripheral artery disease, a U.S. study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2T6zUQg

(Reuters Health) - Parents who are very controlling when interacting with their infants may increase the likelihood that their babies tune in to angry voices, a new study shows. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2UcBM6K

(Reuters Health) - Women with diabetes are more likely than those without the disease to be diagnosed with a more advanced and difficult to treat form of breast cancer, a Dutch study suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2VrRqvb

(Reuters Health) - People with chronic pain may experience as much of a decline in symptoms with mindfulness-based stress-reduction training as they do with cognitive behavioral therapy, a small research review suggests. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2BPT823

China plans to divide its hog industry into five zones in an attempt to halt the spread of African swine fever across the world's top pork producer and guarantee supplies. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2UbI32f

A baby boy weighing just 268 grams (9.45 oz) at birth was sent home after months in a Tokyo hospital, the smallest surviving male baby in the world, Keio University hospital said. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2EhGglA

A coalition seeking to get ahead of the next pandemic has agreed a $34 million deal with German biotech CureVac to develop vaccine "printing" technology that aims to rapidly produce shots against multiple diseases. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2EBNMJE

China on Wednesday said it had confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in Shaanxi province, as the highly contagious disease spreads through the world's largest hog herd. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2BV2WI9

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A father must wait years to discover if his children have a cancer gene that led to his wife's death. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NxdilT

Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the smallest newborn ever to have been successfully treated and sent home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BUXcxP

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk

Levels of depression and self-harm have risen but smoking, drinking and drug use are down, a study finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Xt8T8n

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2XoFegq

A father must wait years to discover if his children have a cancer gene that led to his wife's death. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NxdilT

Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the smallest newborn ever to have been successfully treated and sent home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BUXcxP

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk

Herbalist sentenced in death of 13-year-old diabetic patient A Los Angeles-area “herbalist” was convicted in a child abuse case Tuesday after a jury found him responsible for the death of a 13-year-old diabetic boy.

Active ingredient in Roundup weed killer found in popular beers and wine Traces of pesticide and herbicide glyphosate, an ingredient in weed killer have been found in popular beers and wine, according to a study by U.S. PIRG. Though the levels of glyphosate in the drinks tested aren't necessarily dangerous, the World Health Organization said in a 2015 report that the pesticide is 'probably carcinogenic to humans.'

Active ingredient in Roundup weed killer found in popular beers and wine, researchers say Traces of a weed killer have been found in popular beers and wine, according to a study by U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).

Physician-assisted suicide bill resurfaces in Nevada Nevada legislation introduced a bill earlier this month that would allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.

Big Pharma executives testify before Senate Finance Committee on drug prices Senate panel presses drug company executives from Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and others on rising drug prices; Hillary Vaughn reports.