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Argonne National Laboratory a founding partner in nation’s first startup accelerator program dedicated exclusively to quantum

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is a founding partner of Duality, the first startup accelerator program in the nation that is dedicated to startup companies focused on quantum science and technology — a rapidly emerging area that is poised to drive transformative advances across multiple industries.

The Spintronics Technology Revolution Could Be Just a Hopfion Away

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse The Spintronics Technology Revolution Could Be Just a Hopfion Away

A research team co-led by Berkeley Lab has created and observed quasiparticles called 3D hopfions at the nanoscale (billionths of a meter) in a magnetic system. The discovery could advance high-density, high-speed, low-power, yet ultrastable magnetic memory “spintronics” devices.

New test to study language development in youth with Down syndrome

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse New test to study language development in youth with Down syndrome

A team led by UC Davis Health researchers tested and validated elaborated language sampling (ELS) as a set of procedures for collecting, measuring and analyzing the spoken language of youth with Down syndrome in a naturalistic setting. They found that ELS is a reliable and feasible tool that can be used to detect meaningful changes in communication skills of individuals with Down syndrome.

Space Telescope Science Institute Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Space Telescope Science Institute Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

The Baltimore-based Space Telescope Science Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The institute is home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, and mission and science operations for the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope.

Study finds risk of leukemia higher than expected in children with Down syndrome

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Study finds risk of leukemia higher than expected in children with Down syndrome

The risk of childhood leukemia among kids with Down syndrome is higher than predicted, according to a new study led by UC Davis and UC San Francisco researchers. Early diagnosis remains critical.

Structural Racism and Anti-LGBTQ Policies Lead to Significantly Worse Health Among Black Sexual Minority Men

Eliminating racist and anti-LGBTQ policies is essential to improving the health of Black gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men, according to a Rutgers-led research team.

Dogs Act Jealously Even When They Don’t See Their Rival

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Dogs Act Jealously Even When They Don't See Their Rival

Dogs are one of humanity’s most-beloved animal companions. They share our homes and seem to reciprocate our affections. But could this emotional bond extend into feelings of jealousy? To help answer that question, a team of researchers gauged the reactions of a group of dogs when their owners appeared to shower attention on a perceived rival.

Hospital rankings for complications after spinal fusion are ‘unreliable’

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Hospital rankings for complications after spinal fusion are 'unreliable'

Routinely collected data on patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery do not provide a valid basis for assessing and comparing hospital performance on patient safety outcomes, reports a study in Spine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

April Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology Highlights Dietary Interventions to Address Common Upper GI Complaints

Also: Opioid prescription rates for GI conditions, evolving changes in fecal microbiota transplantation risk, endoscopy challenges in patients with surgically altered anatomy, insulin resistance and pancreatic cancer risk, comparing clinician and insurer perspectives to managing IBS, and more.