Rice University, MD Anderson research points toward better personalized therapy A combination of drugs that affect mitochondria — the power plants inside cells — may become the best weapons yet to fight acute myeloid leukemia, according to Rice University researchers. A study led by Rice bioscientist Natasha Kirienko and postdoctoral researcher Svetlana Panina found that […]
INFORMS Journal Transportation Science New Study Key Takeaways: Researchers introduce slack times distributed across a crew schedule to plan ahead of any delays or disruptions. The approach can reduce extreme delays by as much as 20–30% on average. The buffers in scheduling cost airlines less than 5%. Delays and disruptions in airline operations annually result in billions […]
As auto dealers confront a rapidly changing consumer landscape in which many customers now apply for credit online before visiting a dealership, the experienced and empowered credit and sales personnel at captive and non-captive lenders are becoming critical elements in the success of an automotive finance operation. According to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Dealer […]
Fewer Than 30% of Hotel Guests Experience “Better Than Expected” Night’s Sleep Forget the minibar, sleek lobby and mints on the pillow. If hotels really want to build loyalty and delight their customers with stand-out lodging experiences, they need to focus on the bed. According to the J.D. Power 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction […]
New Survey Reveals Belief that Travel Plus a Passion for Learning are Key We’ve all heard the theories that exercise, healthy diet and challenging mind games can help a person live longer with greater mental acuity, but it seems that travel (particularly travel with an educational focus) should be added to that list as well. […]
Diet rich in animal protein is associated with a greater risk of death A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence. Men who favored animal protein over plant-based protein in […]
Clinical trial shows promise of stem cells in offering safe, effective relief from arthritic knees Stem cells collected from the patient’s own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) because of their ability to regenerate the damaged cartilage. The results were released today in STEM CELLS Translational […]
You brush your hair, you clean your teeth, you moisturise your skin, but do you think about looking after your eyes each day? Our sight is such a precious sense, but it is one that most people take almost entirely for granted. Modern urban life is particularly punishing for our eyes. Too much time spent […]
Nearly half of Americas say they are tired of seeing the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week. 46% said they were “tired” of seeing them, with only 25% finding their appearance making the game “more interesting.” Among those who follow the NFL closely or […]
New research from PlayUSA finds the players who give more bang for their buck. Salary to performance ratio finds Dallas Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott to be the most cost-effective QB, with a cost of $28,902 per touchdown. Survey finds Tom Brady to be the most ‘overvalued’ player in the league, according to fans. The astronomical […]
