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Lukas Chavez and his team at Sanford Burnham Prebys will develop an AI-powered system called Leitstern to help clinicians analyze complex data from children with cancer and identify personalized treatment options more quickly
A team of researchers used AI to collect and standardize millions of local laws from across the US, creating a searchable database that can help identify patterns and enforcement issues. The project has the potential to fundamentally shift how people interact with local regulations.
The Presidents' Impact Scholarship Program aims to attract top PhD applicants from Canada and worldwide, fostering a dynamic community of changemakers. The program will support research into real-world global challenges, emphasizing complex problem-solving skills and collaboration.
Researchers have identified a Sardinian village as a potential new 'blue zone' for exceptional longevity, with women living nearly 21 years longer than men. The study found that 13.8% of women in Bolotana reach 100 after 70, compared to 3.5% in Italy and 3.6% in the US.
A new study reveals that North Carolina's coastal forests have lost over 20% of their landmass between 1985 and 2021, with the rate of loss accelerating after 2010. Sea level rise and extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, have contributed to the widespread conversion of forests to ghost forests, shrubs, and marshes.
Researchers will investigate if persistent symptoms are driven by ongoing gut inflammation or altered gut-brain signaling. The study aims to support new personalized treatment approaches for ulcerative colitis patients with persistent IBS symptoms.
Researchers found that psychopathic traits linked to boldness, meanness, and disinhibition are associated with distinct patterns in language. Participants scored higher in disinhibition used more negative words and less positive tone, while higher meanness was associated with more positive tone and achievement-related language.
Researchers developed a nano-magnesium oxide modified pyro-hydrochar material from invasive plant biomass, achieving high fluoride adsorption capacity and stability across a broad pH range. The material combines electrostatic attraction, surface complexation, and hydrogen bonding mechanisms to capture fluoride ions.
Alexander Edwards, an accounting professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, has been awarded the Distinguished Professor Award for his highly distinguished accomplishments and exceptional research in taxation and capital markets. The award recognizes his extraordinary level of activity in his research and sch...
The American College of Physicians recommends estrogen therapy as the first-line treatment for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women experiencing menopausal vasomotor symptoms, which include hot flashes and night sweats. For women without a uterus, estrogen monotherapy is also a viable option.
A new study finds that individuals with dementia who are overweight or obese tend to live longer than those in a normal weight range. The researchers suggest that nutrition may play a key role in the health and survival of people with dementia, pointing to potential benefits of excess weight in this context.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found significant political differences in perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness. Respondents perceived the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine as the safest and most effective, while the COVID-19 vaccine received lower ratings. The study highlights the importa...
A liquid-crystal-integrated metalens enables two bright-field imaging states and one interference-synthesized edge-enhanced state. The device uses polarization-multiplexed metalens to select different imaging responses without moving the meta-device or applying digital post-processing.
Dr Bolortsetseg Minjin, a renowned Mongolian palaeontologist, has been awarded a state honour medal for her efforts to protect and repatriate fossils, including dinosaur-themed science. The award recognizes her work to recover and repatriate Mongolian dinosaur fossils that were illegally being exported.
A global review of observed climate change impacts on plant communities in Mediterranean ecosystems reveals major gaps in monitoring and understanding. The study found that evidence of climate change effects is unevenly distributed and lacks modern causal inference approaches, highlighting the need for coordinated research to strengthe...
Astronomers have discovered a star slowly consuming a brown dwarf, 300 light years away, in a system that challenges the traditional view of stellar cannibalism. The slow stellar cannibalism could carry on for hundreds of thousands, or even billions of years, offering an alternative to the star swallowing its companion.
A new study highlights the limitations of forensic techniques, including sniffer dogs, bloodstain pattern analysis, and ballistics evidence. The research argues that greater scrutiny is needed to ensure accurate and reliable presentation of forensic evidence in courts.
A UVM study found that lake trout embryos developing in Lake Champlain accumulated substantial amounts of thiamine, while lab-reared embryos showed no increase. The findings suggest that developing embryos may be able to uptake sufficient concentrations of thiamine to offset problems due to thiamine deficiency.
A study by Paul Berghuis and colleagues reveals that young dune landscapes exhibit fixed patterns, with marram grass density playing a crucial role in shaping the landscape. The researchers found that the distribution of dune sizes and the speed at which they merge are in line with the physics of phase separation.
Researchers Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their discoveries have revolutionized brain research and opened new avenues for understanding neural circuits and developing new treatments.
Chemical Insights will share research on chemical and exposure safety at the ISES Annual Meeting, highlighting impacts on human health. The symposium will feature five presentations, one workshop, and six poster sessions on chemical emissions and exposure safety.
A recent position paper argues that systemic racism is often assumed to be the default explanation for racial disparities in sociology, stifling debate and challenging alternative explanations. This assumption has far-reaching implications, including altering conceptions of harm, justice, and group identity.
The Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center has implemented a real-time EHR-to-EDC technology platform, reducing clinical trial data-entry time by over half and improving data accuracy. The platform automatically transfers 70% of data with 100% accuracy, freeing up research teams to focus on patient care and advancing research.
A new study models C. diff transmission in oncology units, revealing that asymptomatic colonized patients are the primary source of new infections. The model provides a clearer picture of C. diff transmission events and could help inform protocols to prevent future disease transmission.
Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke reprograms lung stem cells, making them vulnerable to specific cancer-causing gene alterations. Researchers found that cigarette smoke altered both epigenetic programming and gene expression in lung stem cells, creating distinct precancerous cell states.
Researchers developed a system of mathematical equations to examine interactions between interventions and post-infection effects. The team found that even small post-infection costs could shift the optimal vaccine coverage to higher rates, even to elimination levels.
A new editorial emphasizes the need to prioritize nurse staffing and supportive work environments to address the health impacts of extreme heat. The authors argue that building climate resilience requires ensuring bedside nurses have the necessary resources to deliver timely care and continuous surveillance during heat events.
The review proposes co-designing oncolytic viruses and CAR cells to overcome solid tumor barriers, enabling a self-amplifying therapeutic system. Oncolytic viruses can be engineered to deliver payloads, expanding target recognition and maintaining CAR cell function.
A candy-coated device called Lollylab can detect acetaminophen levels in saliva in under two minutes, making it a potential tool for monitoring medication levels. The device, which uses a graphene sensor, was tested on six adults and found to be reliable and comfortable to use.
Researchers developed a thin-film lithium niobate integrated photonic receiver for high-resolution dual-band radar, achieving a 12 GHz equivalent bandwidth and 1.27 cm ranging resolution. The device integrates electro-optic modulation and microwave demultiplexing on a single chip, reducing system size and weight.
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel discovered channelrhodopsin, enabling light-controlled nerve signals in the brain. This breakthrough has enabled neuroscientists to study brain function and neural circuits, paving the way for new research and therapeutic efforts.
Researchers Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discoveries in optogenetics. Their work established the use of light-sensitive proteins to control specific cells with light, enabling precise optical control of neurons.
Researchers developed a programmable platform capable of rotating single cells along arbitrary axes and switching between distinct rotational modes. The platform uses a plasmonic substrate with localized temperature gradients and depletion forces to confine cells, enabling highly flexible control of forces and torques.
A study of mental health stigma in Japan found that high levels of social distancing toward people with mental illness serve as a barrier to care. However, a sense of 'mattering' may encourage treatment. Prior treatment experience and beliefs about treatment efficacy were also associated with greater treatment-seeking willingness.
Researchers demonstrate that potassium can act as an ultralow-loss plasmonic metal, overcoming the conventional loss-confinement tradeoff. The new fabrication method called slipping-assisted oxide-free crystallization enables centimeter-scale potassium films with low optical damping and strong optical confinement.
Researchers, led by Melissa Omand, are using AI to analyze underwater images of marine snow particles, which carry carbon, nutrients, and pollution. The project aims to improve estimates of material movement through the ocean and better understand climate change and plastic pollution.
The 11th International Cell Senescence Association Conference brings together researchers worldwide to advance understanding of cellular senescence and its roles in aging, cancer, and disease. Aging supports the conference through a $200 cash poster prize recognizing outstanding scientific research.
Tau filaments from Alzheimer's disease and vacuolar tauopathy exhibit distinct structural properties, influenced by polyubiquitin post-translational modifications. Shifting polyubiquitin alters filament structures, revealing new insights into tau filament formation and stabilization.
Physicist William Renninger is developing novel ways to couple light with sound, which could open new possibilities for quantum computing, high-speed networking, and dark matter detection. His project will focus on creating light-driven sound devices and measurement methods that can operate across chips and bulk crystals.
Researchers at Kyoto University developed a new, egg-yolk-free cryopreservation solution for rat sperm, yielding a fertilization rate of approximately 70% and 36% live births. The solution, combining OptiPrep, ethylene glycol, sericin, and nucleotides, reduces damage to sperm plasma and acrosomal membranes.