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Scripps Research professor Li Ye has been named a finalist for the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists for his pioneering work on understanding how the brain adapts to metabolic stress and its impact on whole-body physiology. Ye's goal is to harness this knowledge to better target metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative di...
A US study found that affluent neighborhoods are at higher risk of fire, but tend to recover faster, with 78% of severely burned areas failing to return to pre-fire temperatures within five years. Higher-income areas also experienced smaller losses in vegetation and recovered temperatures more quickly.
The study found that women are more likely to express interest in jobs portrayed as having more female representation, even when the required abilities are stereotypically associated with men. Women prefer jobs associated with dedication, while men prefer jobs emphasizing brilliance and competition. The researchers recruited 1,680 adul...
Patients taking GLP-1 RAs under general anesthesia have an 11 times higher risk of stomach regurgitation, with a rate of 1 in 71, compared to 1 in 802 for those not taking the medications. The study found that 2.9% of patients received GLP-1 RAs before surgery, with 40% obtaining their prescriptions through online pharmacies.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas discovered that making ice colder can weaken its grip on surfaces, making it easier to remove. This challenges conventional thinking and suggests that in extremely cold environments, cooling ice rather than warming it may be a better approach.
Researchers developed a new brain imaging measure, CCSI, to study how blood flow and cellular organization align across the brain. CCSI revealed patterns of blood flow and cellular density that correlated with mitochondrial activity and energy demands, offering new insights into brain function and potential treatments for diseases.
The conference highlighted the shift from AI being a publishing tool to a condition of the workflow, with incomplete metadata increasingly determining article discoverability. NEW HORIZON PRESS LIMITED is developing its website and publishing policies to incorporate machine-readable metadata and AI policies.
Researchers found that high estrogen levels during pregnancy disrupt a specific brain circuit, leading to reversible memory impairment. The study offers a biological explanation for 'pregnancy brain' or 'momnesia', providing a potential target for future study.
Researchers found that mindfulness-based cancer recovery and tai chi/qigong helped participants manage common challenges after cancer treatment, including fatigue, pain, and sleep difficulties. These mind-body interventions improved symptoms by targeting the psychological aspect of pain and promoting overall well-being.
Researchers call for health-literate AI to design and govern AI-mediated health communication, ensuring people can understand what matters, make informed decisions, and know what to do next. The framework proposes four principles: comprehension, agency, accountability, and proportionality.
A new study has found a significant link between Long COVID and POTS, with nearly two-thirds of Long COVID participants meeting the diagnostic criteria for POTS. The study suggests that POTS may be contributing to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog in some individuals with Long COVID.
Dr. Mark Walker led a seminar on pre-eclampsia, a condition that affects 2-4% of pregnancies and can be life-threatening. The seminar reviews current knowledge, strategies for prevention, and highlights a critical global health challenge, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.
A new study reveals that temperature measurement errors can lead to underestimation of climate impacts, with errors averaging 3.3°F in commonly used weather proxies. This can result in policymakers misestimating the scale of responses needed to address climate-related issues, highlighting the need for improved temperature measurement a...
Researchers found that mind-body interventions, including mindfulness-based cancer recovery and tai chi/qigong, improved symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in cancer survivors. The study, which included over 500 participants, highlights the value of a whole-person approach to cancer survivorship care.
A study published in Neurology found that military veterans exposed to high-level blasts were more likely to develop conditions such as seizures, neuropathy, and stroke years later. Researchers also found an association between low-level blast exposure and a reduced risk of certain conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
Scientists have assembled the first chromosome-scale genome for the rice stink bug, identifying over 13,000 genes with broad biological and agricultural relevance. The genome provides a foundation for studying the insect's biology, feeding behavior, and potential insecticide resistance.
Restored oyster reefs in Harris Creek exhibit structural complexity and support larger, more diverse fish communities, while harvested areas are dominated by small schooling fish. The study reveals long-term success of oyster restoration in Chesapeake Bay.
The University of Rhode Island Biomedical Engineering department has received a $1.015 million NIH grant to develop a multimodal neurotechnology framework for understanding and enhancing motor brain function. The project will integrate electroencephalography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and behavioral measurements to investi...
Researchers developed a microscopic technology that can grow cells in three dimensions, enabling more accurate assessment of toxicity of drugs, nanomaterials and pollutants. The device, manufactured from PDMS, enables the automated conduct of multiple experiments and recovers intact cellular models for further analysis.
Researchers at MUSC found a strong association between profound vitamin D deficiency and earlier gestational age at delivery, suggesting that optimizing vitamin D status before and during pregnancy may improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. Vitamin D plays a vital role in immune function, hormone regulation, and fetal development,...
Researchers in NC have received a $1.3 million grant to study working conditions for special education teachers and their impact on teacher retention. The study will analyze data from 2,500 schools and 115 districts to identify factors that support special education teachers and student outcomes.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $2 million to Worcester Polytechnic Institute to support scholarships and mentoring for low-income undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields. The funding will contribute to increasing the size of the U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Researchers at ITQB NOVA discovered that SARS-CoV-2 has two fusion peptides in its spike protein, necessary for entering cells. The peptides work together to initiate membrane fusion, a crucial step for the virus's entry. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for developing strategies to block the virus.
Researchers are evaluating the health and economic consequences of subpar buprenorphine dosing among Medicaid-covered pregnant women to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Data suggest that up to 90% of pregnant women require higher doses of buprenorphine.
The International Conference on Nanobubbles brought together experts to discuss applications, commercialization, and research in nanobubble technologies. Key findings include the use of nanobubbles in agriculture, biomedicine, and water treatment, as well as the development of standards for the industry.
Researchers have made breakthroughs in deleting yeast DNA using CRISPR, with potential to save lives from fatal candidiasis infections. The team is expanding the technology to diverse fungi and using AI models to predict its success.
Researchers at UCI are developing a countywide system of care to identify youth at risk of psychosis and connect them with support, with the goal of preventing first episodes. The four-year initiative aims to provide treatment and coordinated care to over 150 young people, with outreach to families, schools, and community organizations.
Melissa Cohen, MBA, joins University Hospitals as Vice President of Venture Development and Investment, overseeing investment vehicles, fund strategy, and governance. She brings expertise in health-system venture capital, enterprise transformation, and startup formation to drive innovation and commercialization.
New models predict enhancer-gene interactions from single-cell data, enabling accurate mapping across cell types. The models use CRISPR experiments to train, performing well on datasets of varying sizes and sequencing depths. This breakthrough charts enhancer-gene regulation across thousands of cell types.
Sand hoppers, tiny crustaceans, move up to 50 kg of sand per meter of shoreline per day, excavating and aerating the sediment. Their burrowing habits cycle nutrients and make sediments more available for erosion.
Researchers from the BASE collaboration successfully transport antiprotons by road for the first time, achieving storage and transport records. The antiprotons were stored in a mobile transport vessel for over a month, marking a significant improvement in precision.
Researchers analyzed carbonate deposits in the Pont du Gard aqueduct to uncover historical water management practices and population decline. The study suggests that the Plague of Cyprian led to the depopulation of Nîmes, causing the city's water supply to become unnecessary.
A recent study by Oxford researchers found that food manufacturers can significantly improve the sustainability and healthiness of their products by making small changes to their product portfolios. For example, swapping out the least nutritious and sustainable products with more average-scoring alternatives can lead to substantial imp...
A new study revisits a historic tagging experiment to challenge estimates used to guide Atlantic menhaden fishing. The researchers estimated a natural mortality rate of 0.50 per year, significantly lower than previous estimates, which could impact management decisions and the sustainability of the fishery.
A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School and the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that online freelance platforms fail to recognize the credentials built up by skilled older workers over decades. This 'cold-start' problem hinders late-career workers' ability to transition to freelancing, highlighting the need for sy...
Researchers have created a new method to read ancient scrolls damaged by the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, using AI and X-ray technology. By scanning for lead in the ink, they were able to virtually unroll and read some of the text on damaged scrolls.
Jun Takahashi, MD, PhD, has been awarded the 2026 Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize for pioneering the translation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell biology into regenerative therapies for Parkinson's disease. He has achieved the world's first clinical approval for iPS cell-derived cell transplantation.
A five-year project led by UC Riverside researcher Erica Heinrich seeks to improve respiratory care for patients with conditions like COPD and those on mechanical ventilation. The study aims to develop a machine-learning algorithm that can predict respiratory comfort more accurately than physicians' estimates.
Researchers identified 33% of rivers and streams rated above-average for resilience, concentrated in Pacific Coast, Northern Rocky Mountains, and Great Lakes areas. Conserving 35% of waterways could sustain biodiversity, but only 6% is currently protected and resilient.
Researchers developed a tiny mirror that can control light in three dimensions at record speeds, enabling faster and smaller optical systems for brain imaging, augmented reality and precision manufacturing. This technology could lead to smaller, mountable miniature microscopes for studying neurobiology and lighter glasses and headsets ...