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Engineers at the University of California San Diego developed a fluorine-free battery binder that simplifies manufacturing and recycling without sacrificing performance. The new binder performs just as well as conventional lithium-ion batteries and enables easier recycling by dissolving in water.
The 2026 Friends of BrainHealth research awards support innovative projects in brain health and dementia prevention, including early detection and metabolic health. The awards position Center for BrainHealth researchers to compete for multimillion-dollar state grants and accelerate broad-scale translational research.
A new study published in Science found that the viscosity of marine snow plays a crucial role in transporting carbon to the deep ocean. Gooey marine snow can shuttle more than six times the carbon to the deep ocean than less viscous particles, making it a key factor in the carbon cycle.
Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have made several groundbreaking discoveries in the field of MSK research, including the role of immune cells in fueling triple-negative breast cancer and the development of a new strategy to combat leptomeningeal metastases. Additionally, the study found that trastuzumab deruxtec...
A study by UC Berkeley researcher Brian Christian found that relying on AI for just 10 minutes impairs focus and persistence with difficult tasks. The research suggests that overreliance on AI can erode cognitive fitness and hinder productivity.
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are testing a novel protein-based therapy to correct abnormal brain activity in Fragile X syndrome. The therapy, developed by Bowen's FX Therapeutics, aims to restore normal brain function in individuals with the disorder.
Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in the processing of nitrogen, a crucial element in fertilizer production. By uncovering a previously unknown structure in a key enzyme, the team has created an entirely new framework for understanding biological nitrogen fixation, which could...
A new method, PAATAM, combines vascular geometry and signal-intensity features to generate robust 3D vascular maps, preserving flow velocity and direction. This enables real-time, freehand, and minimally invasive photoacoustic imaging for surgical guidance, perfusion assessment, and postoperative evaluation.
The study describes a spectrum of dynamic architectures among glycan-building enzymes, from the rigid POMGNT2 dimer to the flexible, reversible assemblies of LARGE1 and K4CP. These contrasting architectures suggest a connection between molecular organization and catalytic demands.
Researchers have successfully rejuvenated human cells in a test tube by directly reprogramming red blood cell precursors into stem cells from which neurons can be derived. This process resets the molecular clocks that indicate a cell's age, resulting in cells exhibiting a molecular age of less than 20 years.
Researchers develop a method to retrofit existing large language models to operate at the byte level, overcoming character-level limitations. The resulting models outperform previous byte-level models and have the potential to improve tasks such as spelling and text analysis in various scientific fields.
A team of researchers discovered how plant enzymes evolved to selectively convert one mirror-image molecule over another, using ancestral sequence reconstruction and computational simulations. The findings suggest that enzyme engineering should consider peripheral regions beyond the active site to fine-tune selectivity.
A study by York University researchers found that despite rising CVD cases, cardiac rehab programs have stagnated globally, creating inequities and barriers to care. Hybrid and alternative models are more accessible but often underfunded, leading to unequal access to life-saving services.
Leaders from German and Polish research organisations and institutions emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue for cohesion and resilience in Europe. They discussed strengthening research excellence and cooperation, including the Dios-curi Programme and the Nexus funding instrument.
Researchers find that AI agents must forget information to maximize energy efficiency, even if it improves predictions. This conflict arises from fundamental laws of physics and has implications for sustainable AI development.
A new study from CU Anschutz finds horseback riding improves hyperactivity, irritability, and emotional regulation in children with autism and psychiatric diagnoses. Horse-related activities also provide benefits for those unable to ride, enhancing communication and emotional regulation skills.
Researchers from Rutgers, IBM, and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can repeatedly check and reset parts of itself while running, a critical step toward building larger, more reliable quantum computers. The experiment confirmed a prediction about quantum behavior and demonstrated the potential for quantum c...
Rosalind Franklin created 'Photo 51' after using an earlier image, 'Photo 49', to calculate key features of DNA's helical structure. The new research reveals that Franklin carefully planned and produced the high-quality repeat of the earlier image, challenging the long-held belief that she did not recognize its significance.
A new study published in Imaging Neuroscience identified a brain circuit consisting of the cerebellum, amygdala, and thalamus that is altered in youth with anxiety. The circuit's altered organization and lower connections were associated with higher anxiety and related disorders. Precision interventions targeting this circuit may impro...
Researchers developed the Trauma-Informed AI Persistence (TIAIP) Model to reduce cognitive demands and strengthen student connection in online learning environments. Participants found GenAI provided short-term cognitive relief and helped initiate tasks, but raised concerns about dependency and ethical boundaries.
A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that the liver and brain contribute to differing symptoms of the same rare inherited disorder. Researchers found that loss of ALDH7A1 in liver cells led to increased seizure susceptibility, while loss in astrocytes caused psychiatric symptoms. Sulforaphane reversed psychiatric symptoms...
Coronary artery calcification (CAC) progression is accelerated in people living with HIV due to chronic inflammation and immune activation. A new review proposes integrating CAC detection with biomarkers to identify individuals at highest risk for rapid CAC progression and future cardiovascular events.
A new study uses AI tools to identify and extract data from nature observations on free online platforms like eBird and iNaturalist, revealing non-native plant species and interactions between species. The approach enables researchers to examine species interactions across broad spatial and temporal scales, providing valuable insights ...
Researchers have developed a low-noise orthogonal fluxgate sensor that combines an amorphous-nanocrystalline CoP/Ag composite core with closed-loop signal conditioning. This integrated strategy enables highly sensitive weak-field detection and biomolecular sensing, with a detection limit as low as 50 fg/mL.
People with early-onset Alzheimer's disease experience a growing range of health problems, particularly depression, dizziness, and headaches, years before diagnosis. Identifiable changes in health conditions emerge mainly closer to disease onset, suggesting different mechanisms underlying early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
A team of researchers found that carbonic anhydrase VIII (CA8) coordinates insulin secretion and hepatic glucose production in mice with type 2 diabetes. The study reveals that CA8 plays a crucial role in regulating metabolic functions in the liver and pancreas.
A study in mice shows that K3-SPG, a vaccine adjuvant, can activate innate immunity, providing a potential temporary defense against respiratory viruses. The treatment also protected mice against SARS-CoV-2, but its effects were mainly limited to tolerating the infection and limiting tissue damage.
A University of Kent study found that AI platforms, including Gemini and DeepSeek, can prevent potentially illegal wildlife trade by providing more informed purchasing decisions. However, the platforms were not infallible, with some failing to safeguard responses for less charismatic but equally concerned species.
Researchers have discovered a 42-centimeter snake fossil in Brazil that provides new insights into the origin of snakes. The fossil, named Tametara mirim, had an endocranial anatomy and inner ear consistent with an underground lifestyle, suggesting that snakes already existed 80 million years ago in an ecologically diverse population.
A new study from Ateneo de Manila University explores the experiences of Filipino teenage parents using the photovoice method, revealing a life that cannot be reduced to the label 'teenage parent'. The researchers identified eight core themes, including managing stresses and conflicts in partner relationships, peers as a source of emot...
A new study from Lund University reveals how the European nightjar's wings balance competing demands for long-distance migration and hunting. The bird's broad wing tips prioritize slow flight but reduce lift efficiency at higher speeds.
A new framework proposes integrating risk assessment with action to improve response times and effectiveness in infectious disease preparedness. The framework, which follows the full pathway from signal detection to operational response, aims to bridge the gap between risk assessment and public health action.
Researchers developed an interpenetrated RuO2/Co3O4 heterostructure to overcome the scaling relationship of OER, enabling low-energy O–O coupling and accelerating deprotonation. The catalyst achieved high mass activity and stability, surpassing commercial RuO2, with improved antioxidant capacity and long-term operation.
Researchers found a rock in Papua New Guinea that traveled over 90 km deep into a subduction zone, with higher-than-expected temperature conditions at 45 km depth. The discovery contradicts current thermal models of subduction zones and highlights the need for better understanding of these systems to evaluate their impact on earthquake...
A new research effort will use AI, large-scale experiments, and human-cell studies to predict harmful protein changes before neurodegenerative disease takes hold. The project, led by Stowers Institute scientist Randal Halfmann, will generate data on protein aggregation and train AI to identify proteins likely to go wrong.
University Hospitals has been recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, ranking No. 1 in Northeast Ohio and No. 3 in Ohio. The health system's outstanding workplace culture, employee support programs, and commitment to healthcare professionals have earned this prestigious recognition.
A study involving 20,560 infants found that malaria was the leading cause of hospital admissions and deaths, accounting for 54.3% of hospital admissions. The study also identified factors associated with survival, including vaccination and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine treatment.
Desalination technology is a strong candidate to treat salty water for data centers' cooling needs, reducing pressure on local water supplies. Researchers found that using brackish groundwater and clean it using two-stage reverse osmosis achieves high levels of freshwater recovery at low cost and relatively low energy use.
A global survey found that most laboratories testing children for cardiac troponin rely on adult reference intervals, leading to inconsistent and unreliable results. The lack of child-specific reference intervals is a major obstacle to providing accurate heart care for children, who require tailored benchmarks for specific conditions.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that cannabis may not improve sleep quality as expected, but rather be associated with poorer objectively measured sleep. Despite not perceiving their sleep as worse, participants with long-term cannabis exposure experienced more nighttime disruptions and poorer sleep efficiency.