Researchers at MSU and Carnegie Science have developed a model connecting microscopic plankton relationships to predictably affect food webs on an ecosystem level. This new model could deepen understanding of nature's laws and create opportunities in ecosystem management.
A recent study by Rutgers Health professor Stephanie Shiau and colleagues found that women with HIV experience accelerated DNA aging, linked to poorer physical function. The research highlights the unique challenges faced by women with HIV as they age, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.
Altermagnetism has been experimentally demonstrated by researchers at Mainz University, showing promise for increasing storage capacity in spintronics. The discovery was made using a momentum microscope to visualize the velocity distribution of electrons in altemagnetic RuO2.
A recent study published in Science found that wildebeest and zebra compete for nutrient-dense grasses in Serengeti, pushing each other along in a 'push-pull' hypothesis for grazing succession. This challenges the prevailing theory of how mass-migration patterns occur in the park.
Researchers created a comprehensive map of land use after deforestation in Africa, identifying 15 forms of land use including crops, pastureland, and mining. The study provides improved insights for enhancing transparency on commodity expansion leading to deforestation.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered a new solid material that rapidly conducts lithium ions, replacing liquid electrolytes in current battery technology. The discovery provides a platform for optimising chemistry to enhance material properties.
A new study identifies countries with high potential for transformative change, combining data on attitudes, institutional quality, environmental regulations, and more. Sweden tops the list, while Kuwait ranks last, highlighting the need for policymakers to reconsider how societies think about science and technology.
The study found that nurses prefer consistent and predictable shift patterns to help them balance work with personal commitments. Many expressed concerns over caring for family members, while others valued the flexibility of longer shifts with more overtime opportunities.
A new study published by a University of Waterloo researcher suggests that specific parenting behaviors, such as guiding verbal and physical cues, can help break down pathways leading to ADHD symptoms. Early targeted intervention is crucial in predicting the development of ADHD symptoms in children with exuberant temperament.
A common mineral in red soils, goethite locks away trace metals over time, rendering them unavailable for plants and animals. The study found that up to 70% of nickel was non-recoverable and only 8% of cadmium was irreversibly bound.
A recent study published in PLOS Biology found that the human brain can segregate direct speech from its echo, allowing for reliable recognition of echoic speech. This neural separation is essential for understanding conversations in noisy environments and is supported by magnetoencephalography recordings.
Experts stress that innovations like clean energy and AI can help mitigate climate change, but also carry risks. The researchers propose two methods to reduce fossil fuel use: infrastructural substitution and 'undesign,' which encourages alternative technologies and cultural narratives.
A new study published in Socio-Economic Review found that introducing competition between upper secondary schools in Sweden required nearly a decade of reorganisation, training, and changes in admission rules. The study highlights the significant costs and disruption involved in establishing competition, contrary to previous assumptions.
The D-CARE Study successfully enrolled 2,176 racially/ethnically diverse persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their caregivers, highlighting the importance of adaptable recruitment strategies. The study provides valuable insights into how to better support patients with dementia and their caregivers.
Researchers analyze how companies use feminist narratives to promote unscientific tests and treatments for women, often with uncertain effectiveness. This marketing behavior risks harming women, contributing to overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
Bingxu Liu's research reveals STING as an ion channel that senses danger in mammalian cells, inducing multiple defenses against viruses, bacteria, and tumors. The discovery hints at the adaptability of innate immune proteins like STING, suggesting they have evolved to acquire diverse new functions.
Recent advances in permeating the brain-blood barrier hold promise for using radiopharmaceuticals to treat brain tumors. Theranostic approaches show encouraging preliminary results, particularly for meningiomas and pediatric brain tumors.
A recent study found that exotic cats, including lions, tigers, and cheetahs, can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar human voices. The researchers used carefully designed experiments to investigate this phenomenon, finding consistent evidence of voice recognition across 25 cats.
Researchers found that Chinese migrants in Los Angeles Chinatown overcame economic barriers by raising pigs and distributing pork, a practice similar to traditional South China pig husbandry. The study analyzed dental calculus on pig teeth, revealing rice as the primary food source.
A new study by University of Maryland researchers found that background checks can produce inaccurate results due to flawed data and algorithmic errors. The study showed that over half of participants had false-positive errors and nearly 90% had false-negative errors on both regulated and unregulated background checks.
Researchers discover how S1P molecules are released from SPNS2 protein via small cavities, enabling potential treatment for inflammatory diseases. The study provides a foundation for designing future drugs targeting the protein.
A four-drug chemotherapy regimen, NALIRIFOX, has been approved by the FDA for frontline treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The regimen, combining irinotecan liposome, oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil, resulted in longer overall survival compared to a two-drug protocol.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science achieve first total synthesis of merrillianin, a complex sesquiterpene with potential anti-rheumatic activity. The breakthrough method involves 30 reaction steps and could lead to the development of new treatments for nervous system diseases.
Researchers found evidence of hydrothermal or metamorphic activity within the icy dwarf planets Eris and Makemake, which have methane deposits with geochemical origins. The discovery suggests elevated temperatures in their rocky cores, potentially leading to liquid water and habitability.
A study by Michigan Medicine University found large disparities in HIV care for Black patients, those with autism, and individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. These groups were less likely to receive antiretroviral therapy, highlighting the need for better support and education.
Researchers mapped potato blight outbreaks in the US from 1843-1845, revealing the disease's early spread and public understanding of its causes during the mid-19th century. The study provides insight into the disease's history and its impact on crop losses.
A clinical study published in Microbiology Spectrum found that COVID-19 vaccines still provide a robust immune response in immunocompromised individuals, including cancer patients undergoing treatment. This finding is crucial for clinicians and patients, as it suggests vaccination can help prevent infection and disease progression.
A study found that exposure to emotion category words affects how brains process others' facial expressions, with culturally diverse groups showing different neural responses. The findings suggest that AI tools designed to read emotions from faces must account for cultural variation to avoid misinterpretation.
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a suite of performance metrics to standardize the evaluation of self-driving labs in chemistry and materials science. These metrics aim to compare different lab technologies and identify areas for improvement, ultimately advancing the field and accelerating discovery.
Researchers found that ancient retroviruses are essential for myelin production in mammals, amphibians, and fish. The gene sequence RetroMyelin is likely a result of ancient viral infection, and its presence is necessary for myelination to occur.
Astrocytes in the habenula region of the brain play a crucial role in regulating anxiety. The study found that artificial alkalization of these cells reduces theta band neuronal activity, while optogenetic alkalization increases it. This suggests that astrocytes tune into the 'marble blues' to control anxiety responses.
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg discovered how proteins deform to create efficient transport routes for electrons, powered by solar energy. This finding could lead to more efficient solar cells and batteries.
Weight loss treatments such as nutrition counseling and bariatric surgery increased the patient-level probability of achieving significant weight loss. Current treatment utilization rates are insufficient to impact the population level, highlighting a need for improved access.
A new study by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill found that the chemical composition of US air pollution has changed over time. The analysis of space and time trends for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the continental US suggests targeted strategies to reduce specific pollutants for different regions can further reduce total air pollut...
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to accurately measure and predict neutron-induced transmutation, which can make nuclear waste more stable. This technique could lead to improved nuclear waste treatment facilities and new theories about the creation of heavier elements in the universe.
A new study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases found that detecting bacteriophages specific to Salmonella Typhi can accurately estimate typhoid fever cases. This cost-effective surveillance method could help policymakers plan effective vaccination strategies.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers observed that battery ions change direction and return to previous positions before resuming their random travels. The 'fuzzy memory' of the ions lasts just a few billionths of a second but will help scientists predict ion behavior.
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine identifies potential biomarkers for ME/CFS diagnosis and treatment. Researchers found that patients can be divided into subgroups based on immune system function, revealing differences in intestinal barrier function and immune competence.
A new Danish study finds that a protein-rich breakfast increases satiety and improves concentration, but eating the same meal in larger quantities may lead to consuming more calories. The study's results suggest that replacing a carbohydrate-rich diet with a protein-rich diet can have a positive impact on preventing weight gain.
Rats fed high-fructose diets exhibit disturbances in autonomic nervous and cardiovascular systems, increasing risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. Fructose consumption by parents is also associated with impaired physiological regulation of their offspring's cardiovascular system.
The Phase 2 SMART trial demonstrates that ablative stereotactic magnetic resonance-guided adaptive radiation therapy improves local control (LC) and overall survival (OS) in patients with borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreas cancer. Long-term outcomes show encouraging OS and limited toxicity.
A new study using computational models suggests that a subduction zone below the Gibraltar Strait will migrate into the Atlantic, contributing to an Atlantic ring of fire. This process, called subduction invasion, is expected to happen in approximately 20 million years.
New research shows that native wildflowers, which typically thrive after wildfires, are losing out to invasive plants due to nitrogen pollution from vehicle emissions. Invasive species outcompete native ones, leading to declining plant diversity and ecosystem imbalance.
The brain is wired to learn from people who are liked, making connections and updates more likely when faced with information from familiar individuals. This study shows how our brains draw inferences and remember selectively, influencing polarization and knowledge resistance.
Researchers use a new technique to isolate energetic electron motion in liquid water, providing a window into electronic structure on an attosecond timescale. This breakthrough resolves long-standing debates about X-ray signals in liquid water and opens up a new field of experimental physics.
Scientists at UIC and Harvard developed an antibiotic that effectively suppresses pathogenic bacteria resistant to many commonly prescribed antimicrobial drugs. The new antibiotic, cresomycin, binds strongly to ribosomes, disrupting their function and overcoming several common types of drug resistance.
A study of over 1,000 tumors across 10 different cancers reveals complex interplay of immune cells in tumors. The research aims to identify patient groups more responsive to immunotherapy and develop new treatment strategies.
Researchers have proved the existence of altermagnetism, a new type of magnetism that offers distinct advantages for next-generation magnetic memory technology. Altermagnets exhibit strong spin-dependent phenomena like ferromagnets while possessing zero net magnetization.
A study by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that crisis response planning can rapidly reduce suicidal thoughts among U.S. military members and veterans receiving massed cognitive processing therapy for PTSD. The intervention was tested in a randomized controlled trial involving 157 participants, with promising results.
Macroscale controls determine the recovery of river ecosystem productivity following flood disturbances. The study suggests that rivers can take months to recover from major floods.
Researchers have developed magnet-guided microrobots that can target and treat liver tumors using an MRI device. The robots are guided by a magnetic field and use gravity to navigate to the tumor, preserving healthy cells.
Saldaña's book project explores Spanish and Mexican settlements in Texas prior to US-Mexico border establishment. Her research focuses on Tejano communities, their architecture, and social history.
A novel three-drug combination of an HDAC inhibitor with two types of immunotherapy achieved a 25% overall response rate and 50% progression-free survival in women with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer had a higher response rate, highlighting the need for further clinical evaluation.
A study suggests that promoting prosocial preferences in smallholder farming communities can minimize economic losses from extreme weather events. By diversifying risk transfer mechanisms and implementing formal insurance, communities can shield farmers from individual risks while protecting against collective-scale volatility.
Global health photographers often engage in moderation, enhancement, and staging of images to meet marketing goals, leading to concerns over representation and consent. The study highlights the need for a more photojournalistic approach to global health imagery, prioritizing ethical clarity over economic considerations.
Researchers at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found applying low-intensity focused ultrasound to the brain can reduce pain perception, brain activity, and cardiac responses. The non-invasive technique may provide a new therapeutic option for chronic pain treatment.
A new study found that women with migraines and long-term hot flashes or night sweats are at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. However, the research suggests that focusing on prevention and correcting unhealthy habits can help most women mitigate this risk. Women who have experienced both migraines and vasomotor symptoms for ...
Researchers argue that commercial interests hijack feminist health narratives to market unproven technologies and treatments. Health professionals and governments must ensure balanced information based on high-quality scientific evidence. The authors call for wariness of simplistic messages that claim 'any knowledge is power'.
A large-scale analysis of 21 million births in Japan from 1979-2018 found significantly fewer births on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays. High-risk births became more frequent over time, especially on Thursdays and Fridays, highlighting the need for hospitals to plan and minimize risks during these periods.
A new study suggests that women experiencing both migraine and persistent hot flashes are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The research found that these women were 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease and 1.7 times more likely to have a stroke compared to those without both symptoms.