Researchers are developing a novel smart coating to enable continuous monitoring of cells during CAR T-cell production, reducing production costs. The biosensor coating is expected to reduce human errors and costs associated with existing flow cytometry methods.
Researchers at UC Davis develop new technologies for plant-based biomanufacturing, addressing resource constraints and sustainability. The project aims to create a powerful technology for producing biomolecules and materials, focusing on low-cost infrastructure, novel bioproduction platforms and efficient processing.
The Gerontological Society of America invites journalists to its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, featuring over 600 scientific sessions on aging research and innovations. More than 4,000 professionals are expected in Boston from November 12-15.
A new study finds early scientific theories, such as those on gravity and molecular behavior, initially focused on inherent properties rather than external factors. The authors suggest cognitive constraints have driven this 'inherence bias', which persists in scientists' initial explanations of phenomena.
Dr. Peter Tontonoz, a distinguished UCLA professor, will receive the American Heart Association's Basic Research Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding lipid metabolism and its role in cardiometabolic disease. His work has transformed the scientific understanding of this critical heart health factor.
A recent study suggests that high levels of folic acid during pregnancy may increase the risk of gestational diabetes. The research highlights the need for a safe upper limit for folic acid intake and improved guidelines for supplementation. The study's findings are based on over 2,000 women and were published in the journal Nutrients.
Over-the-counter naloxone sales peaked in September 2023 but declined rapidly due to high costs. Despite efforts to increase access, the medication's sales remained limited compared to prescription and free distribution programs.
Researcher Angus Fletcher argues that AI excels at logic but fails to replicate human creativity and problem-solving skills. He advocates for developing 'primal intelligence,' which involves intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense, and has developed a program to help people tap into this ability.
A new clinical trial found that feeding blueberries to infants as their first solid food can reduce allergy symptoms and support long-term health. The study suggests early introduction of blueberries may improve infants' immune systems and gut health.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has installed a private 5G network to boost security, eliminate dependency on outside mobile networks, and expand off-site capabilities for advanced 5G projects. The secure network supports various 5G advancements, including cybersecurity research, drone technology, and antenna development.
Researchers have developed a compact atomic magnetometer that uses a phase-gradient metasurface to detect ultra-weak magnetic fields with high sensitivity. The new design achieves a sensitivity of 2.67 pT/Hz 1/2 under an external magnetic field of approximately 10000 nT.
The researchers developed a novel cell-surface protein engineering strategy called PATCH, which applies proximity labeling to immunomodulation for the first time. This approach directly amplifies targeting signals on the tumor cell surface, identifying cells that need to be attacked by the immune system.
This study analyzed differential expression of long non-coding RNAs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of women with luminal A breast cancer. Differential expression was observed, particularly for LINC RNA 974 (LINC00974), which exhibited significant associations with other oncological disorders.
Researchers developed reconfigurable nonlinear Pancharatnam-Berry optics using patterned ferroelectric nematics, enabling dynamic control over nonlinear phase shifts. The approach offers unprecedented flexibility for advanced optical processing, adaptive optics, and quantum information technologies.
AI TechX, a UT Knoxville initiative, awards $60,000 seed funding to nine projects addressing real-world challenges through AI research and innovation. The funded projects accelerate adoption of AI across various disciplines, enabling high-impact collaborations and job creation.
A new tool measures memory without speaking, allowing assessment in infants, brain injury victims, or severe Alzheimer's patients. Tracking eye movements during animation videos reveals a more accurate measure of memory than verbal reports.
A Canadian-led research team has received nearly $800,000 in new funding to advance a promising therapy for multiple sclerosis. The novel approach targets excitotoxicity, a destructive process that harms nerve cells in MS, and aims to repair myelin and improve nerve recovery.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 trials found GLP-1 RAs significantly improved glycemic and weight outcomes in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes or obesity. However, gastrointestinal adverse effects warrant attention in long-term management.
A new study argues that modern plastics form an important archaeological record of human impacts on planetary health. The researchers suggest using the 'Plastic Age' as a way to study people's relationship with the world, similar to how archaeologists study past relationships through material culture.
A new study found that land and ocean weathering processes are linked, influencing the amount of carbon stored or released into the atmosphere. The research proposes a continuum approach to studying weathering reactions on both land and in the ocean.
The Circular Economy journal has been officially included in ESCI, with all published articles since 2022 eligible for indexing. The journal has attracted significant citation counts, with an average of over 10 citations per article and a CiteScore of 10.0.
A study published in Plant Phenomics employed RGB, chlorophyll fluorescence, and infrared thermal imaging to diagnose herbicide effects in oilseed rape. The method achieved up to 100% accuracy by the third day of treatment and showed potential for reducing time and costs in herbicide research.
A new multiyear study reveals wheat disease losses totaling $2.9 billion in the US and Canada between 2018 and 2021. The top three yield-reducing pathogens were fusarium head blight, stripe rust, and leaf rust.
A novel modular in-situ/post-solvothermal doping approach achieves five-element high-entropy doping in MoS2, enhancing dipole polarization loss and leading to a record broadband effective absorption bandwidth of 7.65 GHz. This research provides fundamental insights into high-entropy engineering of transition metal dichalcogenides.
Researchers used neuroimaging to study how people evaluate honesty in friend and stranger interactions. Participants believed lies more frequently when they promised potential gains, linked to brain regions involved with risk evaluation and reward. Shared brain activity between friendly pairs can even predict deception success.
The QROCODILE project has achieved record sensitivity in detecting light dark matter particles using superconducting detectors cooled to near absolute zero. The team set new world-leading limits on how dark matter interacts with ordinary matter, opening a door to future breakthroughs.
Researchers from Bielefeld University explore how humans and machines learn differently, highlighting the importance of bridging cognitive science and AI research. The study shows that machines generalize differently than humans, making it crucial for successful human-AI collaboration.
A new study from the University of Amsterdam updates Hamilton's rule, showing that altruism can be selected in various situations depending on relationship and trait influences. This breakthrough provides a clearer picture of cooperation in evolution, opening doors to more precise research.
A study found that a ChatGPT-assisted writing system improved emotional engagement and intrinsic motivation for students with dyslexia, but negatively impacted writing performance. The system's effectiveness depends on teacher-guided integration to avoid undermining writing skills.
A new study found that providing personalized colorectal cancer risk information to patients and their health care providers did not improve screening rates for the deadly ailment. Colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of death from cancer in the United States, claiming nearly 55,000 lives annually.
A study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that adding traditional herb Picria fel-terrae to fish feed improves gut structure and reduces inflammation. The herb protects intestinal health, balances immune responses, and enhances metabolism.
The Kissick Family Foundation has awarded four two-year grants to researchers to advance scientific understanding of frontotemporal dementia. The program will continue to build a fundamental understanding of sporadic FTD, with the goal of identifying potential treatments and improving patient outcomes.
A growing divide among reviewers in physical sciences regarding the use of generative AI in peer review has been revealed. Women tend to be less positive about AI's potential compared to men, while junior researchers are more optimistic.
A recent study by the University of Edinburgh reveals that retirement has a significant impact on mental health, with certain groups at risk of dips in wellbeing. Researchers found that people on average income who had physically demanding jobs before retirement and those on high-income who retire later are particularly vulnerable to f...
Moffitt researchers develop machine learning model to predict urgent care visits for lung cancer patients, incorporating patient-reported outcomes and wearable sensor data. The study shows improved prediction accuracy and provides insights into the interaction of symptoms, sleep quality, and lab results with risk.
Mobile integrated health showed promise in improving outcomes for women and younger patients hospitalized for heart failure, particularly reducing hospital readmissions. Younger patients (<70) and women had better health status, with MIH associated with lower risk of readmission and heart failure admission.
Research focuses on lysosome, iron, and mitochondria connections in osteoclasts. Lysosomes regulate intracellular iron mobilization and mitochondria rely on iron for energy metabolism.
A study of 490 ALD patients found the ALBI score less accurate than MELD, MELD-Na+, and CTP scores in predicting survival. The ALBI score's components, such as serum albumin and bilirubin, were not independent predictors of mortality.
Increasing PI31 levels demonstrates neuroprotective effects in mice, preventing neuronal degeneration and restoring synaptic function. The study also shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and slowing age-related cognitive decline.
A cross-sectional study found increased global social isolation, particularly in lower-income populations, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate high isolation levels and reduce inequities.
Researchers introduce powerful in-operando 2D X-ray diffraction imaging techniques to visualize CO2 electrolyzer operations. The study reveals that salt forms more extensively in channel regions, driving local reactions and salt growth.
A study published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet rich in plant-based foods like legumes and fruits may lower gum disease severity. The research found that patients with higher intake of red meat experienced more severe gum disease and inflammation.
The new volume presents compelling evidence of a historic rendezvous between Islam and Christianity through art. Ceramic vessels adorned Christian monuments while Christian symbols embellished Islamic monuments.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute developed a magnetisation reprogramming method that allows real-time, in-situ generation and transformation of shapes in soft robots. This technology has potential applications in medicine, particularly in minimally invasive vascular treatments, by reducing friction and contact with vessel walls.
A study from the University of Waterloo found that high hair cortisol levels may signal mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses. The research suggests that identifying these risk factors early could help doctors and families intervene before emotional difficulties take hold.
The new lab, led by Dr. Annapoorna Kini, will focus on leveraging AI in interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational aspects. The lab aims to optimize complex treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes through AI-powered insights.
Inflammasome activation plays a key role in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity, triggering oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammation. Targeting inflammasome signaling offers promising therapeutic approaches, including NLRP3 inhibitors, caspase-1 inhibitors, and anti-inflammatory agents.
A new Mayo Clinic study found that many heart attacks in people under 65 are caused by factors other than clogged arteries, particularly in women. The study revealed that spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), embolism, and stress-related triggers accounted for over half of heart attacks in women under age 65.
A large-scale survey of woodrat populations in North America reveals that costs of specialization and generalization dictate diet breadth. Woodrats' diets are not as broad as previously thought, but individuals select a consistent subset of plants to manage risks and costs.
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have mapped two known stem cell regulators across thousands of maize and Arabidopsis shoot cells. This discovery reveals new stem cell regulators in both species and links some to size variations in maize.
A new study found that high-quality animal protein foods have different effects on muscle-building responses to weight training. The research suggests that whole foods, such as lean pork burgers, may be better at stimulating post-workout protein synthesis than processed counterparts.
A study by the University of the Basque Country found 18 different PFAS compounds in children's plasma, with detection rates ranging from 70% to 97%. The research warns that current regulations may not be effective in regulating emerging PFAS compounds and calls for further studies on their toxicity.
A tiny defect in perovskite solar cells could lead to permanent degradation and failure, as a small amount of reverse bias causes the materials to heat up and 'melt'. Researchers have used advanced imaging techniques to study the defects and understand how they affect device behavior.
A landmark study found gestational diabetes during pregnancy is associated with declines in intellectual function for mothers and higher risks of developmental, behavioural and autism spectrum disorders in children. Mothers with GDM scored 2.47 points lower on cognitive assessments than peers without GDM.
A new study highlights why kids' brain tumors need therapies designed for their unique biology, pointing to engineered immune cells and cancer vaccines as promising approaches. The review emphasizes the need for targeted treatments that recognize and fight childhood brain tumor differences.
A new review in Microbial Biotechnology highlights microbes as allies in various industries, from food fermentation to biofuels. Films such as French Kiss and The Martian showcase microbes as positive forces, challenging the traditional villain stereotype.
A recent study by Cornell University researchers found that seven distinct strategies commenters employ when objecting to content online. The most common strategy is reputational attacks, also known as "vinegar," while moral appeals are less common but more effective in reducing online vitriol.
A national study reveals gaps in healthcare screenings, lack of family networks, and insufficient paid leave for caregivers with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The study calls for a coordinated effort to strengthen community resources and advance workplace and healthcare policy to support perinatal mental health care.
Exciton-polaritons in perovskites enable ultra-efficient photoluminescence, polariton lasing, and low-power laser applications. Perovskite semiconductors facilitate strong coupling at room temperature through simple methods, paving the way for robust and scalable photonic technologies.
The University of Oklahoma is developing an AI-driven framework to predict tree failures before extreme weather events. The TREE-CARE project will integrate advanced technologies with local knowledge to develop solutions that directly benefit communities.