Yumna Dagher, a U-M student with double majors in English and the Environment, has been named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar. She will pursue graduate degrees in nature, society and environmental governance and visual, material and museum anthropology at Oxford University.
Scientists have developed a new strategy to combat antibiotic resistance by studying the competition among plasmids within bacterial cells. By isolating individual cells and measuring intracellular plasmid competition, researchers discovered basic properties of plasmid and bacteria fitness and evolution.
Researchers at Tulane University discovered a new nerve cell signaling mechanism that can turn on pain signaling after injury, potentially leading to safer treatments. The discovery of enzyme vertebrate lonesome kinase (VLK) offers a new way to influence cell behavior and could simplify drug development.
Researchers develop comprehensive model to analyze electrostatic and contact interaction between low-velocity lunar dust and spacecraft. The study focuses on the effects of plasma sheaths and electric charges on dust particles, aiming to improve long-term extravehicular activity and permanent station establishment on the lunar surface.
Researchers identified 251 genetic variants that significantly affect circulating protein levels in Greenlanders, showing stronger genetic control over certain proteins in the Inuit population. The study uncovered 70 previously unreported associations and found links between Arctic-adapted genes and disease development.
A new study shows that AI-assisted interviews can diagnose mental illnesses with higher accuracy than traditional rating scales. The AI assistant Alba was able to differentiate between diagnoses that often overlap and received positive feedback from participants for its empathic and supportive user experience.
Researchers used isotope ratios in Earth and Moon rocks to deduce the possible composition of Theia. They found that most building blocks likely originated in the inner Solar System, suggesting a close connection between Earth and Theia.
The FluWarning system uses genetic code analysis to detect subtle changes in flu viruses that may indicate cross-species transmission. It has been successfully applied to H5N1 bird flu and detected clusters of viral activity in the US, issuing alerts before official reports were published.
The NIST report identifies five strategies to tackle challenges in the metals processing industry, including improving standards for recycled content and diversifying supply chains. The report also highlights the importance of critical materials and their potential impact on supply chain disruptions.
Experts urge countries to mobilize massive investments in renewable energy and redefine international frameworks to revoke fossil fuel licenses. The team warns of high levels of oil pollution affecting indigenous communities in the Amazon and proposes revoking licenses for repeat offenses.
Researchers engineered human-derived transcriptional activators that surpass viral benchmarks like VPR, offering compact and efficient CRISPR tools for precise gene activation. Combinations of hTADs showed improved efficacy and reduced immunogenicity risk.
A new framework proposes that human language evolved through the interaction of biology and culture, uniting discoveries across disciplines to explain complex communication. The study highlights the importance of a biocultural approach in understanding language origins.
The Hebrew University has jumped dozens of places to reach 23rd worldwide in Public Administration, surpassing Harvard. The university ranks 15th in Mathematics, 16th in Communication, 34th in Law, and 88th overall.
Researchers found a genetic difference in the TMEM106B gene increases brain inflammation, making individuals more vulnerable to serious brain problems like CTE and dementia. The study provides new insights into the role of genetics in CTE development.
A new organism, Solarion arienae, and its unique predatory structure have been discovered, providing insight into the earliest stages of complex life. The research team identified ancient mitochondrial pathways and established a new phylum, Caelestes, reshaping our understanding of eukaryotic evolution.
A national study reveals the US 'epilepsy belt' regions with high incidence rates, influenced by factors like sleep habits, heat exposure, health care access, and household vehicle availability. The research offers critical insights into how epilepsy impacts older adults nationwide.
The article highlights the mismatch between psychedelics and economic drug development principles. Pharmaceutical companies are developing short-acting compounds and neuroplastogens to engineer trips out of the experience altogether. Dr. Sandy Hager's research suggests investors should remain cautious due to weak intellectual property ...
Researchers at the University of Groningen have developed a new conductive hydrogel that is as soft as the brain, enabling biocompatible electronics. The gel's high sensitivity and flexibility make it ideal for continuous monitoring of vital signs in smart health devices.
A study found that the sudden appearance of Batman increases prosocial behavior, such as helping others, by interrupting routines and increasing present-moment awareness. In an experiment on the Milan subway, 67.21% of passengers offered their seats to a pregnant woman in the presence of Batman, compared to 37.66% without.
Current USPSTF guidelines exclude two-thirds of patients from age-based screening, disproportionately affecting women and never-smokers. Age-based screening has been shown to improve detection and demonstrated superior cost-effectiveness compared to existing programs.
A community of cryptozoologists, known as Bigfooters, use modern technologies to search for the elusive creature. Dr. Jamie Lewis found that they draw on scientific practices to piece together fragments of evidence, often relying on 'absences' to structure their arguments.
Scientists aim to understand the impact of microgravity on human physiology and develop strategies for safe space travel. The Fluorescent Deep Space Petri-Pod experiment will deploy nematode worms in space to study their behavior and health.
A new study reveals that surface dynamics and aerosol processes were the key drivers behind the extraordinary 2010 heatwave in western Russia. The researchers used a model-free approach to quantify the contributions of individual radiative and dynamical processes, finding surface dynamics to be the primary contributor.
A study from Aalto University found that just a handful of influential voices can drive dramatic societal rifts, with an elite cluster accounting for a striking share of overall polarisation. Alignment among elites has also become increasingly complete, leading to political gridlock and regression in individual and societal well-being.
The BfR is part of a nationwide interdisciplinary surveillance system, OHIS, to monitor antibiotic resistance. The goal is to identify trends and develop targeted measures.
A new algorithm developed by researchers at North Carolina State University can optimize the movement of robotic prosthetic devices and help users exhibit a more natural walking pattern. The algorithm improves hip range of motion and reduces lower back pain for all five study participants.
Optic disc edema progression in spaceflight predicted using optical coherence tomography imaging, suggesting crew members without ODE on day 30 unlikely to develop concern on day 150. This technology offers opportunity for predicting ODE magnitude during longer missions.
A new species of rocket frog, Dryadobates erythropus, has been discovered based on a single dried specimen kept at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History for 62 years. The species is considered 'probably extinct' due to lack of further sightings or specimens in the wild.
The research team created a flexible hydrogel-based 'Latent-Radiative Thermostat' that autonomously switches between cooling and heating modes. The LRT can maintain temperatures up to 3.7 °C lower in summer and 3.5 °C higher in winter, reducing energy consumption by up to 153 MJ/m² compared to existing roof coatings.
A simplified intelligent modelling platform online (SIMPO) has been developed to enable everyone to use professional-grade wastewater treatment modelling. SIMPO automates complex tasks, provides a practical tool for designing and optimizing processes, and offers an intuitive interface for students.
Researchers found that senescent blood vessel cells play a key role in developing metabolic disorders like diabetes. Transplanting these cells into lean mice caused inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
Researchers sent moss spores to space and found that over 80% survived for 9 months, reproducing upon return. The structure surrounding the spore protected it from UV radiation, allowing it to thrive in extreme conditions.
A national study found that older adults who develop geriatric syndromes after major surgery face higher risks of poor outcomes, including complications, fewer days spent at home, and increased likelihood of dying within a year. The study emphasizes the need for specialized surgical care approaches to optimize outcomes for older adults.
A modelling study suggests that heat stored in the Southern Ocean could be released, causing a rapid warming of the atmosphere. The ocean acts as a large heat reservoir, mitigating atmospheric warming since the Industrial Revolution.
The coralME tool creates detailed genome-scale models of metabolism, gene and protein expression from large amounts of data. The models uncover how microbes respond to certain nutrients and predict what nutrients favor the formation of undesired products.
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo used AI and fMRI to study brain activity while participants viewed dance clips. They found that experts exhibited more diverse neural patterns than non-experts, suggesting a greater freedom in artistic expression.
A new study reveals a significant interdecadal shift in European summer hot days around 1998, driven by remote climate signals and exacerbated by regional land–atmosphere processes. Soil moisture decreased over Europe, intensifying the land–air coupling strength, leading to enhanced hot days.
A UCSF study found that a combination of outreach methods, including texts and live phone calls, significantly improves follow-up care for hard-to-reach patients. The integrated approach increased engagement among African American patients to 76.4% and improved overall reach rate by 3.5%, supporting their recovery and treatment outcomes.
Researchers used AI to analyze variscite samples, predicting their geological origin with 95% accuracy. The study reinterprets prehistoric trade routes, revealing new information about the spread of this highly valued mineral throughout Western Europe.
A study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that long-term pharmacological treatment improves memory alterations and inflammation in mice models for Down syndrome. The treatment targets the CB1 receptor, which is involved in neuronal connections and memory, and shows positive results even when age-related neurodegeneration is added.
A federally funded study by Mass General Brigham investigators found that self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation in women who have experienced intimate partner violence. The study identified three major subgroups: strangulation alone, altered consciousness, and full loss of consciou...
Climate change will make monsoon storms in South Asia wetter and weaker, with more storms pushing further inland across India. Scientists found that by the time global temperatures rise 3°C above pre-industrial levels, storms will become about 10% weaker while producing up to 28% more rain.
NTU Singapore has been ranked 5th in the world in Times Higher Education's Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, a recognition of its interdisciplinary approach to research and education. The university has achieved a perfect score in one metric and performed well in other measures of interdisciplinary success.
Research published by the American Psychological Association found that finger counting is an important stepping stone to higher math skills in young children. Children who counted on their fingers between ages 4 and 6 1/2 had better addition skills by age 7 than those who didn't use their fingers.
A special issue of Cancer Biology & Medicine highlights scientific progress, policy innovations, and digital health tools to accelerate cervical cancer elimination. The collection provides a comprehensive resource for advancing women's health equity worldwide, tackling vast inequities in health resources and implementation capacity.
The inflammatory response plays a dual role in ischemic stroke, exacerbating damage while facilitating tissue repair. Key biomarkers like IL-6, CRP, and MMP-9 aid early diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and guiding thrombectomy, offering promising therapeutic targets for precision medicine.
Researchers identified a mechanism driving neuroendocrine prostate cancer and developed a dual-drug treatment that slowed tumor growth in lab tests. The findings highlight ERRγ as a promising new therapeutic target for patients with limited treatment options.
A team of researchers from China applied CNNs to predict swine traits using previously published data, achieving optimal performance with a novel one-hot encoding method. The expanded encoding method enhanced the CNN's prediction accuracy, outperforming traditional techniques.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a new approach to treating drug-resistant epilepsy by mapping each patient's unique brain wave patterns. This method enables physicians to target the precise area in the brain where stimulation is most effective, moving beyond traditional one-size-fits-all treatment.
Researchers at Academia Sinica developed population-specific polygenic risk score models for Han Chinese ancestry, achieving unprecedented accuracy in predicting risks for common diseases. The study identified 2,656 independent genetic associations and found that genetic risks collectively explain up to 10.3% of total health variation ...
Two researchers, Leah Acker and Erin Gibson, have been awarded $750,000 to study cognitive aging through inflammation and sleep. The award aims to understand how the brain becomes vulnerable to cognitive decline and develop practical tools for protecting brain health.
Researchers at Toho University discovered that pyrazole-3 inhibits the TRPC3 channel, preventing atrial fibrillation persistence. This finding suggests targeting TRPC3 channels as a promising therapeutic approach for atrial fibrillation and related cardiovascular diseases.
The Virtual Cell Pharmacology Initiative (VCPI) aims to build the first standardized framework for virtual cell modeling in drug discovery. Ginkgo Datapoints is offering free high-throughput RNA profiling via its platform, generating over 12 billion data points and aiming to test at least 100,000 compounds.
A new study from Trinity College Dublin found that people exploit female-labelled AI and distrust male-labelled AI equally, as they do human partners of the same gender. The study's findings have significant implications for AI design, deployment, and regulation to prevent harmful gender discrimination.
The Global Virus Network has awarded pandemic preparedness research grants to scientists across four continents to enhance viral surveillance and early detection. The grants aim to strengthen the global response to emerging viral threats, particularly in regions vulnerable to pandemics.
A new study found that embryo arrest in IVF is more common with advancing maternal age but not directly related to chromosomal abnormalities. The research suggests two independent factors contribute to the number of euploid embryos available for transfer and overall ART success.
A new study found that C-reactive protein (CRP) levels can be used to estimate the risk of early-onset sepsis in preterm babies, but not in term babies. In healthy, uninfected babies, CRP levels increased naturally after birth, peaking between 24 and 32 hours, and were especially pronounced in term babies.
A study reveals a 100-million-year decline in shark and ray biodiversity, contrary to previous assumptions. The research emphasizes the importance of preserving and restoring diverse coastal habitats to address this crisis.
The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is expanding its roadway safety education efforts to reach more Californians, with a focus on Native American youth, pedestrian safety and Spanish-speaking communities. The project will train local Native peer educators to del...
Researchers created a new method using 'aryne intermediates' to build complex molecules efficiently, eliminating additives and reducing waste. This breakthrough can be applied to small molecule drug discovery, antibody drug conjugates, and more, expanding the possibilities for pharmaceuticals and agrochemical development.