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Maths model could unlock new medical treatments

A new study could unlock the creation of brand new materials with promising biomedical applications, including smart drug delivery systems and targeted therapies. Researchers used a simple mathematical model to balance competing forces and predict the same arrangements across different materials.

SourceAberystwyth·JournalPhysical Review E·DateNov 12, 2025

Climate change and rising sea levels to worsen urban health risks in Mumbai, study co-led by Princeton and University of Chicago reveals

A recent study co-led by Princeton and University of Chicago found that deaths caused by rainfall and rising sea levels are almost ten times higher than official statistics suggest in Mumbai. The research highlights the human toll of extreme urban flooding, with slum residents facing disproportionate risks, particularly children under ...

SourcePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

Bacteriophage characterization provides platform for rational design

Researchers have mapped the full structure of bacteriophage Bas63 using cryo-EM, revealing unique decoration proteins and a rare whisker and collar structure. The detailed structural information will enable rational phage design and engineering efforts for specificity and target regions.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

AI’s energy usage is less than previously thought

A recent study finds that artificial intelligence has a negligible effect on global greenhouse gas emissions. The researchers' analysis of US energy consumption and AI use across industries revealed that the energy usage from AI in the US equals the energy consumption for all of Iceland, but not noticeable on a global scale.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

The next frontier in clean flight? Jet fuel from city waste

Researchers explore using municipal solid waste as a low-emission, cost-effective feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-90%. The study suggests that adopting municipal solid waste-based jet fuels could save airlines money under carbon pricing systems.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

FAU Engineering study takes a ‘quantum leap’ to detect kidney disease

A recent FAU Engineering study leverages quantum computing to enhance the accuracy of chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis. The research team developed and compared two automated systems: Classical Support Vector Machine (CSVM) and Quantum Support Vector Machine (QSVM). CSVM achieved remarkable 98.75% accuracy, while QSVM reached 87....

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalInformatics and Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2025

Loneliness in young adults - especially educated females - often coexists alongside friendship and social connectedness, and might instead be linked with experiencing major life changes, per large US study

A recent US study reveals that loneliness among young adults, particularly educated females, is often accompanied by social connectedness. The research suggests that this ambivalence towards sociality may be related to significant life transitions.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·DateNov 12, 2025

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal study decodes clinical features of tumor in brain ventricles

Researchers analyzed 29 new and 22 previously reported cases of PCNSL involving the ventricles, finding different clinical symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and vision impairment. The study suggests that despite its unusual location, ventricular PCNSL behaves like other forms of brain lymphoma, with a recommended treatment strategy...

SourceChinese Neurosurgical Journal·JournalChinese Neurosurgical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 12, 2025

Clinical trial in Africa finds single-dose malaria treatment combining four existing drugs as effective as more onerous multi-day, multi-dose regimen

A clinical trial in Africa has discovered a single-dose treatment combining sulfadoxine, pyrimethamine, artesunate, and pyronaridine (SPAP) that is as effective as traditional multi-day treatments in curing uncomplicated malaria. The study addresses the growing threat of drug-resistant malaria parasites and improves treatment adherence.

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research grant programs provide $2.25 million in support for postdoctoral investigators and junior faculty

The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research is providing $2.25 million in grants to 26 postdoctoral investigators and junior faculty pursuing aging research. These programs offer critical support to early-career scientists, advancing the field of geroscience and potential therapies to extend human health.

Study: Metformin new standard of care to manage weight gain side effect of certain bipolar medications

A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that metformin can help manage weight gain in overweight or obese youth taking medication for bipolar disorder, making it a potential standard of care treatment. The MOBILITY trial showed modest but significant benefits of metformin over no treatment, with well-tolerated side effects.

SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalThe Lancet Psychiatry·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 12, 2025

Study finds high rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw milk

A study found high rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw milk, with 95% of isolated strains resistant to penicillin and erythromycin. The presence of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis in raw milk highlights the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use and improved hygiene practices.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025

Admitting imposter feelings may undermine professors’ perceived competence, study finds

Research from Colorado State University shows that faculty sharing internal sense of unease and inadequacy can shape students' perception of professors' overall competence, likeability, and effectiveness. Students found a hypothetical professor who publicly acknowledged feelings of being an impostor to be less hirable than an equally a...

SourceColorado State University·JournalScholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology·DateNov 12, 2025

From pixels to precision: how large medical imaging models are transforming tumor diagnosis and treatment

Medical imaging foundation models revolutionize cancer precision medicine by integrating multimodal data, AI algorithms, and large language models. They enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical interpretability, facilitating personalized therapy and intelligent clinical decision support.

SourcePeking Union Medical College Hospital·JournalMedical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital·DateNov 12, 2025

Mental and physical coaching before surgery prepares immune system, reduces complications

A new study by Stanford Medicine researchers finds that a personalized prehab coaching program can motivate patients, enhance their immune system, and result in fewer complications. The study suggests that one-on-one help is crucial for successful prehabilitation, leading to better adherence and improved clinical outcomes.

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalJAMA Surgery·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 12, 2025

AI can deliver personalized learning at scale, study shows

A Dartmouth study finds that AI-powered chatbots can deliver personalized learning to large numbers of students. The researchers created an AI teaching assistant called NeuroBot TA that provides around-the-clock individualized support for students, which they found to be more trusted than general chatbots.

SourceDartmouth College·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025