Researchers found that methylene blue can reverse brain damage caused by cerebral malaria and identified a nine-gene blood signature to diagnose the disease. The study's findings offer new clues on immune processes involved in brain injury and suggest potential for early intervention and clearer treatment decisions.
Scientists at NUS create electrochemical reaction manifold to access functionalized quinolines and N-alkylated saturated N heterocycles, both key scaffolds in pharmaceutical science. This breakthrough overcomes limitations of existing methods using strong oxidizing agents.
Researchers create powerful computational tools, sCCIgen and QuadST, to map how cells communicate in diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer. These tools provide a controlled environment to test methods for detecting cell communication, enabling the discovery of new mechanisms and therapies.
Engineered metasurfaces can focus and control light to trigger responses in specific cells, enabling precise, wireless stimulation. This breakthrough lays the foundation for next-gen bioelectronic implants with targeted cell activation or cancer therapy.
A protein called U2AF1, released by macrophages, helps grow new blood vessels in the heart after a myocardial infarction. U2AF1 regulates alternative splicing of Yap1, enhancing endothelial cell migration and tube formation.
Compulsive behaviours are common across many mental health conditions, where people repeat actions despite negative consequences. New research in rats suggests that triggering inflammation in the striatum may shift behaviour toward more deliberate decision-making, rather than habit.
Benizake salmon farming is expanding in Namie Town, Fukushima, with the help of Japan's Subsidy for Business Location program. The project aims to revitalize commercial activity and create employment opportunities for affected residents after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
The new program focuses on advancing foundational research in AI, including innovation in language models and algorithmic efficiency. Google will support research grants, scholarships for students, and educational initiatives at the TAU Center.
A new study presents a refined approach to designing ultra-dense LEO satellite constellations tailored for satellite-based computing networks. The proposed constellation model uses an inclined-orbit configuration, which allows for flexible adjustment of orbital parameters to better serve middle–low latitude regions.
Researchers from RIKEN and their international collaborators used deep learning techniques to analyze unexamined nuclear emulsion data and identified a new double-Lambda hypernucleus. This is the world's first AI-assisted observation of such an exotic nucleus, providing new insight into neutron star cores.
A new hybrid anode technology has been developed that delivers higher energy storage while reducing thermal runaway and explosion risks. The 'magneto-conversion' strategy applies an external magnetic field to ferromagnetic manganese ferrite conversion-type anodes, promoting uniform lithium ion transport and preventing dendrite formation.
A new study reveals that recent changes in air pollution are not the main reason for Earth's increasing energy imbalance. Cloud changes, driven by surface warming and natural climate variability, largely outweigh the effects of aerosol reductions.
A deep learning framework called PRTS accurately predicts single-cell-resolution spatial transcriptomics from H&E-stained histology images. The model identifies 21 cell subtypes in mouse brain and maintains prediction accuracy in human breast and lung cancer tissues.
Flinders University researchers discovered a biological process that could explain some stillbirths and pave the way for early detection. The study found that molecules called circular RNAs build up in the placenta too quickly during pregnancy, compromising its ability to nourish the baby.
A study by Professor Jane Ogden highlights the profound impact of family dynamics on eating behaviour, including traditional influences and tensions. She offers practical advice to promote a balanced approach, focusing on moderation rather than restriction, and encourages self-compassion to overcome guilt and shame associated with food.