Nord Quantique's multimode encoding technology demonstrates better error correction capabilities with fewer qubits, enabling smaller and more powerful quantum systems. The approach also reduces energy consumption and increases confidence information for improved error detection and correction strategies.
Clinical trials for MASH cirrhosis have shown promising results, particularly with FGF21 analogues like efruxifermin and pegozafermin. The review emphasizes the need for effective interventions targeting advanced disease stages and highlights the importance of surrogate endpoints in accelerating approvals.
The BIAL Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 4th edition of its international award, recognizing exceptional work in biomedical research published within the last decade. Nominations are open until June 30, with a significant increase in prize amount to €350,000.
Researchers mapped electron density in the ionosphere and observed unique 3D wave patterns after the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, showing earthquakes generate waves from multiple points along the entire fault line. The study provides new insights into how earthquakes affect the upper atmosphere.
Researchers have identified a monoacylglycerol acyltransferase (MGAT)-coding gene named bishu-1 that maintains the expression level of thermal receptors and modulates cool temperature sensation and avoidance behavior. The discovery could promote the development of lipid-mediated treatments for maintaining thermosensation in humans.
The study confirms QED theory by measuring the g-factor of lithium-like tin with high precision. The experimental value agrees well with the theoretical prediction within the uncertainty of the calculation.
Researchers developed a technique to separate and quantify ions, nanoparticles, and aggregates in nanomedicines, improving quality control for advanced pharmaceutical products. This method ensures the safe use of metal-based nanomedicines by distinguishing between their different forms.
A new study has found that depression is linked to an increased risk of dementia in both midlife and late life. The research highlights the importance of recognizing and treating depression across the life course to protect brain health.
Researchers at Drexel University and the University of Maryland found a statistically significant link between severe natural disasters and loss of health care infrastructure. The study suggests that communities experiencing severe disasters often face declines in health care resources, with effects lasting for years.
Researchers identified C5aR1 as a novel prognostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target for treating metastatic skin cancer. Elevated C5aR1 presence suggests increased metastasis risk and poor survival in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a new device called CAPGLO that uses magnets to isolate disease-fighting T cells, making CAR T cell therapy potentially less expensive and more accessible. The technology aims to reduce the cost of immunotherapy from thousands to just hundreds of dollars.
A new study from Caltech finds that the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, commonly referred to as the AMOC, will weaken by around 18 to 43 percent at the end of the 21st century. This represents a limited decline, rather than substantial weakening as previously predicted, addressing a long-standing uncertainty in climate sci...
A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that nearly 60% of U.S. adults are unaware or uncertain of the link between alcohol and cancer, despite established connections. The findings highlight the need for improved public awareness and urge clinicians to speak with their patients directly.
Research reveals NADK tetramer defective mutants enhance tumor progression and chemotherapy resistance by regulating enzyme activity. Mutations impacting tetramer formation suppress activity, while others promote cancer cell growth and sensitivity to chemotherapy.
A new study published in Science finds that strong climate policy can preserve twice as much ice as current warming trajectories, even if temperatures stabilized today. At a 1.5°C temperature increase, 53% of global glacier mass could be preserved, alleviating hazards like flooding and freshwater deficiency.
Researchers found that adopting new digital systems to help oceangoing container ships get in line to offload their cargo at busy ports reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 16-24%. This intervention is cheap and utilizes existing technology.
A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that Asian Americans no longer report better health outcomes than white Americans among US adults aged 50 and over. The prevalence of disability declined across every other racial group, but remained stagnant among US-born Asians since 2005.
A large observational study suggests that US general military service may actually lower, rather than heighten, the risk of depression. The study found a 22-23% lower risk of depression associated with military service, after adjusting for influential factors such as age, sex, and income.
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique using lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures. The technique allows for the creation of ceramic coatings, tiles, or complex three-dimensional structures, enabling increased versatility in engineering new devices and technologies.
Researchers documented an unusual feeding aggregation of oceanic whitetip and tiger sharks scavenging concurrently on a carcass off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The study reveals that despite their different habitats, these shark species can peacefully coexist and establish a social hierarchy.
Researchers designed a biomimetic two-stage micro@nanomotor that can perform directional movement under NIR light and self-diffusiophoresis in weak acidic environments. The system consists of a large-sized micromotor and multiple small-sized nanomotors, enabling efficient cargo delivery and targeting cancer cells.
Rice University's student-led Rice Wind Energy team took second place overall at the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition. The team designed and built a powerful wind turbine, achieving over 20 watts of power in the wind tunnel, and hosted community outreach initiatives to promote renewable energy.
Researchers develop peptide-bridged fusion oxidoreductase, reducing NADP input and increasing conversion rates. The enzyme's electrostatic cofactor channeling enhances transportation effectiveness factors, suppressing side reactions.
A recent study found that warming to 2.7°C would preserve only 24% of present-day glacier mass, while limiting warming to 1.5°C would conserve 54%. Glacier loss poses significant consequences for sea levels, freshwater availability, and tourism.
A new machine learning algorithm, SAVANA, has been developed to accurately detect structural variations in cancer genomes using long-read sequencing data. The algorithm was tested on 99 human tumour samples and showed high consistency with current clinical standards.
Analysis of ancient proteins in fossilized tooth enamel reveals greater diversity within Paranthropus than previously recognized, suggesting multiple distinct species. The findings also support the presence of genetically distinct individuals, including one individual that appears to be part of a different Paranthropus group.
Scientists have discovered a way to adapt food crops to Earth's changing climate using plant genebanks, which store millions of genetically diverse plants. This innovative approach combines DNA data with climate information to predict the best crops for future conditions.
Large-scale solar arrays will occupy approximately 0.2 percent of agricultural land in Arkansas, with projected impacts on crop prices and proximal real estate value. Researchers found that utility-scale solar projects can coexist with agriculture through integrated systems like agrivoltaics.
A new analysis from UC Davis suggests that lithium-ion battery recycling could play a big role in meeting growing global demand for lithium, potentially reducing the need for new mines. Recycling could mitigate supply constraints and reduce carbon emissions associated with combustion engine vehicles.
A new study reveals that Heat-Health Action Plans globally fail to propose concrete interventions to protect vulnerable populations from heat-induced mental health crises. Most (75.9%) acknowledge mental health risks, but only a few specify unique impacts and outline concrete interventions.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a novel iron-based catalyst that more than doubles the conversion efficiency of thermochemical green hydrogen production. The new catalyst, iron-poor nickel ferrite (Fe-poor NiFe2O4), enables significantly greater oxygen capacity even at lower temperatures.
Scientists have discovered that leprosy, caused by bacteria Mycobacterium lepromatosis, has been infecting humans in the Americas for at least 1,000 years. The study analyzed DNA from ancient human remains and recent clinical cases, confirming that the disease was already widespread in North and South America before European colonization.
A new study found that some supervisors engage in abusive behavior to increase compliance and establish their leadership role. However, this type of behavior does not lead to negative outcomes for the supervisor, but rather provides a sense of short-term fulfillment.
The study found that Earth's glaciers will lose 76% of their 2020 mass under current climate policy pledges, with Alaska losing 69%. Limiting warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit could reduce global mass loss to 47%, and Alaska's loss to 41%.
Climate change poses significant threats to global food security, with rising temperatures and CO2 levels altering crop growth and development. However, researchers have identified potential solutions, including genetic engineering and plant breeding techniques that can enhance crop tolerance to extreme weather conditions.
New simulations map Ida's effects fully for the first time, showing how damage and casualties could have been worse in parts of New York City. The team used a respected modeling system to investigate the unusual nature of Ida and its potential impact on NYC.
A study found that fewer than half of U.S. adults are aware of the link between alcohol and cancer, highlighting a need for increased awareness and action. The findings emphasize the importance of reducing the alcohol-related cancer burden in the US.
Researchers at Penn State have discovered a mechanism that resets the molecular cycle involved in the fight-or-flight response to stress and starvation. The study used imaging, structural, and biochemical techniques to uncover how this cycle completes and the system resets itself.
The study found that older children evaluated accommodations as fairer and demonstrated greater understanding of how specific accommodations address specific needs. This may encourage teachers, parents, and service providers to discuss accommodations and promote flexibility, understanding, and acceptance among typically-developing clas...
Researchers found a 76% lower risk of death in advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension patients treated with sotatercept. The therapy significantly reduced hospitalization rates and improved patient outcomes.
A new study reveals that tech workers' values are complex and diverse, with developers exhibiting a strongly liberal worldview. Non-developer tech workers tend to share more in common with other occupational elites. Understanding these values is crucial for shaping the ethics and impact of the tech industry.
Researchers have discovered a crucial molecular basis for aortic dissection by linking endothelial dysfunction with immune infiltration. The study reveals that abnormalities in vascular endothelial cells facilitate the accumulation of inflammatory cells, leading to fatal rupture.
Research suggests that self-employment among white women is associated with lower rates of obesity, physical inactivity, and poor sleep duration. This study uses biologic and physical measures to explore the relationship between self-employment and cardiovascular disease risk factors across sex and racial/ethnic minority status.
Researchers establish culture of persistent flagellated protist from seawater, challenging current understanding that Endomyxa lack flagella. The discovery offers insights into evolutionary history and biological diversity of Endomyxa.
Researchers have developed metal-based Janus nanostructures that boost CO2 reduction via tandem electrocatalysis. These structures exhibit unique properties and mechanisms, enabling the generation of single-carbon and multi-carbon products.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new approach to bridge the gap between available data and actionable insight in medicine. They introduced contextualized modeling, a family of ultra-personalized machine learning methods, to build individualized gene network models for nearly 8,000 tumors across 25 cancer typ...
A $10m national effort led by SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre will advance understanding of sarcopenia in Asian populations and explore new methods of diagnosis and treatment. The initiative, MAGNET, has already recruited over 400 patients with sarcopenia for studies.
A new genomic study offers a unique lens for understanding the extinction crisis in Hawai'i, revealing that there is still time to save the critically endangered honeycreeper 'akeke'e. With only 17 species of iconic honeycreepers remaining, efforts to control mosquito populations and conservation breeding programs are underway.
A new technique has been developed to identify materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The technique uses a scanning tunneling microscope to detect the topological surface state in intrinsic topological superconductors, enabling the identification of promising platforms for topological quantum computing.
A global-scale inventory of methane emissions from abandoned oil and gas wells has been published, revealing significant risks and opportunities for reduction. The study estimates that AOG wells released approximately 400,000 tonnes of methane in 2022, with potential mitigation through early well-plugging strategies.
A new study examines the self-efficacy of informal educators in leading youth civic engagement projects. The research found that despite an initial increase in confidence, many educators reported a decrease in self-efficacy after participating in professional development initiatives aimed at addressing environmental issues.
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers Dr. Juan R. Cubillos-Ruiz and Dr. David Lyden have been awarded a $750,000 grant to study ovarian cancer, with a focus on harnessing immune cells and detecting the disease earlier. Their research aims to develop innovative strategies for eliminating metastatic tumors and preventing recurrence.
The Terasaki Institute and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) have launched a new collaboration initiative that brings advanced hands-on laboratory experience to CSUN Biology graduate students. Participating students will work alongside leading scientists on projects in various fields of biomedical research.
A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, suggests that non-native milkweeds in urban gardens are not harmful to migratory monarch butterflies. The study found that resident monarchs and non-native milkweeds are not connected to the larger population, allowing urban ecosystems to contribute to their conservation.
A new study analyzed trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the US, finding nearly double the number of alcohol-related cancer deaths between 1990 and 2021. The burden is highest among men over 55, with liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancers seeing significant increases.
A study of ancient genomes from Yunnan, China, has provided new insights into human prehistory in East Asia. The research found that the region is pivotal to understanding the origin of both Tibetan and Austroasiatic population groups, with a previously unobserved Asian ancestry denoted as Xingyi ancestry.
Researchers have developed a method to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a versatile compound used in fuels and plastics. The process involves hydrogenating CO2 with the help of catalysts, which can produce e-fuels that are sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.
The Mayo Venture Partner (MVP) program aims to create groundbreaking technologies, co-invest in aligned companies, and build new ventures from the ground up. Industry veterans will leverage Mayo Clinic's world-class research and clinical expertise to drive innovation.
A new study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers suggests that poorly functioning blood vessels may be the cause of muscle wasting in cancer patients. The discovery could lead to the development of targeted therapies to restore blood vessel health and improve muscle strength.
A new study reveals that a strain of leprosy-causing mycobacterium, Mycobacterium lepromatosis, infected humans in the Americas longer ago than previously thought. The findings indicate that this strain was already circulating within human populations across the continent several centuries before European arrival.