The APTES system uses deep learning models to automate the phenotypic analysis of individual leaves and siliques in Arabidopsis, achieving high precision and recall scores. The system's outputs enabled a genome-wide association study identifying significant associations with various traits.
Ten Scripps Research scientists, spanning chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and more, have been recognized on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list. The list highlights researchers whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year.
A new machine learning model predicts the time of death for organ donors, enabling more efficient liver transplants. The model outperformed surgeon judgment and reduced futile procurements by 60%, making the transplant process more efficient and potentially allowing more candidates to receive a transplant.
Researchers have unveiled an integrated Water/Electricity-Cogeneration–Cultivation (WEC) platform that couples solar-driven desalination with salinity-gradient power generation and zero-pollution crop irrigation. The work demonstrates a practical blueprint for advancing the water–energy–food nexus toward carbon-neutral sustainability.
A new insulin delivery technology has been found to improve glucose control during pregnancy for women with Type 1 diabetes, reducing the risk of complications for both mother and baby. The study, led by University of Calgary researchers, found that this technology resulted in a three-hour per day improvement in the desired glucose ran...
Research analyzing over 170 studies reveals human impacts like hunting and land-use changes have a greater impact on prey populations than large carnivores. Large predators do control populations of prey species under specific conditions, but effects are often spatially constrained or influenced by competing species.
Bryophytes, including mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, have been found to be a significant source of trace evidence in forensic science. The new study provides a comprehensive review of their role in forensic botany, highlighting their potential for linking suspects, victims, and locations.
Researchers at the University of Chicago discovered that YTHDF2 regulates RNA metabolism to suppress inflammatory responses, potentially preventing skin cancer. The study found that UV exposure triggers a decrease in YTHDF2 levels, leading to increased inflammation and tumorigenesis.
A new study found that less educated and lower-income neighborhoods are consistently farther away from cultural institutions, such as elite universities and museums. The researchers measured straight-line distances and expected travel times between neighborhoods and eight amenities of cultural capital to quantify the geographic barriers.
Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will present their work on various hematological conditions at ASH 2025. These posters highlight recent findings in fields such as von Willebrand disease, multiple myeloma, and acute myeloid leukemia.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that people believe reporting their own good deeds would lead to negative emotions, unlike sharing personal achievements. The study suggests that sharing stories of one's good deeds may undermine moral character, and anonymity might be the nicest way to show kindness.
Researchers suggest that becoming aware of unrecognized psychological and behavioral challenges can be a crucial mechanism in conversation-based psychotherapy. By framing introspection as a process of expanding one's cognitive map, therapists may help patients reframe their thoughts and change pathological ways of thinking.
Researchers tracked eight short-finned pilot whales in Hawaiian waters, finding they dive approximately 39 times a day to consume an average of 4 squid per dive. The team estimated the total annual consumption to be around 88,000 tonnes of squid, which is sufficient for the local population.
The ISSCR, SDB, and the Allen Institute are hosting a three-day scientific symposium featuring early-career scientists, focusing on cross-disciplinary exchange and amplifying emerging leaders in developmental biology and stem cell science. Confirmed topics include data analysis, model systems, spatial awareness, and cell fates.
Researchers at NYU Tandon developed a method to measure cognitive arousal using skin conductance, revealing patterns of physiological responses to different stimuli. The analysis showed that haptic sensations and auditory stimuli elicit strong immediate activations, while visual cues respond more gradually.
University of Rochester researchers developed algorithms to analyze complex chemistry in propane-to-propylene conversion. The study reveals the importance of defective metal sites and oxide phase stability in catalysts.
Seven new species of a distinctive frog-like insect belonging to the genus Batracomorphus have been discovered in Uganda's Kibale National Park. The findings are significant as they mark the first new species recorded in Africa since 1981 and add to the existing 375 known worldwide.
Researchers developed a new methacrylate-based 'ink' that carries redox-active carbazole groups, enabling electrically conducting and color-changing materials. This allows for the creation of complex structures with reversible and pixel-level control.
Researchers identified a 'sweet spot' in clinical decision-making, where presenting two or more appropriate treatment options increases the odds of physicians selecting a high-quality alternative. The study challenges the widely cited status-quo bias theory and suggests that more options can lead to better care decisions.
A study found that fungal oxalic acid (OA) regulates the extracellular domain (ECD) of CERK1 through site-specific deamidation, impairing chitin-triggered plant immunity. This mechanism enables fungal pathogens to suppress host defenses.
Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute used a new method to determine which animal evolved first, finding support for the sponge hypothesis. The study suggests that sponges are rooted at the base of the animal tree of life, contrary to previous theories suggesting comb jelly ancestors.
This review highlights SIRT1 as a key regulator in MASLD, orchestrating metabolic homeostasis, immune modulation, and inter-organ communication. SIRT1's therapeutic potential is supported by natural product activators and synthetic small-molecule compounds.
In response to rising RSV cases, ECDC advises policymakers and public health authorities on effective ways to mitigate the impact of RSV disease in infants. Immunisation interventions, including long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccines, can prevent severe illness and hospitalization.
City of Hope researchers have made significant breakthroughs in cancer treatment, including a long-term survival boost for advanced prostate cancer patients, targeting IL-18 to improve immune function, and identifying a new target for pancreatic cancer therapy. These discoveries offer promising strategies for improving patient outcomes...
Researchers surveyed over 4,380 participants to gather data on everyday risky choices, including job-quitting and health-related decisions. The study found that occupational risky choices are consistently the most cited, followed by health-related and financial choices.
Researchers found that an elevated one-hour blood glucose level after an oral glucose tolerance test can signal a critical metabolic state. Participants with this value responded well to lifestyle interventions, improving insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function, and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found high-engagement social media posts lack essential risk information and promotional elements, potentially eroding patient decision-making. The study highlights the need for fair balance in online advertising to maintain informed consent.
New University of Bath research shows that the 'beauty-status exchange' between couples continues into marriage, where they trade money and status for attractiveness. As one spouse's income rises or falls, their partner adjusts physically to maintain perceived fairness within the relationship.
A recent study published in Cell Reports found that the vagus nerve's right branch is responsible for sensing nutritional information and reinforcing dietary behaviors. This research has implications for improving treatments of obesity, metabolic diseases, depression, and substance abuse.
A study from Bielefeld University reveals that the solar system is moving more than three times faster than predicted by current models. This deviation was detected using data from radio galaxies, which emit strong radio waves and can penetrate dust and gas.
The new ProKAS technique provides scientists with a robust way to study kinase activity and its spatial patterns in living cells. By monitoring multiple kinases at once, researchers can track their activity over time and see exactly where they act inside cells.
A new study reveals a strong connection between social media addiction and poor sleep quality among high school graduates in Bangladesh. Higher levels of social media addiction were closely associated with poorer sleep quality, particularly in female participants.
The Vaccine Innovation Center at Korea University College of Medicine has been selected as the lead institution for a health security research initiative focused on developing broad-spectrum antiviral agents and combination therapies to prevent severe disease in future pandemics. The project aims to create advanced therapeutics capable...
The 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognize journalists who produced compelling stories on the misuse of science, flaring practices, and other critical topics. Seven Gold Awards and nine Silver Awards went to winners from around the world.
Researchers developed a unified theory for integrated radiation-scattering manipulation, enabling on-demand design of RIS. The meta-atom combines phase, polarization, amplitude, waveform, frequency, and time properties, providing multifunctional capabilities within a single platform.
Researchers developed a microfluidic 'MISO' platform that reduces sample requirements for high-resolution cryo-EM structure determination by 100- to 1,000-fold. The approach enables the entire workflow to be carried out in just a few hours from cell lysis to vitrified grids.
A study found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer precursors. The research highlights the importance of improving dietary quality to mitigate the rising burden of early-onset colorectal cancer.
A new unified mathematical description model for coastal tipping points has been introduced, addressing escalating risks in coastal zones. The model classifies tipping points into six types, including bifurcation-driven, noise-driven, and shock-driven, highlighting the need for integrated strategies to mitigate regime shifts.
The study warns that connecting isolated habitats can lead to the spread of diseases and invasive species, while also increasing wildfire risks. To mitigate these effects, researchers recommend implementing cost-reduction strategies such as disease surveillance, habitat filters, and fire breaks.
A team of Concordia researchers has developed the first micromotors capable of moving through the air without fuel or batteries. The micromotors use heat from near-infrared light to lift and propel themselves, allowing for controlled movement in controlled directions.
Scientists have discovered that Earth's inner core exists in a superionic state, where light elements flow through a solid iron lattice, dramatically softening it. This discovery redefines our understanding of the planet's deepest interior and offers new perspectives on seismic anisotropy and Earth's magnetic field.
The discovery sheds light on marine ecosystems' rapid recovery and complexification after the end-Permian mass extinction. The Spitsbergen fossil deposit reveals diverse marine reptiles, including archosauromorphs and ichthyosaurs, with some species reaching 5m in length.
Uche Medoh, winner of the Science & SciLifeLab Prize, solved a 50-year puzzle in his field by uncovering the machinery behind BMP, a molecule with protective effects against various disorders. His research could help increase its levels to treat multiple diseases.
The Brain Knowledge Platform is a groundbreaking database and research tool that compiles and standardizes neuroscience data into a common format and language. It uses artificial intelligence to help scientists find patterns and connections, connecting basic brain research to actual medical treatments.
Researchers have discovered that manganese is both an armor and a weakness for the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating the disease.
A recent study finds that emotional and social factors contribute to the avoidance of pension information among Israelis. Secular Jews are often led by financial anxiety, while ultra-Orthodox and Arab citizens rely on lack of trust in institutions for their decision-making.
A study at Columbia University found that a pig kidney functioned normally for two months in a brain-dead recipient after receiving a xenotransplant protocol developed by immunologists. The study showed promise for preventing long-term rejection of xenotransplants.
Scientists have developed JAXLEY, a new open-source framework that combines precision biophysical models with machine learning techniques, allowing for faster and more realistic brain simulations. This enables researchers to build complex neuronal networks and train them directly on experimental data.
The study found that the SAA proton flux center has been drifting westward and northward over five years, with lower-energy protons responding faster to geomagnetic inhomogeneity. The CSES satellite data also showed a significant decrease in the area of the SAA proton flux between 2019 and 2024, correlated with solar activity.
A new book by experts highlights how the prevalence of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder has increased, but suggests it may not be due to a genuine increase in cases. The authors argue that 'typical' behavior can vary greatly among children, and that acceptance and understanding of individuality is key.
A 47-year-old man from New Jersey died after consuming beef due to a tick-borne meat allergy caused by the Lone Star tick's alpha-gal sugar. Researchers identified the allergy and its link to fatal anaphylaxis, urging physicians to investigate severe abdominal pain after eating red meat in areas with high Lone Star tick populations.
Neil Singh Bedi, a fourth-year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine, was awarded the 2025 Paul Ambrose Outstanding Student Award from the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and other organizations. He is recognized for his advocacy efforts, particularly in forming the Stop Shackling Patients Coalition to imp...
Researchers aim to identify biological biomarkers that can enable earlier diagnosis and intervention for schizophrenia. Progress in biomarker development is crucial for improving patients' quality of life and reducing the societal burden of the disorder.
A study published in Pediatric Drugs found that children and adolescents with underweight are more likely to discontinue ADHD medication within a year. The researchers also found clear differences in dosage, gender, and age that can affect treatment outcomes.
A study of nearly 30,000 female nurses found that consuming more ultra-processed foods was associated with a 45% higher risk of developing adenomas, precursors to early-onset colorectal cancer. The study's findings support the importance of reducing ultra-processed food intake as a strategy to mitigate the rising burden of early-onset ...
Researchers and artists created MuMu: Worlds of Connection, an XR experience illustrating the interconnectedness of human well-being, environment, and other life forms. The game, designed for middle school-aged youth, aims to convey complex scientific concepts in a tangible way.
A study published in Nature Climate Change found that mesoscale horizontal stirring intensifies considerably in the Arctic and Southern Oceans, driven by stronger ocean flow and turbulence resulting from sea ice loss. This intensification could alter heat and nutrient transport, impacting marine ecosystems.
Professor Marko Huhtanen's research introduces a new method for compressing images by leveraging the best features of multiple well-known compression methods. The technique enables the removal of rigidity in traditional approaches, allowing for more precise control and adjustment during compression.
Researchers at the University of Konstanz develop a mechanistic model to predict biological community composition in different ecosystems. Their study confirms the high predictive capacity of the model, which can be applied to various situations involving competing organisms.
A retrospective cohort study found that right hepatic lobe volume, spleen volume, and portal pressure gradient reduction predict further decompensation in cirrhotic patients post-TIPS. A nomogram model demonstrated high discriminative accuracy in identifying high-risk patients.