A new study by Florida International University found that self-improvement gifts can unintentionally trigger negative online reviews due to emotional sting. Recipients who received these gifts often felt judged rather than appreciated, leading to lower ratings and negative word of mouth.
A new study found that nearly half of patients discharged with take-home methadone successfully connected to treatment within 72 hours. The likelihood of successful follow-up increased if patients were already enrolled in an OTP or received higher methadone doses.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announce a new scholarship program for graduate students in Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs. This initiative provides complimentary ASN memberships to support student-to-professional pipelines and remove financial barriers to early-career development.
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new model to predict the snow-to-liquid ratio, which varies widely in the Western United States. By training a random forest model on high-quality data from 14 mountain sites, they were able to explain nearly half of the variability in snow density compared to existing methods.
Scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research tracked the impact of recent X-class solar flares on Earth's upper atmosphere. The flares triggered radio blackouts across Africa and Europe, producing auroras that reached unusually low latitudes, including as far south as Florida.
Researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can study how transposons move within and bind to the genome, playing critical roles in immune response, neurological function, and genetic evolution. The discovery has significant implications for agricultural advancements and understanding disease development and treatment.
Scientists have developed a fast-acting and long-lasting vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), which is one of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases. The vaccine, made from a virus-like replicon particle, provides durable humoral immunity for up to 18 months.
Assistant Professor Mohammad Halim is studying protein- and enzyme-based solvents to improve storage of injection-based therapeutics. His research aims to find the optimal mixture of eutectic solvents that can preserve these drugs at subfreezing temperatures without altering their critical proteins.
A new study has caught immune cells 'in the act' in pancreatic lymph nodes, suggesting an early onset of Type 1 Diabetes. The researchers identified a unique subset of CD4 T cells that ramp up two proteins, NFKB1 and BACH2, turning genes on and off to rev up the immune attack on insulin-making cells.
A new study found that current cardiac screening tools are not optimal and fail to identify half the people who are at risk of having a heart attack. The researchers assessed the accuracy of widely used tools, including ASCVD and PREVENT calculators, and found that nearly half of patients would not have been recommended for preventive ...
Researchers developed an AI system called SeeUnsafe that can automatically identify collisions and near-misses in traffic videos by combining language reasoning and visual intelligence. The system has achieved high accuracy rates and can provide detailed reports on road safety issues.
Researchers from two Max Planck Institutes directly observe the strong reshaping of C60 molecules by laser fields using x-ray camera. At low intensities, the molecule expands before fragmentation sets in, while at high intensities, fast expansion and removal of outer valence electrons occur.
Several studies examine imaging tools for detecting prostate cancer, testing new PET tracers for spotting aggressive tumors. Researchers also explored a new scan to detect gastrointestinal stromal tumors and improved imaging agents for pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
LMU has secured funding for two large research networks: one on neurovascular diseases and the other on desmosomes. The CRC on neurovascular diseases aims to uncover the causes of these diseases and develop novel therapeutic strategies, while the SFB/Transregio on desmosomes investigates their functions in epithelial barriers.
A new study identifies a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards are available. The researchers used optogenetics to activate the circuit and induce negative states in mice, leading to prioritization of repetitive behaviors over natural needs.
The Goethe University Frankfurt will receive €14 million to investigate the causes of persistent inequality in Germany's educational system. Researchers from diverse disciplines will adopt multiple perspectives to examine institutionalized processes of participation and recognition.
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have precisely detected quantum tunneling of hydrogen atoms in palladium metal. Hydrogen atoms can pass through energy barriers via quantum tunneling due to 'quantum' effects.
Researchers at LJI have discovered a cellular driver that leads to the development of tissue-resident memory T cells, which specialize in defending specific organs. The study found that GPR25 sustains TGF-\u00b2 signaling, promoting differentiation and transformation into these specialized immune cells.
Researchers improved sodium-ion battery performance by coating Na3V2(PO4)3 with Nb2O5. The coating enhanced capacity, rate performance and cycling life, maintaining 97% capacity after 300 cycles.
A study at the University of Buffalo discovered a new membrane that separates hydrogen from CO2 with a record-breaking selectivity of 1,800, outperforming previous rates by 18 times. The crosslinked polyamines-based membrane also exhibits self-healing properties and stability under extreme conditions.
Researchers developed a novel catalyst from waste medical masks, degrading 39.88% of PET in seawater, with improved efficiency over existing methods. The catalyst's stability and potential use as degradation products make it a promising solution for microplastic pollution.
A team of researchers from Texas A&M University has developed a new method to give damaged cells new mitochondria, restoring energy output and cell health. The technique uses nanoflowers to boost stem cells, which then transfer their surplus mitochondria to injured neighbors.
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is hosting the Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium, providing state-of-the-art methodologies in genetics and genomics research. Attendees can earn CME credits and engage with leading experts in rare disease diagnosis and genomic technologies.
Dr. Corby Martin has been appointed as the Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. He will provide leadership for key programs such as the T32 Postdoctoral Training Program, the Pennington Scientific Symposium and the Bray Obesity Symposium.
Researchers at UCSF found distinctive brain patterns in children with sensory processing disorder, which could help clinicians refine treatments for tantrums and emotional volatility. The study suggests that over-responsive children's brains dial up inward-focused networks to gain self-control.
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have discovered a shared mechanism that may help improve healing across several types of muscle injury. Macrophages, immune cells known as microscopic garbage trucks, deliver ions to muscle fibers, facilitating rapid repair after an injury.
Researchers at KIT successfully used the CRISPR/Cas method to fuse two chromosomes into one, reducing the number of chromosomes in plants by half. This process does not affect plant growth and has potential applications for improving crop yields and resilience.
The German Research Foundation extends TRR 318 'Constructing Explainability' for a further three and a half years, focusing on context within explanations to develop more comprehensible AI systems. The collaboration involves over 60 researchers across seven disciplines, aiming to create social forms of explainable AI.
This study introduces a novel approach to accelerate electron migration in g-C3N4 by anchoring atomically dispersed W species via covalent bonds. The resulting platform demonstrates high selectivity against common interferents and enables self-powered detection of copper ions with a broad detection range.
Researchers developed a water-soluble phosphorescent carbon nanodot ink for high-resolution invisible printing, achieving resolutions of up to 2480×3508 dpi. The ink can accurately reproduce complex text patterns on various substrates with an accuracy of over 98.7%.
The reed leafhopper hosts at least seven species of bacteria, with three being essential for its nutrition. The insect transmits plant diseases SBR and stolbur, causing massive crop failures in sugar beet and potato production.
A new study by UC San Francisco combines genetic risk with cardiovascular disease risk factors to predict who is more likely to develop dementia. The expanded view may help those worried about dementia, as lifestyle changes and improved control of illnesses can reduce brain damage and potentially delay or prevent symptoms.
The Goethe University has exceeded the annual maximum limit of scholarships for its students, awarding 620 recipients through the Deutschlandstipendium program. This year's awards ceremony featured a diverse program, including a keynote on 'Masterpiece' and an art vernissage with artworks available for auction.
A study at Technical University of Munich found that AI-simplified CT reports reduced reading time to two minutes and improved patient comprehension. Patients rated the simplified texts as more helpful and informative, with 82% finding them easier to read and understand.
The ACM Gordon Bell Prize-winning team developed a full-physics Bayesian inversion framework called 'digital twin' to predict tsunami early warning. This approach enabled real-time, data-driven forecasting with dynamic adaptivity, achieving a ten-billion-fold speedup over existing state-of-the-art methods.
Researchers found a significant link between longer screen time and increased ADHD symptoms, as well as developmental abnormalities in brain structure. The study suggests that excessive screen exposure may contribute to delayed brain maturation patterns in children with ADHD.
A new clinical trial enrolls patients at the University of Cincinnati to study the effects of extended tranexamic acid dosing on recovery outcomes for young athletes after ACL reconstruction. The trial aims to test whether this approach can reduce pain, swelling and promote earlier movement in patients.
The German Research Foundation has granted funding for two new Collaborative Research Centres at the University of Konstanz, exploring cellular trigger responses and language signal interference. Researchers aim to unravel molecular mechanisms behind cell perception and processing, and develop innovative tools for biotechnological appl...
Researchers used light-inducible gene expression to demonstrate that gastrulation in human embryos requires an interplay between chemical cues and mechanical forces. The study found that mechanical tension fine-tunes downstream biochemical signaling pathways, leading to the formation of body axes.
Boris Karanov and Frank Rhein receive funding to develop new algorithms for optical communication systems and reduce CO2 emissions from cryptocurrency mining. Their research aims to improve the performance of optical networks and mitigate the environmental impact of blockchain technology.
The TUM researchers created a benchmark that standardizes lightweight design methods by comparing six reference strategies, including classical topology optimization and lattice-based layouts. This allows users to evaluate the mechanical and geometric characteristics of components with different resolutions and material use.
University of Minnesota researchers found that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD)-like pathology in preclinical models. The strategy aims to intervene before severe damage occurs, potentially delaying or preventing vision loss for those with early signs of AMD.
Researchers have identified a neural pathway for processing magnetic information in the pigeon brain, located in the inner ear. The study reveals specialized circuits that process magnetic information, allowing pigeons to use the Earth's magnetic field as a natural GPS.
Combining improved diet quality with increased physical activity significantly reduces body fat, particularly visceral fat, associated with higher risks of diseases. The study found that simultaneous changes in both behaviors result in greater benefits than individual changes.
The German Research Foundation has awarded a €10 million grant to the Collaborative Research Centre 211 'Strong-Interaction Matter under Extreme Conditions' for its third phase, extending funding for another 3.5 years.
Researchers developed a reliable dataset to determine the best AI model for pancreatic cancer detection, finding that AI outperformed clinicians in detecting and diagnosing the disease. The study suggests that AI can support radiologists in their work and potentially lead to earlier diagnosis and faster treatment.
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine created a comprehensive map showing how antibodies attach to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and how viral mutations weaken that attachment. The study highlights the limits of current antibodies and suggests new strategies for building longer-lasting antibody therapies and vaccines.
The European Society of Endocrinology is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of hormone health. The #BecauseHormonesMatter initiative aims to improve public understanding of hormones and promote practical steps for better hormone health, following the success of last year's campaign.
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute have discovered how spermine guards against diseases like Alzheimer's by rendering certain proteins harmless. The substance promotes cell mobility and activity, regulating gene expression and biomolecular condensation, which facilitates autophagy and safely degrades damaged proteins.
A global survey of over 747 ECT recipients and 201 relatives found 25 adverse effects, with 17 reported by more than half of participants. Women, bilateral ECT, and multiple courses were linked to severe harm, contradicting claims of modern ECT's safety.
A joint research team from NIMS and Toyo Tanso has developed a carbon electrode that achieves higher output, longer life and scalability for practical lithium-air batteries. The electrode's hierarchically controlled porous structure results in high-output operation and improved durability.
A team of researchers developed a groundbreaking Full Earth System Simulation at 1 km resolution, capturing energy, water, and carbon flow through the atmosphere, ocean, and land. This innovation has enormous potential to provide detailed global information on local scales about future warming implications.
A recent study led by Dr. Leah Backhus found that lung cancer patients often receive inadequate posttreatment surveillance, which can lead to a substantial gap in care. The study estimated the true surveillance rates and predictors of guideline-concordant care in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
A team of scientists has developed a biodegradable mulching film that naturally repels pests using citronella oil, protecting crops while reducing pesticide use and plastic pollution. The new film was tested on strawberry plants and found to be effective in preventing pest infestation.
Researchers at KAIST have found that depression is linked to an imbalance in the body's immune response, affecting brain function. The study identified novel biomarkers and a potential new approach for treating depression by integrating blood analysis, single-cell analysis, and patient-derived brain organoids.
Researchers discovered P. angustum selectively targets colorectal cancer, inducing direct tumor lysis and robust immune activation. The therapy promotes intratumoral infiltration of immune cells and enhances production of inflammatory cytokines, significantly prolonging survival in treated mice.
Researchers investigate how adjacent cities exacerbate each other's heat island effects. A study also highlights the need for improved hindcasting infrastructure in climate science. Additionally, a campaign monitors pinned clouds over industrial sources of heat and finds that trees are more reliable against heat stress than buildings.
A study by the German Diabetes Center found that people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease have impaired mitochondrial ketone body oxidation, reducing their ability to produce energy from ketones. This defect suggests a potential new target for improving energy metabolism in diabetes.
Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System are exploring the role of the neurovascular unit in maintaining healthy brain function and how damage can cause chronic health conditions. The studies aim to identify new biomarkers for blast-related brain injury and develop strategies for prevention and treatment.
A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals distinct patterns of brain activity between boys and girls with a family history of substance use disorder, suggesting separate predispositions for addiction. Girls with a family history displayed higher transition energy in the default-mode network, indicating greater difficulty disengag...