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Study in Europe: monoclonal antibodies effectively prevent respiratory syncytial virus in infants

A European study found that long-acting monoclonal antibody immunisation effectively prevented hospitalisation due to RSV infection among children under two years old. The overall immunisation effectiveness was 79%, with a decline in protection over time, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.

SourceEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 13, 2025

How parents and kids really feel about AI-generated images in children’s books

A new study found that while parents are willing to accept AI-generated images in children's stories with certain conditions, they raise concerns about errors in illustrations that might encourage unsafe behavior or lack real-world accuracy. Parents prefer clear notification on the cover of the story if AI was used to create images.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalInternational Journal of Child-Computer Interaction·TypeObservational study·DateNov 13, 2025

Korea University College of Medicine holds the entrance ceremony for the 2025 fall degree integration course of Lee Jong-wook Fellowship program

The degree integration course provides a master's course in basic medicine, Medical Education, and nursing for healthcare professionals in developing countries. Currently, 27 students are being trained, with the goal of creating a virtuous cycle of research, education, and practice in their home countries.

Digital access improves convenience — but cannot fully replace physical services

A new study shows that while digital access improves daily life activities and sustainability outcomes, it cannot fully replace physical services. The research team developed an innovative evaluation framework to quantify the quality of life in smart cities, highlighting the need for a balance between real-world community support and d...

SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalSustainability·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2025

Genes may predict suicide risk in depression

A recent study published in Nature Genetics found that depression beginning before age 25 has a stronger hereditary component and is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts. The research identified 12 genetic regions linked to early-onset depression, highlighting the potential for precision medicine in psychiatry.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalNature Genetics·TypeObservational study·DateNov 13, 2025

Fair fare

A 7-week randomized controlled trial found that a train fare subsidy program significantly increased daily walking steps among prime-aged adults by 711.43 steps/day for those subsidized with 1000 points. However, middle-aged and older adults did not experience significant increases in step count.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalResearch in Transportation Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 13, 2025

Phytochemical-engineered vesicles offer breakthrough in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion therapy

Researchers have developed phytochemical-engineered vesicles that combine Ginsenoside Rg1 priming with nanoscale engineering, offering a scalable and innovative strategy for mitigating myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. These nanovesicles demonstrated dual efficacy in scavenging mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and repairing ...

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateNov 12, 2025

Nicotiana tabacum growth promotion by water oxidation modulated artificial photosynthesis with Ru-Oxo clusters decorated g-C3N4 nanosheets

Researchers develop a technology to boost natural photosynthesis efficiency by combining Ru-Oxo clusters with g-C3N4 nanosheets, leading to improved crop yields. The system promotes plant growth by up to 36% and improves sunlight utilization, paving the way for sustainable agricultural technologies.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateNov 12, 2025

A mesoporous molecular sieve-based oral taste-masking agent with efficient shielding effect for oral administration of cetirizine

Researchers developed a new oral taste-masking agent using mesoporous molecular sieves, which successfully masked the bitter taste of cetirizine and achieved high drug loading rates. The agent showed significant shielding effects and is expected to become a high-efficiency taste masking agent for improved oral administration.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateNov 12, 2025

Bridging clinical gaps: 2025 expert consensus targets extended-spectrum β-lactamase resistance

The newly released expert consensus systematically reviews epidemiological characteristics, laboratory diagnostic methods, and optimized treatment pathways for managing ESBL-E infections. It provides individualized, evidence-based antimicrobial therapy based on infection severity, pathogen characteristics, and pharmacokinetic–pharmacod...

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

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025

The 2025 Global Carbon Budget projects a record high of 38.1 billion tonnes of fossil CO2 emissions, with decarbonisation efforts not enough to offset growing energy demand. Climate change is weakening the land and ocean carbon sinks, reducing the remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalEarth System Science Data·DateNov 12, 2025

A significant amount of dissolved organic carbon in the Arctic Ocean comes from land

A new study reveals that 16% of the Arctic Ocean's dissolved organic carbon comes from land, primarily from thawing permafrost and coastal erosion. This finding has significant implications for understanding how terrestrial organic matter affects Arctic marine ecosystems and the ocean's ability to store CO2.

Study: A cellular protein, FGD3, boosts breast cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy

Researchers discovered a cellular protein, FGD3, that enhances the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapies. FGD3 weakens cancer cells when attacked by drugs like ErSO or doxorubicin, causing them to rupture and alert the immune system.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025

Ultrathin gallium nitride quantum‑disk‑in‑nanowire‑enabled reconfigurable bioinspired sensor for high‑accuracy human action recognition

Researchers developed a reconfigurable bioinspired vision sensor using GaN/AlN quantum-disk-in-nanowires, emulating the human retina's dual-cell system. The QD-NW platform enables real-time, low-power high-accuracy visual perception and opens pathways for neuromorphic vision systems.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025

Common gout drug may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

A Cochrane review found that low-dose colchicine reduced heart attacks and strokes in people with a history of heart disease or stroke. The study involved nearly 23,000 participants and showed that taking colchicine could prevent about two of each heart attack and stroke among those with cardiovascular disease.

SourceCochrane·JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·TypeSystematic review·DateNov 12, 2025

E-cigarettes compromise children’s human rights

Experts argue that e-cigarette regulation should prioritize children's best interests, citing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The authors recommend strict measures to reduce e-cigarette appeal, availability, and affordability among children.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 12, 2025

Skin-inspired ultra-linear flexible iontronic pressure sensors for wearable musculoskeletal monitoring

Researchers developed a bioinspired dual-mechanism iontronic pressure sensor (FIPS) that mimics human skin structure, achieving high sensitivity and full-range linearity for real-time musculoskeletal load monitoring. The FIPS platform opens new avenues for wearable biomechanics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation robotics.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025

Innovative biochar composite offers solution to nitrate pollution in agriculture

Researchers developed a biochar-based material that dramatically improves nitrate removal from agricultural soils and water, maximizing both nitrate adsorption and ammonium retention. The optimized composite achieved nitrate reduction rates as high as 71 percent and increased ammonium retention by 53 percent compared to biochar alone.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025

The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health: High blood pressure in children and adolescents nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, suggests largest global study to date

The prevalence of high blood pressure among children and adolescents increased from 3.2% to 6.2% between 2000 and 2020, with obesity identified as a substantial driver. Early detection and prevention efforts are crucial to control high blood pressure in children and reduce the risks of future health complications.

SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Child & Adolescent Health·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025

Newly discovered predatory “warrior” was a precursor of the crocodile – and although it lived before the early dinosaurs, it looked just like one

A newly discovered carnivorous lizard, Tainrakuasuchus bellator, lived 240 million years ago and resembled a dinosaur due to its armour-plated body. The species was among the top predators of its time in Brazil during the Triassic Period.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalJournal of Systematic Palaeontology·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025

Synergistic ferroptosis–immunotherapy nanoplatforms: Multidimensional engineering for tumor microenvironment remodeling and therapeutic optimization

Researchers have presented a comprehensive review on synergistic ferroptosis–immunotherapy nanoplatforms to overcome TME resistance and enhance antitumor immunity. The work offers a systematic roadmap for integrating ferroptosis induction with immunotherapy.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025

Systematic review of multimodal physiological signals from wearable sensors for affective computing

A systematic review examines the current landscape in data processing flow, multimodal fusion strategy, and model architecture for affective computing. Deep learning methods are shown to extract feature representations with high consistency across public datasets and self-collected data.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalIntelligent Sports and Health·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 12, 2025

First high-precision measurement of potential dynamics inside reactor-grade fusion plasma

Scientists successfully measured electric potential in plasmas using a non-contact diagnostic technique, enabling the detection of temporal transitions in internal plasma potential distribution. The method allows for improved predictive models of plasma behavior and confinement frameworks in fusion research.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNuclear Fusion·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 12, 2025