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Science News Archive October 2025 - Page 17


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October issues of APA journals feature new research on ketamine and esketamine treatment, involuntary commitment, short-term psychotherapy and more

The latest October issues of APA journals feature new research on adolescent suicidality and depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and safety issues related to ketamine and esketamine treatment. The American Journal of Psychotherapy also publishes a special issue on intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP).

SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateOct 1, 2025

Self-efficacy and test anxiety matter for mathematics performance; co-teaching less so

A recent Finnish study found that students' self-efficacy in mathematics is a key factor contributing to their motivation and performance. High self-efficacy predicted better performance, regardless of prior achievement level. In contrast, co-teaching showed no significant benefits on mathematics performance.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalScandinavian Journal of Educational Research·DateOct 1, 2025

ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology discovered that ALS is likely caused by an autoimmune reaction triggered by inflammatory CD4+ T cells targeting specific proteins in the nervous system. Anti-inflammatory CD4+ T cells may slow disease progression and prolong survival times.

SourceLa Jolla Institute for Immunology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Gene editing, traditional crossbreeding produce disease-resistant cacao plants

Researchers at Penn State have created disease-resistant cacao plants using gene-editing technology, which promises to revolutionize sustainable chocolate production and address global food security. The innovation involves editing the TcNPR3 gene in cacao plants, resulting in 42% smaller disease lesions when infected with phytophthora.

SourcePenn State·JournalPlant Biotechnology Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Breast cancer and autism: Visualization of the oxytocin receptor enables new theranostic approaches

Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed fluorescent peptide tracers that can simultaneously visualize and activate the oxytocin receptor. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for breast cancer diagnostics and therapy, as well as fundamental research into social behavior and health.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateOct 1, 2025

Solar rain mystery cracked by researchers

Scientists at University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy have discovered a new explanation for the formation of solar rain in the Sun's corona. By allowing elemental abundances to change over time, their models finally match observed phenomena, providing fresh insights into coronal heating and the Sun's behavior during flares.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateOct 1, 2025

For people without diabetes, continuous glucose monitors may not accurately reflect blood sugar control

Researchers found that continuous glucose monitoring metrics correlated with hemoglobin A1c in patients with diabetes, but weakened or disappeared in those with prediabetes and normal glycemic control. CGMs are useful as behavioral tools for people without diabetes, but do not directly reflect longer-term blood sugar control.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalDiabetes Technology & Therapeutics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

INFORMS names 12 Leaders and Innovators in Operations Research and Analytics for Class of 2025 Fellows

The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) has selected 12 distinguished leaders as 2025 INFORMS Fellows, recognizing their outstanding contributions to operations research, analytics, AI, and data science. The 2025 Fellows have advanced breakthroughs in various fields, including artificial intelligence...

Study reveals genetic and developmental differences in people with earlier versus later autism diagnosis

Researchers found distinct genetic profiles for early- and late-diagnosed autism, with earlier diagnosed groups showing more social interaction difficulties in infancy and behavioral problems in adolescence. Later diagnosed individuals experienced increased social and behavioral difficulties during adolescence and higher rates of menta...

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature·DateOct 1, 2025

Scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a low-cost, AI-powered blood test that measures key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in the blood with accuracy similar to expensive hospital-based tests. The device is powered by artificial intelligence and can be used instantly without specialist training.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalACS Sensors·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

University of Houston researchers drive breakthroughs in building longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries

Researchers at the University of Houston have published a review in Science that could transform battery technology by exploring alternative metals for battery anodes. The study highlights similarities and differences between monovalent and multivalent metals, which could lead to longer-lasting batteries with improved charging speeds.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalScience·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 1, 2025

Trump is the primary source of US disinformation in POC media, finds ICFJ study

A new study by the International Center for Journalists and US universities found that Trump was the main source and distributor of disinformation in ethnic and Indigenous press in the US. The research also linked the prevalence of political disinformation to a decline in trust in the news and an increase in violence against journalists.

SourceCity St George’s, University of London·TypeContent analysis·DateOct 1, 2025

Immunologist Chrysothemis Brown named a 2025 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholar

Chrysothemis Brown, an immunologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has been selected as a 2025 Freeman Hrabowski Scholar to pursue curiosity-driven research on early life immune development and tolerance. The award supports her lab's work in understanding immune tolerance and developing new treatments for immune-related dis...

Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The study reveals why some peptides are more effective and why certain bacterial cells are more vulnerable to membrane disruption. The findings provide a mathematical equation to identify optimal properties for efficacy, opening the door to designing novel compounds against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

SourceOregon State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2025

Chatbots the new ‘doc?’ FAU researchers explore AI in health behavior coaching

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a scoping review on AI-driven systems designed to deliver motivational interviewing. The study found that most used AI tools were chatbots, with varying levels of fidelity to core principles like empathy and autonomy.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 1, 2025

Dependence of tipping points in the global system - Four central climate components are losing stability

An international study finds that four central climate components - Greenland Ice Sheet, AMOC, Amazon rainforest, and South American monsoon system - are destabilizing due to rising temperatures. The researchers warn of potential abrupt changes with severe consequences if these systems reach critical thresholds.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2025

MIT study suggests a cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining

A diet rich in cysteine has been shown to activate immune cells that help regenerate intestinal tissue, potentially offering a new way to heal tissue damage from radiation or chemotherapy treatment. The researchers found that cysteine initiates a chain of events leading to the activation of CD8 T cells, which produce cytokines like IL-...

Where financial advisors grew up influences their business ethics

A new study found that financial advisors' childhood environment significantly predicts their core code of ethics, influencing their professional behavior. The research suggests that cultural norms from their hometown play a significant role in shaping their ethical foundations. This finding highlights the importance of considering the...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalReview of Financial Studies·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 1, 2025