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Learning the language of lasso peptides to improve peptide engineering

A new large language model, LassoESM, has been developed to predict lasso peptide properties, enabling the acceleration of rational design for biomedical applications. The model was trained on thousands of lasso peptide sequences and demonstrated accurate prediction of various properties.

Scientists use single-step laser ablation to fabricate ultra-uniform structures smaller than 50 nanometers

Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University create a new method for fabricating ultra-uniform surface structures with features as small as 46 nanometers. The technique uses a carefully tuned femtosecond laser under water immersion, overcoming the challenge of creating uniform nanostructures smaller than 100 nanometers.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateOct 16, 2025

The African Data Drive

The African Data Drive is an interactive tool that provides accessible, quality-assured spatial data to empower decision-makers to balance development needs with conservation priorities. The platform enables users to assess potential risks to biodiversity and access the most appropriate information on sustainable development.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·TypeContent analysis·DateOct 16, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Neta Nadiv on being selected for the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities’ Young Scholars Forum in the Humanities and Social Sciences for the 2025-2026 academic year

Dr. Neta Nadiv, a faculty member at Reichman University's Harry Radzyner Law School, has been selected for the Young Scholars Forum in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The forum aims to create an active research community and deepen academic dialogue in Israel.

Language barriers in health care have fallen – but not online, study shows

A recent study by the University of Michigan highlights the issue of limited language accessibility in patient portals, which can prevent vulnerable patients from accessing vital healthcare services. The study found that 29% of hospitals only offer access to their patient portal in English, and fewer than 5% offer it in the most common...

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateOct 16, 2025

Nickel-substituted polyoxometalate-CdS single-cluster photocatalysts for efficient plastic waste degradation coupled with H2 production

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Ni-POM@CdS catalyst that efficiently degrades plastic waste and produces hydrogen, a clean energy source. The catalyst's 'electron sponge' effect improves separation and migration efficiency of photogenerated carriers, increasing surface hole concentration and promoting H2 production.

SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalPolyoxometalates·DateOct 16, 2025

Elizabeth Haines, DO, MSc, FACEP, appointed Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and Senior Vice President of Pediatric Services, Mount Sinai Health System

Dr. Elizabeth Haines brings a distinguished career in advancing patient safety, quality, and operational excellence to her new role at Mount Sinai. She will guide children’s health initiatives, ensure daily clinical operations excellence, and drive innovation across the Health System.

A research team at the Universitat Jaume I creates a robotic platform with artificial intelligence to accelerate the transition to a sustainable industry

A team from the Universitat Jaume I developed a robotic platform powered by artificial intelligence to optimize chemical processes, reducing environmental impact and increasing productivity. The Reac-Discovery system makes it possible to design and test reactors in just weeks, compared to months or years with traditional methods.

SourceUniversitat Jaume I·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 16, 2025

Smartphone-based relaxation program reduces disability for emergency department migraine patients

A new study found that a smartphone app for muscle relaxation significantly reduced migraine-related disability in patients visiting the emergency department. The percentage of patients with at least a five-point improvement in disability nearly doubled for those who used the app.

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 16, 2025

Researchers revolutionize RNA detection

Researchers developed a new diagnostic test, CAARRD, to detect ribonucleic acid (RNA) at room temperature, increasing sensitivity and reducing complexity. The test uses special 'anti-tag' CRISPR sequences to block the activity of the Cas13a enzyme, allowing for faster and more affordable detection of viral RNAs such as HIV.

SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 16, 2025

Social conflict among strongest predictors of teen mental health concerns

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine found that social conflicts, particularly family fighting and peer bullying, were the strongest predictors of near- and long-term mental health issues in teens. The research also revealed sex differences in how boys and girls experience stress from peer conflict.

SourceWashU Medicine·JournalNature Mental Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 16, 2025

Non-hibernating pikas' protein restriction tweaks their gut microbiome to help them survive the winter, when winter-active herbivores often struggle to find dietary protein

Researchers discovered that non-hibernating pikas alter their gut microbiota to increase urea nitrogen salvaging, maintaining protein homeostasis during winter. This adaptation helps the animals cope with the scarcity of dietary protein during the cold season.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

Extreme, multi-year droughts drive cumulative collapse in terrestrial productivity

Research findings from the International Drought Experiment reveal that consecutive extreme drought years lead to significant declines in ecosystem productivity, with some sites experiencing a 2.5-fold reduction in productivity over four years. This cumulation is attributed to species mortality, failed establishment, and changes in com...

New trial finds diabetes drug and nasal insulin improve brain health in  early Alzheimer’s disease

A new trial finds that empagliflozin and intranasal insulin safely improve brain health in people with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. The medications target metabolic and vascular problems, improving memory, brain health, and blood flow.

SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalAlzheimer’s & Dementia·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 16, 2025

KAIST develops AI technology that predicts and assembles cell drug responses like lego blocks​

Researchers at KAIST have developed a generative AI-based technology capable of identifying drugs and genetic targets that can guide cells toward a desired state. The model can predict the reactions of previously untested cell-drug combinations and reveal how drugs function inside cells.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalCell Systems·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 16, 2025

Palm oil isn’t necessarily less sustainable than other oils, say conservationists

Researchers call for greater transparency and regulation in the vegetable oil industry to enable consumers to make informed decisions about their oil choices. The authors emphasize that almost all oils are associated with biodiversity and human rights issues in some contexts, depending on crop management and supply chains.

SourceCell Press·JournalCell Reports Sustainability·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateOct 16, 2025

Korea University researchers advance orthodontics with AI-assisted growth prediction

Researchers from Korea University Anam Hospital and KAIST introduce an AI system that accurately predicts a child's pubertal growth peak from a single radiograph, streamlining orthodontic treatment. The Attend-and-Refine Network (ARNet-v2) improves efficiency and accuracy, reducing radiation exposure and costs for young patients.

SourceKorea University College of Medicine·JournalMedical Image Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

An aircell hydrogel for ultra-sensitive human-machine interaction

Researchers developed an ultra-sensitive hydrogel for human-machine interaction, achieving high-accuracy collaboration in remote surgical operations and virtual reality. The AirCell Hydrogel boasts a smooth surface and porous interior structure, allowing it to detect various human motions with exceptional accuracy.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateOct 16, 2025

Smartphone imaging system shows promise for early oral cancer detection in dental clinics

A low-cost smartphone imaging system called mDOC combines autofluorescence and white light imaging with machine learning to accurately identify oral lesions requiring specialist referral. The system achieved an area under the ROC curve of 0.778, outperforming dental providers in sensitivity and specificity.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalBiophotonics Discovery·DateOct 16, 2025

New study highlights need for increased physician training to care for patients following self-managed medication abortion

A new study found knowledge gaps among emergency and primary care physicians in post-self-managed medication abortion (SMMA) care. Physicians at Catholic health systems reported feeling curtailed in their ability to provide SMMA care, emphasizing the need for improved training.

SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalJournal of Women s Health·TypeSurvey·DateOct 16, 2025

Discrimination experiences among medical students

A cross-sectional study reveals that medical students with disabilities experience both general and race-based discrimination, as well as gender-based discrimination. The findings highlight the need to address these intersecting forms of discrimination in medical education.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateOct 16, 2025

From stiff to soft in a snap

Researchers developed a method to trigger magnetic jamming in materials using wireless magnetic fields, enabling reversible and programmable clumping. This technique allows for the creation of structures that can assemble, stiffen, relax, or break apart under magnetic control.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

Climate whiplash effects due to rapidly intensifying El Niño cycles

A new study reveals that ENSO could intensify rapidly over the coming decades and synchronize with other major climate phenomena, leading to stronger rainfall fluctuations in regions such as Southern California and the Iberian Peninsula. The amplified impacts will necessitate enhanced planning and adaptation strategies.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 16, 2025

Time crystals could power future quantum computers

Researchers at Aalto University have successfully connected a time crystal to an external system, enabling the development of highly accurate sensors and memory systems for quantum computers. This breakthrough could significantly boost the power of quantum computing by harnessing the unique properties of time crystals.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 16, 2025

Quantum radio antenna

A team from the University of Warsaw developed a new type of all-optical radio receiver based on Rydberg atoms, providing extreme sensitivity and internal calibration. The antenna is powered by laser light, enabling precise control over the lasers and electron dance.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 16, 2025

Helping farmers, boosting biofuels

A WSU-led study has discovered two promising cover crops that can be sold as a biofuel source and won't harm the soil. Triticale and hairy vetch showed promising results in Western and Central Washington fields, providing stable yields at low costs while adding nitrogen to the soil.

SourceWashington State University·JournalBiomass and Bioenergy·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

Graz University of Technology and the University of Regensburg carry out research on the link between leaky blood-brain barrier and depression

Graz University of Technology and the University of Regensburg are conducting research on the interaction of cell types at the blood-brain barrier, with a particular focus on sex-specific differences in depression. The study aims to identify mechanisms contributing to depression and develop targeted therapies.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalNature Reviews Bioengineering·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

A pill that prints

A team from EPFL's School of Engineering has created MEDS, a pill-sized bioprinter that can guide bio-ink into damaged tissues in the gastrointestinal tract for repair. In experiments, the device successfully repaired artificial ulcers and sealed simulated hemorrhages.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

Sniffer dogs tested in real-world scenarios reveal need for wider access to explosives, study finds

A new study found that sniffer dogs' performance in real-world scenarios is highly variable and dependent on factors like region, day, and explosive type. The research suggests that limited access to explosive training materials is a primary challenge for teams, highlighting the need for wider access to improve detection performance

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Veterinary Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

Unexpected discovery on Saturn's moon challenges our view on chemistry before life emerged

Researchers found that methane, ethane, and hydrogen cyanide can interact in ways previously thought impossible, expanding our understanding of chemistry before life emerged. This discovery has implications for the origin of life on Earth and may shed light on similar conditions in other cold environments in space.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2025

The European project to reduce the number of animals used in experimentation, VICT3R, adds new partners and increases its budget to €30 million

The VICT3R project is expanding its consortium by adding new beneficiaries and organisations, increasing the project budget to €30 million. This expansion reinforces the mission to transform safety assessment in drug and chemical development, reducing reliance on laboratory animals.

A better way to monitor drug therapy at home

Researchers developed DNA-based signaling cascades to report and quantify molecule concentrations in blood, enabling point-of-care devices for optimizing treatment. The breakthrough aids efforts to build affordable and portable devices for monitoring medication levels at home.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 16, 2025