A Drexel University study analyzing 26 songs written by cancer survivors during music therapy sessions found that music therapy helped reduce anxiety and identified themes such as prioritizing self-care and redefining identity. The study also highlighted the importance of music-based strategies for managing mental health and well-being.
A nationwide quality improvement initiative led by UC Davis Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics increased screening and follow-up care for adolescent substance use and mental health concerns. Clinics implemented evidence-based strategies, including validated screening instruments, and reported significant improvements in pati...
A new book ranks countries on human rights measures, revealing overachievers like Rwanda and the Philippines, and underachievers like China and Iran. The CIRIGHTS Data Project provides numerical scores on human rights protection, showing how well countries protect internationally recognized rights.
A new study by UTHealth Houston found measurable biological changes in firefighters' blood and urine 24 hours after fighting a fire, which may help identify early cancer risk. The study identified 75 significantly altered proteins in urine and 10 in blood serum, with several linked to cancer-related pathways.
A study published in Ecological Monographs reveals that large mammals like tapirs, peccaries, and deer alter soil chemistry and increase fertility in the Atlantic Forest. By trampling and rooting around, these animals reduce soil acidity and increase nutrient availability, leading to increased forest soil fertility.
A study published in eClinicalMedicine found that illicit fentanyl use is more than twice as common as medically based use in the US. Illicit users have a significantly higher risk of opioid-related harmful outcomes, with a 3-fold higher risk of nonfatal overdose.
MIT engineers develop a tool that generates plausible extreme events and worst-case scenarios without relying on extreme data, enabling planners to prepare for unprecedented scenarios. The algorithm takes a statistical approach to learn from available data, excluding implausible weather scenarios, and projects how extreme events might ...
Researchers have developed an interactive platform to identify future trafficking hotspots, revealing where criminal networks are most likely to strike next. The tool combines landscape ecology with criminology to identify high-risk corridors, particularly across southeastern Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula.
A new study reveals that schizophrenia affects not only how strongly brain networks engage relative to one another, but also how effectively they return to balance after disruption. People with schizophrenia experience more frequent imbalances in signal strength, recover more slowly, and have altered recovery processes related to sympt...
A four-year training program helps resettled refugees and immigrants develop sustainable agriculture-based businesses, improving mental and physical well-being. Participants report benefits including flexibility, sense of value, and financial independence, while also building connections with customers and the broader community.
A new study successfully uses audio deterrents to alert golden eagles to wind turbines, reducing collisions and deaths by over 50% at two wind farms in the Western USA. The system, called DTBird, emits warning sounds to attract the birds' attention and discourages closer approaches.
A new T32 training program connects bioengineers and neurosurgeons to work on research projects improving neurosurgical practice. The program brings together postdoctoral associates and residents to collaborate on team-based research projects, closing the gap between neurosurgery and bioengineering.
Researchers at Kobe University found that allowing observers to update the recipient's reputation helps people's evaluations become more aligned, making cooperation easier to sustain. They also discovered that a social norm called 'recipient image scoring' was particularly effective in supporting cooperation.
Researchers found that the lost species are long-lived perennials with tough leaves that help them survive stress, but are slow-growing and cannot compete in post-destruction grasslands. New plants that grow back in their place have features associated with faster growth and greater resource capture.
Researchers found that silencing POLG1 and POLG2 reduced mtDNA content, impaired mitochondrial function, and decreased stemness-related properties in breast cancer cells. POLG inhibition also suppressed colony formation and mammosphere growth, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target and prognostic biomarker in breast cancer.
Researchers identify three distinct strategic positions in the AI assistant market: scale leader, ecosystem player, and premium niche. The study finds that these positions are not determined by market share, but by each company's structural advantages.
The PH-LITES sensor uses parallel heterodyne LITES to detect multiple gases simultaneously, achieving record-high OPL/V and significantly enhancing gas absorption signals. It enables high-speed detection capability through parallel heterodyne modulation and accurate mapping of gas concentrations from a single QTF output.
A study reveals that glacier retreat and changing vegetation may increase the overlap in resource use among bee species, potentially leading to pathogen transmission. This could have significant consequences for pollinator health and ecosystem services.
A large-scale study of nearly 700 species of Neogastropoda provides strong evidence for their single evolutionary origin, identifying four new families and a previously undetected burst of diversification in the early Cenozoic. This finding challenges existing knowledge of marine snail diversity and evolutionary history.
A new open dataset provides reliable future climate projections for European building design, allowing for more accurate simulations and better adaptation to climate change. The dataset covers over 5,000 locations and spans multiple emissions scenarios, enabling designers to make informed decisions about building energy performance.
CDK inhibitors show great potential for cancer treatment, particularly for aggressive tumor types like leukemias, breast, lung, and ovarian cancer. Innovative technologies like PROTACs and molecular glues may further enhance efficacy when combined with existing therapies.
A new study by the University of Birmingham reveals that TikTok's design can make it difficult for young people to distinguish between trustworthy and misleading mental health advice. The study found that young people tend to rely on relatability rather than reliability when seeking mental health advice on the platform.
Insilico Medicine convenes O3DC, an open initiative addressing critical limitations in benchmarks for AI-driven drug discovery. The consortium catalogues hundreds of benchmarks across 10 categories, including molecular property prediction and binding affinity.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed L-32, a quinolone-based inhibitor that targets PTPN22, a negative regulator of the immune system. This compound promotes robust antitumor immunity and has improved potency, selectivity, and cellular efficacy compared to previous derivatives.
The 13th Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting (ARDD) 2026 will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to advance aging research and accelerate age-related disease interventions. Aging is proud to support ARDD as a media partner, promoting the event through its digital and social media channels.
Research reveals that increased tau protein levels during aging may contribute to the rise of depressive symptoms. The study, published in JNeurosci, suggests that monitoring depressive trajectories in aging populations could complement other measures to help assess risk for neurodegenerative disease.
Dr. Georg Aue, a nationally recognized blood cancer expert, has been named the inaugural director of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at UT Health San Antonio. The program aims to increase access to new therapeutic approaches for patients across South Texas, with a focus on clinical excellence, research innovation,...
Researchers at Umeå University have mapped interactions between 36 representative gut bacterial species, revealing that inhibitory effects dominate, while cooperative mechanisms also exist. The study provides a comprehensive dataset for understanding gut microbiome composition and dynamics.
A new study highlights the urgent need for concerted strategies to combat online illegal wildlife trade, which is magnified by the anonymity of online platforms. The review identifies critical gaps in data and emphasizes the need for cooperation across sectors and comprehensive policy frameworks to address this growing threat.
A study published in Virologica Sinica identifies three candidate antiviral compounds that interfere with different stages of the chikungunya virus life cycle. The compounds, MDL-12330A, bazedoxifene acetate, and anidulafungin, show distinct antiviral profiles, suggesting that CHIKV infection can be inhibited through different mechanisms.
A new study suggests that zinc oxide nanoparticles can improve key agronomic, nutritional and quality traits in direct-seeded rice, including increased zinc concentration, spikelets per panicle and 1000-grain weight, and reduced amylose content and chalkiness.
Physician David Wenzel's ethnographic fieldwork in acute hospital settings reveals how his clinical identity shapes interactions with staff. He found that introducing himself as a PhD student led to more open discussions about emotions and relational work, while wearing a student lanyard made him less visible to medical staff.
A new study found that green and blue spaces, such as woodlands and grasslands, can be up to 4.5°C cooler than built-up areas during peak summer hours. The research team monitored temperatures across Guildford for three years and found that these natural defenses can significantly reduce the urban heat island effect.
Researchers achieved a significant advance in controlling quantum states of matter by harnessing vacuum fluctuations to enhance superconductivity. The team demonstrated a substantial increase in the superconducting critical temperature of NbSe2, with a 5.4% increase in a six-layer device.
Researchers at PolyU developed a screening tool to identify seniors at risk of social frailty, a state of vulnerability linked to poorer health. The Social Frailty 10-Item screening tool assesses five domains and guides practical next steps for care, including referrals to financial or healthcare support.
A study by the University of Córdoba reveals that access to bilingual education is unevenly distributed across Andalusia, with rural areas lacking a significant presence. The study suggests that urban areas, with their larger populations, have a higher concentration of schools offering bilingual instruction.
Researchers at TU Dortmund University and others have developed a method to selectively modify the internal structure of glass during melting, reducing processing temperature and improving magnetic and optical properties. The process allows for precise control over the structure of glasses derived from metal-organic framework compounds.
Researchers developed an AI-driven framework for designing thermochromic smart windows with enhanced directional privacy protection and efficient thermal management. The smart windows can adapt to various climates and reduce energy losses in buildings, offering significant energy savings.
A study by researchers at University College London found that widely available spy device detectors failed users most reliant on them, missing nearly 60% of hidden surveillance devices. The detectors' complexity and lack of usability led to emotional consequences, including anxiety spirals and false sense of security.
Researchers have reconstructed a collision that launched a runaway black hole, shedding light on galaxy mergers and gravitational wave observatories. The simulation revealed that the two black holes had to be spinning fast and misaligned, producing a recoil of nearly 1,000 km/s.
Research suggests that easy access to well-maintained woodlands in deprived communities leads to reduced antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication use. People living near improved woodlands are 10% less likely to be prescribed antidepressants and 6% less likely to be prescribed anti-anxiety medication.
Researchers have discovered a simple ball-milling process that enhances the antiviral activity of manganese-based oxides, improving their ability to inactivate enveloped viruses like SARS-CoV-2. The findings suggest a promising strategy for designing low-cost, high-performance antiviral materials.
A single-arm observational study found dapagliflozin improves left ventricular ejection fraction by 19% in non-diabetic Egyptian heart failure patients. The study demonstrated significant echocardiographic improvements and a low rate of mild short-term adverse events.
The Land Institute and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology have assembled the first chromosome-scale genomes for Silphium integrifolium and Silphium perfoliatum, two wild sunflower species. This breakthrough will accelerate the development of more climate-resilient perennial crops.
A new study from IITGN and UFZ suggests that restructuring cereal cropping around nitrogen surplus can lower water use and farm emissions simultaneously, while maintaining food output steady. The approach averted an estimated ₹10,000 crore a year in pollution damage and reduced agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 8.7%.
A short workout or a nap can help improve memory performance after 30 hours without sleep, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who exercised or napped performed 22% better on memory tests than those who did neither.
Researchers analyzed data from 3,339 mother-child pairs and found no significant relationship between prenatal organophosphate pesticide exposure and social communication problems and autism-related traits. However, the study's findings suggest that long-term research is needed to clarify which environmental exposures matter most in co...
A new smartphone app called Mobilio uses AI, machine learning, and personalized audio cues to provide turn-by-turn directions, path guidance, and obstacle avoidance for people with blindness or low vision. The app completed outdoor navigation tasks 13% faster and reduced obstacle contact by 41% compared to Google Maps and a white cane.
Researchers analyzed 3.6 million patient portal messages, finding that patients from historically marginalized groups were less likely to receive responses from their care teams. Writing style, including length, formality, and sentiment, accounted for nearly half of the differences in response rates among patient groups.
A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a strong association between alcohol marketing exposure and increased drinking outcomes among youth. The study's findings suggest that reducing alcohol marketing can help mitigate the risk of youth drinking, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address this public health con...
A nationwide cohort study found that continued ICS use during early pregnancy was not associated with increased risks of maternal or neonatal outcomes. The study highlights the importance of individualized risk assessment while maintaining asthma control, providing reassuring evidence for current guideline recommendations.
A cross-sectional study found that adolescents increasingly use AI chatbots to discuss mental health concerns, with significant implications for young people's well-being. The study's findings highlight the need for increased awareness and support for adolescents' mental health needs.
Exposure to suicide attempts within social networks was linked to increased risk of subsequent suicide attempts and higher depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults. Assessing recent exposure to suicide attempts may help identify high-risk youths undetected through symptom-based screening alone.
A cohort study of 544 young survivors of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage found that 30.2% developed new brain aneurysms over 40 years. Female sex, smoking, and family history of aneurysms were identified as risk factors, with smoking cessation associated with lower risk.
Researchers redefine neurodegenerative diseases as TDP-43 associated neurodegenerative disease (TAND), which shares biological roots with ALS, FTD, and LATE. This new framework could lead to more efficient drug development and improved clinical trials for rare conditions.
Academic fraud, aging, and healthcare automation are addressed through digital health innovations, including forensic scientometrics and intelligent monitoring. These solutions aim to improve working conditions, patient care, and healthcare access, addressing systemic challenges and transforming clinical workflows.
The ST-NUS HELIX Corporate Lab aims to develop new generative and embodied AI use cases at the edge through system-to-silicon innovation, reducing energy consumption and improving performance. Researchers will focus on memory-centric architecture, innovative in-memory computing, and scalable compute-and-memory systems.
Researchers found that TMPRSS2 gene variants rs2070788 and rs12329760 are associated with COVID-19 susceptibility and severity in Jordanian adults. The study identified rs2070788 as a marker for COVID-19 susceptibility and rs12329760 as a predictor of severe disease, while clinical covariates such as BMI and age also played a role.
Approximately 1 in 9 individuals in China will develop a digestive system cancer in their lifetime, with a staggering 1 in 12 succumbing to these diseases. The study reveals a profound 'risk transition' with colorectal cancer presenting the highest lifetime incidence risk.
A new blood-based approach developed by Kumamoto University researchers detects breast cancer recurrence by analyzing nucleosome structure in circulating DNA. The study identified genomic regions associated with treatment resistance and recurrence, promising a low-invasive monitoring method for patients.