An international team is calling for a coordinated effort to map gene expression across every cell type and developmental stage of wheat. Spatial omics technologies can transform wheat research by revealing how individual cells respond to stress, regulate grain development, and control yield-related traits.
A new study reveals that declining floating-leaf plants release harmful nutrients, but also trigger a microbial process that converts simple organic matter into resilient, long-term carbon storage. This process enhances the lake's ability to sequester carbon through a microbial carbon pump.
The study measures ultrafast electron dynamics in hydrogen molecules, observing oscillations in hole localization that depend on the delay between attosecond pulses. Entanglement occurs at the expense of electronic coherence in the remaining ion.
Researchers investigated brain mechanisms that maintain balance between intimidation and physical aggression in mice. Projections from the lateral hypothalamus to the dorsal raphe nucleus play a critical role in preserving this balance. Increasing pathway activity led to increased attacks, while inhibiting it decreased attack bites.
The study highlights AI's strengths in idea generation, data analysis, and logical structuring but notes limitations such as fabricated references and superficial argumentation. Researchers call for strengthening capacity for critical use of AI while addressing risks like cognitive outsourcing.
Demographic changes are linked to increased household energy requirements, CO2 emissions, and financial burdens in Japan and the UK. Older single-person households have higher energy use and costs due to greater heating and cooling needs.
Researchers have developed an engineered enzyme that can efficiently break down polyurethane (PU) plastics, providing a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic waste. The enzyme, Aes72, was designed using advanced simulations and engineering techniques to enhance its catalytic efficiency.
Researchers have mapped a brain circuit specific to chronic pain, suggesting a promising route to treatment. Silencing this circuit eased chronic pain while preserving acute pain responses in mice. The discovery raises the possibility of developing drugs that target this circuit to ease chronic pain without impacting acute pain.
The NIH has renewed support for the USC-led AI4AD initiative, expanding its efforts to better classify Alzheimer's and related diseases, predict progression, and identify new treatment targets. The $12.6 million award will develop AI tools to uncover biological causes of Alzheimer's and improve disease diagnosis.
Researchers develop AI-driven approaches to tackle terahertz ultra-massive MIMO's challenges, including computational complexity and modeling difficulty. Foundation models leverage wireless channels as a common basis for transceiver modules, enhancing practicality and deployment environments.
A Griffith University study found that male and female leaders' emotional behavior influences employees' wellbeing, attitudes, and workplace behavior. Female employees prefer emotional support from female leaders, while male employees value task-focused support from male leaders.
A new study has confirmed that much of the deep mantle deformation occurs where researchers suspect there may be deeply subducted tectonic slabs. The research used an unprecedented database of over 16 million seismograms to analyze seismic anisotropy and provide a global map of the phenomenon.
Researchers have repurposed a bacterial DNA synthesis system to enable DNA to act as an active 'field agent' inside living cells. This allows for the creation of programmable DNA fragments that can regulate gene expression and control protein behavior.
A global collaboration will create a comprehensive atlas of wheat biology using spatial omics, enabling researchers to decode integrated mechanisms of development and stress response. This technology aims to improve grain yield and quality for bread-making, addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.
Researchers found that increasing soil salinity slows biochar aging and limits microbial colonization. Biochar retains more carbon and shows greater structural stability in saline environments compared to low-salinity conditions.
A new scientific review highlights how biochar can transform tea farming by restoring soil health, reducing pollution risks, and improving both yield and quality. Biochar can increase tea yields by 10 to 40 percent while enhancing quality traits such as amino acids and polyphenols that influence flavor.
A new study finds that people with long COVID are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease. The study shows that women with long COVID have twice the risk of receiving a cardiovascular diagnosis compared to women without the condition.
Persistent inequalities remain a major barrier to achieving universal protection against life-threatening infections. The study found that PCV booster retention has dropped in England since the schedule change, disproportionately affecting children in more deprived areas.
Shisha tobacco has almost 1,000 cafes in the UK, popular among young people and ethnic minority groups. Shisha is considered 'every bit as bad for you as smoking cigarettes', with unique design features increasing toxin delivery.
A five-year field study shows that small, repeated additions of biochar combined with water-saving irrigation can significantly reduce methane emissions from rice paddies over time while maintaining strong crop yields. Continuous application maintained and strengthened methane reduction, producing net negative emissions in some cases.
A new study finds that hydrochar significantly enhances soil organic carbon and aggregation, offering a promising strategy for sustainable soil management. Hydrochar can simultaneously improve soil structure and increase carbon sequestration, making it a versatile solution for improving soil health in agriculture.
Researchers created a novel material by converting microalgae biomass into biochar and modifying it with amine functional groups, producing hybrid filters with enhanced purification performance. The new membranes achieved better pollutant rejection and improved resistance to fouling.
Researchers are testing whether SAINT, a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy, can quickly relieve symptoms of postpartum depression. The study aims to find faster and more effective treatments for women experiencing depression after childbirth.
A new study reveals traditional TV ads deliver less than expected impact, with promotions, recency, programming, and habits playing a crucial role in ad effectiveness. The research uses smart TV data to measure causal impact on consumer purchases, providing insights for advertisers and improving TV networks' measurement capabilities.
Binghui Wang, an Illinois Tech Assistant Professor of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Junior R&D Award by the IEEE Chicago Section for his groundbreaking research in AI security and trustworthy machine learning. The award recognizes Wang's impactful work on developing provably secure and trustworthy AI systems.
A new study found that older people who forego necessary dental procedures due to financial barriers may experience heart failure, a heart attack, a stroke, or dementia. The researchers suggest that alleviating upstream factors such as financial constraints could prevent chronic disease.
A gene-edited treatment has shown remarkable success against severe sickle cell disease, with 27 out of 28 patients achieving a functional cure and no painful crises. The therapy uses CRISPR/Cas12a technology to modify stem cells and increase levels of fetal hemoglobin.
Research by Prof. Sarah Kaplan found that social innovation accelerators showed no financial improvement for women-led businesses compared to male-led ventures. However, in more egalitarian contexts, accelerators were effective in supporting women entrepreneurs. The study highlights the need for accelerators to address broader ecosyste...
A study published in BMC Medicine found that extreme heat exposure is associated with low birth weight, affecting 18% of babies. Climate change is projected to increase this burden by 8-10% by the 2060s.
Gun violence researchers face challenges in accessing quality data and securing funding due to geopolitical influences. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to tackle this complex issue, involving academia, investigative journalism, and civil society to capture gun violence information.
Researchers created personalized digital twins of patients' hearts to improve cardiac ablation outcomes for life-threatening arrythmias. The approach resulted in faster and more accurate procedures, reducing recurrences of arrythmias and increasing success rates compared to traditional methods.
A new study shows that two different cell populations can give rise to the same repeating structures in adult fish, challenging traditional explanations for serial homology. This discovery proposes a developmental perspective on serial homology, suggesting that cells from different germ layers can be equivalent and interchangeable.
A legal petition has been filed with the USDA urging them to require warning labels on processed meat and poultry products due to their link to colorectal cancer. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine argues that these products should be labeled as potentially carcinogenic despite passing inspection.
The International Society for Stem Cell Research's official journal has implemented enhanced measures to strengthen scientific rigor and reproducibility in published research. New requirements include a completed ISSCR Standards Checklist shared with peer reviewers, ensuring critical experimental details are fully disclosed. All manusc...
Researchers from NIST and University of Colorado, Boulder, have demonstrated highly stabilized fiber links for quantum networking. They achieved nanometer precision stabilization while separating the classical light from the quantum signal, enabling the transmission of quantum information reliably.
A study published in Neurology Open Access found that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, a sign of dementia. The study suggests an association between vitamin D levels and lower tau burden, but highlights the need for further research.
Developing foundation models for analyzing spatial transcriptomic data tackles substantive problems like automation of preprocessing pipelines and performance on cell-type annotation tasks. FMs can accelerate biological discovery, reduce wet-lab experiments, and identify novel cell types.
A UBC Okanagan researcher has discovered that trees provide simple visual cues through branch movement, indicating rehydration or water stress. The study found that balsam fir branches drooped during dry periods and lifted when rehydrating, offering a potential low-cost indicator for tree hydration.
Researchers have developed a potential non-invasive treatment for melanoma using a stretchy, heat-activated skin patch that releases copper ions to kill cancer cells. The patch reduced melanoma lesions by 97% in a preliminary animal study, with no damage to surrounding tissue.
A new Simon Fraser University research reveals that thousands of British Columbia's endangered species are not receiving the necessary help to survive. The study found that only a few species have shown signs of recovery since 2008, while many more are declining due to lack of legislative protection.
A new study suggests that climate change will shift the balance of macromolecules in phytoplankton from proteins to carbohydrates and lipids, with a 20% increase expected by 2100. This could lead to an unbalanced diet for marine life, with implications for ocean health and human consumption.
A phase III clinical trial established a new treatment standard for patients with stage III colon cancer and deficient DNA mismatch repair. Immunotherapy drug atezolizumab showed significant benefits when added to chemotherapy, lowering the risk of cancer recurrence by 50%.
Paul Ohodnicki leads a team at Pitt developing medium frequency magnetics for high voltage grid applications, aiming to reduce cost and footprint by three-fold. The project uses $1.9 million in federal funds to design and manufacture transformers.
A new book by sociologist Amy McDowell examines how small talk can be used to block meaningful conversation in evangelical churches, leaving members feeling isolated and alienated. The study reveals that enforced 'biblical sameness' stifles diverse discourse and convinces minorities to conform to a restrictive majority view.
A study published in Neurology Open Access found that having infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. After adjusting for other factors, researchers found that people with a history of mono were three times more likely to develop MS.
A new study published in Neurology found that high-dose influenza vaccination is associated with a nearly 55% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people 65 years and older compared to the standard dose. This increased protection is stronger among women, highlighting the importance of flu vaccination for this vulnerable po...
The American Institute of Biological Sciences has published a report showcasing the winners of its 2025 Faces of Biology Photo Contest. The contest aims to highlight biological research through impactful imagery, with this year's first place winner receiving $250 and a one-year subscription to BioScience.
A new study reveals that even low concentrations of pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and other chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology and disrupt soil health, posing wider environmental and human health risks. The review emphasizes the need for stronger regulation and redesign of chemicals to make them safer.
The Global Virus Network is launching an expanded program for Florida high school students to prepare them for pandemic preparedness. The five-day summer program at the University of South Florida will provide students with hands-on experience in virology, global health, and scientific communication.
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that robotic bronchoscopy has a high sensitivity for malignancy (85%) and accuracy rate (76.9%), with a complication rate of 2.8%. The technology allowed for earlier detection of lung cancer, reducing diagnoses at advanced stages from 54% to 31%, and improved survival rates.
Researchers found that targeting MD2 could reduce tumor growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer bone metastasis. High MD2 expression was associated with metastasis, immune suppression, and increased resistance to PARP inhibitor therapy.
Researchers have discovered that a giant planet, WASP-189b, echoes the composition of its host star, providing direct evidence for a foundational concept in astrobiology. The team's findings offer insights into how exoplanets form and evolve, and open new avenues for studying exoplanet atmospheres.
A molecular clock, governed by epigenetic marks, controls neuronal maturation in the brain. The balance between these signals ensures that maturation occurs at the right time and in the right order. Even in mature adult brain cells, hundreds of genes remain bivalent, suggesting a role in stress response and cell death.
A long-term public study found that phytochemicals from oregano and rosemary supported favorable gut health and growth performance in weaned pigs, preserving microbial diversity to improve nutrient utilization. The natural agents outperformed antibiotic growth promoters in terms of final body weight and gain-to-feed ratio.
Researchers developed a novel antibody that targets the 4lg isoform of B7-H3, overexpressed in many cancer types. The antibody, BetaBart, has potential use as a radio-theranostic treatment that brings targeted radiation to tumor cells.
The China–Italy laboratory medicine collaboration has been strengthened through a high-level meeting at Ruijin Hospital. The partnership aims to enhance the journal's global influence through international editorial collaboration, overseas offices, and high-quality academic content.
The Johns Hopkins team developed a therapeutic intranasal DNA vaccine against tuberculosis that accelerated disease clearance, improved treatment outcomes, and stimulated immune responses. The vaccine combines two genes to direct the immune system to fight drug-tolerant bacterial persisters, showing promise for treating TB.
A Kennesaw State University project is exploring AI-powered chatbots to help future teachers respond to how students think about math. The chatbots simulate classroom interactions, allowing student-teachers to practice responsive teaching and develop their skills in a more authentic way.
Thirty previously unpublished verses by Empedocles have been discovered on a papyrus fragment from the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology in Cairo. The ancient Greek philosopher's work reveals unexpected connections with other authors and philosophers.
Sergio Bernardini discussed journal development and international collaboration with the editorial team, emphasizing proactive academic publishing and global outreach. He encouraged thematic issues, forums, and collaborations to engage the laboratory medicine community.