A new five-year project at Wayne State University aims to investigate the effects of e-cigarette use during pregnancy on fetal brain development. The research will utilize a state-of-the-art vaping system to model real-world exposures and examine their effects on neurodevelopment.
Researchers found limited benefits to under-twos' screen time and a lack of guidance for parents, calling for targeted support and reduced screen time. The iADDICT group recommends no intentional screen time for under-twos to mitigate developmental concerns and promote healthier habits.
A new review reveals autophagy's complex role in neuropathic pain, with moderate protection in neurons and pro-inflammatory effects in astrocytes and microglia. Targeting autophagy may address both pain and its emotional comorbidities like anxiety and depression.
A patient-derived KDF1 mutation impairs enamel-forming cells by disrupting cell adhesion and Hippo-YAP signaling. Mutant mice exhibit thinner enamel, reduced mineral density, and delayed tooth eruption.
A new review article highlights the molecular mechanisms behind the anti-diabetic effects of 16 medicinal plants, including Gymnema sylvestre, Morus alba, and red ginseng. The study found that these compounds slow carbohydrate digestion, enhance glucose uptake, and protect organs from oxidative stress.
A study by the University of Barcelona reveals that giraffes can combine quantities similarly to addition, suggesting a cognitive foundation for more complex arithmetic skills. Two out of four giraffes solved quantity-addition tasks, indicating they can remember quantities, update information, and make optimal decisions based on it.
A nationwide study across China reveals that fungal species with broad geographic distribution are the dominant drivers of soil carbon decomposition. These widespread saprotrophic fungi play a crucial role in shaping future carbon dynamics under climate change.
A study proposes two detonation defense modes to deal with large-sized near-Earth asteroids. The flyby pre-excavation detonation mode offers stronger energy coupling and can destroy hundred-meter-scale asteroids, making it a preferred option when warning time permits.
A study by the University of São Paulo found that people with diabetes who have had COVID-19 tend to recover more slowly and experience more long COVID complications, including greater physical and cognitive difficulties. The study also found a higher risk of cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks and angina.
A meta-analysis of 140,000 early-career researchers found nearly one in three report elevated psychological distress, including depressive and anxiety symptoms. The study suggests systemic factors, such as fixed-term contracts and publication pressure, contribute to mental health issues among ECRs.
A new study reveals that spiders thrive in closed forests with intact canopies, unlike many other species groups. This finding highlights the importance of considering individual species' needs for biodiversity preservation in forests.
Researchers mapped pancreatic islet development in 123 pediatric organ donors without diabetes, revealing insights into the root causes of type 1 and 2 diabetes. The study provided a detailed map of the growing pancreas and connected findings to islet function.
A new study by NYU Langone Health researchers reveals how leukemia cells enter the lungs, causing severe breathing problems. Steroid treatment has been shown to improve respiratory function in AML patients with leukemic lung infiltration.
A new survey finds that nearly 90% of Americans are unsure or unaware of the health risks associated with consuming hot dogs. A registered dietitian suggests swapping in veggie dogs as a healthier alternative, citing benefits such as reduced colorectal cancer risk and improved heart health.
Researchers have developed a new manganese-based material that can store data at higher temperatures than existing iron-based materials. This breakthrough in spintronics allows for the creation of more efficient data storage devices.
A dynamic model of the release mechanism and interfacial adhesion effect is established to evaluate release performance and guide optimization. The improved genetic algorithm-based identification method significantly enhances model approximation, enabling accurate description of dynamic behavior during release.
A UNIGE team has developed a rapid and efficient method for identifying proteins molecule by molecule using nanopore technology and AI. The researchers used artificial intelligence to interpret the electrical signals produced by the nanopore, breaking them down into measurable characteristics that can be associated with specific proteins.
Researchers at USTC found persistent harmonic tremors within the upper 4.5 km beneath the seafloor, modulated by semidiurnal tides, indicating a cyclic sealing-pressurization-rupture-drainage mechanism. This study provides first evidence of tidally modulated tremor on an oceanic transform fault.
The new protocol defines six core domains and incorporates post-mortem MRI as an optional evaluation tool, ensuring high-integrity fetal brain samples. It enables reproducible research into congenital neurological disorders and represents a major advancement for China's neuroscience community.
A new study found that Europe's local plant communities have experienced an increase in overall species numbers over the past century. However, this growth is primarily driven by generalist and non-native species that outcompete native species for resources.
Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a flexible 'diving suit' for cyborg cockroaches, allowing them to survive and move underwater for up to three hours. The suit generates oxygen and delivers it directly to the insect's breathing holes, enabling them to thrive in low-oxygen environments.
A population-based study found no association between prenatal paracetamol exposure and risk of autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring. The study suggests that positive signals from previous research may be due to familial confounding.
Researchers discovered that a brain protein called Arc helps spread toxic Tau from sick brain cells to healthy ones in mice. This finding suggests that targeting the spread of Tau could be a powerful tool to stop Alzheimer's disease progression. The study also highlights the potential protective role of Arc in early stages of the disease.
Researchers explored the coupling between facet and doping effects on ferrocene monolayers grafted onto silicon surfaces. The study reveals that doping reverses facet selectivity and introduces non-ideal behavior dominated by interfacial electrostatics.
A new study reveals common properties of eumelanin and natural organic matter, two substances responsible for Earth's pigments. The research could lead to more efficient solar power cells, longer-lasting batteries, and electronics.
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has supported the creation of 691 businesses, generating 5,184 jobs and raising over £1.27 billion in investment. The programme continues to play a critical role in retaining talent within the NHS by enabling clinicians to develop their ventures alongside their clinical careers.
New material features simple preparation, outstanding comprehensive performance and strong environmental adaptability. It breaks through traditional cathode limitations and offers a universal design idea for developing advanced electrode materials.
A cross-cultural study found that people across six countries divide mental capacities into two broad groups: Perceptual-Experiential (emerging early) and Reflective-Evaluative (emerging later). This structure suggests a shared, intuitive framework for understanding mental development.
Researchers at the University of Turku have developed a reliable laboratory model to study BAP1-deficient melanomas, which are resistant to immunotherapies. The new tool could lead to novel immunotherapy combinations for aggressive melanomas.
University of Jaume I students Pau Montagut and Mario García won first place at the ICRA 2026 robotics conference with an AI model that taught a Toyota HSR robot to perform household tasks. The team's achievement is notable given their undergraduate status, competing against teams of research personnel.
A new international study reveals that students devote less time to deeper stages of learning, such as integrating ideas and developing final solutions. The research highlights the importance of assessing the learning process, not just the product, to cultivate judgment, creativity, and genuine understanding in the AI era.
The Enamel 11 Symposium-associated special issue explores key findings on enamel development, mineralization, and pathology, highlighting emerging technologies for prevention and repair. The issue provides a comprehensive overview of current research into dental enamel, one of nature's most extraordinary biomineralized tissues.
Researchers at UCL found that some small-bodied primates experience a tight cephalopelvic fit during childbirth due to their large newborn heads. These species, such as American monkeys and bushbabies, have developed adaptations to make the process less difficult, including pelvic expansion or delayed pelvic bone fusion.
Researchers developed a simple, rapid, and scalable approach for manufacturing COF nanofiltration membranes. The dynamic interfacial polymerization strategy produces TpPa-1 COF membranes with uniform pores, excellent chemical stability, and high flux rates.
Researchers have developed smart molecules that can change their physical properties in response to various external stimuli. These materials can form the building blocks for next-generation data storage units, quantum processors, and advanced industrial sensors.
A mindfulness-based group medical visit program for persons with chronic low back pain showed significant improvements in pain intensity and interference compared to usual care. However, the changes did not meet the minimal clinically important difference threshold.
Xiangfeng Duan recognized for his contributions to low-dimensional materials and energy storage, while Akira Fujishima honored for groundbreaking work on photocatalysis and artificial photosynthesis. Their research has transformed nanomaterials and nanoelectronics, enabling next-generation electronics and renewable energy technologies.
Researchers from Fisabio and the Universitat Jaume I developed a set of ten recommendations to promote responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in nursing research. The study warns of potential risks, including hallucination, biases, and oversimplification of complex phenomena.
Intrinsic disorder in CuInSnS₄ influences its optical properties, with excitons showing direction-dependent responses. The discovery sheds light on the relationship between disorder and material properties.
Researchers have developed chitosan-based biosensors that can detect physiological signals associated with human emotions. The sensors boast high performance due to chitosan's unique properties, including renewability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility.
The human M-channel's structural basis is deciphered, showing a 3:1 KCNQ2 to KCNQ3 stoichiometry with cooperative gating influenced by KCNQ3, enabling low-threshold activation. This understanding paves the way for next-generation antiepileptic therapies.
A review paper synthesizes nearly 20 years of research on the Great Barrier Reef's responses to sea-level shifts, finding five distinct reef phases that formed, drowned, and reformed over 30,000 years. The study highlights the reefs' dynamic nature and reveals they were shaped by multiple environmental pressures.
Matthew Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Cancer Discovery, succeeding Luis A. Diaz, Jr., MD, FAACR. Vander Heiden is a renowned physician-scientist with expertise in cancer research and metabolism.
The updated international definition of heart failure introduces a new classification system emphasizing earlier detection and personalized treatment. The revised framework standardizes terminology, recognizing that heart failure is not a static condition.
A new vaccine, SchistoShield, has triggered an immune response and trained the body to remember it, according to researchers. The vaccine has shown effectiveness in both US and African populations, with robust cell-mediated effector and memory responses observed.
The study, conducted by Stanford Medicine scientists, found that family-based therapy and psychoeducational motivational therapy can effectively treat ARFID in children. Family-based therapy empowers parents to manage their child's food and nutrition, while psychoeducational motivational therapy puts the child in charge.
A new study reveals frequent gene-swapping among microbes in Arctic soils, influencing carbon cycling and microbial adaptation. The findings suggest that these 'hitchhiker' genes can affect basic cellular processes, helping microbes survive in a changing environment.
Researchers discovered that the solar wind slows down by 13-15% as it approaches the outer boundary of the heliosphere, aligning with previous models. This slowdown is crucial for understanding the impact of interstellar material on long-term space travel.
Researchers redefine steatotic liver disease as a dynamic trajectory, highlighting the need for longitudinal assessment of alcohol intake and metabolic risk factors. The proposed framework integrates objective biomarkers like phosphatidylethanol to improve diagnosis and treatment.
New research reveals that asthma attacks cause overproduction of extracellular proteins and growth of blood vessels in the airways. Over time, these changes lead to constriction of breathing passages, resulting in long-term respiratory issues.
A retrospective study found that PITX2, PHOX2B, and HAND2 do not offer diagnostic utility in fine-needle aspiration biopsies of primary and secondary medullary thyroid carcinomas. The markers were expressed in some samples but did not improve diagnosis accuracy.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are developing a low-risk brain-computer interface that can capture unique 'QR codes' in the motor cortex to decode speech. The technology, Fluent, has shown high accuracy in converting recorded brain activity into text or audio, enabling non-verbal individuals to communicate.
Researchers Dfam and Repbase collaborate to create a unified open platform for transposable element annotation, providing decades of expertly curated data freely available. The integration will support large-scale genome annotation, evolutionary research, and biomedical applications.
Physicists have identified two new superconductors, YRu3B2 and LuRu3B2, using machine-learning to filter material combinations. This breakthrough aims to find a room-temperature superconductor, which could slash global energy consumption and reduce the heat footprint of ICT sector.
Researchers at ISTA have developed a way to guide AlphaFold with experimental data, enabling the model to better reflect physical and biological reality. This approach aims to improve future predictive models by accounting for structural heterogeneity and dynamism in proteins.
A new study estimates that by 2100, only 38% of the world's population will live in large cities, with 450 million fewer people projected to reside in cities over a century than current trends suggest. Urban growth slows as countries urbanize, with smaller cities growing faster than larger ones initially.
A new study reveals that the Honduran cottontail rabbit is the main cause of crop damage in Honduras, contrary to local assumptions. Camera traps helped researchers understand which species interact with crops and how they respond to human-made stimuli.
A new 3D algorithm detects atmospheric rivers over Antarctica, revealing their role in regulating snowfall variability and influencing sea-level rise. The study found that ARs accounted for 40% of total precipitation at Dome Fuji Station, highlighting their dominant impact on Antarctic climate.
Researchers at Niigata University conducted the first comprehensive reappraisal of Alzheimer's disease risk in Japanese APOE-e4 homozygotes, finding a substantially lower risk than previously cited estimates. The study suggests that the risk is comparable to estimates reported in large studies of people with European ancestry.
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for sedatives are at increased risk of falls, further need for acute hospital care, and death within 30 days. The study looked at over 1.86 million adults aged 66 years and older and found a 20% hig...