A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has been awarded a 4-year, $2.2 million grant to better understand the underlying causes of retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and develop new treatments. The focus is on fibulin-3, an extracellular matrix protein that causes blinding eye diseases.
Researchers found that carbon from land was eroded and transported into the ocean, locking some carbon away for long periods. This process may have acted as a stabilising climate feedback, helping to gradually reduce atmospheric carbon levels over thousands to tens of thousands of years.
A nationwide population-based study found that individuals with neovascular age-related macular degeneration had a modest but statistically significant increase in overall cancer risk. However, the increased risk was only observed for specific malignancies, including thyroid, kidney, and prostate cancers.
A Washington State University study found that cannabis packaging design features, particularly branding elements, can attract underage consumers, raising questions about existing regulations. Participants preferred colorful logos, bold typography, and images resembling familiar foods over warning labels and nutritional information.
Researchers at Edith Cowan University have discovered that glycans, tiny complex sugar chains coating cells and proteins, can reveal disease long before it's detected. The study found glycan patterns in blood can predict diseases like type 2 diabetes up to 10 years before diagnosis.
The study proposes a three-stage maturity model for AI integration in pathology, highlighting key barriers to clinical translation: data fragility, workflow misalignment, and institutional trust deficits. Infrastructure-first AI, workflow-embedded intelligence, and adaptive governance are proposed pathways toward sustainable clinical i...
A new study found that intranasal davunetide reaches the brain in higher amounts in female mice when estrogen peaks, with similar results seen in healthy adults. The findings suggest earlier trials mixing males and females may have obscured the true effects of the drug.
Researchers found that short-term stress sharpens bees' ability to detect visual features such as contrast and fine detail. Stress also speeds up decision-making, allowing bees to act rapidly and effectively in potentially threatening situations.
A $9 million, five-year grant will support the project to improve understanding of CAA's pathobiology and develop early detection and diagnosis methods. The international research team aims to uncover how CAA develops and progresses, leading to earlier interventions and therapies.
Researchers propose a Digital Twin Optical Computing System that reduces dependence on physical hardware for task development. The DT-OCS framework enables offline simulation, training, and optimization of computational tasks, improving research efficiency and application flexibility.
A new review suggests that ageing results from overlapping changes occurring simultaneously at many levels of biological organization. This approach is reflected in the concept of the 'hallmarks of ageing', which are interconnected biological characteristics and processes consistently associated with aging.
A new study found that patients taking weight-loss drug tirzepatide experienced significantly more weight loss than those on semaglutide, with nearly twice as many high responders. Additionally, tirzepatide showed fewer gastrointestinal side effects and more significant weight loss in women and white patients.
A recent study estimates the carrying capacity of Baltic grey seals at 120,000 individuals, twice their current size, highlighting the impact of herring weight on population growth. Hunting quotas also play a crucial role in determining the future of the species.
Researchers found significant declines in arrest rates while ERPOs were in effect, and these reductions persisted for months after expiration. This study supports the potential role of ERPOs in broader firearm violence and crime reduction strategies.
A new project aims to create an early warning system for climate impacts like flooding or droughts, helping insurers react quickly. Researchers will develop models of insurer responses to different levels of climate change, combining climate science with behavioral and political sciences.
A study found that depression shapes children's attention to happy and sad faces, with changes based on family history. Children of mothers with a history of depression showed increased attention to sad faces when experiencing depressive symptoms.
A study by the University of Florida reveals that young frogs invest heavily in early growth and delay stronger immune responses until infection levels become dangerous. This strategy helps them survive and reproduce in environments with fluctuating food availability and infection risk.
A recent international study identified 26 genetic regions associated with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), including ten previously unknown regions. The study found a strong link between genetic susceptibility to ICP and bile acid metabolism, offering new avenues for research into maternal health and pregnancy-related live...
A joint research team from KAIST and international institutions developed 'Upsample Anything,' a universal technology that can enhance the visual performance of AI even with limited GPU memory. This achievement increases GPU memory efficiency by up to 16 times, allowing AI to perceive its surrounding environment more precisely.
Despite an increase in federally funded residency slots, a new study finds that physician shortages persist, particularly in primary care and rural communities. The expansion of Medicare-funded residency positions was intended to support shortage specialties and underserved areas, but most positions were allocated to non-rural areas.
Researchers explore aging-related remodeling of chromatin architecture to understand its connection to disease. The study reveals key senescence-related changes, including genomic instability and transcriptional dysregulation, which contribute to organismal aging and age-related diseases.
The Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance aims to safeguard the Atlantic Ocean's leatherback turtle populations, which are classified as 'vulnerable' globally. The alliance will produce research, strategic action plans, and advocacy to drive coordinated conservation action across the region.
Disturbed sleep impairs BBB integrity through oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Treating underlying sleep disorder is the most direct approach, while mechanism-based interventions show promise for future development.
The study reveals that the genetic diversity of Faroese people contributes to their health, with a greater proportion of long runs of homozygosity suggesting a recent evolutionary bottleneck. Additionally, certain genes such as POLQ and SLC10A1 show increased genetic diversity in the population, potentially linked to diet changes.
Researchers created a new quantum computing paradigm, QHDC, that works 500 times faster than existing methods. It uses hyperdimensional vectors and leverages quantum properties to efficiently encode and process complex data.
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust announced the selection of five early-career scientists to pursue four-year grants in cancer research. The scholars will investigate big questions about cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment.
A team studied 173 multiplex families from the Azores and Madeira islands, finding a single broken gene that travels through three generations and causes different illnesses. The CHD2 mutation is rare and affects schizophrenia, mood disorder, and autism in different family members.
Researchers at UCLA may have discovered a new way to heal damaged kidneys by blocking the protein ENPP1. Blocking this protein speeds up repair after kidney injury in mice, according to a recent study published in Cell Stem Cell.
Magnus Hoffmann, a Gladstone scientist, has been recognized as a 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholar for his pioneering approach to advancing human health and medicine. His lab is developing an innovative immunotherapy platform to enhance the natural ability of the immune system to detect and respond to tumor-specific features.
Astronomers at Caltech IPAC have settled on a leading hypothesis for the unusual hot spot on CoRoT-2 b, a hot Jupiter that defies previous assumptions about its behavior. The planet's slow rotation speed, which is equivalent to about three Earth days per orbit, suggests it is not tidally locked to its host star.
The TSESOM framework proposes a dynamic service ecosystem approach to manage sustainable operations in botanic gardens, integrating biodiversity research and ecosystemic thinking. It offers a flexible tool for transformative collaboration and innovation, supporting planetary health and global sustainability transitions.
A Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that doctors in hospitals treating the most premature babies were more likely to diagnose eye disease requiring treatment. This contradicts expectations that these doctors would be over-diagnosing. The researchers are now investigating possible reasons for this difference, in...
The study introduces a modified deep lateral wall decompression technique that improves visual acuity, exophthalmos, and intraocular pressure with low complication rates. This approach suggests a safer option for TAO management, warranting further exploration.
A cohort study found that demographic, clinical, and healthcare factors influence the uptake of metabolic bariatric surgery among US adults with obesity. The study suggests improving access to this life-changing procedure through targeted policies and interventions could have a significant impact.
A University of Bristol-led study found that tropical butterflies of the Heliconius tribe live up to three times longer than their closest relatives, with some species surviving for almost a year. The researchers discovered that these butterflies have evolved a unique strategy for extending lifespan and slowing down aging.
Researchers at TU Wien discovered high quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal of a strange metal using the quantum Fisher information. The study provides direct evidence of macroscopic quantum entanglement, potentially explaining unusual properties in high-temperature superconductors.
A new study from Michigan State University found that vocational interests predict significant life outcomes well into adulthood, including work, relationship, and community outcomes. Enterprising interests were the most broadly predictive category, while social interests predicted relationship outcomes.
Keping Ma, a CAS academician, honors Peter H. Raven's contributions to coevolution, angiosperm biogeography, and plant conservation. Raven's work on butterflies and plants introduced the concept of reciprocal adaptation and ecological networks.
A study by Southeast University and Korea University provides a roadmap for converting biomass into renewable energy and chemicals. The researchers highlight the potential of biomass chemical looping (BCL) for producing hydrogen, methanol, and other low-carbon products.
Graphonos Materials, a startup from the University of Pittsburgh, has developed a novel technology to produce battery-quality graphite and hydrogen using molten metal catalysis. This process is more energy-efficient and sustainable than current methods, which require high temperatures and generate significant carbon emissions.
Three Lehigh University MSE students, Matthew O'Connell, Thomas Theiner, and Metri Zughbi, have earned prestigious NSF GRFP fellowships for pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees. The students honed their research proposals and communication skills in a specialized engineering course.
Researchers developed a novel navigation method that reads a building's unique magnetic fingerprint to determine its location with unprecedented accuracy. The system uses an array of magnetometers and inertial measurement units to track movement without any external signals, achieving a horizontal positioning RMSE below 1.27 meters.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a method to manufacture transistors with less risk of damage using a class of extremely thin materials called transition metal dichalcogenides. By pretreating the surface with oxygen or fluorine, it becomes easier to remove atoms from the top layer without damaging the lower layers.
Laura Gonzalez Garcia, a postdoctoral researcher at BTI's Nelson Lab, has been selected as a 2026 Pew Latin American Fellow to study RNA modifications. She aims to understand the functional role of dihydrouridine (DHU) modification and its potential as a biomarker for cancer and crop performance.
Yang's research group and collaborators develop a new reaction mechanism that employs photochemistry and metalloenzyme catalysis to form carbon-carbon bonds. This method enables the creation of molecules with multiple stereogenic centers, crucial for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Researchers at Rice University collaborated with TU Wien to study quantum entanglement in a quantum critical metal, revealing high entanglement state characterized by spin quantum Fisher information. This work enables the development of a framework using entanglement to advance new capacities for quantum information.
A new dual-broadband liquid-crystal programmable metasurface (LCPM) enables flexible beam manipulation across two frequency bands, supporting high-speed data transmission under various modulation schemes. The device offers stable non-line-of-sight links and reliable communication at extended propagation lengths.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming protein research by predicting structures, learning patterns of evolutionary variation, and exploring designable regions of protein space. AI-derived data reveals new insights into protein organization, folding topology, and functional specialization.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of gene therapy tools and strategies for hereditary hearing loss. Advances in inner ear gene delivery platforms, including AAV vectors and cell-specific promoters, have improved the translational development of gene therapies.
A team of Rice University researchers has developed an RNA-based barcoding system to track gene transfer between bacteria and bacteriophages. The approach reveals previously unknown bacterial hosts for the bacteriophage P1 and shows how subtle changes in viral structure influence host range, offering a powerful tool for next-generation...
Semmelweis University's new Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research has hosted two NATO battlefield surgery courses, providing realistic environments for learning and practicing new procedures. The center aims to improve patient safety and quality of care through advanced technologies and hands-on training.
A UC Irvine researcher has received a nearly $4 million NIH grant to advance a novel therapeutic vaccine strategy for genital herpes. The project aims to develop a safe and durable vaccine that strengthens protective immune cells and provides long-term immune surveillance, ultimately improving the lives of millions worldwide.
Researchers found that the success of species in a new habitat depends on the proportion of suitable but absent species (dark diversity) and community completeness. Species similar to local species are more successful in lakes with fewer suitable species, while those utilizing different resources thrive in lakes with more species present.
A new study examines how political context influences supply chain decision-making, finding that ideological cues can alter perceptions of both the decision and the decision-maker. Researchers found that even neutral presentations of politically charged issues can activate bias, influencing how recommendations are received.
A new study reveals that climate change impacts influenza seasonality, with reduced humidity enhancing viral viability and transmission. The model predicts that warmer climates will see increased outbreak severity in tropical regions, while temperate areas may experience smaller peak outbreaks.
The Dan David Prize has recognized 45 scholars across six continents with over $13.5 million in funding since its relaunch in 2021. The 2026 winners will use their awards to pursue ambitious new projects and bring historical scholarship to wider audiences.
A new APA survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of psychologists have patients discussing artificial intelligence in therapy, using AI for mental health support and friendship. While some see AI as a complement to human relationships, others are concerned about its potential harm and lack of nuance.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a next-generation technology platform designed to dramatically accelerate one of the slowest stages of cancer drug discovery. The platform combines chemical synthesis, biological testing, and mass spectrometry into a single integrated workflow, allowing researchers to generate, evaluate, ...
A new study has identified a two-protein complex involved in exporting R-loops, which triggers an immune response causing harmful inflammation. The study tested an approved drug called KPT-330 and found significant improvements in inflammation, liver damage, fat gain, muscle loss, and lifespan in preclinical models.
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced the 2026 class of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences, supporting 10 postdoctoral fellows from seven Latin American countries. The fellows will conduct research in laboratories across the US, with a focus on global health and disease prevention.