Researchers identified genes controlling the switch between unicellular and multicellular life forms in marine yeast, revealing a molecular mechanism for clonal multicellularity. The study provides insights into how multicellular life may have evolved from single-celled ancestors.
New research on non-surgical aesthetics reveals these procedures can challenge the skin's ability to stay balanced, defend itself, and heal. The study outlines targeted post-care strategies to help skin recover safely and effectively.
The study of new hominin fossils from Thomas Quarry I in Morocco reveals an African population near the base of the Homo sapiens lineage. The 773,000-year-old fossils provide insights into the shared ancestry of H. sapiens, Neandertals, and Denisovans.
The Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health has partnered with NUS Medicine to host the Women’s Health Impact Tracking (WHIT) platform, which measures progress on closing the women’s health gap across a set of conditions and countries. The platform provides clear, comparative insights to support decision-making and inform policies.
Environmental Health Perspectives has joined the ACS Publications portfolio, ensuring continued publication of high-quality research articles connecting environmental factors to human health. The journal will remain open access with waived article publishing charges until the end of 2026.
An international team of astrophysicists observed four baby planets in the V1298 Tau system forming into super-Earths and sub-Neptunes. The planets' low densities, comparable to Styrofoam, were measured for the first time, providing observational proof.
Researchers identified a novel natural decoy receptor, IL-17REL, that plays a protective role in inflammatory bowel disease. The decoy receptor suppresses downstream inflammatory genes and improves colitis in mice, suggesting its therapeutic potential.
Researchers developed a lightweight, self-powered eye-tracking system that runs off the energy generated through blinking. The system detects eye movements with high precision and can be used to enable people with mobility impairments such as ALS to control wheelchairs or communicate by moving only their eyes.
Researchers discovered that GBS interacts with C. albicans, increasing the risk of severe and fatal infections in newborns and making standard treatments less effective. The co-infection can also reduce the effectiveness of existing GBS treatments.
Duke researchers successfully restored mitochondria in nerve cells, significantly reducing pain tied to diabetic neuropathy and chemotherapy-induced nerve damage. The approach could fix what the team sees as the root problem – restoring energy flow that keeps nerve cells healthy and resilient.
A cohort study found that very high lipoprotein(a) levels increased the 30-year risk of cardiovascular disease among healthy women. Screening for elevated lipoprotein(a) may be warranted in the general population.
A study of chimpanzees reveals that infants take the greatest risks, followed by juveniles and then adolescents. This contradicts human behavior where risky behavior peaks during adolescence. The researchers suggest that human parents' ability to monitor their children may be a key factor in mitigating risk-taking behavior.
Clinicians can effectively counsel patients about firearm injury by discussing risk and safety, building trust, and tailoring interventions. The 3As Framework provides a structured approach to identify patients at risk of harm.
This randomized clinical trial found yoga to significantly accelerate opioid withdrawal recovery and improve autonomic regulation, anxiety, sleep, and pain. The study supports the integration of yoga into withdrawal protocols as a neurobiologically informed intervention addressing core regulatory processes.
Researchers at Utah State University have discovered a new CRISPR system that can precisely target transfer RNA in invading pathogens, which could lead to the development of a single diagnostic test for COVID, influenza, and RSV. This discovery enables the detection and targeting of specific pathogens without damaging host cells.
The study developed subgroup-specific mortality prediction models for high and low ventilatory ratio (VR) subgroups, achieving improved accuracy in short-term mortality prediction. Minute ventilation is a key predictor for the high VR subgroup, while respiratory rate, hypocapnia, and acidemia are unique predictors for the low VR subgroup.
Researchers used ultrahigh-resolution monitoring to track subsurface plumes that rise from lake sediments and fuel surface blooms. The study provides new insights into algal bloom initiation and suggests that sediment-derived precursors can be detected using fine-scale, three-dimensional monitoring systems.
Researchers from Shinshu University used ribosome engineering to modify probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, resulting in increased colonization and enhanced immune stimulation. The engineered bacteria exhibit altered surface protein expression and induce higher activation of immune cells.
A new gene therapy has been discovered that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched, providing hope for people with chronic pain. The therapy eliminates the risk of addiction from narcotics treatments, a breakthrough that could alleviate suffering for over 50 million Americans.
New research reveals that the immune system has a potent weapon against the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii: an enzyme called caspase-8. This discovery offers new insights into how our bodies control the parasite and may lead to better treatments for patients with compromised immune systems.
The CUNY Graduate Center has received a $1 million grant from Google.org to support the work of Empire AI, a statewide consortium of 11 public and private academic institutions focused on advancing AI integration in higher education. The award will further the reach of a comprehensive assessment of how best to prepare students for an A...
Researchers developed an AI–DFT integrated framework to accelerate materials discovery and design, enabling the efficient exploration of vast chemical and structural spaces. The framework combines the accuracy of first-principles calculations with the speed of AI models, overcoming data scarcity and computational cost challenges.
The Mount Sinai Hospital has received an $8.5 million NIH grant renewal to continue groundbreaking research on long-term outcomes for children with congenital heart disease. The project will unite clinical leaders and registry data from all 25 congenital heart surgical centers across four states to study how differences in health care ...
The meeting report highlights the emerging importance of infection-driven senescence in understanding chronic diseases, including respiratory viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Researchers found that senescent cells contribute to persistent inflammation and reduced healing, particularly in older adults during chronic infections.
A reconfigurable optical computing platform based on a double-layer liquid crystal structure has been developed to enable multifunctional all-optical image processing. The platform integrates eight types of image processing functions in one go, including bright-field imaging, vortex filtering and edge enhancement, promising substantial...
A study by Norwegian researchers found that adrenaline is highly effective in restarting hearts after hospital cardiac arrests. Administered intravenously, adrenaline works within one minute to increase the patient's chance of regaining their pulse.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer that targets the PSMA protein. The treatment, called PSMA-1-DOTA, has been shown to effectively reduce salivary gland damage and eliminate severe side effects associated with current therapies.
Nature-based solutions can significantly reduce flood impacts by slowing and absorbing runoff, offering added benefits such as improved air quality and biodiversity. Public awareness and education are key to expanding support for these approaches, with communities needing clear communication about flood risks and benefits.
The collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered analytics with clinical expertise to accelerate data-driven cancer care. MD Anderson researchers will leverage SOPHIAs AI technologies to develop bioinformatics pipelines for rapid RNA-sequencing data interpretation.
Keck Medicine of USC names Christian Pass as its new chief financial officer, bringing extensive leadership and finance expertise to the role. As CFO, Pass will oversee strategic financial planning and collaborations across the health system.
A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers can pick an apple in about 25 seconds. The inflatable arm is made of a soft fabric filled with air and weighs less than 50 pounds, making it safe to use in orchards.
Researchers discovered a 'one-two punch' of orbital forcing and climate variability driving ice sheet melting in ancient Antarctica. The findings provide new insights into the complex processes shaping our planet's climate history.
Researchers found that pitavastatin directly inhibits the anti-apoptotic protein Mcl-1, a key driver of survival and resistance in TNBC cells. The study showed pitavastatin effectively eliminates cancer stem-like cell populations and reduces tumor growth, angiogenesis, and lung metastasis.
Researchers discover giant virus that infects amoeba, providing further support for nuclear virus origin hypothesis. The new virus, ushikuvirus, has distinct features and unique caps on its surface, which may hold clues to the evolution of complex cells.
Researchers linked oily material to a 2019 oil slick in Brazil, using ocean current models and chemical analysis. The study reveals an additive contaminant effect where plastic pollution can transport oil pollution far beyond its origin.
A new study found that light intensity activities, such as walking or household chores, were associated with a lower risk of death for people with CKM syndrome. The researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to compare activity level duration for each CKM syndrome stage.
A new UK-wide clinical trial evaluated a self-guided behavioural sleep programme for children with epilepsy, resulting in improved sleep duration of 16.5 minutes. However, the main issue was engagement, as only half of those given access to the resources used them.
A new study co-led by the University of Oxford found that global aviation emissions can be reduced by 50-75% through combined strategies to boost efficiency. The study reveals enormous variability in emissions efficiency, with some routes producing nearly 900 grams of CO2 per kilometre for each paying passenger.
A research team led by NTU Singapore has recorded a tiny mechanical twitch in living human and rodent eyes when rod photoreceptors detect light. This breakthrough could provide a new non-invasive way to assess retinal health and diagnose blinding eye diseases earlier.
A new study by MIT researchers reveals that cities with strong airline connections are more likely to attract multinational firms, particularly in knowledge industries. The study analyzed 7.5 million firms in 800 cities and found that direct flights lead to a 20% increase in subsidiaries, compared to cities with only one-stop connections.
Researchers developed a new method to identify effective treatment combinations for glioblastoma by analyzing individual cell types and their gene expression signatures. This approach has the potential to personalize cancer treatment and may be useful for other cancers and diseases.
A recent study published in Nature Communications found a strong association between higher consumption of food preservatives and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The research, which analyzed data from over 100,000 adults, suggests that even small amounts of preservative additives can have significant health consequences.
Researchers have identified a new class of small molecules that boost the cell's natural recycling machinery to destroy an immune-modulating enzyme called IDO1. This approach takes a bolder approach than traditional drug design, eliminating disease-causing proteins altogether and opening up new possibilities for cancer treatment.
Researchers discovered that natural light exposure improves blood glucose levels and reduces variability in people with type 2 diabetes. The study also found that melatonin levels increased and fat oxidative metabolism improved when participants were exposed to natural light.
Researchers discovered that microglia's TGF-beta signaling acts as a brake, preventing nerve fibre damage in ageing spinal cords. This protective mechanism may contribute to the development of certain neurological diseases.
A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association emphasizes careful evaluation before surgery for patients with refractory constipation, which can lead to complications and poor outcomes. The guidance recommends a comprehensive individualized evaluation and suggests non-surgical options before considering surgery.
A team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology has developed a new way to produce hydrogen gas without the use of platinum, a scarce and expensive metal. The process uses sunlight and tiny particles of electrically conductive plastic to efficiently produce hydrogen.
Physicists Tom Hoekstra and Jorik van de Groep have realized an actively tunable metasurface using a novel quantum material, enabling the creation of a nanoscale mirror that can be turned on and off. The device harnesses excitons in 2D materials to control light with record efficiency.
Researchers developed a gas-phase method to grow compact capping layers on halide perovskite single crystals, resulting in ultra-sensitive X-ray detectors with record-breaking performance. The new detectors boast improved signal stability, faster response times and lower dark currents.
Researchers have optimized the thermoelectric performance of SnSe using liquid phase sintering, introducing excess metallic tin to fill intrinsic vacancies and reduce electron trapping. This process results in a lattice thermal conductivity as low as 0.21 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ at 793 K, achieving an exceptional ZT value of approximately 1.9.
Microbial cell factories have matured into powerful platforms for producing L-tryptophan and its derivatives. Advances in synthetic biology and data-driven design are crucial for overcoming challenges such as precursor abundance and product toxicity.
Researchers develop ultralight biomass conductive elastomer that self-foams at room temperature, heals in 5 hours, and recycles five times without property loss. The 'micro-spring' lattice offers a gauge factor of 4.8 under 1% strain, making it suitable for wearable, foldable, and reusable soft electronics.
Scientists at CU Boulder have solved a pressing mystery about the universe's gravitational wave background by revealing the role of smaller galaxies in galaxy evolution. The new study suggests that when a smaller supermassive black hole merges with a larger one, the smaller black hole gains mass, producing larger gravitational waves.
Researchers unraveled the active phase evolution and driving mechanisms of VPO catalysts under formaldehyde-acetic acid condensation conditions. The study revealed that VPO catalysts rich in V4+ phases show higher selectivity for acrylic acid.
The conference aims to promote research on global financial risk management with an emphasis on modern risks, under the theme “AI in an Uncertain World”. The annual MRS conference welcomes submissions from scholars worldwide on all aspects of risks and capital markets.
Scientists have created a system that harnesses the energy in chloride-rich brines to produce chlorine without needing external power. The innovative approach integrates hydrochloric acid recovery with chlorine and hydrogen generation, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional methods.
A new study reveals a deep sequence of archaeological deposits at Leang Bulu Bettue cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating back to at least 8 meters below the current ground surface. This finds suggest that an archaic human species and Homo sapiens may have overlapped in time on the island.
A new study maps breast cancer vulnerabilities, identifying two major classes of weaknesses: gene addiction and synthetic lethality. The analysis highlights key metabolic and signaling dependencies that distinguish different subtypes, revealing actionable targets for precision treatment strategies.
The Chinese hwamei, an invasive alien bird species, has expanded into Japan's mountainous regions, including alpine zones. The study found that it breeds in these areas during the summer and migrates to lower elevations in winter.
A study of 198 male rugby players found that injuries caused by indirect contact had a high incidence and burden, while tackle direction was associated with injury severity. The insights gained can guide targeted prevention programs for knee injuries in rugby.