A new study found that providing financial vouchers to offset medication costs can significantly improve glycemic control among patients with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. After six months, participants receiving performance-based incentives saw a clinically substantial reduction in HbA1c levels.
A recent clinical trial has shown that switching part of the standard chemotherapy protocol for a targeted immunotherapy significantly improves outcomes for young people living with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Nearly 89% of patients are still alive and cancer-free after three years of follow-up.
Prof. Benjamin Weiss, a renowned mathematician, has been awarded the Israel Prize for his pioneering contributions to mathematics and computer science. His groundbreaking research has earned him international recognition and accolades from prominent institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Researchers have developed new CXCR4-targeting radiolabeled peptides for cancer imaging and therapy, producing clear tumor images and extending survival in preclinical testing studies. Additionally, PET scans are being used to predict prostate cancer outcomes, identify primary aldosteronism, and guide treatment decisions.
Researchers drilled up to 7,906 meters below the sea surface to investigate what caused the Tōhoku-oki fault to rupture and trigger the earthquake. The clay layer was found to be soft, slippery, and exceptionally weak, allowing it to act like a natural 'tear line' that caused the fault to form.
Researchers have developed a new memory principle that enables electrical information storage and retrieval through simple stacking of materials. The 'graphene memory' mechanism, discovered by stacking graphene with α-RuCl₃, retains stored information even when power is turned off.
Researchers have successfully classified new quantum phases using duality, revealing insights into non-invertible symmetries. The study's findings offer important theoretical contributions for applications in quantum technology.
A 230-million-year-old footprint discovered in Brisbane is now recognized as Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil. The small, two-legged dinosaur, likely an early sauropodomorph, stood about 75-80 cm tall and weighed around 140 kg.
A new platform developed by VIB and UGent researchers allows for more accurate prediction of antibody drug effects in humans. The platform uses a next-generation mouse model that closely reflects human immune biology, enabling better decisions early in drug development.
Key cytokines in tumor microenvironment exhibit both protumor and antitumor effects, influencing immune response and tumor progression. Current research focuses on reducing toxicity while enhancing efficacy of cytokine therapies.
The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss evidence-based strategies for ageing in place. Duke-NUS studies found that programmes aligned with older persons' routines and interests are more effective at reducing loneliness and fostering meaningful relationships.
A Sydney PhD student has recreated a tiny piece of the Universe inside a bottle in her laboratory, producing cosmic dust from scratch. The results shed new light on how the chemical building blocks of life may have formed long before Earth existed.
A new perspective argues that European steel's green industrialisation pathway and Africa's steel development are intertwined solutions. Hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (H2-DRI) production in Africa can provide a lower-cost alternative for European steelmakers, while supporting developing countries' economic growth.
Researchers at Adelaide University have discovered a new way to optimize barley seed dormancy, allowing growers to improve crop growth and efficiency. The breakthrough, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of seed dormancy in barley.
The NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre aims to bridge the gap between longevity and healthy ageing by examining the impact of extreme heat, antimicrobial resistance, and other environmental shifts. The centre will provide critical data and insights to inform health strategies across Southeast Asia.
Researchers have demonstrated an angstrom-scale electroplasmonic platform enabling giant modulation (2000% V⁻¹ ) of near-field nonlinear optical effects across a broad spectral range. The discovery provides a novel scheme for highly efficient electro-optical conversion in an infinitesimal spatial scale.
The study found that students with physical disabilities reported higher overall quality of life scores compared to those with visual and hearing impairments. The research team recommends expanding inclusive sports programs and social activities tailored to sensory impairments.
Researchers have identified MDGA2 as a causative gene for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), a rare neurological disorder. The study highlights the potential for early diagnosis and new therapies to modulate MDGA2 function or reduce excessive excitatory signaling in the brain.
Researchers developed a phase multiplication technique harnessing laser feedback and cavity dynamics to enhance ranging resolution. Higher-order harmonics exhibit higher phase sensitivity, allowing for improved measurement accuracy.
Researchers have discovered a crucial pattern of gene evolution that appears significant for the origin and diversification of vertebrates. The study found diverse protein variations in sea squirts, lampreys, and frogs, which shed light on how animals with backbones evolved.
Ascending aortic hemiarch replacement is comparable to extended arch reconstruction for patients over 65 with acute type A aortic dissection. The study found no significant difference in long-term survival or surgical reintervention rates between the two procedures.
The European Commission and ECMWF have signed an agreement for the third implementation phase of DestinE, a digital twin project aiming to improve AI climate and weather predictions. The project will start in June 2026 and focus on operating and interlinking digital twins, as well as developing AI capabilities further.