Researchers at Binghamton University have demonstrated that hidden trigger words inserted into LLMs can cause robots to go off-script and perform dangerous actions. To combat this, they developed a defense mechanism called PROTEA, which evaluates task plans for signs of an attack and prevents harmful actions from taking place.
Researchers will enroll 1,500 children, ages 0-24 months, and study biological and environmental factors linked to recovery, severe illness, and long-term lung health. The goal is to identify patterns that explain why children follow different paths after an early viral infection.
A new report by ICER and West Health reveals that median launch prices of newly launched drugs continue to exceed $250,000, contributing to increased healthcare costs. The report highlights the struggle of millions of Americans accessing prescription medications, with Medicare recipients facing higher rates of coverage rejections.
The Frontiers Symposium on AI, Access, and Action will bring together national leaders to discuss using AI to revolutionize cancer prevention and care delivery. The event will also focus on addressing distance as a barrier in care delivery to rural communities.
A new role for the CCR4-NOT complex has been discovered as a suppressor of jumping gene activity, which can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders, autoimmune disease, and cancer. The complex regulates the KZNF family of genes, a known repressor of jumping gene activity, to maintain genome stability.
The NFL has committed $500,000 to Champion Insights, a nationwide study investigating why elite athletes, military veterans, and first responders are at higher risk of developing ALS. The study aims to uncover genetic and biological factors that may lead to new treatments and strategies to prevent the disease.
Climate change is already affecting California's economy, with rising costs in health and labor, and disruptions in one sector raising costs in others. The report highlights the most vulnerable populations, including low-income households, outdoor workers, and rural communities, who face disproportionate economic burdens.
Researchers explore the potential benefits of AI-guided weed management, including reduced herbicide use and improved crop safety. However, challenges such as high costs and potential challenges with herbicide-resistant weeds must be addressed.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is presenting Phase 3 data for lung cancer and multiple other cancer types, including prostate, breast, and kidney cancer, at the 2026 ESMO Congress. The institution is also showcasing its expertise in personalized cancer vaccines, including mRNA vaccines.
A UTHealth Houston-led team has identified a region of chromosome 3q that contains the gene encoding Phospholipase D1, which lung cancer cells produce unusually high levels of and send out cancer-promoting materials through the Golgi apparatus, allowing tumors to grow and survive.
UNLV physicists have discovered that water can change its atomic structure under extreme pressure, altering its appearance and properties. The study, published in Communications Chemistry, shows that water becomes a lower-symmetry version of itself under pressure, leading to complex behavior that challenges previous expectations.
Jeffrey T. Mueller, M.D., FASA, has been named the new president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Mueller, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, will serve for one year and is committed to advancing the Society's mission, including securing anesthesiology's econo...
A new Ohio State University clinical trial investigates whether probiotics can help patients with ovarian cancer better tolerate chemotherapy. The study aims to reduce treatment side effects and improve quality of life. Researchers will examine changes in the gut microbiome and its link to treatment response.
The DFG Senate Commission has reassessed the risk of airborne manganese and established new exposure limits, while also updating biological limit values for six substances. The Commission's recommendations will inform Germany's Hazardous Substances Ordinance and improve occupational health and safety.
Researchers are developing software tools to explore the potential of partially fault-tolerant quantum computing, which can improve simulation accuracy and reduce hardware needs. The goal is to determine whether these machines can perform scientifically useful computations at a practical cost.
Researchers have developed an optogenetic switch to control G protein signaling in excitable cells, providing a potential therapeutic tool to restore cellular excitability and alleviate symptoms of mood disorders and epilepsy. The system uses light-activated GPCRs to activate GIRK channels, suppressing cellular activity and offering ne...
A recent study suggests that brain blood vessels shape fine motor control in the cerebellum, a crucial structure for motor movements. Researchers found that a specific enzyme, PRMT5, in blood vessel cells regulates neural circuits in the cerebellum, which can impact motor coordination.
Dr. Jacobs will serve as first vice president and advocate for patient safety, anesthesiologist-led healthcare, fair payment, innovative education and research. He will also serve as a member of ASA's Executive Committee and chair of ASA's Division of Administrative Affairs.
A large clinical trial found that children whose mothers took a prenatal choline supplement had improved cognitive performance and social behavior. The supplement was shown to increase children's IQ by about eight points and reduce social withdrawal problems.
Researchers discovered that summer temperatures at Camp Century were 4.7°C warmer than today during an ice-free period approximately 416,000 years ago. This significant retreat of the Greenland Ice Sheet suggests that the duration of warming may be as important as the magnitude of temperature rise.
A study from Tufts University found that coffee consumption has remained stable, but added calories from non-dairy creamer and other additives have increased. Non-dairy creamer now contributes more calories than sugar or dairy milk to coffee consumption.
A study found that over half of highly frail breast cancer survivors over 66 years old had no Medicare home health care in a given year. Despite being eligible, these survivors often lack the necessary care due to limited coverage, leaving them vulnerable to health complications.
A University of Mississippi study challenges the conventional wisdom on false-confession risk measurement in criminal justice, suggesting that the length of police interrogation is a significant factor in determining the likelihood of a false confession. The researchers found that the risk of false confession wrongful conviction can re...
A new study suggests that building wildfire-resistant homes may cost as little as 0.6 to 10.8 percent more than traditional construction, with most costs coming from foundation, framing, and insulation. Effective wildfire-resistant features, such as improved roofs and siding, add relatively modest costs compared to specialized deck con...
A novel blood test detects lingering lung cancer traces in the bloodstream, predicting relapse risk and guiding timely personalized treatment. The test, known as liquid biopsy, tracks circulating tumor DNA and identifies patients at high risk of recurrence.
A new manufacturing method enables the creation of flexible devices that can crawl, move, and shield electromagnetic interference. The technique uses laser-induced selective metallization and magnetic liquid metal to form precise metallic patterns on complex 3D-printed polymer surfaces.
The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) has attracted nearly 80 research groups and 900 active researchers since its opening in 2007. A new journal publication provides an overview of the facility's ongoing research, experiments, and future potential, including the establishment of an underground Quantum User Facility.
Researchers Cing-Dao Kan and Dhafer Marzougui are conducting crash tests to evaluate the performance of safety hardware devices in national parks. The project, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, aims to determine if the railings meet safety performance criteria and improve safety in these areas.
Gene therapies can already change clinical care, but their use in common conditions raises concerns about permanent harm and competition with existing treatments. Cardiologists propose strategies for determining when genomic therapy is justified, including considering the benefits, risks, and long-term safety monitoring.
Scientists have identified the mechanism behind high-temperature superconductivity, revealing the vital interaction between electrons and spin fluctuations. The discovery provides a major breakthrough, but only solves half of the superconductivity riddle, with further research needed to increase material temperatures.
Researchers will investigate permanent phage infections using electron microscopy and single-cell sequencing to identify key replication factors. The goal is to develop bioengineered hypervirulent phages that directly lyse bacteria, offering a potential treatment for hard-to-treat infections.
A new scoring system evaluates protein-rich foods based on environmental impact, health, affordability, and availability, revealing plant-based options like tofu as top performers. The system aims to foster a new literacy, empowering consumers to make informed choices that balance compassion, planet, and future generations.
The mTOR signaling pathway is a central regulator of cellular metabolism, stress adaptation and tissue maintenance. Carefully controlled modulation of mTOR signaling could support future strategies for healthy aging.
Researchers developed a bioactive, biodegradable, 3D-printable biomaterial from soybean waste, showing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. The material's versatility enables the design of customisable devices for pain management during breastfeeding and post-operative recovery following breast cancer surgery.
A nurse-led card game, 'Medical Vanguard', has been shown to ease children's preoperative anxiety and improve cooperation during surgery. The game, played individually or in groups, uses simple materials and brief medical explanations to distract children from the clinical environment and promote a sense of control. The findings sugges...
Cornwall received $2.9 million to study protein-based inheritance in mammals, proposing that germ granules encode information in protein structure and pass it on to future generations. Her work aims to explain instances in the human population where newly acquired traits can't be explained by genetic changes.
A new analytical method developed by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg detects chemical forces inside the pores of molecular framework compounds, providing insights into their properties. The method uses dynamic spin probe exchange and can help control material properties in the future.
A study led by University of Missouri researcher Eunjin Tracy examines the connection between couples' daily habits and physical health. The study finds that couples with stronger relationship quality and more consistent daily routines may have healthier blood glucose levels and be at lower risk for heart disease.
Insilico Medicine has achieved the early drug discovery milestone in its multi-year AI-driven drug discovery collaboration with Servier, triggering an undisclosed milestone payment. The milestone triggers an undisclosed payment from Servier to Insilico, following the successful fulfillment of predefined program criteria.
A new two-step approach called Gatekeeper-Reflex model for AD (GRAD) uses blood biomarkers to detect tau in uncertain Alzheimer's diagnosis, improving diagnosis and treatment decisions. GRAD resolves many uncertain results, reducing the need for expensive brain scans and invasive procedures.
Researchers have identified a potential therapeutic vulnerability in some forms of osteosarcoma, a pediatric bone cancer, by combining EP300 degradation with AKT inhibition. This approach slowed tumor growth and prolonged survival in preclinical models, highlighting its clinical potential and providing a new therapeutic avenue for expl...
A sweeping analysis of ADHD across Asia has identified a critical window for supporting young people: ages 10 to 14, when the disorder's impact on daily functioning is greatest. ADHD-related disability remained concentrated in childhood and adolescence, with consistently higher rates among males.
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has released a subset of its 9 km data free and open, providing a step change in localized forecasts. This move aims to give more people access to accurate and localised forecasts, benefiting society and critical global initiatives.
A Mayo Clinic study found that patients with pancreatic cancer experience steeper declines in visceral and subcutaneous fat before diagnosis compared to controls. Routine CT scans may capture these physiological changes, potentially identifying patients at risk
Research found that parents of transgender youth faced significant mental health declines after the 2025 US presidential inauguration, with sharp increases in depression and anxiety. In contrast, parents of cisgender youth remained relatively stable in their mental health, suggesting a vulnerability among trans youth parents to threats...
A new study found that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill led to a significant decline in deep-water fish populations, with krill, lanternfish, and bristlemouth fish experiencing declines of up to 73%. The researchers suggest that the spill caused mortality, developmental damage, and reduced fitness in these species.
The 2027 Emerging Leader Awards program will provide $150,000 grants to support innovative research on Lyme disease diagnostics and therapeutics. The program aims to inspire and support promising scientists in advancing novel methodologies to benefit patients with tick-borne illnesses.
Researchers at UT Arlington are developing a digital intervention to help first-year students delay or prevent substance use initiation and prevention. The study aims to reach students before serious problems develop and will follow 800 participants across two cohorts. The intervention will provide personalized digital feedback and ong...
The new regulations require eligible patients to document 80 hours of employment or similar activities each month, potentially leading to loss of insurance coverage. Physicians face increased administrative burdens, pressure to document patients' medical needs, and declining Medicaid payments, ultimately compromising patient care.
A Vanderbilt Health-led team has created a 'map' of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger life-threatening heart rhythm disorder Long QT syndrome. The study enables more precise diagnosis and treatment, reducing the risk of sudden death in affected individuals.
Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center developed a combination treatment that targets CD276 protein and disrupts mitochondria, killing cancer cells and slowing tumor growth in preclinical models of triple-negative breast cancer. The findings suggest a possible new approach to treat this hard-to-treat form of breast ...
A new study found that insurance settlements increased by 12-17% after anonymity guarantees were introduced in Israel's legal reform. This suggests that individuals were willing to sacrifice thousands of dollars to protect their privacy. The study provides rare real-world evidence of privacy's substantial economic value.
The 67th Supplement to the Check-list of North American Birds includes significant updates, including splits for Tringa semipalmata, Cistothorus palustris, and Setophaga petechia. Guatemala's first endemic bird species, M. castaneiceps, and two new American endemics, A. egretta and N. hudsonicus, are among the notable changes.
Researchers at NUS CDE have developed a novel imaging method to visualize individual reaction events on catalyst surfaces, revealing local differences that could lead to designing more effective materials. By studying water dissociation, they found that surface regions with accelerated reactions tend to have lower underlying reaction r...
Researchers at CityUHK reveal a novel quantum solution to harness energy from fluctuating sources without entropy, enabling predictable power transfer. The discovery points toward future low-power technologies and could power IoT devices, wearables, and smart-city sensors.
A 20-year study reveals Omura's whales are most likely to be found in warm, food-rich waters off northwest Australia. The whales were more likely to be present during the warmer months and were associated with sea surface temperatures above 27.5°C.
Researchers discovered the genetic mechanism of peanut plant architecture, revealing AhPILS as a key gene controlling plant architecture in peanuts. The study found that AhPILS modulates peanut plant architecture by regulating auxin distribution, providing valuable genetic resources for breeding varieties with ideal plant architecture.
A recent study introduces AgriMamba, a text-guided multimodal analysis framework that combines plant disease images with pathological descriptions to accurately assess disease severity. The framework performs coarse-to-fine analysis, first identifying the target leaf and then localizing and quantifying lesions.
Researchers from Tohoku University developed a high-frequency method to read quantum states at ultra-fast speeds in 2D-material-based quantum devices. This breakthrough enables near-perfect impedance matching, unlocking sensitive radio-frequency reflectometry and accelerating qubit development.
A study found that disabling a gene called TaMYB44 increases total grain protein by 5-10% and glutenin by 26-33% without affecting grain size or other traits. The discovery provides a molecular explanation for the altered grain composition and offers a potential route to increasing glutenin content.