Researchers at Chiba University have identified a protein called OMC1 that maintains chromosome cohesion in eggs from fetal development to adulthood, potentially mitigating age-related decline in egg quality. This discovery has significant implications for reproductive health in societies where childbirth is increasingly delayed.
Researchers found that microplastics aged under UV light can convert highly toxic hexavalent chromium into trivalent chromium, reducing its mobility and toxicity. The process involves two distinct chemical pathways, one through environmentally persistent free radicals and the other through microplastic-derived dissolved organic matter.
A collaboration between the University of Illinois and Notre Dame has developed a record-setting 2.75 GHz LED for fast and energy-efficient data centers. The device has an optical modulation bandwidth of 2.75 GHz while consuming just 25 milliwatts of power, making it suitable for short-range communication.
Researchers at UC San Francisco found that a high-fat diet for just a few days can cause a significant immune response, even after returning to a low-fat diet. The study showed that rapid-response immune cells were activated, leaving the tissue primed for the next time, and that diet can have a rapid impact on immune health. The findin...
A new AI tool can accurately read right upper quadrant ultrasounds, diagnose common health conditions, and suggest next steps, saving radiologists time and improving patient care. The tool, designed to work alongside trained radiologists, can rapidly identify patients who need emergency surgery, enabling them to receive faster treatment.
A new study aims to investigate testosterone's effects on binge eating risk in women, building upon existing data from the Michigan State University Twin Registry. The researchers hope to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how gonadal hormones influence binge eating risk.
A system combining drones and AI maps cattle growth, allowing for precise monitoring of fattening and slaughter decisions. This reduces animal stress and optimizes profits for producers, with results demonstrating a 5-10% increase in operation profit.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a non-invasive gene editing technique using ultrasound and light-emitting nanoparticles, enabling precise control over gene editing in specific locations of the brain and body. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for neuropathic pain and other conditions, offering a more targ...
MIT researchers have created Social.Wiki, a system that enables users to easily edit any social application made within the platform, and choose which edits they want to see. The platform empowers users to create a range of websites, including social sites, and includes a decentralized infrastructure that protects user data.
Scientists at UNM identified a 4.1 billion-year-old Martian meteorite that provides new insights into Mars' earliest geological history and potential for life. The discovery, Teghaza 001, features high levels of manganese oxide, a compound indicative of environments conducive to life.
Researchers developed a personalized indicator that analyzes ten blood substances to predict health problems and guide healthy aging in middle age. The tool shows promise in reducing the risk of chronic diseases, with a one-point increase corresponding to a 14-year delay in cardiometabolic disease onset.
The SETI Institute welcomes three artists-in-residence to explore life beyond Earth and the nature of intelligence through bioart, biotechnology, and consciousness. Artists Amy Karle, Dorotea Dolinšek, and Johannes Heldén will bring fresh perspectives to fundamental questions about life, intelligence, and consciousness.
Researchers found that a breakdown product from dietary fat can trigger psoriasis and atopic dermatitis by binding to a specific receptor, leading to inflammation and itch. A potential therapy target has been identified in the form of GPR35, a receptor that is connected to both autoimmune and allergic diseases.
Concordia researchers developed a kerosene-based gel that addresses a longstanding challenge in space propulsion: keeping fuel stable during storage while allowing it to flow efficiently when engines need it. The gel's viscosity drops significantly under force, making it easier to flow under fuel injection conditions.
A new study by WashU researchers suggests Martian dust may be less abrasive and irritating than lunar dust, with particles showing little visible wear. The fine particles, some as small as 100 nanometers, pose a health risk to astronauts, requiring engineers to account for them when designing habitats and air filters.
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has released a new framework to assist clinicians in safely prescribing obesity medications in older adults. The framework considers age-related factors such as sarcopenia and frailty, risk of lean muscle loss, malnutrition, and dehydration.
Seabirds' internal clocks can become out of sync with local time during long-distance flights, causing predictable errors when navigating by the sun. Researchers analyzed 20 years of GPS tracking data from 1,045 Manx shearwaters and found systematic deviations consistent with this effect.
A new study from the Planetary Science Institute suggests that asteroids near white dwarfs don't break into dust immediately, but instead form larger fragments that can remain intact due to internal strength. This finding challenges previous models and has implications for understanding debris formation around dying stars.
The study identifies Europe and Northwest Africa as the hardest-hit regions, with amphibians and insects primarily threatened by agricultural activities. The research provides a new, freshwater-specific baseline for conservation, highlighting areas that require urgent action.
A new study reveals that premature birth fundamentally alters brain development, disrupting cerebellar growth and neural connections. The findings suggest that premature birth's lasting effects on neurodevelopment are rooted in altered cellular and molecular mechanisms, potentially impacting later motor and cognitive outcomes.
Researchers found that seabirds' navigation becomes predictably skewed when rapid eastward or westward travel disrupts their internal clocks and local solar time. The birds rely heavily on the Sun to navigate, even when alternative cues like coastline following are available.
A study comparing bird songs and human speech/music found shared patterns, including complex sequences, coordinated vocal movements, and variations shaped by social context. These similarities suggest that bird vocalizations may offer insights into human communication's biological and evolutionary foundations.
The study creates a comprehensive map of cell types and gene activity across an adult vertebrate, Danionella cerebrum, revealing patterns that can be difficult to see when tissues are studied separately. The atlas shows signs of adult cells retaining a molecular memory of their location in the body.
Researchers at Linköping University used AI to identify 33 existing and create 11 new MXenes with sustainable synthesis methods, opening up new applications in water purification, energy storage, and biomedicine. The new synthesis method requires fewer hazardous chemicals and less water, scaling up manufacturing possibilities.
A Chinese study of 62 songbird species found they lost nearly half their genetic diversity over 50 years, highlighting a hidden conservation risk for species deemed 'Least Concern'. Genomic erosion, driven by habitat fragmentation, threatens the long-term survival and adaptation of bird species.
Researcher Gioele La Manno has uncovered intricate layers of organization in brain lipids, demonstrating their influence on nerve cell identity. His Lipid Brain Atlas reveals 539 distinct territories, opening a new line of inquiry into brain organization.
Researchers at McGill University found universal vocal patterns in hundreds of bird species and compared them to human song and speech from cultures around the world. The study reveals that these patterns include small pitch intervals, regular rhythms, and phrase-final elongation, suggesting common vocal production mechanisms or biases.
Targeted protein degradation therapy shows promise in treating complex neurodegenerative diseases by eliminating multiple disease-causing proteins. The approach, stimulated protein degradation, improves mitochondrial function and neuronal survival in models of mitochondrial and neurodegenerative disorders.
A research team found that bonding on metal surfaces extends beyond nearby atoms, with effects observed up to 10 nanometers away. The strength of a molecule-metal bond can change due to structural variations on the surface, depending on the molecule involved.
Langerhans immune cells regulate skin stem cell proliferation and differentiation in response to environmental changes. The cells produce prostaglandins that signal to stem cells, maintaining a steady state and preventing excessive proliferation.
A new study reveals that premature birth affects brain development, with the cerebellum growing and developing differently than in full-term infants. The findings provide a biological explanation for the challenges premature infants face with movement, language, and learning.
Eating a healthy diet is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, with some dietary patterns showing stronger protective effects than others. The study found that participants with the highest adherence to a healthy diet increased life expectancy by up to 3.32 years.
Researchers have solved a 40-year mystery: Common gut virus picobirnavirus infects bacteria, not human cells. The discovery redefines picobirnaviruses as the third known family of bacteria-infecting RNA viruses.
Arda, a new AI company, is developing software that turns product designs into assembly plans, reducing production time. Led by Hertz Fellow Owen Dugan, Arda has raised $232 million and plans to expand into robotic assembly, aiming to adapt production lines to new designs in days.
Researchers explore ancient evidence of insect consumption, highlighting potential role in sustainable diets. Insects have been a part of human diets for thousands of years, offering environmental benefits compared to conventional livestock systems.
Researchers identified IFITM1 and CTSS as candidate genes associated with immune-inflammatory changes in Sjögren’s syndrome-related keratoconjunctivitis sicca. These genes were linked to histamine-related signaling and immune cell involvement in the ocular surface microenvironment.
Researchers found that small extracellular vesicles released by senescent cells can induce senescence in neighboring cells, promoting a stable growth-arrested state without activating classical inflammatory pathways. These findings reveal a key mechanism of intercellular communication and tissue aging.
Researchers identify three key metabolic pathways in passion fruit that enable cold tolerance: sphingolipid, phenylpropanoid, and terpene metabolism. Exogenous application of specific metabolites boosts cold tolerance in sensitive cultivars, offering a practical strategy for protecting crops.
Researchers discovered duplicated calcium pumps in Rhododendron species, allowing them to cope with high-calcium stress. The 'storage expression' model reveals how plants balance growth and stress responses in challenging environments, with implications for forestry and ecological restoration.
Dr. Petter Bjornstad will lead Pennington Biomedical Research Center in advancing research in metabolic disease, with a focus on improving the health and well-being of Louisiana residents. He brings exceptional expertise in diabetes and kidney disease, with a vision to translate world-class science into better health outcomes.
The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have signed the 'SfF2026 Declaration on Climate, Health and Biodiversity', which emphasizes the need for international cooperation to understand the interconnections between climate change, health, and biodiversity. The academies advocate for the res...
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that genetic testing can identify carrier traits for sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia at clinically significant levels. This earlier identification can provide opportunities for reproductive counseling and appropriate clinical follow-up.
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have developed a sensor that can detect even the smallest amounts of gadolinium, a key component of MRI contrast agents. The sensor uses hyperpolarized xenon to distinguish free gadolinium from chelated forms, enabling more sensitive detection. This breakthrough could improve clinical app...
A new study published in Cell reveals that perforin, a protein made by T cells and NK cells, can induce ferroptosis in tumor cells, a previously unknown mechanism of cell death. This discovery could have significant implications for understanding how cancers are killed by immune cells and could lead to new avenues for immunotherapy.
Researchers identified how the METTL13 enzyme modifies a protein involved in mRNA decoding, promoting tumor growth and resistance to treatment. The study also found that targeting this enzyme could be a potential strategy to inhibit KRAS-related treatment resistance.
Researchers followed 62 overweight adults who traded animal protein for plant protein on a low-fat vegan diet, losing weight without restricting calories. The findings suggest that the source of protein, not just the amount, may be crucial for weight management, supporting a growing body of evidence on plant-based diets and weight loss.
Despite decades of experimentation, natural capital markets remain a small source of finance for conservation and restoration. The authors identify five common flaws, including prioritizing financial returns over socio-ecological outcomes and marginalizing local communities. Reimagining nature finance is crucial to deliver diverse and ...
A new two-year research program aims to develop novel delivery systems for gene therapies, specifically targeting muscle fibres and muscle stem cells using lipid nanoparticles. The project will focus on advancing innovative therapies for neuromuscular disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and dysferlinopathy.
Corkum is recognized for his groundbreaking work on attosecond science and ultrafast laser technology, enabling the generation of attosecond pulses. He is universally recognized as the father of attosecond science, providing the foundational understanding of strong-field light–atom interactions.
Scientists studied the sex of alligator eggs under varying temperatures, finding that small daily fluctuations can impact sex ratios. The study's model connects incubation temperature to offspring sex, providing a new tool for predicting sex ratios in the wild.
A Penn Medicine study suggests screening and treatment for STIs twice during pregnancy can lower the risk of preterm birth. Researchers found a 23% lower risk with twice-during-pregnancy screening, compared to standard care.
Researchers at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center identified a new strategy to strengthen immune cells and improve their ability to kill cancer cells. Temporarily activating p53, a protein that prevents cancer, helps engineered immune cells resist exhaustion and improve their ability to kill tumor cells.
GSA Connects 2026 brought together geoscientists to share groundbreaking research and exchange ideas. The available recordings are now online, offering journalists and researchers access to the latest developments across the geosciences.
Anisocoria after prone positioning is usually benign and positional, and repositioning is the first diagnostic and therapeutic step. Immediate neuroimaging is reserved for patients with red flags, such as altered consciousness or loss of brainstem reflexes.
Researchers proposed a unified framework for textual and multimodal dialogue discourse parsing, achieving significant average improvements over existing benchmarks on three datasets. The approach bridges text-only and multimodal parsing within a single model, demonstrating generalizability and effectiveness across different modalities.
Researchers at EMBL Heidelberg used cryo-electron tomography and correlative light and electron microscopy to image the nucleolus and visualize the ribosome assembly pathway inside intact human cells. The study reveals critical interaction partners and regulates the assembly pathway.
The integration of big data and AI enables precise prediction of feed energy values and nutrient requirements, enhancing nutritional supply accuracy. This approach supports sustainable agricultural development, ensuring food security while promoting better animal welfare and reducing environmental impacts.
Recent advances in large DNA fragment assembly facilitate microbial host engineering, allowing for efficient construction of heterologous metabolic pathways and expansion of biosynthetic networks. These methods have the potential to slash the cost and time of developing microbial cell factories by orders of magnitude.
Researchers decode the natural wisdom in avian eggshell membranes to develop biomimetic materials for energy applications. The study found that eggshell membranes from 33 avian species promote rapid mineralization through similar interwoven fibrous networks and negatively charged surfaces.
A case report describes a 75-year-old woman with sigmoid colon cancer who developed capecitabine-induced eruptive keratoacanthoma, a sudden eruption of multiple skin lesions. The diagnosis was challenging due to the similarity with squamous cell carcinoma, highlighting the need for clinical correlation and careful pathological evaluation.