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Science News for September 10, 2026


From autism to Alzheimer’s: Membrane transporters open new avenues for treating brain disorders

Researchers explore activating SLC transporters to treat brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, and Alzheimer's, by regulating neurotransmitter and energy balance. Gene therapies also target SLC deficiencies in neurodevelopmental disorders.

SourceCeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Reviews Drug Discovery·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 10, 2026

Response to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy may allow for surgical de-escalation in head and neck cancers

Patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who responded to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy and underwent reduced-volume surgery had high disease-free survival and organ preservation rates. The study also found that PD-L1 expression may serve as a potential predictive biomarker for response to ICT.

SourceAmerican Association for Cancer Research·JournalClinical Cancer Research·DateSep 10, 2026

Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering 2026 Robotics Shaping Tomorrow's Industrial Ecosystem with Physical AI

The Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering 2026 explored the potential of Physical AI in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Key highlights include KAIROS, a Korean AI humanoid robot that demonstrated advanced full-body movements, and future directions for the development of humanoid AI.

How rituximab affects T cells in kidney disease

Researchers found that rituximab treatment increases mitochondrial energy production and reduces cell stress in T cells, leading to improved response rates in patients with nephrotic syndrome. This discovery could help predict patient response to treatment and identify suitable candidates for early remission.

SourceNagoya University·JournaliScience·TypeObservational study·DateSep 10, 2026

Co-digestion of waste and wastewater from biomanufacturing for energy recovery

Researchers developed an ABCS reactor for simultaneous treatment of solid waste and wastewater from biomanufacturing, achieving a 1.62-fold increase in methane production. The technology improves wastewater treatment efficiency, reduces facility size, and enables energy self-sufficiency.

SourceNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology·JournalJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering·DateSep 10, 2026