Dr. Laura Kim's team aims to detect early-stage endometriosis using a quantum sensing platform, providing a new diagnostic tool for a debilitating inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 women. The technology, developed with a NIH Trailblazer Award, will measure subtle magnetic signals at the microscopic level, enabling earlier and more...
A new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found that climate change may be more challenging for species to adapt to than previously thought, a new study suggests. The study of black-browed albatrosses found that limiting greenhouse gas emissions can improve the species' chances of survival, reducing projected extinction p...
New research suggests that social media is not a substitute for real-life emotional support, with study findings indicating a strong link between loneliness and poor mental health. The studies also found that social media use soon after waking was associated with depression.
A new study by UC Riverside scientists has identified MAPK14, a brain protein, as the driving force behind neuroHIV damage, which causes dementia, neuropathy, and memory problems. By targeting this protein, researchers hope to develop a treatment for neuroHIV, a condition affecting millions worldwide.
A new AI framework developed by NYU Tandon researchers combines traffic forecasting, spatial mapping, and a locally hosted large language model to provide actionable guidance for urban planners. The system outperformed conventional statistical forecasting techniques and demonstrated improved prediction accuracy on previously unseen data.
A new study suggests that combining human and algorithmic approaches can help the FDA prioritize medical device reviews, reducing recalls and improving efficiency. The system identifies potential safety risks and flags devices that require human expert review, allowing the FDA to focus on the most critical cases.
Researchers developed a model of the primary visual cortex, introducing feedback mechanisms to constrain chaos and reduce neural activity variability. The model showed a 93 percent reduction in variability, allowing the brain to remain flexible while reliably processing visual information.
Researchers found that mice moved closer to a familiar companion when hearing a warning signal, but not with a stranger. This suggests a brain circuit that links social memory to threat response, with the hippocampus acting as a gatekeeper for familiar interactions.
The study highlights the fragmented timing of warming increases across the globe, providing a nuanced perspective on global-warming acceleration. Regional accelerations are most prominent in the Northern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes, such as southeast China and the Gulf of Mexico.
Researchers at UC San Diego identified a naturally occurring peptide called catestatin (CST) that reduces toxic protein accumulation, neuroinflammation, and improves cognitive function in mouse models. CST may provide a new peptide-based therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.
A new study from Florida International University found that preschoolers with a higher body mass index (BMI) showed differences in brain regions involved in reward, taste, and hunger. The study suggests that the relationship between obesity risk and brain development may begin years earlier than previously thought.
Researchers tested a potential drug combination for metastatic uveal melanoma, uncovering clues about treatment resistance. The study found that levels of an enzyme called ALDH1A3 increased after treatment in patients whose disease progressed, while those whose disease remained stable had lower levels.
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that women with high smoking histories and previous cancer diagnoses were more likely to be overdue for breast cancer screening. Integrating a simple reminder into lung cancer screening programs can address the 'critical gap in preventive care', increasing adherence to recommended screen...
Researchers found a mathematical solution describing how a spin glass transitions to ultrafast behavior resembling a black hole. The discovery connects ultraslow quantum magnetism to fast, entangled dynamics, with potential applications in quantum technologies.
Three teams from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand won the hackathon with innovative digital health platforms and decision-support tools to support maternal and child nutrition. The winning teams will participate in the Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon Incubation Programme to further develop their ideas.
A startup collaboration between Silly Surfacing and the University of Pittsburgh's IDEA Lab has led to the development of a pothole-filling robot, utilizing 3D scanning, mapping, and computer vision to repair road damage. The system uses a time-of-flight camera and can fill a pothole at full scale.
Researchers found that three simple cleaning methods, including dishwashing liquid, 70% alcohol, and peracetic acid, substantially reduced bacterial levels on used single-use medical devices. The study suggests that these methods could be useful in emergency situations where medical supplies are scarce.
Researchers developed a system-level simulation framework to evaluate ultra-dense indoor 5G and 6G wireless networks, integrating 3GPP channel modeling, beamforming, and link adaptation. The framework achieved 42% higher average cell throughput and 160% higher 5th-percentile user throughput under imperfect channel information.
Insilico Medicine will present initial Phase I data for ISM6331, a pan-TEAD inhibitor, in patients with advanced solid tumors and mesothelioma. The treatment targets the Hippo pathway, a key regulator of cell growth and survival.
Researchers developed an AI-based method to predict bitterness of peptides, enabling de novo design of bitter peptides for improved flavor control. The method used a combination of a protein language model and an artificial neural network to analyze structural data, resulting in the identification of new bitter-tasting peptides.
A research team led by Professor Inki Kim has developed an ultra-sensitive nanoplasmonic biochip that verifies the efficacy of Parkinson's disease treatments in real time. The technology combines a stem cell-derived 'mini-brain' with a nanoplasmonic sensor to measure dopamine levels without damaging the tissue.
Researchers developed a 3D-printed copper mirror with built-in water-cooling channels for high-power 10.6-μm CO2 lasers. The integrated design improves laser-damage resistance and reduces heat buildup, enabling compact thermal-management solutions for EUV lithography and other high-power systems.
The book explores diverse microbial strategies for wastewater remediation, including indigenous microorganisms and genetically modified microorganisms. Advanced technologies such as biosorption and membrane bioreactors are also examined, highlighting their potential to address the growing global challenge of wastewater pollution.
This book examines the gut-brain axis and its influence on neurological health, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. The authors discuss potential microbiota-based interventions, such as probiotics and prebiotics, to modulate neurological health.
The book delves into practical approaches to reducing waste and improving environmental performance in the tourism sector, covering topics such as food waste, plastic and e-waste, and eco-friendly hospitality. It emphasizes policy-driven solutions to promote responsible tourism development.
Living matter breaks symmetry when cellular flows form and break down collective patterns, challenging conventional liquid-crystal physics. The researchers developed an active 'nemato-polar' model, introducing polar self-propulsion into a nematically ordered system, which spontaneously creates a permanent spiral trajectory.
The book explores AI-powered medical imaging, surgical planning, and real-time augmented reality guidance for more accurate and personalized procedures. It also examines ethical considerations and future directions in precision surgery, supported by practical case studies.
A new satellite-based tool, SHABA, analyzes spatial and temporal vegetational dynamics to detect changes in vegetation around mining sites. The tool, developed by a research team at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, has the potential to quantify the global environmental impact of mining.
A study in the Democratic Republic of Congo found that 35% of mpox PCR tests may have been false diagnoses, caused by environmental contamination of samples. The team suggests lowering the PCR positivity threshold to reduce false positives without increasing false negatives.
Analysis of 20 years and 194 countries reveals epidemic disasters disproportionately affect health workforce equality in low- and middle-income countries. Global losses in human resources for health are estimated due to infectious disease epidemics, with significant impacts on healthcare systems.
The triple planetary crisis is heightening global health inequality, with low-income countries and vulnerable populations disproportionately affected. Researchers call for a holistic approach to address health risks from climate change, environmental pollution, and limited resources.
Hebrew University leads Israel in the number of academic subjects ranked among the world's top 50, according to the 2026 Shanghai Ranking. The university placed 17th worldwide in Communication, 24th in Mathematics, 36th in Law, and 44th in Public Administration, with seven subjects ranked among the top 100.
This technology suppresses close-in and reciprocal mixing phase noise in radio frequency signals, improving signal clarity in communication systems. It achieves this suppression without prior training or side information, simplifying implementation and reducing system complexity.
A key-decoupled circuit-model blind quantum computation protocol enhances privacy protection in delegated quantum computing while reducing operational burden. The protocol uses independent encryption and decryption keys to conceal the target operation within its Pauli equivalence class.
Researchers found strong initial protection from TB preventive treatment (TPT) in 24 countries, but long-term protection varied depending on TB disease burden. In high-burden settings, protection waned after just one year, while in low- and medium-burden settings, it lasted at least 8 and 13 years, respectively.
Catherine Dulac's research revealed the neural circuits underlying instinctive behaviors such as mating, parenting, and aggression. She has made striking discoveries about how the brain generates complex parenting behaviors.
The FDA approved FAYUVI, a gene therapy treatment for pediatric patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, following years of research at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute. The treatment, developed by Nationwide Children's Hospital, is the fourth gene therapy to gain FDA approval from the institution.
Experiencing childhood trauma increases likelihood of smoking, substance use, and unhealthy eating habits due to behavioural problems in adolescence. Early interventions addressing these mental health difficulties may reduce long-term physical health consequences of childhood trauma.
An interdisciplinary team created Who Eats Whom, a website drawing on iNaturalist data to explore trophic interactions globally. The platform has logged 17,000 observations of 5,700 species, showcasing the public's interest in smaller trophic relationships.
A meta-analysis of 27 studies confirms that digital textbooks (DTs) significantly enhance students' intrinsic learning motivation compared to traditional paper textbooks. DTs' accessibility, multimodal features, and interactive tools effectively meet students' core psychological needs, fostering deeper engagement and understanding.
A team of researchers has developed nanoparticles that can activate nerve cells in degenerated retinas, potentially leading to a new type of retinal prosthesis. The nanoparticles, made from graphitic carbon nitride, trigger electrical and chemical processes that activate nerve cells and prompt signals towards the brain.
A new study suggests that waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a reliable screening tool for pediatric metabolic steatotic liver disease (MASLD), with a threshold of 0.48 performing well across most ethnic groups. Genetic risk scores added little benefit, indicating that a simple tape measure may suffice for initial screening.
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland discovered that retinal dopamine concentrations increase before structural degeneration begins, suggesting overactivation of the dopamine system during retinal degeneration. This finding has implications for developing gene therapies and treatment targeting the catecholamine system.
A research team controlled ferrimagnetic material's magnetic properties using electrical signals, lowering its compensation temperature by up to 110K. This technology has significant potential for next-generation spin memory devices with adjustable magnetic properties.
The guideline establishes a framework for personalized phage therapy, including standardized procedures for selecting and testing phages, infrastructure development, and quality control. Clinical research indicates a favorable safety profile, but efficacy has yet to be fully demonstrated.
Researchers at DGIST developed Adaptive Grid-Refinement MUSIC technology to reduce computational load for high-resolution angle estimation in autonomous robots. The technology achieves a 88% reduction in unnecessary search computations while maintaining detection performance, making it suitable for real-world applications.
The AudioSight platform combines smartphone-based pupillometry, low-cost near-infrared hardware, and AI analysis to screen for and track hearing-related disorders. The platform generates risk scores for auditory dysfunctions using a BiLSTM-attention model, offering a potential solution for widespread hearing disorders.
China's 2025 climate report reveals distinct warm-wet conditions, with the national annual-mean temperature tied as the highest on record. Annual precipitation was above normal, with new records set for rainfall amount and duration in various regions.
A new study from Bournemouth University surveyed 2,112 UK adults engaged in matched betting, finding that many perceived it as risk-free despite losing over half. Participants attributed losses to mistakes rather than risk, highlighting the need for greater research on matched betting's effects.
This technology enables high-throughput screening for small molecules that selectively lower toxic CAG repeat RNA, helping to develop therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s and spinocerebellar ataxias. The system overcomes major limitations of previous constitutive systems by utilizing an inducible promoter, dual-re...
Researchers at the University of Missouri identified a breakdown in nerve-muscle communication that contributes to age-related muscle weakness, also known as sarcopenia. By targeting a specific protein, they found a potential path toward improving muscle strength in older adults.
A novel multimodal auditory assessment platform combines brain-activity measurements and pupil-response monitoring to evaluate hearing-related disorders. The platform has been implemented for data collection and has shown promise in identifying features associated with abnormal auditory sensitivity.
Researchers identified a previously unknown pathway that prostate tumors leverage to suppress the immune system, reshaping the tumor microenvironment to resist treatment. Combining B7-H3-targeted therapy with MEK inhibition improved antitumor responses and prolonged survival in preclinical models of castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Researchers identify brain circuit that supports flexible behavior, but is hijacked by cocaine to drive repetitive actions. Activating or suppressing opposing neural pathways can either promote rigid behavior or interrupt cocaine-driven repetitive behavior.
The Neighborhoods Study, a nationwide NIH-funded research initiative, investigates the relationship between social and environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease risk. Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute is part of the study, which aims to understand how environmental exposures influence brain health and dementia risk.
A Purdue-led study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals a complex history of water on Mars, with evidence of multiple water episodes and hydrothermal activity. The research found carbonate-rich ridges, groundwater, and lake water, shedding light on the possibility of life on Mars.
A study with mice found that seven days of strength training activated lipid breakdown mechanisms, reduced fat cell size, and decreased fat around the intestines. This effect occurred even before any weight loss was observed on the scale.
Researchers have developed a strategy to eliminate directional bias in magnetic particle assembly, using a slight rotation of the magnetic field beyond 360 degrees. This allows for isotropic interactions, identical in every direction, enabling the formation of uniform crystalline materials.
A new study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that seatbelt usage is more closely tied to situational factors such as driving at night or high speeds than demographic characteristics. The study analyzed data from 1,000 participants and found that 30% of buckling behavior could be attributed to situational factors.
Researchers are developing self-lubricating metal alloys that won't break down even at ultra-high temperatures, reducing dependence on conventional lubricants and coatings. The project aims to create a reusable materials-discovery infrastructure, enabling materials that become functionally adaptive to their environment.