Researchers developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that produces high-resolution chemical maps without stains or labels. The device holds promise for various applications, including clinical diagnosis and forensic analysis, by providing label-free chemical imaging.
Researchers from San Diego State University, Arizona State University, and University of Utah will develop a national community resource for computing and sharing private data. The project aims to make data sharing easier while protecting sensitive information.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine will explore new approaches to shorten TB treatment, using gene silencing and genetic interactions to target bacterial survival mechanisms. The goal is to develop shorter, safer, and simpler cures for TB, reducing treatment duration and overcoming drug resistance.
Research advances in ear, nose, and throat care highlight treatments for conditions like hearing loss, sleep apnea, and dementia prevention. Gene therapy and GLP-1 medications are also being explored for their potential to improve patient care.
A new study found that human activities contribute more harmful nitrogen to coastal waters than all natural sources combined, posing a threat to marine life and human health. The research identifies areas of greatest concern and suggests strategies to reduce nutrient loads, including advanced technology, improved fertilizer management,...
The University of Michigan's National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA) is expanding its collection to track how neighborhood conditions change over time and affect older adults' health. The archive links access to services, environmental hazards, and social support to lower risks of hospitalization and chronic disease.
The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior announces the 2026 Best Article, Best Research Brief, and GEM awards to recognize outstanding nutrition research and education. This year's award winners have made significant contributions to the field, including studies on nutrition security, school meal programs, and diabetes self-mana...
Research highlights advances in global weather modeling, sea ice convergence, and changes in seasonal drought patterns. Tornado emergencies are also explored, with a focus on Latinx communities and the importance of building trust and partnerships.
A US man has become the first person in the country to receive a bionic arm anchored to his bone, nerves, and muscles, offering a revolutionary approach to upper-limb prosthetics. The e-OPRA system uses neural signals to control the prosthesis and provides sensory feedback, potentially improving its functionality and natural use.
The studies found that women with STEMI experienced worse clinical outcomes and a higher risk of comorbidities, highlighting the need for region-specific prevention strategies. Women make up only 21% of STEMI patients in Latin America, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.
A research team developed a dual-mode phototransistor based on a PtTe₂/WS₂ van der Waals heterostructure, achieving high sensitivity and low dark current. The device enables multi-state information processing and quaternary image encryption with a high adjacent-pixel correlation coefficient reduction.
Insilico Medicine has discovered novel BTK degraders using its proprietary generative AI platform, Chemistry42, with potent degradation and encouraging preclinical properties. The lead compounds, ISM-PR25 and ISM-PR44, achieved picomolar BTK degradation activity and oral bioavailability in mice.
Researchers found that gestures improve processing of negative sentences, especially in languages with post-verb negation, by providing early access to grammatical information. The study, published in PNAS, provides the first neurocognitive evidence that gestures influence grammatical processing.
Scripps Research professor Li Ye has been named a finalist for the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists for his pioneering work on understanding how the brain adapts to metabolic stress and its impact on whole-body physiology. Ye's goal is to harness this knowledge to better target metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative di...
A US study found that affluent neighborhoods are at higher risk of fire, but tend to recover faster, with 78% of severely burned areas failing to return to pre-fire temperatures within five years. Higher-income areas also experienced smaller losses in vegetation and recovered temperatures more quickly.
The study found that women are more likely to express interest in jobs portrayed as having more female representation, even when the required abilities are stereotypically associated with men. Women prefer jobs associated with dedication, while men prefer jobs emphasizing brilliance and competition. The researchers recruited 1,680 adul...
Patients taking GLP-1 RAs under general anesthesia have an 11 times higher risk of stomach regurgitation, with a rate of 1 in 71, compared to 1 in 802 for those not taking the medications. The study found that 2.9% of patients received GLP-1 RAs before surgery, with 40% obtaining their prescriptions through online pharmacies.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas discovered that making ice colder can weaken its grip on surfaces, making it easier to remove. This challenges conventional thinking and suggests that in extremely cold environments, cooling ice rather than warming it may be a better approach.
Researchers developed a new brain imaging measure, CCSI, to study how blood flow and cellular organization align across the brain. CCSI revealed patterns of blood flow and cellular density that correlated with mitochondrial activity and energy demands, offering new insights into brain function and potential treatments for diseases.
The conference highlighted the shift from AI being a publishing tool to a condition of the workflow, with incomplete metadata increasingly determining article discoverability. NEW HORIZON PRESS LIMITED is developing its website and publishing policies to incorporate machine-readable metadata and AI policies.
Researchers found that high estrogen levels during pregnancy disrupt a specific brain circuit, leading to reversible memory impairment. The study offers a biological explanation for 'pregnancy brain' or 'momnesia', providing a potential target for future study.
Researchers found that mindfulness-based cancer recovery and tai chi/qigong helped participants manage common challenges after cancer treatment, including fatigue, pain, and sleep difficulties. These mind-body interventions improved symptoms by targeting the psychological aspect of pain and promoting overall well-being.
Researchers call for health-literate AI to design and govern AI-mediated health communication, ensuring people can understand what matters, make informed decisions, and know what to do next. The framework proposes four principles: comprehension, agency, accountability, and proportionality.
A new study has found a significant link between Long COVID and POTS, with nearly two-thirds of Long COVID participants meeting the diagnostic criteria for POTS. The study suggests that POTS may be contributing to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog in some individuals with Long COVID.
Dr. Mark Walker led a seminar on pre-eclampsia, a condition that affects 2-4% of pregnancies and can be life-threatening. The seminar reviews current knowledge, strategies for prevention, and highlights a critical global health challenge, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.
A new study reveals that temperature measurement errors can lead to underestimation of climate impacts, with errors averaging 3.3°F in commonly used weather proxies. This can result in policymakers misestimating the scale of responses needed to address climate-related issues, highlighting the need for improved temperature measurement a...
Researchers found that mind-body interventions, including mindfulness-based cancer recovery and tai chi/qigong, improved symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in cancer survivors. The study, which included over 500 participants, highlights the value of a whole-person approach to cancer survivorship care.
A study published in Neurology found that military veterans exposed to high-level blasts were more likely to develop conditions such as seizures, neuropathy, and stroke years later. Researchers also found an association between low-level blast exposure and a reduced risk of certain conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
Scientists have assembled the first chromosome-scale genome for the rice stink bug, identifying over 13,000 genes with broad biological and agricultural relevance. The genome provides a foundation for studying the insect's biology, feeding behavior, and potential insecticide resistance.
Restored oyster reefs in Harris Creek exhibit structural complexity and support larger, more diverse fish communities, while harvested areas are dominated by small schooling fish. The study reveals long-term success of oyster restoration in Chesapeake Bay.
The University of Rhode Island Biomedical Engineering department has received a $1.015 million NIH grant to develop a multimodal neurotechnology framework for understanding and enhancing motor brain function. The project will integrate electroencephalography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and behavioral measurements to investi...
Researchers developed a microscopic technology that can grow cells in three dimensions, enabling more accurate assessment of toxicity of drugs, nanomaterials and pollutants. The device, manufactured from PDMS, enables the automated conduct of multiple experiments and recovers intact cellular models for further analysis.
Researchers at MUSC found a strong association between profound vitamin D deficiency and earlier gestational age at delivery, suggesting that optimizing vitamin D status before and during pregnancy may improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. Vitamin D plays a vital role in immune function, hormone regulation, and fetal development,...
Researchers in NC have received a $1.3 million grant to study working conditions for special education teachers and their impact on teacher retention. The study will analyze data from 2,500 schools and 115 districts to identify factors that support special education teachers and student outcomes.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $2 million to Worcester Polytechnic Institute to support scholarships and mentoring for low-income undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields. The funding will contribute to increasing the size of the U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Researchers at ITQB NOVA discovered that SARS-CoV-2 has two fusion peptides in its spike protein, necessary for entering cells. The peptides work together to initiate membrane fusion, a crucial step for the virus's entry. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for developing strategies to block the virus.
Researchers are evaluating the health and economic consequences of subpar buprenorphine dosing among Medicaid-covered pregnant women to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Data suggest that up to 90% of pregnant women require higher doses of buprenorphine.
The International Conference on Nanobubbles brought together experts to discuss applications, commercialization, and research in nanobubble technologies. Key findings include the use of nanobubbles in agriculture, biomedicine, and water treatment, as well as the development of standards for the industry.
Researchers have made breakthroughs in deleting yeast DNA using CRISPR, with potential to save lives from fatal candidiasis infections. The team is expanding the technology to diverse fungi and using AI models to predict its success.
Researchers at UCI are developing a countywide system of care to identify youth at risk of psychosis and connect them with support, with the goal of preventing first episodes. The four-year initiative aims to provide treatment and coordinated care to over 150 young people, with outreach to families, schools, and community organizations.
Melissa Cohen, MBA, joins University Hospitals as Vice President of Venture Development and Investment, overseeing investment vehicles, fund strategy, and governance. She brings expertise in health-system venture capital, enterprise transformation, and startup formation to drive innovation and commercialization.
New models predict enhancer-gene interactions from single-cell data, enabling accurate mapping across cell types. The models use CRISPR experiments to train, performing well on datasets of varying sizes and sequencing depths. This breakthrough charts enhancer-gene regulation across thousands of cell types.
Sand hoppers, tiny crustaceans, move up to 50 kg of sand per meter of shoreline per day, excavating and aerating the sediment. Their burrowing habits cycle nutrients and make sediments more available for erosion.
Researchers from the BASE collaboration successfully transport antiprotons by road for the first time, achieving storage and transport records. The antiprotons were stored in a mobile transport vessel for over a month, marking a significant improvement in precision.
Researchers analyzed carbonate deposits in the Pont du Gard aqueduct to uncover historical water management practices and population decline. The study suggests that the Plague of Cyprian led to the depopulation of Nîmes, causing the city's water supply to become unnecessary.
A recent study by Oxford researchers found that food manufacturers can significantly improve the sustainability and healthiness of their products by making small changes to their product portfolios. For example, swapping out the least nutritious and sustainable products with more average-scoring alternatives can lead to substantial imp...
A new study revisits a historic tagging experiment to challenge estimates used to guide Atlantic menhaden fishing. The researchers estimated a natural mortality rate of 0.50 per year, significantly lower than previous estimates, which could impact management decisions and the sustainability of the fishery.
A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School and the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that online freelance platforms fail to recognize the credentials built up by skilled older workers over decades. This 'cold-start' problem hinders late-career workers' ability to transition to freelancing, highlighting the need for sy...
Researchers have created a new method to read ancient scrolls damaged by the Mt. Vesuvius eruption, using AI and X-ray technology. By scanning for lead in the ink, they were able to virtually unroll and read some of the text on damaged scrolls.
Jun Takahashi, MD, PhD, has been awarded the 2026 Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize for pioneering the translation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell biology into regenerative therapies for Parkinson's disease. He has achieved the world's first clinical approval for iPS cell-derived cell transplantation.
A five-year project led by UC Riverside researcher Erica Heinrich seeks to improve respiratory care for patients with conditions like COPD and those on mechanical ventilation. The study aims to develop a machine-learning algorithm that can predict respiratory comfort more accurately than physicians' estimates.
Researchers identified 33% of rivers and streams rated above-average for resilience, concentrated in Pacific Coast, Northern Rocky Mountains, and Great Lakes areas. Conserving 35% of waterways could sustain biodiversity, but only 6% is currently protected and resilient.
Researchers developed a tiny mirror that can control light in three dimensions at record speeds, enabling faster and smaller optical systems for brain imaging, augmented reality and precision manufacturing. This technology could lead to smaller, mountable miniature microscopes for studying neurobiology and lighter glasses and headsets ...
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that inflammation during a critical window of pregnancy can contribute to autism-like traits in male mice. The study found that fetuses were most susceptible to developing abnormalities following inflammation at 12.5 days of gestation.
A recent study published in PLOS One reveals that North Atlantic right whales spend an average of 11.4 hours per day feeding, with a significant portion of that time spent feeding at night near the surface. This behavior was previously unknown and may reduce the effectiveness of conservation protection measures.
A recent study published in PLOS One reveals that the ocean's depths, including the Mar Del Plata Submarine Canyon, have accumulated human trash, including plastic and fishing gear. The research found 29 identifiable manmade objects, including plastic bags and food wrappers, which were funneled into the canyon by currents and geography.
Researchers tracked language usage in books and news media, finding a recent surge in identity-first language usage, reversing a long-held trend towards person-first language. The study suggests changing attitudes towards autism and identity.
A study by Farai Nyabadza found that imprisoning petty offenders in South Africa can increase the risk of committing serious crimes. In contrast, community supervision reduces the risk of escalation to serious crime. The study highlights the need for evidence-based policies prioritizing non-custodial rehabilitation and prison reform.
A study of 8,620 US adults found that higher percentages of Republicans than Democrats justified violence to advance political objectives, with Strong Republicans more likely to anticipate being armed in a politically violent situation. Most Americans, however, reject political violence completely.
Academic researchers from Michigan State University have found a molecule called indole that inhibits the growth of Campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of food poisoning. The discovery could lead to new non-antibiotic treatments and explore how dietary approaches influence gut environments to control infection.