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Penn Medicine is conducting a Phase I clinical trial to test the precision form of FLASH proton therapy, a faster and potentially less-toxic radiation therapy for cancer treatment. The trial aims to provide a treatment with minimal toxicity for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer.
Research suggests that strong ESG investor pressure can lead to pollution outsourcing to suppliers, but also enable firms to adopt eco-friendly technologies and improve emissions. ESG investors can mitigate this by engaging with suppliers and supporting green technologies.
A review of existing evidence on testosterone and heart health found that both low and high testosterone levels increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. The risk appears to follow a U-shaped pattern, with the lowest risk in the middle of the normal testosterone range. This suggests that treatment should be individualized and monitored.
The Single Cell Genomics Center is expanding its services, becoming more accessible, and exploring new applications of single-cell sequencing. New tools, including robotics and a sequencer, are streamlining the center's analytical workflow and enabling the team to explore new opportunities.
The Journal of Integrative Medicine is expanding its global reach through EurekAlert!, providing a platform for researchers and science journalists to discover research in traditional Chinese medicine, complementary and integrative medicine. The journal publishes high-quality research in basic science, clinical medicine and evidence-ba...
Non-police safety practitioners in San Francisco reduced crime and disorder, particularly behavioral health-related incidents and drug crime, through consistent relationships and referrals to services. The program achieved significant reductions in crime rates by intervening early and preventing escalation.
Researchers have discovered a novel approach to treating influenza by targeting the host's machinery, rather than the virus itself. By binding to a key protein called nucleolin, two new drugs have been shown to trap and inhibit the replication of both pandemic and seasonal flu strains.
A new method called freeze-structuring turns whole legumes into a fibrous product with a desired texture. The process involves soaking, blending, heating, and freezing the legumes to create a directional fibrous structure.
A Rutgers-led international team identified 36 genes linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders, providing a detailed biological understanding of how these conditions develop. The findings suggest that many of the genes are shared between the conditions and can be targeted using whole-network approaches.
Researchers identified a key protein, isthmin-2, as a predictor for pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction. The protein's association with placental cell invasion could lead to better test development and treatment options for at-risk pregnancies.
Researchers found that cosmic star formation has declined dramatically, but neutral atomic hydrogen density has only decreased slightly. The study suggests that the decline in star formation activity is not due to the depletion of gas, but rather a decrease in the efficiency of converting gas into molecular hydrogen.
A new study suggests that estrogen hormone treatment combining estriol and progesterone may help alleviate 'brain fog' symptoms in menopausal women. The study found significant reductions in cognitive symptoms such as memory, concentration, and problem-solving after 12 months of treatment.
Scientists have discovered specialized compartments within the sperm nucleus packed with proteasomes, which are responsible for breaking down and recycling proteins. This finding could open new avenues for understanding male fertility and provides an unprecedented look inside sperm cells.
The Digital Science Catalyst Grant 2026 seeks novel applications of agentic AI workflows that can benefit any part of the research lifecycle, including areas such as data management and knowledge discovery. The grant aims to support early-stage solutions building research agents with provenance, governance, and accountability.
scLS detects pseudotime-associated genes without explicit regression models, suitable for irregularly distributed data and complex cell trajectories. It offers a computationally efficient approach for downstream trajectory analysis, identifying dynamic and shifted gene expression patterns.
Enterovirus infections in children can lead to severe diseases, and current vaccines only cover certain serotypes. The review highlights the need for further research to expand preventive and therapeutic options. Rapid viral evolution complicates disease diagnosis and treatment.
William Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA, will lead the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, focusing on innovation and community psychiatry. He succeeds Charles R. Marmar, who completed 17 years of distinguished leadership, and builds on NYU Langone's excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
Researchers found that melanoma cells suppress LL-37 production in neighboring keratinocytes, weakening a local epithelial defense pathway. This mechanism, mediated by melanoma-derived exosomal signals, can be targeted for therapeutic strategies.
Researchers successfully film the generation of electrical energy from light, providing a fundamental understanding of the physical processes involved in organic solar cells. The study, published in Physical Review X, reveals the spatial distribution and temporal evolution of excitons in the first moments of their existence.
A UNIGE study shows that climate communication campaigns designed to appeal to people's emotions, such as evoking a sense of wonder, are more effective at inspiring climate action than those relying solely on scientific facts. Messages that include images and draw on moral or ethical considerations also achieve better results.
Consuelo Walss-Bass's family was affected by schizophrenia, yet her sister was spared. Her laboratory addresses the genetic gap by exploring signaling alterations in neurons derived from affected sibling pairs, identifying convergent abnormalities in PI3K/GSK3 signaling.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a new electrode design that increases the performance of redox flow batteries by 52% by using triply periodic minimal surface geometries. This innovation enables more efficient storage of renewable energy, addressing the intermittency of wind and solar power.
Researchers have discovered a new material, LLNOF, with a record-high conductivity of seven millisiemens per centimeter, comparable to liquid electrolytes. The material's high conductivity is due to a dynamic interplay among four atomic sites that form a tetrahedron around the fluoride ion.
Francesca Filbey, Ph.D., joins Center for BrainHealth as Deputy Director of Research, focusing on advancing research priorities, strengthening collaborations, and expanding impact. With expertise in addictive disorders and a strong track record of scientific excellence, Filbey aims to accelerate brain health research and its applications.
Scientists from the Food Packaging Forum Foundation propose a novel approach to better protect consumer health by grouping chemicals in food packaging and prioritizing them for regulatory review or phase-out. The approach can help policymakers and manufacturers overcome data gaps and prevent regrettable substitutions.
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) and West Health Policy Center will analyze launch prices and patient access of newly approved FDA treatments. The new report will provide an independent analysis of drug prices and patient access for newly launched FDA-approved treatments.
Researchers develop a dual-functional metasurface that achieves high holographic efficiency while enabling structural color printing. The metasurface displays vivid structural colors and reconstructs holographic images with high efficiency across a broad range of visible wavelengths.
A short mitochondrial protein, STMP1, helps maintain the heart's energy-producing structures and protects against inflammation and failure. Researchers found that restoring STMP1 or blocking inflammation can significantly protect heart function.
Researchers developed a cobalt-based catalyst that efficiently promotes oxygen reduction and evolution reactions in zinc-air batteries. The catalyst's curved carbon support and cobalt nanoparticles work together to improve oxygen electrocatalysis, enabling long-term bifunctional performance.
A multiplexed quantum photonic interface has been demonstrated for neutral-atom quantum computers, enabling parallel photon delivery and detection from a neutral-atom array. The technology supports the scale-up to approximately 100 parallel channels and represents an important step toward networked quantum computers.
A new study reveals that a single gut bacterium, Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum (BP), and its metabolite 5-aminovaleric acid betaine (5-AVAB), can alleviate multiple hallmarks of aging and extend healthy lifespan in mice. This finding suggests a simple yet powerful strategy for promoting healthy aging.
A new study using clinical aging clocks reveals distinct aging transitions in men and women, with men experiencing a metabolic transition at 35-45 years and women at 55-65 years. The study also found that several metabolic factors contribute to aging and that some effects are partially reversible.
The new study, known as SENTINEL, aims to predict both risk factors and protective factors for depression and suicide using patterns in brain activity and behavior. It will track approximately 210 USC students for up to 36 months, using a combination of lab tests, wearable sensors, and smartphone data.
Researchers demonstrate rotary ultrasonic machining can drill high-quality holes in single-crystal silicon by modifying material removal to a hybrid ductile-brittle mode. This process reduces cutting forces by up to 29% while improving surface quality and minimizing tool wear. The findings benefit semiconductor, photovoltaic, and micro...
Researchers analyzed data from 1,691 Australians with liver-spreading bowel cancer, finding younger patients had distinct tumour characteristics and lived longer after treatment. Genetic mutations such as BRAF and KRAS were associated with poorer outcomes across both age groups, highlighting the importance of genetic testing.
A study from the University of California, Davis, and Argentina's National Research Council found that 71% of southern giant petrel chicks sampled had plastic in their bodies. Even small amounts of plastic ingestion were associated with changes in nutrition, metabolism, and immune response in young chicks.
Researchers have developed a novel AlphaFold-based method that introduces a repulsive force between predicted structures, allowing for the sampling of multiple conformational states. This enables the prediction of diverse protein conformations rapidly and accurately, with potential applications in drug design and protein engineering.
A KAIST team uses AI to identify optimal material recipe for 3D-printable, highly stretchable material. The material printed reliably on a DLP 3D printer and showed high stretchability, extending to over six times its original length.
A clinical trial funded by NIH found that PAXLOVID does not improve Long COVID symptoms, but its extended duration did not cause serious side effects. The study recruited 959 patients and monitored symptoms over six months.
Researchers propose a new theory explaining why humans perceive colors as combinations of red, yellow, green, and blue. They suggest that our brain simplifies the natural world's color palette to encode the range of colors, capturing the idea of opponency in color vision.