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Pennington Biomedical researchers help advance new tool for analyzing continuous glucose monitoring data

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical developed GVC-Calc to analyze continuous glucose monitoring data, providing a scalable and transparent approach. The platform supports batch processing, integrates individual-level data with cohort-level results, and offers consensus clinical metrics alongside exploratory measures.

SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalNature Metabolism·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 16, 2026

AI tracks immune responses without relying on databases of known antibody sequences

Researchers developed a new analysis method, LM-QASAS, combining antibody language models with B-cell receptor repertoires to identify candidate sequences responding to an immune stimulus. The method successfully tracked the rise, peak, and decline of immune responses in new individuals, even for emerging infectious diseases.

SourceKobe University·JournalFrontiers in Immunology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 9, 2026

DigBat: An AI-ready digital platform for solid-state battery research

DigBat brings together solid-state electrolyte data, simulations, machine learning, and AI to support battery materials research, providing a clearer view of the solid-state electrolyte landscape. Researchers can compare experimental and computational data, build machine-learning models, and gain insight from the data.

Comprehensive digital materials ecosystem streamlines material design

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a comprehensive digital materials ecosystem that integrates AI tools to streamline materials design, enabling faster and more accurate discovery of new materials. The ecosystem uses databases, AI, and scientific workflows to predict material properties and optimize design processes.

University of Ottawa Heart Institute, the University of Ottawa and McGill University launch ARCHIMEDES to advance health research in Canada

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, McGill University, and the University of Ottawa have launched ARCHIMEDES, a national health data platform providing Canadian researchers with secure access to diverse health data. The platform enables collaboration, supports advanced analyses, including AI algorithms, and prioritizes public trust.

SourceUniversity of Ottawa·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 5, 2026

Big data and human height: ISTA scientists develop algorithm to boost biobank data retrieval & analysis

Researchers from ISTA developed an algorithm that can extract and analyze information from the world’s most extensive biobank with unprecedented accuracy and speed. The method, dubbed gVAMP, enhances the framework's ability to extract complex information from the dataset at hand, providing a detailed overview of the effects on a trait ...

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalCell Genomics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 18, 2026

Nearly half of CDC surveillance databases have halted updates, raising concerns about health data gaps

Nearly half of CDC surveillance databases have stopped updating, primarily tracking vaccination-related information and respiratory diseases. Prolonged pauses risk weakening evidence-based decision-making, and the authors recommend clear status updates, reasons for delays, and timelines for resuming data publication.

SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article·DateJan 26, 2026

From dots to lines: new database catalogs human gene types using ’ACTG’ rules

Researchers have developed the Joint Open Genome and Omics Platform 1.0 (JoGo 1.0), which organizes human gene types into four levels based on global frequency. The database catalogs 19,194 human genes with a novel naming system, enabling secure integration of sensitive datasets and linking each gene type to public resources.

SourceKyushu University·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 10, 2025

AlphaSync database keeps protein structure prediction resource up to date

The AlphaSync database provides updated predicted protein structures on a regular basis, ensuring scientists can work with the most current information. The database contains 2.6 million predicted protein structures across hundreds of species and is updated using the latest data from UniProt.

SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2025

Largest database on Mediterranean trees available through open access

A large dataset on Mediterranean tree species has been compiled, revealing significant variations in endemic species across different botanical territories. The study highlights the need for stronger collaboration to support national and regional conservation policies for forest genetic resources.

Hospital-based outbreak detection system saves lives

A hospital-based outbreak detection system has been shown to prevent infections, save lives and cut costs. The Enhanced Detection System for Healthcare-Associated Transmission (EDS-HAT) uses genomic sequencing to analyze infectious disease samples from patients, identifying near-identical strains that flag potential outbreaks.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·DateApr 28, 2025

Monkey database reveals shift towards open science

A large-scale database of macaque behavior is driving a shift towards open science, bringing together researchers from across the globe to share data on social lives of over 3,000 individual monkeys. The platform has grown into a collaborative effort promoting culture of sharing within the research community.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of Animal Ecology·DateApr 24, 2025

Thoracic autonomic nervous system surgery current application—a survey among members of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A survey conducted among ESTS members revealed that sympathetic surgery is commonly used for hyperhidrosis and facial flushing, with a preference for nerve cutting over clipping. However, there was significant heterogeneity in practice, highlighting the need for standardization and further research.

SourceNational Center for Respiratory Medicine·JournalJournal of Thoracic Disease·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 9, 2025

Delay of more than 42 days for breast cancer surgery raises death risk for certain subtypes, University of Oklahoma study finds

Patients with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative breast cancers face a higher risk of death from the cancer if they wait more than 42 days after diagnosis to have surgery. Delayed surgery increases the patient's risk exponentially, with risks of death increasing by 21%, 79%, and 183% at 60, 90, and 120 days, respectively.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalBreast Cancer Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 24, 2025

Small molecules, big role: snoRNAs in gene regulation

Researchers at ELTE have created an online database of snoRNAs in zebrafish, revealing 67 previously unknown snoRNAs and providing a comprehensive analysis of their expression during development and in adult tissues. The findings may help create better zebrafish disease models and aid understanding of complex human diseases.

SourceEötvös Loránd University·JournalNAR Genomics and Bioinformatics·DateMar 18, 2025

Deep dive into space turns up new Spitzer bubbles

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University used a deep learning model to discover new bubble-like structures in the Milky Way galaxy, providing insights into star formation and galaxy evolution. The study also revealed shell-like structures formed by supernova explosions.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPublications of the Astronomical Society of Japan·TypeObservational study·DateMar 17, 2025

The U-shaped relationship between admission peripheral oxygen saturation and all-cause hospital mortality in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a retrospective analysis using the MIMIC III database

A U-shaped relationship between admission peripheral oxygen saturation and all-cause hospital mortality was observed in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The lowest mortality rate occurred at an SpO2 of 89.5%, indicating that lower oxygen levels are associated with increased risk.

SourceNational Center for Respiratory Medicine·JournalJournal of Thoracic Disease·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 24, 2025

New study highlights healthcare utilization shifts among Long COVID patients in Colorado after diagnosis

A new study analyzing Long COVID healthcare utilization in Colorado reveals a significant shift from acute care to outpatient services following diagnosis. After diagnosis, hospitalizations decreased by 6.1 percentage points and emergency department visits dropped by 7.7 compared to matched controls.

New study finds mechanical valves offer superior long-term survival for aortic valve replacement patients aged 60 and younger

A recent study analyzing over 100,000 patient data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients under 60 compared to bioprosthetic valves. The study highlights the importance of individualized treatment plans and challenges cur...

Child mortality has risen since pandemic, new study shows

A new study from the University of Bristol reveals that child mortality in England has increased since the pandemic lifted, with a temporary decrease in deaths during lockdowns. The research found that children from non-white backgrounds faced higher rates of death compared to white children, highlighting existing healthcare inequalities.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 23, 2025

Want to improve teamwork between employees? New study reveals leadership tactics to make it happen

A new study by Binghamton University researchers offers a promising solution for improving teamwork between IT and business staff. By focusing on the role of the chief information officer (CIO), boosting collaboration and understanding between IT and business teams can lead to more effective alignment of IT with overall business object...

SourceBinghamton University·JournalACM SIGMIS Database the DATABASE for Advances in Information Systems·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 14, 2025

Understanding bias and discrimination in AI: Why sociolinguistics holds the key to better Large Language Models and a fairer world

A new study aims to address bias and discrimination in AI by leveraging sociolinguistics. By incorporating diverse dialects, registers, and periods of language into training data, researchers can improve the performance of large language models, making them more accurate and reliable. This approach also promotes ethical and socially aw...

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 13, 2025

Financial incentives found to help people quit smoking, including during pregnancy

A Cochrane review found financial incentives significantly improve smoking cessation rates for pregnant people, with a six-month success rate of 13 out of 100 who received incentives compared to six in 100 without them. The study also suggests that offering different value rewards does not impact quit rates.

SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 12, 2025