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Nicolas Hubert joins Zoosystematics and Evolution as Deputy Editor-in-Chief, bringing experience and expertise in ichthyology and genetics. He will drive further development and growth of the open-access journal.
Aging-US invites submissions for a Special Collection on cellular senescence, focusing on its mechanisms, physiological and pathological functions, and clinical applications. The collection honors Dr. Judith Campisi's groundbreaking work on senescence in aging, cancer, and tissue homeostasis.
Researchers discovered compromised NAD+ metabolism in WS cells and found that boosting NAD+ levels using nicotinamide riboside decreased senescence in both stem cells and primary fibroblasts. The study suggests targeting NAD+ metabolism for age-related and genetic diseases.
A novel construction material FHPRC boasts excellent mechanical properties and is suitable for super-high-rise structures. The research optimizes tensile behavior by combining UHPC with high ductility and crack control capacity of engineered cementitious composite.
Researchers have discovered that inhibiting the metalloprotease ADAM19 can reduce gut inflammation and cell aging markers across species. The study found that blocking ADAM19 reduced gut damage and inflammation in fruit flies, mice, and human cells, offering a promising path for creating treatments to maintain healthy tissues.
The AcrOSS platform features a three-layer architecture to manage UAS traffic, improve pilots' situation awareness with augmented reality, and ensure safe integration into controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Experimental tests showed promising results, but improvements are needed for ergonomics and integration between components.
A new curriculum framework helps train future family physicians to integrate AI into their practice, addressing a critical gap in medical training. The AIFM-ed framework provides a structured road map for medical educators to bridge the AI gap, ensuring that future doctors are clinically competent and technologically fluent.
Two Taylor & Francis journals will be converted to open access for 2025, thanks to funding from collective OA agreements and read access. The Collective Pathway to Open Publishing model combines multiple funding sources to support the conversion of HSS journals.
The conference aims to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and promote academic-industry partnerships. Original research submissions are welcome across various fields of interest including electronics, communication systems, and intelligent science applications.
SKINdeep, a new international journal on translational dermatology and clinical studies, is now available online. The journal features original articles, reviews, and perspectives on skin diseases and their therapeutic relevance.
A study on captive olive baboons found that about a quarter exhibited accelerated aging, while another quarter showed signs of slower aging. The researchers investigated physical indicators such as walking speed and fine motor skills, but found that these changes were more closely related to chronological age than epigenetic age.
The journal will publish research exploring digital health and advance care planning for older adults, including caregiver integration and technological innovation support. JMIR Aging boasts a strong impact in the field, with a Journal Impact Factor of 5.0 and a CiteScore of 6.5.
Participants who took the supplement showed improvements in grip strength, lower body mobility, and reductions in body weight. The supplement appeared to reduce stem cell turnover, regulate immune function, and influence gene activity related to stress response.
ACM has joined India's ONOS initiative, providing 6,500 government-funded institutions with Premium Access to the ACM Digital Library. This enables authors to publish unlimited Open Access articles without APCs, increasing global visibility and reach of Indian research.
The American Physical Society has received the leading score among publishers participating in SCOAP3 for its investment in open science practices. The Society earned high marks in elements like data availability, article metadata, and persistent identifiers.
Researchers developed a new method to measure changes in DNA that can help predict a person's age, focusing on how random chemical tags become over time. The study found that methylation entropy predicted age as accurately as traditional methods, with an average error of just five years.
The Leopoldina discussion paper suggests establishing a diamond open access model, where journals are funded and monitored like research itself. The authors propose an application process and regular evaluation to guarantee lasting quality and transparency while reducing costs.
A new study finds that a specific genetic variation in the PTGS2 gene is associated with an increased risk of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in Lebanese men. Men carrying the C version of this gene were more than twice as likely to have BPH compared to those without it.
Researchers from East China Normal University developed an AI-driven system to analyze classroom videos, revealing teacher-centered instruction prevails in primary and secondary schools. The study also found that older students engage less in critical discussions and more in structured questions.
Researchers evaluated different types of Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) scores among US trauma center patients. They found that GOSE-All scores capture the combined effect of brain and extracranial injuries, while GOSE-TBI scores exclude extracranial injury effects.
Researchers found that GSK3β becomes increasingly active in melanoma cells during treatment, helping them survive and adapt despite BRAF inhibitors. Treating resistant cancer cells with a GSK3β inhibitor significantly reduced their growth, suggesting blocking this protein could restore sensitivity to treatment.
A new study found that mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles significantly enhance survival and facilitate substantial peripheral blood recovery in mice exposed to high-dose irradiation. The treatment promoted hematopoietic recovery, with increases in red blood cell, platelet, white blood cell, and hemoglobin levels.
A new study found that both employed people with obesity and employer representatives acknowledge the impact of obesity on future health problems and perceive lifestyle change alongside anti-obesity medications as the most effective approach for maintaining weight-loss reduction. Cost of medication coverage remains a significant barrie...
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that AI diagnostic and treatment recommendations were more accurate than those made by physicians in a virtual urgent care setting. In 77% of cases, AI recommendations were rated as optimal, compared to 67% for physicians' decisions.
A study analyzing nearly 1,000 Syriac manuscripts finds that scribes played a key role in organizing knowledge, adapting texts for new purposes, and shaping Syriac literary culture. The research introduces a new metric, Excerpts Per Manuscript (EPM), to quantify how frequently non-authorial agents engaged in excerpting.
Researchers investigated why bones become less responsive to exercise with age, finding increased mtROS or decreased Atg7-dependent autophagy in osteoblastic cells do not contribute to reduced mechanoresponsiveness. Damage to the bone's osteocyte network also does not prevent a healthy bone-building response.
A new case report presents a highly unusual combination of two benign ovarian tumors: serous cystadenofibroma and collision lesions. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is critical for effective treatment planning, and this case emphasizes the need for personalized evaluation of each ovarian mass.
Researchers found that NSD2 helps maintain MM cell identity by reorganizing DNA and influencing gene activity. This discovery could shape future treatment approaches for patients with t(4;14) myeloma.
The partnership streamlines access to biodiversity data, enabling users to search and refine queries based on various criteria. Pensoft's hosted portals provide a scalable solution for 30 journals, fostering greater connectivity between scientific research and evidence.
Researchers discovered senolytics can target Alzheimer's disease-associated brain enzymes AChE and BChE without affecting healthy ones. This selective approach may lead to safer treatments that improve memory and reduce inflammation in older adults.
A new study reveals Japanese citizens broadly susceptible to illiberal narratives, posing risks to Japan's political discourse. The research found that illiberal narratives exert a stronger influence than mainstream democratic messaging.
The SpongeBoost project visualizes sponge functions in wetlands using a comic book, simplifying complex concepts for experts and non-experts. The first edition of the comic book is available online, promoting nature-based solutions to enhance landscape resilience.
The MIT Press has funded the open publication of 320 books through its Direct to Open framework, which shifts from market-based purchase models to collaborative library-supported open access. This approach has shown significant usage and citation increases for Humanities and STEAM books, with a notable impact on global readership.
The University of Würzburg's Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig) offers online access to over 400,000 transliterated lines of cuneiform texts, expanding researchers' ability to study ancient Near Eastern languages.
In 2024, MDPI published 238,000 peer-reviewed open-access articles, tripling its research integrity team size. The publisher expanded its global workforce to 6,650 staff across 21 offices, publishing more than 25 million downloads of fully open-access research.
A study using NHANES data found that inflammation, rather than diet and exercise, has the strongest association with telomere shortening. Managing chronic inflammation may be key to preserving telomere length and promoting healthy aging.
A new study presents a proof-of-concept leptomeningeal neural organoid (LMNO) fusion model to study meninges-brain signaling. The co-culture system of neural organoids fused with fetal leptomeninges from mice demonstrates stability and interface characteristics.
A new study found that treating aged mice with montelukast improved retinal health by reducing inflammation and boosting proteasome activity. This approach may offer a promising new way to slow age-related vision loss and protect eye health in older adults.
A new editorial highlights a growing concern in cancer care: radiotherapy may leave behind residual disease that can lead to worse long-term outcomes. Studies have shown that patients with residual disease are more likely to experience cancer recurrence and shorter survival, emphasizing the need for regular biopsy-based tests.
The company will use AI translation tools to publish books in multiple languages, making them accessible to a broader audience. This initiative aims to promote better understanding between cultures and accelerate awareness of knowledge required to meet today's challenges.
Breast cancer survivors experience accelerated aging due to detrimental effects of BC and its treatments, particularly systemic therapies. The study highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and potential strategies to slow down aging in cancer survivors.
The WIN Consortium is transforming cancer care through personalized medicine, leveraging AI, molecular profiling, and clinical trials. The organization's innovations, including N-of-1 clinical trials and WINTHER and WINGPO trials, are helping clinicians make more precise treatment decisions and improving outcomes for cancer patients.
A research team at Kumamoto University developed a deep learning-based method for analyzing the cytoskeleton more accurately and efficiently than ever before. This technique enabled more reliable measurements of cytoskeleton density, which is critical for understanding cellular structure and function.
Impact Journals is proud to exhibit at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, featuring its esteemed journals Aging-US, Oncotarget, Oncoscience, and Genes & Cancer. The meeting highlights significant advancements in cancer research, aligning with Impact Journals' mission to disseminate impactful scientific research.
A new study investigates how AI can empower communities to actively participate in scientific research, addressing critical ethical considerations. The research aims to advance health equity and public health outcomes by enhancing citizen science with AI technologies such as conversational AI, generative AI, and predictive analytics.
A cross-sectional survey revealed high costs, inadequate training, and poor financing as major challenges to gastrointestinal endoscopy practice in Nigeria. Locally developed innovations have eased the practice, preventing it from collapsing.
The Biodiversity Data Journal has launched its own data portal on GBIF, providing seamless access to nearly 300,000 biological organism occurrences. The portal also offers direct access to over 800 datasets and 1,000 citations of associated journal articles.
A recent study found that 45.9% of ChatGPT-generated feedback was rejected by second-language learners, with content-focused feedback facing higher rejection rates. The researchers identified four key factors driving rejection: misalignment with goals or external standards, and the subjective nature of content-related suggestions.
This theme issue explores digital health solutions to address social isolation, health literacy, and cultural influences on aging health. Contributors are encouraged to submit their work by September 30, 2025.
Core-shell nanoparticles offer effective drug encapsulation, shielding from degradation, and controlled release. This innovation enables targeted drug delivery, improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects. The versatility of these nanoparticles allows for tailored materials to suit different therapeutic needs.
A Chinese research team has created a single-step femtosecond laser 4D printing technology that enables rapid and precise micro-scale deformation of smart hydrogels. The innovation mimics the hierarchical structure of butterfly wings, promising applications in flexible electronics and minimally invasive medicine.
Researchers found that GenAI feedback offers timely and personalized feedback, educational benefits as an essay editor and tutor, and social benefits as a supportive environment. However, challenges include limited AI skills, dependency risk, and emotional understanding limitations.
The article discusses the need for bioanalytical assays to measure immune responses to oligonucleotide therapeutic drugs, especially when they include carriers or conjugates. Highly specific antibodies may enhance the development and production of ONTs, expanding studies on their safety and efficacy.
Researchers from Yale University and Altos Labs have identified age-invariant genes that stay the same across all tissues during aging. These genes are linked to essential cellular functions, challenging the common belief that gene dysregulation drives aging.
A comprehensive analysis of Bluesky reveals its structure, polarization, and political leanings. The platform's users, particularly those from X (formerly Twitter), exhibit left-leaning tendencies, as evident in the majority of shared links and content. The study also highlights how Bluesky diverges on the Israel-Palestine conflict topic.
Researchers have discovered several novel downstream p53 targets that could lead to improved cancer therapies. The study highlights the critical role of p53 in preventing cancer and identifies two new genes, ALDH3A1 and NECTIN4, as potential targets for cancer treatment.
A new test called EpiAgePublic estimates biological age using only three DNA sites in the ELOVL2 gene, simplifying traditional methods while maintaining accuracy. The study found that EpiAgePublic accurately tracks aging patterns and can identify factors accelerating the aging process.
A consensus statement by the Chinese College of Interventionalists promotes CBCT use in liver malignancy therapies, addressing limitations and challenges. The integration of artificial intelligence and technological innovations are expected to refine CBCT's efficacy and safety.
A rare case of adenomyosis in an 81-year-old postmenopausal woman closely resembles invasive endometrial cancer, emphasizing the challenges of diagnosing this condition. Further studies are needed to refine diagnostic protocols and determine risk factors for postmenopausal patients.
A study found that pro-inflammatory molecules contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in aging men, especially those with metabolic syndrome. Men with BPH had higher levels of pro-inflammatory markers and lower anti-inflammatory substances, suggesting a link between inflammation and prostate conditions.