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Researchers have developed a new PSMA-targeted PET tracer that shows promise in early human studies, providing strong tumor uptake and favorable radiation dosimetry. Additionally, advanced dynamic PET imaging has been used to track heart amyloid buildup more precisely, detecting significant reductions after six months of tafamidis ther...
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has secured a $9 million NIH grant to develop a targeted, non-opioid treatment for chronic pain associated with muscle and joint dysfunction. Researchers will map the biology of facial pain, identify specialized neurons, and analyze gene expression changes to design effective treatments.
A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients as little as four weeks after treatment initiation. The imaging technique uses macrophages, a type of white blood cell, as a biomarker for disease activity, potentially allowing non-responders to pursue more effective therapies.
Researchers identified an enzyme called PFKM, which helps control glucose processing in cells. By manipulating PFKM levels, they accelerated muscle building in laboratory models, potentially helping address age-related muscle decline and lean muscle loss in patients using weight-loss medications. This finding could lead to the developm...
A global study synthesizes evidence on dementia inequities in Indigenous communities, highlighting their cultural strengths as neuroprotective resources. The authors recommend centering culture and community in brain health research to promote lifelong equity and strengths-based models of dementia care.
A new study by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that dopamine influences movement speed, particularly when rewards are expected. The researchers discovered that people tend to move faster towards targets that offer rewards and experience a surge in energy when they receive unexpected treats.
Seq-Scope-eXpanded allows researchers to see even finer transcription detail, enabling discoveries that weren't possible with previous methods. The technology has been expanded to capture transcriptome from tissue with greater resolution.
A gene therapy platform successfully mapped the living brain noninvasively, using engineered proteins to track gene expression in different brain regions. This technology has the potential to reveal critical information about cellular activity and neurological disease progression.
Drs. Guillermo Aguilar, Heng Pan, Xingyong Song, and Stavros Kalafatis recognized for their innovative technologies that have made or aim to make a significant impact on the welfare of society. The National Academy of Inventors Senior Member induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this June.
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new laser 3D printing method that can create extremely durable structures using simulated lunar dirt. The study found that the material's properties depend on the surface onto which it is printed, and that environmental factors such as oxygen levels and temperature affect its stabil...
A study by UCL researchers found large variations in nitrous oxide use across UK dental services, with some sites emitting up to 1,849 kg CO₂e per week. The team recommends reducing wastage, standardizing practice, and considering alternatives to minimize environmental impact.
Researchers found the Cascadia Subduction Zone to be more active than previously thought, with signs of shallow earthquakes and fluid flow detected offshore. The study suggests variable fluid pathways could alter the behavior of large earthquakes on the fault, potentially influencing the severity of future events.
Researchers develop a new material that exhibits improved reversibility in its barocaloric effect, allowing for a wider temperature range and increased refrigeration capacity. The material combines neopentyl glycol and pentaglycerine with added pentaerythritol to reduce thermal hysteresis.
The European Medicines Agency has granted a positive opinion to Acoziborole Winthrop as a single-dose oral treatment for both early- and advanced-stage gambiense sleeping sickness in adults and adolescents. The medicine, co-developed by DNDi and Sanofi, could provide a significant advance over current therapies.
A new study conducted by researchers at Penn State found that the presence of a higher variety of foods in a buffet increases both the weight and calories of food selected. Participants who visited buffets with more food options chose higher-calorie dense foods, leading to increased calorie consumption.
A UC Berkeley-led study reconstructed emissions from Swedish wildfires and found that current climate estimates are failing to fully account for carbon released from smoldering organic soils. This highlights the need for improved climate models to better understand the impact of northern wildfires on the environment.
The launch of Mauve marks a new era for astronomical data and collaborations, enabling researchers to study stars in ultraviolet and visible light. The satellite will investigate magnetic activity, stellar flares, and exoplanet habitability.
Leading climate scientists, including Prof Benjamin Santer, reiterate the role of humans in global warming and warn against using an inaccurate government report to inform legal decisions. The report's claims are factually incorrect, contradicting decades of research on human-caused temperature changes.
Study by Duke engineers reveals that a common device architecture used to test 2D transistors overstates their performance prospects up to sixfold. The back-gated architecture amplifies the transistor's performance using contact gating, but has physical limitations that prevent its use in commercial technologies.
The Safeguard project, which aimed to expand understanding of declining wild pollinators, has come to an end. The project delivered a comprehensive reassessment of European wild pollinator trends and developed an integrated assessment framework to guide evidence-based management.
Researchers found that circulating tumor DNA can predict metastatic risk in patients treated with bladder-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The absence of ctDNA predicted favorable outcomes regardless of bladder removal status.
A comprehensive review argues that single-factor interventions in Alzheimer's disease are insufficient due to the complex interplay of multiple factors. The authors call for an integrated therapeutic approach, including multi-target therapies and precision medicine based on early biomarkers.
Researchers found that past actions have a greater impact on current decisions than assumed, with people often repeating choices due to mental shortcuts. This study enhances understanding of everyday habits and decision-making processes, offering new starting points for describing human behavior more realistically.
A modelling study suggests that reduced international donor funding increases the household economic burden of tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries. The research found that decreased funding leads to a significant rise in healthcare costs and lost productivity.
A partnership between Goethe University Frankfurt and Universidad de Costa Rica aims to deepen scientific understanding of Costa Rica's biodiversity, with a focus on conservation. The €450,000 funding will support joint research initiatives, including pilot projects on fungal diversity and the establishment of a culture collection.
Developing high-performance Ni-rich cathode materials is crucial for achieving single-cell energy densities exceeding 400 Wh kg‑. A research team synthesized quinary full-concentration-gradient cathodes using an in-situ co-precipitation strategy, featuring a Mn-rich, Ni-poor surface and radially aligned primary particles.
Researchers developed a comprehensive database and trained machine learning models to predict catalyst performance. They discovered a zeolite catalyst with ultra-high initial ethene selectivity, achieving 100% methanol conversion and 87.6% combined ethene and propene selectivity.
A study by SWPS University researchers found that imagery-based techniques can significantly reduce fear of failure and negative emotions associated with childhood criticism. The techniques, including Imagery Exposure and Rescripting, helped participants reframe their memories and experience a lasting reduction in stress and anxiety.
Researchers found that microbes can use mercury sulfide nanominerals as an energy source, releasing volatile elemental mercury into the air. The study estimates that this process could release hundreds of tons of mercury per year, comparable to cement production.
A recent study by Penn State researchers found that tardigrades can adapt to simulated Martian soil, but some regoliths are damaging to their health. Washing the regolith with water can mitigate this impact, providing a potential resource for plant growth and protection against Earth contaminants.
A new study reveals major blind spots in global sustainable research, overlooking key strategies and sectors needed to address the environmental crisis. The study finds that sustainability researchers are neglecting potentially powerful actors, including civil society, and failing to assign clear responsibilities across sectors.
A new study found that teams that move the ball unpredictably across the full field tend to succeed more than those that confine their play to a few hotspots. The researchers used an information-theoretic metric called Spatial Event Distribution Randomness (EDRan) to analyze event data from top-tier football competitions.
Researchers found that as humpback whale populations recovered from whaling, the age structure shifted towards a more even distribution among older and younger males. Older males became increasingly successful at siring offspring compared to younger males, suggesting they need time to refine their singing and competitive tactics.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a technology that predicts atomic arrangement tendency of catalysts using artificial intelligence, leading to more efficient design of fuel cell catalysts. The zinc-platinum-cobalt catalyst secured both higher activity and superior long-term durability compared to commercial platinum catalysts.
Researchers propose a new method for dynamic polychromatic holography using polymer-stabilized chiral superstructures, achieving broadband and multichannel functions. The device can dynamically modulate light wavefronts, reconstructing high-quality full-color holographic images with reversible switching.
Researchers propose a scene-level passive high-precision polarization 3D imaging method, resolving challenges of discontinuous targets, absolute depth interpretation, and dynamic reconstruction. The approach achieves accurate true depth through integrating stereo vision and polarization, enabling scene-level high-precision 3D imaging.
A cross-sectional study of former American football players found prior participation to be associated with worse later-life cognitive and neuropsychiatric function. The findings support a dose-response association with years and level of play, providing context for clinicians and researchers assessing symptom risk among former players.
Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a technology to turn used rubber gloves into a material that captures CO2, offering a climate-friendly alternative to current methods. The process converts waste rubber into a CO2 adsorbent using a ruthenium-based catalyst and hydrogen gas.
A new Singapore-based project reanalyzes 35 years of weather records for Southeast Asia, aiming to improve weather forecasting and regional climate resilience. The project will train artificial intelligence to make more precise predictions, benefiting governments, aviation, and maritime sectors.
Researchers created a paper-thin 'metalens' that can change how it looks at the world with just a tiny electrical nudge. The device flips between two useful views, producing two small bright spots for depth sensing and keeping fine details sharp without refocusing.
A study reveals a regulatory pathway in melon that links transcriptional control to cell wall chemistry, leading to accelerated tissue softening and changes in fruit texture. Transcription factor CmbZIP11 is identified as a key regulator controlling pectin methyltransferase genes during ripening.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created a high-resolution 3D map of the Andes virus, a crucial step towards developing vaccines and treatments against hantaviruses. The new structure allows for the design of effective vaccines and antibody therapies.
A new AI design strategy transforms semitransparent solar cells into colorful, user-defined windows without compromising energy output. The technology enables up to 20% power generation increase while maintaining visual appeal, making it suitable for real-world applications in buildings, vehicles, and wearable electronics.
Researchers found widespread occurrence of tri-OPEs and di-OPEs in the Tibetan Plateau's terrestrial ecosystem. The study confirmed the trophic dilution behavior of OPEs along a representative food chain, with bio-transformation and metabolism playing key roles.
A study found that refugee and immigrant children have lower rates of emergency department visits for minor illnesses compared to their Ontario-born peers. The researchers attribute this to the healthcare-navigation support they receive during early settlement.
Researchers propose a novel space-time-coding metasurface that integrates energy harvesting, electromagnetic wave manipulation, and information modulation. This technology enables high-capacity transmission, multi-user access, and green communication, with experimental verification demonstrating superior energy efficiency.
A team from Monash University Biomedicine Discovery Institute has identified a tick-derived evasin that can bind to two major classes of chemokines, representing a novel finding in the field. This discovery opens up new opportunities to develop therapies that target chemokines driving inflammatory diseases such as RA and MS.
A comprehensive study of collagen supplements found benefits in skin elasticity, hydration, and osteoarthritis symptoms. However, there were no meaningful improvements in sports performance or muscle recovery, dispelling some myths surrounding its use.
Researchers have developed a hybrid integrated C-band high-precision tunable semiconductor laser based on thin-film lithium niobate, achieving a wide tuning range of approximately 51.8 nm and a tuning precision of 0.03 nm while maintaining narrow-linewidth characteristics. The design integrates Sagnac loop reflectors with multiple sets...
Researchers identified PEX38 as a critical component in the biogenesis of glycosomes, specialized organelles used by trypanosomes to produce energy. This finding presents a highly precise target for developing medications against tropical diseases, with potential for selectively eliminating pathogens without harming human cells.
Researchers introduce Fe₃O₄@mPEG-Ag nanoparticles as a non-antibiotic strategy to combat drug-resistant bacteria. The novel nanomaterial demonstrates strong antibacterial activity against clinically relevant multidrug-resistant strains.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that tropical cyclones intensify rainfall by over 20% as early as 60 hours before landfall. The research identifies the physical mechanisms behind this increase, including enhanced land-sea frictional contrasts and rising coastal humidity.
Vijay Anand, Kennesaw State University Associate Professor, recognized for pioneering research in secure computation and intelligent infrastructure. He has led the design of nationally recognized cybersecurity programs and advanced innovations in data exchange and cyber defense.
A Sungkyunkwan University team led by Professor Jo Woon Chong found that luxury fragrances can enhance consumers' emotional stability and brand memory when aligned with the brand image. In contrast, incongruent conditions can lead to unexpected impressions and a stronger sense of 'brand resonance'.
This study reveals a microRNA-based regulatory mechanism that fine-tunes drought tolerance by controlling reactive oxygen species homeostasis. The PomiR172d–PoARR module modulates membrane stability, antioxidant enzyme activity, and water-stress sensitivity.
Scientists at Institute of Science Tokyo have discovered how LGP2 and MDA5 work together to recognize viral RNA. The study reveals that LGP2 binds to the ends of a dsRNA molecule, recruiting MDA5 molecules behind it and forming filament-like structures, ultimately triggering an innate immune response.
Researchers propose a novel thin-film lithium niobate OPA design, achieving simultaneous breakthroughs in narrow beam width and low sidelobes within a compact device footprint. The proposed scheme enables high-performance electro-optic beam steering with optimized non-uniformly spaced arrays and superlattice ridge waveguide structures.
Researchers at Hokkaido University studied 56 japonica rice cultivars, identifying 196 different types of lipid molecules with potential anti-inflammatory effects. Black and green rice varieties were found to have a higher health-promotion index due to their unique lipid composition.
Research found that girls in Year 8 reported higher levels of compassion for others, but lower self-efficacy compared to boys. Boys, on the other hand, excelled in motivational factors such as passion and grit. However, girls showed stronger correlations between self-efficacy, grit, and growth mindset.
The project aims to integrate native edible plants into urban spaces, leveraging Singapore's tropical climate and cultural heritage. It plans to engage the global research community through publishing journal articles and organizing discussions with legal academics and practitioners.