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A Northwestern University-led clinical trial found that a phone app, DRIVEN, combining mental health exercises with job-seeking strategies, resulted in a 68.3% job-finding rate among 126 unemployed individuals. The app reduced depressive symptoms and improved mood, offering a potential solution to the job market's challenges.
University Hospitals is participating in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI), a device designed to provide hearing without external components. The study aims to improve hearing for patients with moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss and poor speech understanding.
Astronomers have discovered Nāpōwawāʻenakaulua, the oldest compact quasar pair in the universe, with masses of 1.5 billion and 400 million times that of the Sun. This discovery challenges our current understanding of how large-scale cosmic structures are formed, as the quasar pair is separated by only 18,100 light-years.
Quantum chemistry is used to calculate the probabilities of chemical processes, and AI helps with programming and approximations. The AI-powered program vibe-qc can predict chemical reactions and properties with high accuracy, making it a general-purpose tool for molecules and crystals.
The Healthy Aging and Senile Dementia program, one of the longest-running longitudinal studies of Alzheimer’s disease, has been renewed with a $32 million NIH grant to focus on prevention and treatment. The study aims to enroll a wider range of participants and explore racial differences in Alzheimer’s biomarkers.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found a potential biomarker for PTSD susceptibility in female animal models, suggesting a link to stress hormone patterns. The study suggests that a simple stress provocation test could serve as a clinical biomarker for PTSD risk and point toward early interventions. The findings raise the po...
Research suggests that people with lower levels of conscientiousness, a key personality trait, may struggle with daily activities in frontotemporal dementia. The study found that current personality traits, particularly conscientiousness, were associated with everyday functioning, with lower conscientiousness linked to worse scores.
A new study by Caltech-led researchers finds hints of a distinct population of black holes that may have formed from massive stars that failed to explode. The study analyzed the distribution of black hole masses and spin rates, revealing a dramatic peak at 10 solar masses and a lack of black holes in the 12-16 solar-mass range.
Niraparib has received orphan drug designation from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of glioma, including glioblastoma. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center's Hybrid Phase 0/2 study supports this designation, demonstrating the potential benefit of niraparib in newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
The Journal of Maps will be published on Elsevier's platform, with a new dedicated site for optimal map presentation. All articles will remain gold open access, and the journal will expand its scope to include more subject areas and reach new researchers.
Scientists led by the Smithsonian have reestablished a physical reference for the historic spider species Araneus angulatus, which was first described in 1757. The team designated a new type specimen, or neotype, for the species, reconnecting the name to a physical specimen decades after the original name-bearing spiders disappeared.
Children of mothers with type 1 diabetes develop the disease at about half the rate of children whose fathers have it, researchers found. The study of nearly 7,000 children found no significant difference in genetic risk scores between affected mothers and fathers, pointing to other possible biological mechanisms.
Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze thousands of species, finding that fish school independently 60 times and lose the trait 320 times over 350 million years. The study provides insights into the evolution of collective behavior, challenging previous assumptions about its rarity.
Increasing the proportion of males in mule deer populations may negatively impact female nutrition and productivity. Researchers from Brigham Young University explored the effects of sex ratios on mule deer populations.
UT researchers collaborate with ARL to investigate new technologies and materials for additive manufacturing, enabling rapid repair of Army vehicles and deployment of new technologies closer to the end user. The project aims to develop 'super materials' for extreme temperatures, pressures, and mechanical loading, improving military cap...
The new tool ZonationR simplifies conservation planning by automating the workflow and allowing users to systematically explore and compare alternative scenarios. It helps researchers understand the impact of methodological choices on conservation priorities.
Researchers discover virus affecting European eels can spread efficiently through biting during aggressive interactions, challenging traditional transmission methods. The study provides new insights into fish diseases threatening the critically endangered species.
A study of over 2 million California deliveries found that women with cannabis use disorder during pregnancy were more likely to have a psychiatric emergency visit in the postpartum year, with 10% of cases compared to 15.6% of women with alcohol use disorder and less than 3% without cannabis or alcohol use disorder.
Researchers at OIST have pioneered a forward path to complex curved structures, characterizing a new class of shapes: ortho-arc curves (OACs). They enable simpler, faster access to curved shapes with controllable properties such as symmetry, chirality, or topology.
A study by RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology found that 63% of respondents in remote First Nations communities did not have working free-to-air television. The switch to direct-to-home satellite services has left households responsible for maintaining their own equipment, leading to equipment damage and high costs....
Researchers at Kyoto University discovered that amino acid transport by SNAT2 suppresses metabolic reprogramming in macrophages, promoting inflammation. Deleting SNAT2 enhances HIF-1α activity, leading to increased proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes in infected mice.
Researchers discovered a way to make uveal melanoma cells more sensitive to compounds inhibiting cancer-linked signaling pathways by targeting G protein-coupled receptor signaling. Gαq-Q209L/P mutants stimulate proliferative signaling independently of their upstream GPCRs, but GPCRs like HTR2B enhance their oncogenic signaling.
Researchers identified SNAT2 as a crucial player in shielding macrophages from osmotic stress, preventing metabolic reprogramming and inflammasome activation
A new study from BGU and Soroka University Medical Center reveals that the body retains a persistent 'metabolic memory' that continues to drive increased appetite even after normal breathing is restored. This 'metabolic memory' promotes rebound weight gain in mice following relief of upper airway obstruction.
A new framework proposes that communication between cells and organs plays a central role in amplifying age-related changes, shifting focus from cellular damage to systemic signaling. The framework suggests that restoring healthier systemic communication could be important for coordinated late-life rejuvenation.
Researchers developed AI tools to simplify medical reports and improve doctor-patient communication, addressing a widespread issue affecting patient health management. The study evaluates four language model families and finds that Llama-3.2-3B and RigoChat-v2-7B excel in efficiency and readability, respectively.
Research reveals that eczema disrupts skin barrier, enabling allergens to enter the body, and certain immune cells like basophils contribute to the atopic march. Supressing basophils reduces lung hypersensitivity to allergens, suggesting a new preventive strategy against asthma.
Researchers have imaged the poles of bacteria at molecular resolution, revealing fold-like defects in active bacteria and differences between species. This breakthrough could lead to new approaches to target deadly drug-resistant strains.
Researchers found that dissolved organic matter carried into the deep ocean remains almost unchanged, despite intense biological activity on the Antarctic continental shelf. The processes taking place on the shelf give microbes enough time to break down newly produced surface carbon, conserving its molecular properties.
Researchers investigate how early inflammation and stress can lead to long-term changes in brain cells, making them more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease. Cellular
Scientists have developed a single solid material that exhibits different behaviors in response to light, heat, and physical force, opening up new possibilities for materials with multiple functions.
Researchers have identified conserved signals in transfer RNAs that could help reconstruct the early stages of protein synthesis. The signals are found in regions of tRNAs that recognize genetic instructions and amino acids, suggesting a simpler system that linked RNA sequences to amino acids.
A study published in Molecular Ecology reveals that Cory's shearwaters' migratory routes are more influenced by their genetic ancestry than social environment. The research used geolocators and whole-genome sequencing to track the migration of 50 individuals and identify hybrids, finding that they follow intermediate routes.
A research team found that increased expression of the lipa gene in Plesiomonas shigelloides is associated with stronger bacterial attachment, greater biofilm formation, and more severe disease symptoms in southern catfish. The findings highlight a potential target for infection control and provide a foundation for investigating the in...
Tracking hCG levels over time helps clinicians assess disease risk, guide treatment decisions, and detect possible relapse. Regular monitoring also supports early detection and timely intervention, even after treatment.
Researchers at Hanbat National University have found a way to improve OLED efficiency and lifespan by tuning internal layers to reduce charge-related light loss. By adjusting the local electrical environment, they were able to extend the device lifetime by up to 20% and improve energy efficiency.
ESCAIDE 2026, Europe's leading public health conference, will take place in Stockholm and online from Nov 18-20. The conference brings together leading experts to strengthen prevention and control of communicable diseases.
A new modelling approach developed by Concordia researchers reduces the average error in predicting individual homes' annual electricity consumption from 80.7% to 4.3%.
A study in the Yalu River Basin has established length-weight relationships for five native fish species, providing new biological reference data for biodiversity monitoring. The findings support biomass estimation, population comparisons, and conservation planning, and could help researchers estimate fish biomass and compare populations.
A recent study found that a temporary COVID-19 VAT cut significantly boosted private consumption, with households who perceived a strong pass-through of the tax cut spending 37% more on durable goods. Low-income households, in particular, responded strongly to the measure, with a 10-point increase in planning major purchases.