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Researchers found an ecological conflict zone at mid elevations where human pressure overlaps with biodiversity hotspots, despite low protected area coverage. This convergence requires differentiated management strategies across elevation zones to safeguard mountain ecosystems.
A new study showcases a self-supervised AI framework that can detect concrete cracks with strong accuracy and cross-dataset generalization, outperforming several widely used supervised deep learning models. The framework achieves this without relying heavily on large labeled datasets.
Complimentary press passes are available for NUTRITION 2026, a flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, featuring new nutrition research and policy-relevant findings. Journalists can access a virtual newsroom with embargoed press materials before the meeting.
Researchers engineered bacteria to break down alginate in brown seaweed using a dual enzyme system, enabling complete depolymerization. The system consists of AlyB and AlyD enzymes, which work together to produce oligomers and release monosaccharides.
A new study identifies phengite as a key carrier of halogens into the deep mantle, resolving a long-standing contradiction between shallow and deep halogen enrichment. Phengite transports fluorine and chlorine to depths of about 330 km, shedding light on diamond formation and Earth's chemical evolution.
A study by University of Cincinnati nursing professor Joshua Lambert found that students prefer the responses of a custom AI chatbot, but only when blinded to its source. However, when students suspected the response came from the chatbot, they rated it lower in terms of helpfulness and satisfaction.
The study found that immune checkpoint inhibitors significantly improved key clinical outcomes, including disease-free survival and distant metastasis-free survival. However, no clear improvement in overall survival was observed across studies, highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring.
IOP Publishing has launched a free, online open data training course designed for early career researchers. The course provides practical guidance on sharing and managing research data, including ethical considerations and long-term data stewardship.
The NRL launched three advanced experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission, including LARADO to detect orbital debris, GOSAS for improved navigation reliability, and GARI-1C to pave the way for future defense applications. This mission marks a significant step forward in advancing US space-based capabilities.
Researchers developed an AI model to predict Barrett's esophagus recurrence after endoscopic eradication therapy. The tool shows high accuracy in identifying patients at risk and detecting when recurrence is likely to occur.
The survey maps egocentric vision's major tasks, including subject understanding, object understanding, environment understanding, and hybrid understanding. It identifies bottlenecks such as limited datasets and dynamic first-person video, and highlights the need for stronger data, clearer task definitions, and deeper integration.
Researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered the gene-regulatory protein PHIP as a critical vulnerability in cancers driven by broad SWI/SNF inactivation. PHIP's loss disrupts cancer growth and cooperates with SWI/SNF to activate transcription, providing evidence for therapeutic development of PHIP-inhibiting drugs.
Researchers studied cancer deaths in nearly 3,000 US counties from 1981-2019, finding urban and affluent counties experienced significant declines. However, rural areas often had lower rates of improvement, with some cities like New York City showing notable reductions in lung cancer mortality.
Researchers developed a hybrid engine to predict sugar beet disease by combining drone images, weather data, and qPCR-based airborne spore monitoring. The system reduced prediction error by up to 39% and provided accurate forecasts of disease severity.
Researchers uncover a new way cancer cells repair broken DNA at replication forks, allowing them to survive relentless replication stress. This discovery reshapes understanding of how tumor cells repair DNA and suggests that blocking a key enzyme may be an effective strategy to selectively target cancer.
A new study reveals teachers tend to provide regular support to students they've previously helped, rather than targeting all students equally. This finding highlights the need for AI-powered tools that can help teachers track their interactions and allocate time effectively.
A Vanderbilt University study analyzed 633,000 survey participants and found that loneliness played a critical role in suicidal ideation. Reducing loneliness could
Researchers developed Sandook, a software-based system that tackles three major sources of performance-hampering variability simultaneously. The two-tier architecture optimizes task distribution for the overall pool while faster schedulers on each SSD react to urgent events.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules that combine both imaging and therapeutic functions in a single system. The new molecules make tumors visible on MRI scans and help destroy cancer cells simultaneously, providing a safer alternative to gadolinium-based contrast agents.
Researchers analyzed nearly four decades of data from three North American grasslands to find that coping with climate threats isn't just a numbers game. Multiple dimensions of biodiversity can help ecosystems thrive in harsh conditions, the study reveals.
This study develops a novel reinforced concrete composite design with exceptional electromagnetic wave absorption and mechanical robustness. The composite demonstrates minimum reflection loss of −37.34 dB at 13.76 GHz, effective absorption bandwidth of 3.28 GHz, and near-perfect impedance matching.
Gladstone Institutes investigator Ryan Corces receives $750,000 to investigate unknown genetic variants contributing to Alzheimer's disease. He aims to identify new drivers and therapeutic targets using artificial intelligence and CRISPR tools.
The new guidelines introduce five clinical categories to capture PE severity, emphasizing follow-up care and treatment considerations. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, PE remains a serious condition with substantial risk, highlighting the need for continued research and improvement.
A nationwide study of community health centers found that these clinics consistently provided high levels of continuous care during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study revealed significant gaps in care continuity along racial, ethnic, economic, and demographic lines.
A new AI-driven test, PROMinsight, captures patients' quality of life in minutes, helping doctors make faster, better-informed decisions. The test is tailored for various eye conditions and translates insights into precise data that informs both care and research.
The University of Missouri is scaling up the use of virtual fencing, a cutting-edge agricultural technology that guides cattle to fresh grazing fields. With GPS-enabled collars, producers can save time and labor by eliminating physical fences, improving sustainability and profitability.
A study by Concordia University found that individuals with hearing loss exhibit worse dual-task performance, including slower walking and less stable gait. Exercise and cognitive training can improve these outcomes, but the effects vary by sex and severity of hearing loss.
Scientists have found that African frogs' diversity is linked to historical climate conditions, indicating they adapted to changing environments. The study suggests that even after 12,000 years, tropical frogs still remember the impact of past ice ages on their habitats.
A new study using a national database of e-scooter injuries found that children accounted for over 45% of e-scooter related injuries. Racial and ethnic disparities were also noted, with Black and Hispanic children seeing the highest rates of injury, at 16% and 15.7%, respectively.
A new study published in Biodiversity Data Journal reveals a profound look at life up to nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in the Japan, Ryukyu, and Izu-Ogasawara trenches. The research catalogs at least 108 distinct organism groups, including a baffling unidentified animal that has left global taxonomic experts stumped.
A new study found that websites providing PFAS information, including government and news sources, often fail to provide actionable advice on reducing exposure. The researchers recommend clear language about known threats and improved depiction of audience susceptibility levels to effectively communicate with the public.
The study provides new insight into how the tick-borne virus replicates and matures, with detailed three-dimensional images revealing the virus's interior. The researchers also observed how a small genetic difference between variants affects maturation speeds, paving the way for future treatments against TBE.
A quantum processor with nine interacting spins outperformed classical networks with thousands of nodes in realistic weather forecasting tasks. The researchers leveraged the natural dynamics of quantum systems to bypass complex circuits, achieving higher accuracy than classical reservoir models.
A novel mechanical activation assisted strategy achieves selective extraction of Li+ from spent cathode materials with highly utilization efficiency of H+ (>97%), reducing secondary pollutant generation. The developed process obviates the need for auxiliary reagents and substantially reduces chemical consumption.
Researchers reveal lactylation as a key player in lung cancer progression and drug resistance, highlighting potential targets for overcoming treatment resistance. The study identifies self-reinforcing loops that sustain acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs and provides a framework for developing precision therapies.
Researchers have identified a fundamental mechanism underlying Sanfilippo syndrome, a common form of childhood dementia. Chronic overactivity in the brain appears to be a key contributor to cognitive deterioration in children with the condition. The study's findings represent significant progress and may lead to personalized treatment ...
Research from Flinders University finds that people with sleep apnea who experience dramatic night-to-night breathing problems are 30% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. The studies suggest that repeated changes in oxygen levels and sleep disruption can quietly stress the heart and blood vessels over time.
The TREM-1 receptor is a central amplifier of inflammatory responses, involved in sepsis, arthritis, and neurodegenerative diseases. Several antagonists have shown promise in preclinical models, but more research is needed to define therapeutic windows and identify responsive patient subgroups.
Gramine, a natural indole alkaloid, suppresses triple-negative breast cancer by inducing ferroptosis. It targets the CUL3–MTDH axis, reducing E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and downregulating ferroptosis inhibitors.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a new electrode design that blocks water while maintaining efficient electrical conduction and catalytic reactions. The technology achieves 86% efficiency in converting CO₂ into plastic precursors, outperforming previous systems.
Researchers developed a novel flowering spectral index model, FI-R, for precise fine-scale extraction of angiosperms over large areas. The model achieved high accuracy and applicability across multiple multi-spectral sensor images, with overall accuracies exceeding 94%.
Chronic breathlessness affects people's sex life, leading to reduced satisfaction and intimacy. People with breathlessness are 1.5 times more likely to report dissatisfaction with their overall sexual life.
The inaugural Ken Seng Tan Award 2026 celebrates interdisciplinary research that advances the field of risk sciences. The award honors innovative scholarship with a focus on societal impact and real-world risk management.
A new study highlights an extremely high short-term mortality rate for mechanically ventilated patients with cirrhosis, which remains unchanged despite recent ICU improvements. The research identifies key prognostic factors and sheds light on the need for early multidisciplinary discussions about care goals.
A new PN junction design enables a single device to exhibit three independent working modes: photosensing, photosynapse, and photomemory. The device demonstrates stable self-driven photosensing characteristics and achieves multi-state optical memory capacity.
A team of researchers used AI to analyze 289,513 global publications and isolated 4,177 highly relevant studies on China's major basins. The study highlights crucial milestones in Chinese hydrology and aims to guide future research priorities and sustainable water resource strategies worldwide.
Researchers found that rural households in Northern China face significant challenges in affording clean heating as subsidies shrink. Distributed rooftop solar photovoltaics could help offset heating costs, with an estimated compensation of 32.2-64.5% in regions with strong solar potential.
Scientists at NUS create a DNA-based approach to directly measure the activation of Piezo1, a key protein that allows cells to detect physical forces. They find that Piezo1 can be activated by a force of about 15 piconewtons, providing new insights into cellular mechanics.
Advanced or metastatic cancers often go without tumor genomic testing, with those from low-income backgrounds facing longer wait times. JAMA Network Open highlights the need for targeted healthcare policies to bridge these gaps.
A new active agent enables photodynamic therapy to target cancer cells without relying on oxygen levels. The agent's interaction with intracellular iron triggers a rapid electron transfer process, generating highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that kill cancer cells.
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio have made a significant breakthrough in treating combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by adding navigated TMS to psychotherapy, showing an 85% reduction in symptoms. The study used a patented MRI-guided, robotic-controlled form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), known as navigated T...
Researchers introduce a molecular bridge strategy to resolve the conflict between thermodynamic driving forces and charge kinetics in photocathodic protection. The 'hydrogen-bond-mediated molecular bridge' approach amplifies the driving force for electron injection while preserving efficient charge transfer.
A new study from the University of Southern Denmark finds that people with depression experience significant income loss, with losses averaging 17% lower than those without depression. Income loss persists and grows over time, even after diagnosis.
A research team has discovered how mechanosensitive ion channels trigger the selective breakdown of damaged ER fragments via calcium signaling. This process involves the coordinated action of ER-phagy receptor FAM134B and lipidated LC3, and has implications for understanding diseases associated with ER dysfunction.
OYE-101, a novel intravenous caffeine formulation, has been developed to accelerate recovery from general anesthesia and deep sedation. The company's lead program is being evaluated in a scientific bridging study to support a 505(b)(2) NDA for OYE-101.
Researchers developed TNF-α-primed mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, which showed anti-inflammatory effects in treating retinal degeneration. The vesicles were found to inhibit M1 macrophage polarization and reduce pro-inflammatory gene expression, preserving retinal function.
Researchers discovered that PCGF1 is essential for maintaining H3K27me3 homeostasis during early embryonic development. Its absence leads to dysregulation of pluripotency gene silencing, causing cells to remain in a stem cell-like state and fail to commit to specific lineages.
A novel Ga–Na–PCN photocatalyst with enhanced charge separation and transfer has been developed using AI-assisted design. The built-in electric field at the heterointerface significantly improves hydrogen evolution in this work published on Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica.
Researchers Paula Cannon, Alan Epstein, Heinz-Josef Lenz, and Bodour Salhia recognized for their work harnessing the immune system, DNA, and gene expression to fight cancer and other diseases. Their innovations have led to patents, licensing, and commercialization, with potential real-world impact.
In vivo CAR-T therapy bypasses ex vivo manufacturing, preserving native T-cell function and improving accessibility. Recent clinical progress demonstrates encouraging results in hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases.