Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, new research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) suggests a shared molecular cascade between the two diseases which causes synaptic dysfunctions, advancing our understanding of how their symptoms are produced.  The researchers investigated how brain cell communication across synapses is disrupted by disease-related protein buildup. They found a pathway that interferes with synaptic ...

Recently, Researcher NI Guohua and Associate Researcher SUN Hongmei from the Institute of Plasma Physics, together with Associate Professor WANG Dong from Anhui Medical University, developed a novel two-step plasma strategy to modify mesoporous silica-supported silver nanoparticles, enabling them to achieve strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing. Their findings were published in the Chemical Engineering Journal. Mesoporous silica-supported silver nanoparticles (Ag/MSNs) show great potential for wound ...

As demand for safe and low-cost energy storage grows, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as promising candidates. However, their practical application is hindered by cathode instability and poor low-temperature performance. Now, researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Shenzhen University, led by Professor Zijian Li, have developed a novel K⁺ and C3N4 co-intercalated NH4V4O10 (KNVO-C3N4) cathode that delivers exceptional performance across a wide temperature range. Why K⁺/C3N4 Co-Intercalation ...

As renewable energy storage demand grows, the limitations of aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs) in subzero environments become more pronounced. Now, researchers from Harbin University of Science and Technology and Fudan University, led by Professor Xin Liu and Professor Dongliang Chao, have presented a breakthrough solution using trace Na2SO4 as an electrolyte additive. This work offers valuable insights into developing next-generation energy storage technologies that can overcome low-temperature challenges. Why Na₂SO₄ Matters Cost-Effective: Na2SO4 is an abundant, low-cost inorganic ...

A research team led by Professor WANG Peng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with international researchers, has successfully engineered liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS)-driven membraneless organelles (MLOs) within the food-grade industrial strain Corynebacterium glutamicum.  The related findings have been published in Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology. LLPS-driven MLOs represent an emerging technology in cell structure engineering. By dynamically isolating enzymes and substrates, LLPS significantly improves metabolic efficiency and enhances the synthesis of target products.  In ...

When companies hike prices on essentials like food, medicine, or medical devices, the financial rewards may be immediate—but the reputational damage may linger and ultimately cost more in the long run. That’s the finding of a study led by UC Riverside School of Business professor Margaret C. Campbell. Consumers, the research shows, judge prices for essential goods and services not just through the lens of supply and demand, but also through their sense of morality. “If companies are perceived as taking advantage of vulnerable people—like the elderly or the uninsured—they may make ...

University of Queensland researchers have captured the first high-resolution images of the yellow fever virus (YFV), a potentially deadly viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that affects the liver. They’ve revealed structural differences between the vaccine strain (YFV-17D) and the virulent, disease-causing strains of the virus. Dr Summa Bibby from UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience said despite decades of research on yellow fever, this was the first time a complete 3D structure of a fully mature yellow fever virus particle had been recorded at near-atomic resolution. “By utilising the well-established Binjari virus platform developed here at ...

A team of researchers has announced a breakthrough in carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology, unveiling a novel biochar material synthesized from corn straw using a microwave-assisted, two-step chemical activation strategy. This innovative approach, published in Sustainable Carbon Materials, promises a low-cost, scalable solution for addressing global greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate change mitigation efforts. As atmospheric CO2 levels continue to rise, reaching 422.5 ppm globally in 2024, the urgent need for effective capture and sequestration technologies has become more ...

Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed an innovative strategy to construct a series of biodegradable cesium nanosalts. These nanosalts activate anti-tumor immunity by inducing pyroptosis and metabolic intervention. The nanosalts induce ion endocytosis in tumor cells using a Trojan horse strategy, disrupting intracellular ion homeostasis, causing a surge in osmotic pressure, and ultimately triggering pyroptosis. Cesium ...

A new research perspective highlights bamboo as a promising and sustainable alternative to traditional plastic materials, offering fresh hope in tackling one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: global plastic pollution. Plastic waste, including microplastics and associated chemical contaminants, has emerged as a major threat to both ecosystems and public health worldwide. With more than 175 countries now endorsing international agreements to reduce plastic pollution, the quest for natural, sustainable substitutes is at the top of the global agenda. The recent launch of the “Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic” ...

Voting behaviour in elections is strongly linked to the future risk of death, and is likely a stronger determinant of health than education—considered a key influence on health—suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Over the past several years, voting in national and local elections has increasingly been seen as a potential social determinant of health—the non-medical factors that influence health and wellbeing—explain the researchers. And previously published research suggests that voters generally have better health than non-voters, but it’s not clear if ...

The survival rates of people with early onset dementia—diagnosed before the age of 65—vary considerably by clinical type, but sex, age, family history and co-existing conditions aren't specific risk factors, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Although the survival of those afflicted by dementia in older age is shorter, the overall impact on the risk of death from any cause is even greater in those with early onset disease than it is in others of comparable ...

The study is the largest of its kind in this population, and is published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. It was led by scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh, and University College London, with support from the BHF Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK. Principal author Dr Alexia Sampri, University of Cambridge, said: “Our whole-population study during the pandemic showed that although these conditions were rare, children and young people were more likely to experience heart, vascular or inflammatory problems after a COVID-19 infection ...

UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 00:01 GMT WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025 Oxford researchers develop ‘brain-free’ robots that move in sync, powered entirely by air A team led by the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or computers - using only air pressure. The study, published today (05 Nov) in Advanced Materials, shows that these ‘fluidic robots’ can generate complex, rhythmic movements and even automatically synchronise their actions. Professor Antonio Forte (Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Lead of RADLab) said: “We are excited ...

What is it that makes a super recogniser – someone with extraordinary face recognition abilities – better at remembering faces than the rest of us? According to new research carried out by cognitive scientists at UNSW Sydney, it’s not how much of a face they can take in – it comes down to the quality of the information their eyes focus on. “Super-recognisers don’t just look harder, they look smarter. They choose the most useful parts of a face to take in,” says Dr James Dunn, lead author on the research that published ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A satellite imagery analysis shows that the 2021 “heat dome” scorched almost 5% of the forested area in western Oregon and western Washington, turning foliage in canopies from a healthy green to red or orange, sometimes within a matter of hours. Damage to foliage leads to a range of problems for trees including reduced photosynthesis and increased vulnerability to pests and disease, scientists at Oregon State University say. The study by researchers at OSU and ...

DALLAS, November 3, 2025 — People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort from the American Heart Association designed to boost clinical trial participation and speed diagnosis of this common but underdiagnosed heart valve condition. AS is characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which restricts blood flow from the heart to the body. Untreated, this can lead to severe complications, including heart failure and death. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is expanding its support for patients ...

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced that registration and abstract submission are open for the ISSCR International Symposium: 20 Years of iPSC Discovery: A Celebration and Vision for the Future, co-sponsored by the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine. The symposium will take place 20–22 October 2026 in Kyoto, Japan. Developed in partnership with the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Kyoto University, the scientific program is chaired by Shinya Yamanaka, recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the ...

A new study has unexpectedly discovered that a common parasite of modern oysters actually started infecting bivalves hundreds of millions of years before the dinosaurs went extinct. The research, published in iScience, used high-resolution 3D scans to look inside 480-million-year-old shells from a Moroccan site known for its exceptionally well-preserved sea life. The scans revealed a series of distinctive patterns etched both on the surface of the fossils and hidden inside them.  “The marks weren’t random scratches,” said Karma Nanglu, a UC Riverside paleobiologist who led the research. “We saw seven or eight of these perfect question mark shapes on each ...

Healing a broken bone can take months, and knowing whether recovery is on track often takes just as long. Doctors typically rely on periodic X-rays, capturing two-dimensional images to see how the bone is growing back together. Patients return for follow-up scans every few weeks or months, repeating the cycle until the bone shows signs of complete healing. Healing of shin bone (tibia) fractures, in particular, slows or stalls up to 25% of the time. Factors such as age or underlying health conditions like diabetes can influence the speed of fracture healing. Delayed or incomplete ...

As breast cancer survival rates continue to climb — 4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease and in the next 10 years that number is expected to rise by another million — heart health has become an increasingly important part of survivorship care.  Certain breast cancer therapies, while lifesaving, can also place stress on the heart, raising important questions about who might benefit from closer monitoring. But does every breast cancer survivor need ...

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers report the first clinical activity of a RAS inhibitor in patients with NRAS-mutant melanoma.  The investigational drug daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) and its preclinical counterpart RMC-7977 bind active RAS proteins (NRAS, HRAS, KRAS) and block downstream signaling that drives tumor growth, survival and immune escape.  In laboratory models, treatment led to increased infiltration of activated T cells, reduction of suppressive immune cells and tumor eradication only when the immune ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It doesn’t take technical expertise to work around the built-in guardrails of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, which are intended to ensure that the chatbots operate within a set of legal and ethical boundaries and do not discriminate against people of a certain age, race or gender. A single, intuitive question can trigger the same biased response from an AI model as advanced technical inquiries, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.  “A lot of research on AI bias has relied on sophisticated ...

For the first time, a research team led by the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has mapped the genetic architecture of a crucial part of the human brain known as the corpus callosum—the thick band of nerve fibers that connects the brain’s left and right hemispheres. The findings open new pathways for discoveries about mental illness, neurological disorders and other diseases related to defects in this part of the brain. The corpus callosum is critical for nearly everything the brain does, from coordinating ...

Rice University is partnering with researchers at the University of Washington, Columbia University and Louisiana State University on a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation to revolutionize how materials and microrobots can be designed, controlled and applied in real-world environments. Funded through NSF’s Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF) program, the four-year project — Adaptive and Responsive Magnetic Swarms (ARMS) — aims to create microscopic robotic swarms that move and think collectively, much like schools of fish or flocks of birds. Led by principal investigator Zach ...