The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive. The proposed policy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets a maximum nicotine product standard, limiting nicotine levels in combustible cigarettes and related tobacco products to 0.7 milligrams per gram (mg/g) – about 95% less than what is currently allowed. That reduction would make cigarettes minimally or nonaddictive, striking at the chemical that keeps people hooked. The AACR policy statement is published in Clinical Cancer Research. Leading the policy statement ...

Key Points: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Gut microbes likely play a role in coronary artery disease (CAD), a common heart disease, but the mechanisms remain largely unknown. Researchers in Seoul recently identified 15 bacterial species associated with CAD.  The analysis reveals multiple pathways linked to disease severity, including increased inflammation and metabolic imbalance. Washington, D.C.— Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide. Genetic ...

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has successfully observed, for the first time, the multiple freezing-melting process of water under ultrahigh pressure exceeding 2 gigapascals (2 GPa) at room temperature on a microsecond (μs, one-millionth of a second) timescale. This breakthrough led to the world’s first discovery of a previously unknown crystallization pathway of water and a new 21st ice phase, named Ice XXI. While ice generally forms when water cools below 0 °C, it can ...

Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science has received a five-year, $1,427,679 grant from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to fund a project titled, “Dry Season Prey Concentrations in the Florida Everglades.” The project is led by Michelle L. Petersen, Ph.D., assistant research professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and director of the Environmental Science Program in the School of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sustainability. Petersen and her team will collect and analyze critical data on aquatic prey and ...

CLEVELAND—DNA isn’t just a long string of genetic code, but an intricate 3D structure folded inside each cell. That means the tools used to study DNA need to be just as sophisticated—able to read not only the code itself, but how it’s arranged in space. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University compared different computer tools used to analyze how DNA folds and interacts inside individual cells. Their work, published in Nature Communications, could help scientists better understand how to read the body's ...

CABI scientists, who have published their research in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, suggest that an accidentally introduced parasitoid could help save wild box trees from ecological extinction. The study highlights how an unidentified species of Eriborus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) could be used as a classical biological control for box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Europe and North America. Scientists, which included those from the Natural History Museum Basel, Switzerland, ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that the timing of when eczema begins, as well as how long it lasts and how severe it is, may influence a child’s ability outgrow food allergies. “Food allergy and eczema often appear together in childhood, but scientists don’t fully understand how one condition affects the other,” says Nicole Koulov, 2nd year medical student at University of Texas and ACAAI member who has worked with the FORWARD team under supervision of Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD on this project. “We examined surveys from children with a ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando. “Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition driven by the immune system and often precedes the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis,” says medical student ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando reveals that while these platforms give patients a voice, they also amplify misinformation – and posts that get the most attention are often not the most accurate. One study looked at social media videos about alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a growing condition caused by Lone Star tick bites that ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shine a spotlight on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges (OFCs) in children, showing that both procedures are safe for young patients and can be life-changing for families navigating food allergies. In one study, researchers explored how oral immunotherapy (OIT) – which relies on supervised oral food challenges to gradually desensitize children to the foods to which they are allergic – affects ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm preparedness for people with asthma. The research is being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando. “Thunderstorm asthma” is a well-documented environmental phenomenon internationally, but studies in United States in areas with heavy pollen have been limited. According to the World Allergy Organization, thunderstorms are considered a risk ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Many pregnant women experience allergies, asthma, or reactions to medications — conditions that can affect both mother and baby if not carefully managed. Yet new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests a reluctance among obstetricians to refer their pregnant patients to allergy specialists, even when a referral could help improve care. The study surveyed obstetricians at a large academic medical center. It found that while nearly all the doctors cared for pregnant patients in both clinics and hospitals, about ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several chronic respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando. The large-scale study examined more than 48,000 deployed Veterans compared with a matched group of non-deployed Veterans. Researchers found that deployment was significantly associated with new diagnoses of asthma, chronic rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), and ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025)  - Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with allergic conditions — including eczema, asthma, and hay fever — may face more problems after certain types of surgery. The research suggests that the inflammation and immune system changes that come with these conditions can make it harder for the body to heal and may increase the risk of infection after surgery. In one large study, researchers looked at more than 20,000 women who had breast ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shed light on how hereditary angioedema (HAE) – a rare, potentially life-threatening disease which causes unpredictable swelling – profoundly affects the daily lives, emotional wellbeing, and medical experiences of young patients and their caregivers. Living with HAE can cause a serious emotional and social toll on young patients and their caregivers, according to findings from researchers who conducted interviews and online discussions with 31 children (ages 2–11), 19 adolescents ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies. A long-term study found that a peanut patch treatment –  epicutaneous immunotherapy – continued to help toddlers safely build tolerance to peanuts over three years. The treatment, known as the Viaskin Peanut Patch, delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin. The goal is to ...

ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Starting in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)—began supporting innovative initiatives designed to tackle challenges within communities served by practicing allergists. Grants are offered in two main categories: Planning/exploratory projects – Up to $10,000 for 12 months to explore issues that are not yet well understood and require data collection. Implementation projects – ...

For decades, scientists have known that motor proteins like kinesin-2 ferry vital cargo along microtubule “highways” inside cells. But how these molecular vehicles identify and bind to the right cargo remained a mystery. The new study provides a key piece of this puzzle by revealing the atomic-level structure of the kinesin-2 tail and its interaction with cargo and adaptor proteins.   This study, led by Professor Nobutaka Hirokawa from Juntendo University with Dr. Masahide Kikkawa from the University of Tokyo, Dr. Xuguang Jiang, a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Radostin Danev from the University of Tokyo, and Mr. Sotaro Ichinose from Gunma ...

Carbon-supported single-atom catalysts with metal-N moieties are highly promising for lithium–sulfur batteries. They can enhance redox kinetics and suppress the dissolution of lithium polysulfides. However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts. Taking on this challenge, a team of researchers led by two Associate Professors from Chung-Ang University—Seung-Keun Park from the Department of ...

Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS infections can quickly escalate into life-threatening conditions such as necrotizing fasciitis, septic shock, and pneumonia. In recent years, scientists have noticed that the prevalence of various pathological strains of iGAS has been evolving. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalent strain in Western Europe was Emm1. However, in the last five years, a potentially more virulent strain called M1uk has been seen in several European countries. It is not clear whether ...

PRESS EMBARGO! NOT FOR RELEASE UNTIL THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6 AT 12H00 NOON GMT Three new toad species skip the tadpole phase and give birth to live toadlets An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the tadpole phase altogether, and giving birth to live toadlets. The study is published today in the open access scientific journal Vertebrate Zoology.   Most textbooks ...

About The Study: The findings of this study confirm that negative reinforcement is a core mechanism in opioid addiction, which is well established in preclinical research but less represented in treatment. Importantly, it is not limited to the later stages of addiction but is even observed after regular opioid use, potentially contributing to the development of addiction, which may have important implications for the development of more effective preventive and therapeutic interventions.  Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Karen D. Ersche, PhD, email ke220@cam.ac.uk. To ...

RODIN - Cell-mediated Sculptable Living Platforms-, is set to revolutionize the field of biomaterials and tissue engineering by shifting the focus from designing materials for cells to empowering cells to design their own environments. The team composed by Professor João Mano at the Associate Laboratory CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials from University of Aveiro (Portugal) - The Biomaterials Engineer, Professor Tom Ellis at Imperial College London (UK)- The Synthetic Biologist and Professor Nuno Araújo at Faculty of Sciences, from the University of Lisbon (Portugal)- The Physicist, will combine expertise to rethink how living ...

Diagnosing and treating tumors in real time during endoscopy, with theragnostics: the tumor is identified and characterized with a high-resolution ‘optical biopsy’ and, at the same time, treated with ‘cold plasma’ (that does not involve thermal energy and is therefore much safer). This is the core of ‘MULTIPROBE’, a multicenter project conducted by researchers from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, campus di Roma, Fondazione Universitaria Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Sapienza Università di Roma, and the University of Limoges, France, which won the prestigious ERC Synergy Grant 2025 research ...

Professors Jun Borras, Esteve Corbera, Ian Scoones and Anna Tsing, working at universities in the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and Denmark, have been awarded an €8.33 million European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant for their five-year project, Land and Life in the Anthropocene: Landscape reform (LAND). The project asks a pressing question: How can we learn to live on Earth in new ways?    The innovation of the project is to move from land reform to landscape reform, that is, liveable and justice-based transformations for more-than-human life. LAND starts from the recognition that economies, politics, social ...