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Science11 Feb 2026

Emergency department–initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder

About The Study: No difference was detected in opioid use disorder treatment engagement on day 7 between the 7-day extended-release and sublingual buprenorphine groups. Both buprenorphine formulations were well tolerated; precipitated withdrawal was rare despite a high prevalence of fentanyl. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Gail D’Onofrio, MD, email gail.dononfrio@yale.edu. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ (doi:10.1001/jama.2025.27019) Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Call for action on understudied lung cancer in never-smokers

Lung cancer patients who have never smoked make up a significant and growing share of global lung cancer cases, yet remain an understudied group, according to a new review written by UCL (University College London) researchers. In 2020, lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS) was the fifth most common cause of cancer death worldwide (the most common cause was tobacco-related lung cancer). Published in Trends in Cancer, the review calls for increased funding for the screening and study of lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS), which is accounting for an ever-larger proportion of cases as smoking rates decline. Evidence from studies of several thousand lung cancer patients ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

Different visual experiences give rise to different neural wiring

The visual system is hierarchically organised into different areas. The lower visual areas see small parts of the visual field, and they are sensitive to very simple features, such as edges and their orientation. Higher up the hierarchy, the visual areas start encoding more abstract representations of the world, expanding their visual field to respond to stimuli such as objects and faces. At the same time, the areas that see “the big picture” send back information to the lower visual areas, called ...

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Technology11 Feb 2026

Wearable trackers can detect depression relapse weeks before it returns, study finds

Could a smart watch act as an early‑warning system for depression relapse? New research from McMaster University suggests that disruptions in a person’s sleep and daily activity routine, as detected through a simple wrist-worn device, can signal when there is increased risk of relapsing into major depression. The new research highlights a simple, yet powerful way to passively monitor relapse risk in people living with major depressive disorder (MDD), often detecting the probability of a relapse weeks or months before the episode occurs. Approximately 60 per cent of people with MDD relapse within five years, even with treatment. “Advances ...

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Environment11 Feb 2026

Air pollution and the progression of physical function limitations and disability in aging adults

About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that reducing air pollution levels may help to delay and mitigate physical disability in aging adults. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Sara D. Adar, ScD, email sadar@umich.edu. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.58699) Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support. # # ...

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Social Science11 Feb 2026

Historically Black college or university attendance and cognition in US Black adults

About The Study: In this cohort study using a national dataset, historically Black college or university attendance was associated with better cognition compared with predominantly white institution attendance for aging Black adults, which held for those attending college before and after legal racial segregation and sanctioned racial discrimination in education. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Marilyn D. Thomas, PhD, MPH, email marilyn.thomas@ucsf.edu. To access the embargoed ...

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Technology11 Feb 2026

New “crucial” advance for quantum computers: researchers manage to read information stored in Majorana qubits

“This is a crucial advance,” explains Ramón Aguado, a CSIC researcher at the Madrid Institute of Materials Science (ICMM) and one of the study's authors. “Our work is pioneering because we demonstrate that we can access the information stored in Majorana qubits using a new technique called quantum capacitance,” continues the scientist, who explains that this technique “acts as a global probe sensitive to the overall state of the system.” To better understand this achievement, Aguado explains that topological qubits are “like safe boxes for quantum ...

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Environment11 Feb 2026

7,000 years of change: How humans reshaped Caribbean coral reef food chains

Chestnut Hill, Mass. (2/11/2026) – Human activity has lessened the resilience of modern coral reefs by restricting the food-fueled energy flow that moves through the food chains of these critical ecosystems, an international team of researchers report in the journal Nature. Examining otoliths – fish ear stones that are preserved in marine sediments across millennia – the team developed and applied a nitrogen isotope method to 7,000-year-old fossils in order to reconstruct ancient reef food webs directly for the first time, according to Boston College Senior Research Associate Jessica Lueders-Dumont, a lead researcher on the project. The new analysis highlights underappreciated ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Virus-based therapy boosts anti-cancer immune responses to brain cancer

A team led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has shown that a single injection of an oncolytic virus—a genetically modified virus that selectively infects and destroys cancer cells—can recruit immune cells to penetrate and persist deep within brain tumors. The research, which is published in Cell, provides details on how this therapy prolonged survival in patients with glioblastoma, the most common and malignant primary brain tumor, in a recent clinical trial. “Patients with glioblastoma have not benefited from immunotherapies that have transformed patient care in other cancer ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Ancient fish ear stones reveal modern Caribbean reefs have lost their dietary complexity

Coral reefs are undoubtedly in crisis. Scientists have documented concerning coral bleaching events, dramatic declines in coral cover, fish and shark populations across the Caribbean over recent decades. But a critical question has remained unanswered: has the way energy flows through reef ecosystems also changed? A new study led by scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and published in Nature reveals that it has, profoundly. Food chains on modern Caribbean reefs are 60-70% shorter than they were 7,000 years ago, and individual fish have lost the dietary specialisation that ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

American College of Lifestyle Medicine announces updated dietary position statement for treatment and prevention of chronic disease

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has announced the availability of its updated dietary position statement meant to guide clinicians in the treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic disease. The statement is the result of a year of work by a multi-member expert task force led by Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, DipACLM, FACLM, and ACLM Senior Director of Research Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH. This update coincides with a key time of increased national attention on nutrition. As the Institute for Health Metrics ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

New findings highlight two decades of evidence supporting pecans in heart-healthy diets

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2026 – As Americans focus on heart health during American Heart Month, a newly published scientific review highlights pecans – America’s native nut – and their role in heart-healthy diets. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, the comprehensive analysis synthesizes more than 20 years of research on pecans and reinforces positive evidence related to cardiovascular health and overall diet quality, while also identifying promising areas for future research. Conducted by researchers at the Illinois Institute ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Case report explores potential link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and cancer

“In this article, we assess the risk of developing haematopoietic cancers post-modRNA vaccination based on current scientific literature and explore the reported potential genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in disease pathogenesis.” BUFFALO, NY – February 11, 2026 – A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled “Exploring the potential link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations and cancer: A case report with a review of haematopoietic malignancies with insights into pathogenic mechanisms.” In this report, led by first author Patrizia Gentilini along with corresponding ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Healthy versions of low-carb and low-fat diets linked to better cardiovascular and metabolic health

WASHINGTON (Feb. 11, 2026) — The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers found that versions of both diet patterns emphasizing macronutrients from healthy foods were associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), while versions high in refined carbohydrates and animal products were linked to higher risk and adverse ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Low-carb and low-fat diets associated with lower heart disease risk if rich in high-quality, plant-based foods, low in animal products

Key points: Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets rich in high-quality, plant-based foods and low in animal products and refined carbohydrates were linked with lower risk of heart disease, while the same diets that were rich in refined carbohydrates and high in animal products and other low-quality foods were associated with a higher risk of heart disease. The study suggests that it’s the quality of the macronutrients composing these diets that make a difference for heart health, rather than the quantity. According to the researchers, the findings help debunk the myth that simply modulating carbohydrate or fat intake is inherently beneficial. Boston, ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

ASH publishes clinical practice guidelines on frontline and relapsed/refractory management of all in adolescents and young adults

(WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026) — The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on frontline management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), as well as the management of relapsed or refractory disease in this population. Both guidelines, grounded in evidence-based practice, were developed by pediatric and adult experts in collaboration with patient representatives to improve outcomes for this vulnerable patient population. They were published in the Society’s peer-reviewed journal Blood Advances. “Caring for these individuals is complex ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

City of Hope research spotlight, January 2026

LOS ANGELES — City of Hope® Research Spotlight offers a glimpse into groundbreaking scientific and clinical discoveries advancing lifesaving cures for patients with cancer, diabetes and other chronic, life-threatening diseases. Each spotlight features research-related news, such as recognitions, collaborations and the latest research defining the future of medical treatment. To learn more about research at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations ...

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Environment11 Feb 2026

Keeping an eagle eye on carbon stored in the ocean

As Norway and other nations begin to scale up the storage of CO2 in undersea geologic reservoirs, research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is helping answer two important questions about this storage. “Where has my CO2 gone? Is it leaking or not?” says Martin Landrø, an NTNU geophysicist and director of the university’s Centre for Geophysical Forecasting (CGF). “Those are the basic questions actually.” This is like a revolution in visualization and understanding of what's happening. Norway ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

FAU study: Tiny worm offers clues to combat chemotherapy neurotoxicity

Chemotherapy remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, yet it often comes with significant long-term side effects that can dramatically affect patients’ quality of life. Among the most debilitating is Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, which impacts both the central and peripheral nervous systems and affects up to 85% of cancer patients and survivors. Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug that kills cancer cells by disrupting microtubules, structures essential for cell division. However, microtubules are also critical for nerve function, so docetaxel can damage nerve endings, axons and mitochondria, causing neuropathic symptoms such as ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

The ACMG Foundation 2026 Early Career Travel Award is presented to Bianca Seminotti, Ph.D.

BETHESDA, MD – February 11, 2026 | Bianca Seminotti, PhD is the 2026 recipient of the ACMG Foundation Early Career Travel Award. The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine selected Dr. Seminotti based on her abstract “Mitochondrial Function in Fibroblasts from a Patient with Congenital NAD Deficiency due to Biallelic NADSYN1 Variants,” which will be delivered as a platform presentation at the 2026 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. Dr. Bianca Seminotti earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine and her master’s and doctoral degrees in Biochemistry from ...

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Medicine11 Feb 2026

Rural cancer patients do just as well when having surgery close to home

Key Takeaways Rural patients often face greater travel distances when seeking coordinated medical care, which can affect the timeliness and quality of their cancer treatment. New analysis shows that patients with lung or colon cancer had similar surgical outcomes and mortality rates whether they underwent surgery at a local rural or urban facility. Study provides preliminary evidence that many rural cancer patients can receive complex surgical care locally to reduce their travel burden, the authors said. CHICAGO — Adults ...

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Technology11 Feb 2026

New biosensor technology could improve glucose monitoring

PULLMAN, Wash. – A wearable biosensor developed by Washington State University researchers could improve wireless glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, making it more cost-effective, accurate, and less invasive than current models. The WSU researchers have developed a wearable and user-friendly sensor that uses microneedles and sensors to measure sugar in the fluid around cells, providing an alternative to continuous glucose monitoring systems. Reporting in the journal Analyst, the researchers were able to accurately ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

Successful press conference for Special Issue II of the JSE Himalayas Series

On January 30, 2026, thirty experts and scholars from domestic and international research institutions and universities, along with more than a hundred faculty and students, gathered at the Guanggu Campus of the Wuhan Botanical Garden to celebrate the release of the Journal of Systematics and Evolution (JSE) special issue on Uplift history and biological evolution of the Himalaya (II). The release of this issue, the second volume of the JSE Himalayas Series, also included a journal development seminar and was jointly organized by JSE and the Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In addition to promoting ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

Hair extensions contain many more dangerous chemicals than previously thought

In the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute identified dozens of hazardous chemicals in hair extensions, including products made from human hair, providing the strongest evidence yet of the potential health risks associated with this largely unregulated category of beauty products that disproportionately affect Black women. Published in the American Chemical Society journal Environment & Health, the study arrives amid growing concern about the health impacts of hair extensions, which are widely used by Black women. More than 70 percent of Black women report wearing hair extensions ...

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Science11 Feb 2026

Elevated lead levels could flow from some US drinking water kiosks

After high-profile water crises like the one in Flint, Michigan, some Americans distrust the safety of tap water, choosing to purchase drinking water from freestanding water vending machines or kiosks. Yet this more expensive water may contain different pollutants than local tap water, according to a study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology. Researchers report that water sampled from 20 kiosks in six states sometimes contained lead at levels above public health recommendations. "Currently, water kiosks ...

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