A computer scientist from Washington University in St. Louis developed a problem-solving architecture modeled on neurobiology that leverages quantum mechanical behavior to guarantee optimal solutions to complex problems.
Some plants produce oils with properties that are particularly good for biofuels, but not all of these plants are suitable for being grown on a large scale. To solve this dilemma, scientists modified the seeds of camelina and pennycress to produce the same type of oil made by the burning bush plant. The result is plants that produce nearly pure, high-quality oil with improved biofuel properties.
Researchers at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory investigated how generative AI is currently used 鈥� and how it could be used in the future 鈥� to support national laboratories and similar institutions.
Although rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with no cure, a tailored, multidisciplinary treatment approach at Cedars-Sinai鈥檚 Inflammatory Arthritis Clinical Center helps patients get back to the activities they enjoy.
Researchers have uncovered new insights into electrochemical CO2 reduction, a process by which energy from the sun can be used to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuels and other useful chemicals.
As lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continue to power electric vehicles and energy storage systems, their long-term health remains a critical challenge. A groundbreaking new method combines deep learning with physical modeling to deliver rapid, accurate degradation diagnosis at the electrode level. This innovative approach requires only 11 data points from a charging cycle, achieving reliable predictions in just 2.5 minutes. By simplifying the data needed and eliminating the need for specialized equipment, this technique offers a faster, more accessible solution to battery health monitoring鈥攑aving the way for safer, more efficient battery management in large-scale applications.
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Traditional methods for measuring these emissions are often limited by their focus on individual compounds, leading to incomplete emission profiles.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have achieved a major breakthrough in measuring ultrafast laser pulses, overcoming a long-standing challenge in strong-field physics. Led by Dr. Eugene Frumker, the team developed a precise method to measure laser intensity and duration at the interaction point using ion analysis. This advancement improves accuracy in laser-driven experiments, paving the way for new discoveries in attosecond science and strong field physics.
As light source technologies and capabilities continue to advance, researchers must navigate increasingly complex workflows and swiftly evolving experimental demands.To meet these challenges, a team of NSLS-II scientists is training a team of AI-driven collaborative robots.
Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital, have developed a technology that enables the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis within 10 minutes using synovial fluid.
Artificial intelligence models, pretrained on vast datasets, significantly outperformed a standard baseline model in identifying nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) from digital images of tissue samples, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, held April 25-30.
UCLA researchers demonstrated that a novel topical BRAF inhibitor gel called LUT014 significantly reduces the severity of an acne-like rash, a common and painful side effect experienced by patients undergoing anti-EGFR therapies for colorectal cancer.
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New results from a clinical trial led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), demonstrate how immunotherapy alone can allow people with MMRd cancers to avoid surgery and preserve their quality of life. The results, presented at the 2025 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting and published simultaneously in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), found that 80 percent of patients did not require surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy after six months of treatment with immunotherapy alone.
Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer who received the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab before, during and after standard-of-care surgery had longer event-free survival without the cancer coming back and higher rates of substantial tumor shrinkage prior to surgery, according to the first interim analysis of a randomized, open-label phase 3 clinical trial led by investigators from Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
A new method using glycan-coated magnetic nanoparticles (gMNPs) is poised to change the way we detect foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli and Salmonella in complex food matrices such as melons, lettuce, and raw chicken. Unlike traditional methods that rely on expensive antibodies or lengthy enrichment processes, this innovation offers a rapid detection system that extracts and confirms pathogens through qPCR in less than four hours. The gMNPs bind efficiently to pathogens, even in the presence of natural microbiota, across a wide range of pH levels and food matrices. At just $0.50 per test and without the need for cold storage, this approach has the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of foodborne illnesses.
With the rapid development of the space industry, enhancing the stealth and survivability of spacecraft has become a critical challenge. Professor Qiang Li's team at Zhejiang University has developed an innovative multilayer thin-film camouflage device, enabling invisibility across H, K, MWIR, and LWIR bands while efficiently radiating heat to address thermal control issues in space. This technology achieves precise management of solar and thermal radiation, offering significant support for future space exploration.
Clear aligners have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional braces, offering aesthetic and comfort advantages. However, their unique biomechanical properties and material characteristics present distinct clinical challenges. A recent expert consensus provides comprehensive guidelines for optimizing clear aligner therapy (CAT), covering case selection, treatment principles, and clinical procedures. The study highlights the importance of tailored strategies for different tooth movements, such as molar distalization and arch expansion, and introduces a novel assessment tool to grade treatment difficulty. By addressing potential complications and emphasizing patient-specific approaches, this consensus aims to enhance treatment efficacy and broaden the adoption of clear aligners in orthodontic practice.
The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a new study suggests.
Ludwig Cancer Research is proud to support eight early-career scientists presenting their research at the conference this year through the AACR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITA) program, contributing to the cost of their travel and attendance at the conference.
Rade Tomic, MD, has joined UChicago Medicine as Professor and the Medical Director for Lung Transplant as of April 1, 2025. Tomic most recently served as Professor and Lung Transplant Program Medical Director for Northwestern University.
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