27-Jun-2026 Microbe–fertilizer pair cuts greenhouse soil emissions Maximum Academic Press A research team has identified a promising microbe–fertilizer strategy to reduce nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from greenhouse vegetable soils, a major source of agricultural greenhouse gases.
26-Jun-2026 Being told you'll fail may actually make entrepreneurs more likely to succeed Syracuse University Telling someone they'll fail could be the best way to help them succeed, according to a new study of entrepreneurs. Journal Journal of Business Venturing
26-Jun-2026 Complete pummelo genome sharpens citrus breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Citrus crops are among the world's most familiar fruits, but their genomes have remained difficult to interpret because of ancient hybridization, complex ancestry, and incomplete gene annotation. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Jun-2026 Erectile and ejaculatory outcomes after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A comprehensive narrative review Higher Education Press A new comprehensive review published in UroPrecision finds that holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), a common surgery for an enlarged prostate, has little to no lasting impact on erectile function. However, most men will experience retrograde ejaculation (dry orgasm) after the procedure, though many accept this side effect in exchange for significant relief from urinary. This review is part of the themed issue “Distinct Themes for the Advanced Practice Providers in Andrology” (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/28351053/2026/4/1) Journal UroPrecision
26-Jun-2026 New editing platform speeds papaya breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Papaya is a nutritious and economically valuable tropical fruit, but improving it through modern breeding has long been slowed by difficult transformation procedures. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Jun-2026 New journal Skin launches to tackle global burden of skin diseases and connect Chinese research with the world Higher Education Press Skin, a new international peer-reviewed journal, launches to address the massive global burden of skin diseases by creating an inclusive platform bridging basic research, clinical innovation, public health and translational science. Rooted in China but globally oriented, it amplifies Asian dermatologists’ voices and fosters cross-border collaboration.
26-Jun-2026 uOttawa researchers build mental health assistant powered by AI University of Ottawa What if your smartwatch could tell when you were struggling emotionally and offer support before you even thought to ask? That's the idea behind a new AI-powered system developed by researchers at the University of Ottawa, one that could change how people access mental health care outside of a clinical setting.
26-Jun-2026 Rewiring plant defense against bacterial biofilms Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Bacterial vascular diseases can turn hidden infections into rapid crop collapse because pathogens build protective biofilms inside plant water-conducting tissues. A new study presents a targeted strategy to break that shield from within. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Jun-2026 Two different somatic-type malignancies arising from a mediastinal germ cell tumor Xia & He Publishing Inc. Mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCTs) are rare malignant neoplasms that occasionally develop somatic-type malignancies (SMs), such as sarcomas, carcinomas, and hematologic malignancies. Journal Journal of Clinical and Translational Pathology
26-Jun-2026 Journal of Intensive Medicine Reveals disparities in China’s intensive care units Journal of Intensive Medicine A nationwide survey published in the Journal of Intensive Medicine provides a detailed overview of intensive care units (ICU) across mainland China. The study analyzed responses from intensivists working in hospitals across 31 provinces. It examined ICU capacity, workforce characteristics, disease patterns, and medical technologies. While treatments such as mechanical ventilation are widely available, advanced technologies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation remain limited. The findings highlight regional disparities and offer insights for strengthening critical care planning. Journal Journal of Intensive Medicine Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
