6-May-2025 Identifying pathogens within minutes instead of days Technical University of Munich (TUM) - Mass spectrometer identifies pathogens directly in tissue and stool samples - So far 232 medically important bacterial species detectable - Database must now be further expanded Speed and reliability are crucial in the diagnosis of diseases. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Imperial College London have developed a new method to identify bacteria with unprecedented speed. This means that the waiting time can be reduced from several days to just a few minutes. Journal Nature Communications
5-May-2025 New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care McGill University A McGill University-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads. A clinical study of ovarian and colorectal cancer patients found cancer cells move in the bloodstream in clusters more commonly than was previously thought. The discovery could help doctors more quickly identify which cancer patients are at high risk of having their cancer spread to other organs, knowledge that could guide treatment decisions. The findings also potentially open new avenues for treatment. Journal Communications Medicine Funder Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Fonds de recherche du Québec
5-May-2025 Tea plants’ secret weapon: key genes unlock herbivore defense Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study reveals how tea plants defend themselves against herbivores by activating specific genes. Journal Horticulture Research
2-May-2025 Droughts and heatwaves reduce plants’ ability to absorb CO₂ Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Frequent heat and drought events in southwestern Europe are reducing ecosystems’ capacity to absorb CO₂, according to a recent study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). Journal Global Biogeochemical Cycles
1-May-2025 FSU scientists discover exotic states of matter in graphene, offering new possibilities for quantum computing Florida State University Florida State University Assistant Professor of Physics Zhengguang Lu and fellow researchers have discovered new states of matter in graphene — a form of carbon made from a single layer of atoms — with unusual electrical properties that could make them a valuable tool for building more powerful electronics and quantum computers. Journal Nature Funder U.S. Department of Energy
1-May-2025 Spacecraft that sweat? A cool new way to tackle atmospheric reentry Texas A&M University The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University is partnering with Canopy Aerospace to develop and test a 3D-printed material that releases or “sweats” a coolant gas to protect spacecraft. This technology, part of a $1.7 million Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer grant, could enable the design of fully and rapidly reusable spacecraft.
1-May-2025 Innovative research yields cost-effective solution to bolster US election security amid federal cutbacks Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences BALTIMORE, MD, May 1, 2025 – As federal support for election security faces major cutbacks, a groundbreaking study in the INFORMS journal Operations Research introduces a scientifically backed, low-cost solution to strengthen the integrity of U.S. elections. Journal Operations Research
30-Apr-2025 Unlocking water lily hybridization: scientists decode key molecular barrier Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Hybridizing tropical and hardy water lilies holds great potential for creating new varieties with both cold tolerance and vibrant colors. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Apr-2025 Boosting lemon immunity: A gene unlocks resistance against viral threats Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Researchers have uncovered how the gene ClGDPD1 strengthens Eureka lemon's defense against citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV). Journal Horticulture Research
30-Apr-2025 Unlocking tomato potential: SlAAP6 gene powers growth and salinity resistance Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Researchers have identified a critical amino acid transporter, SlAAP6, that enhances tomato growth and salt tolerance by mediating the uptake and distribution of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Journal Horticulture Research
