28-Jan-2026 Take the weight off weight: what the HAES approach reveals in the short and long term Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral For decades, the conversation around obesity has had a single protagonist: body weight. The classic formula “eat less and move more” may generate initial changes, but the problem arises when the script demands sustainable endings. Evidence shows that many individuals regain weight in the years that follow if lifestyle changes are not maintained, fueling a cycle of frustration, stigma and disengagement from healthcare. In response to this scenario the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach proposes a paradigm shift: focusing on health and well being behaviors without positioning weight loss as the primary goal. Journal Frontiers in Nutrition
28-Jan-2026 Opportunities and challenges of brain-on-a-chip interfaces Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd A review paper by scientists from Tianjin University presented light on brain-on-a-chip interfaces (BoCIs)—a groundbreaking technology that fuses lab-grown biological neural networks with electronic systems to enable bidirectional information exchange. The new research paper, published on Jun. 17 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, presented a systematic categorization and detailed characterization of Brain-on-a-Chip Interfaces (BoCIs). It discusses the interaction methods employed in lab-grown brain models, followed by an exploration of hybrid intelligence research based on BoCIs. Journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems
28-Jan-2026 Unlocking the hidden contagions: a deep dive into the history, transmission, and prevention of laboratory-acquired infections Xia & He Publishing Inc. Laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) have been documented since the first report of typhoid fever in 1885 and continue to endanger laboratory professionals despite decades of biosafety advances. This review provides a comprehensive overview of LAIs, emphasizing their history, modes of transmission, and strategies for prevention. Journal Journal of Clinical and Translational Pathology
27-Jan-2026 Despicable role of epithelial–mesenchymal transition in breast cancer metastasis: Exhibiting de novo restorative regimens Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. Highlights •Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induces phenotypic changes necessary for tumor cell survival and progression. •Other cell populations, such as fibroblasts, immune and hypoxic cells, introduce EMT-promoting factors. •Stress-related stimuli such as hypoxia, chemotherapy, and nutrient deprivation promote EMT in tumors. Journal Cancer Pathogenesis and Therapy
27-Jan-2026 Progress in Plasma Wakefield Acceleration: High-quality positron acceleration via nonlinear beam loading in the blowout regime Research Wei Lu's Team at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) Proposes a Novel Scheme for High-Quality Positron Acceleration Utilizing Nonlinear Beam Loading in the Blowout Regime. Journal Research Funder Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Discipline Construction Foundation of “Double World-class Project”, Science Fund Program for Distinguished Young Scholars (Overseas), National Key Programme for S&T Research and Development, U.S. Department of Energy, Center of High Performance Computing, Tsinghua University
27-Jan-2026 Worcester Polytechnic Institute-led study finds AI model can predict and help contain disease outbreaks in confined spaces Worcester Polytechnic Institute Six years after COVID surged through the Diamond Princess cruise ship. A new model uses advanced AI and 3D mapping and agent-based simulations to predict disease spread and improve containment. The study is published in PNAS. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
27-Jan-2026 Transcranial direct current stimulation reduces risk of emergence agitation in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate under general anesthesia Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. A study led by Professors Yingwei Wang and Daojie Xu at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, has for the first time demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a noninvasive neuromodulation technique—can significantly reduce the incidence of emergence agitation (EA) during recovery from general anesthesia in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), providing an innovative nonpharmacological solution for preventing postoperative agitation. Journal Chinese Medical Journal
27-Jan-2026 An integrated monolithic synaptic device for C-tactile afferent perception and robot emotional interaction Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd A research paper by scientists at Nankai University presents a monolithic synaptic device that replicates and integrates tactile sensing and neuromorphic processing functions for in-sensor computing. The new research paper, published on Aug. 19, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, reported a monolithic pressure-electronic-gated (PEG) neuromorphic device that replicates CT afferents, for low-threshold mechanosensation and neuromorphic information processing in the same device.
27-Jan-2026 Yeast-driven and bioimpedance-sensitive biohybrid soft robots Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd A research paper by scientists at University of Sheffield presented a yeast-driven and bioimpedance-sensitive biohybrid soft robots. The research paper, published on Apr. 25, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.
27-Jan-2026 AI upgrades network pharmacology for TCM research Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines A Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines review describes how AI, especially deep learning, can enhance traditional Chinese medicine network pharmacology, from ingredient identification and network analysis to emerging cell–cell communication networks. Journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
