25-Jan-2026 Materials chemistry: Uncovering the low-temperature oxygen storage and release mechanism of Mn–CeO2 nanoparticles Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University Precise control of local structure has long limited efforts to understand how dopants enhance lattice oxygen storage and release of ceria-based materials. Using a continuous-flow hydrothermal method, AIMR researchers synthesized ultrasmall Mn–CeO2 nanoparticles with tunable Mn environments, revealing distinct low- and high-temperature mechanisms and achieving a fourfold boost in low-temperature oxygen storage and release capacity. Journal Chemistry of Materials
24-Jan-2026 Mapping genetic variations: Insights into pear domestication and breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science This research provides a comprehensive analysis of deleterious mutations in pear (Pyrus spp.) during domestication, shedding light on their impact on agronomic traits. Journal Horticulture Research
24-Jan-2026 Safety Emergency Science (SES) releases first issue (2025, Volume 1, Issue 1) Tsinghua University Press Safety Emergency Science (SES), China’s first international academic journal dedicated to safety and emergency science and technology, has officially launched its debut issue (Volume 1, Issue 1) in March 2025.
24-Jan-2026 Safety Emergency Science (SES) Releases Issue 2 (2025, Volume 1) Tsinghua University Press Safety Emergency Science (SES), China’s first international academic journal dedicated to safety and emergency science and technology, has officially launched its debut issue (Volume 1, Issue 2).
24-Jan-2026 Genetic insights for prunus: mapping key traits for future breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science This research explores 25 years of curated genetic data to identify critical genomic regions linked to key traits in Prunus crops such as peaches, almonds, apricots, and sweet cherries. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Jan-2026 AI tool differentiates between tumors in shared brain region Thomas Jefferson University Automated machine learning can accurately identify two types of benign tumors that develop in the same space within the brain
23-Jan-2026 Small but abundant molecules impacting prostate cancer Thomas Jefferson University Tiny molecules called tRNA halves may contribute to prostate cancer cell growth.
23-Jan-2026 Neuronal activity reveals new clues to ALS progression Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson researchers uncover abnormal gene programs tied to the disease’s earliest stages
23-Jan-2026 A gene trio that shapes floral scent in peony Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Floral scent is a defining trait for many ornamental plants, yet the genetic logic behind fragrance production often remains unclear. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Jan-2026 Epigenetic switch strengthens plant immunity against downy mildew Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Downy mildew is a destructive disease that severely limits the yield and quality of many vegetable crops. Journal Horticulture Research
