7-Apr-2026 CADD and AI for the next-generation therapeutics HEP Data Cooperation Journals The deep integration of computer-aided drug discovery (CADD) and artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era of precision and efficiency in next-generation therapeutics by reshaping R&D paradigms, unlocking the potential of biological big data, and accelerating the development of innovative therapies. Journal Pharmaceutical Science Advances
6-Apr-2026 Artificial intelligence for organelle segmentation in live-cell imaging Research Recently, Assoc. Prof. Bo Peng (Northwestern Polytechnical University) and Prof. Lin Li (Xiamen University), et al., systematically reviewed the evolution of organelle segmentation algorithms in live-cell imaging, highlighting key challenges such as three-dimensional segmentation, simultaneous multi-organelle segmentation, and cross-modality generalization. Journal Research Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi, Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China, Innovation Foundation for Doctorate Dissertation of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF, Startup Program of XMU, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Australian Research Council
6-Apr-2026 Turning biomass into better rubber: Biochar emerges as a sustainable alternative to carbon black Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new review highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural and organic waste, could help transform the rubber industry by reducing reliance on fossil-derived carbon black while maintaining strong material performance. Journal Biochar
6-Apr-2026 More than a pretty picture, star-shaped nanomaterial changes energy storage University at Buffalo University at Buffalo researcherscreated the first-ever star-shaped vanadyl hydroxide (VOOH) and shown that this shape can fundamentally alter how the material stores energy. Journal Nanoscale
6-Apr-2026 Genomic study reveals heartworm’s ancient origins and global journey Texas A&M University For decades, scientists have assumed canine heartworms spread globally alongside modern dog movement, but new genomic research co-authored by researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) suggests that assumption may be incomplete, pointing instead to a far older and more complex evolutionary history. Journal Communications Biology Funder Canine Research Foundation, Dogs Victoria, Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
6-Apr-2026 How an eye physician who translated classical Greek medicine into Arabic helped form Western medical thought University of Sharjah A recent study argues that a medieval ophthalmologist who translated Greek works by Galen, Hippocrates, and Plato from Greek into Arabic played a pivotal role in shaping Western medical scholarship. The authors base their conclusion on their analysis and translation of a previously little-known treatise by Hunayn Ibn Ishaq written in a question-and-answer format. This treatise crowns ten other works by Hunayn regarded as landmarks in both Islamic and Western medical history. Hunayn, the authors maintain, offers detailed analyses of ocular anatomy, including the layers of the eye and the optic nerve, demonstrating advances that made lasting contributions to Arabic and Western medicine alike. Journal Cogent Arts and Humanities
6-Apr-2026 Babies in lower-income families face higher risks at birth University of Utah Moms with lower incomes had worse birth outcomes across all newborn-health metrics. The gap stayed consistent over the 10-year study period except for low birthweight, which rose more sharply among lower-income families. The study is one of the few to directly link income to a baby’s health at birth. The findings suggest that financial strain can affect a baby’s health from the very start. Journal JAMA Pediatrics
6-Apr-2026 Unraveling the compatibility of ether-based solvents with Li-metal anodes under O2 atmosphere Science China Press Professor Jiang Chunhai (Xiamen University of Technology) and Professor Qiao Yu (Xiamen University) studied the compatibility of typical G2, G3, and G4 ether solvents with Li-metal anode under harsh O2 environment from the perspectives of Li/Li symmetric batteries and Li-O2 batteries. The experimental results indicate that G2 solvent helps enhance the cycling stability of Li/Li symmetric batteries, while G4 solvent is more conducive to promoting the reaction reversibility of Li-O2 batteries. Journal Science China Chemistry
6-Apr-2026 Recent progress in morphological control of zeolites from organic templates Science China Press One of the major topics in the field of zeolite synthesis is to control zeolite morphology with increased external surface areas, aiming to minimize mass transfer limitations and thus maximize access to micropores. Currently, it has been successfully synthesized zeolites with various morphologies. Herein, researchers briefly reviewed recent progress for morphological control of zeolite crystals from organic templates including typically industrial zeolites. Journal Science China Chemistry
6-Apr-2026 New membrane technology enables long-term gas analysis in batteries, revealing failure mechanisms Science China Press Researchers have developed a membrane-separated differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (MDEMS) system that enables long-term gas evolution analysis in batteries using volatile electrolytes. By incorporating a graphene oxide-based membrane that selectively blocks organic solvent molecules while allowing gases to pass, the team overcame key limitations of traditional DEMS, which often fail within days due to solvent evaporation and interference. Applying this technique, they uncovered how electrolyte additives and cathode coatings interact to suppress gas-generating side reactions in lithium-ion batteries, providing new insights for extending battery life, especially at high temperatures. Journal Science China Chemistry
