A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis is typically possible.

Too little snowfall is now also shaking the foundations of some of the world’s most resilient 'water towers', a new study led by the Pellicciotti group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) shows. After establishing a monitoring network on a new benchmark glacier in central Tajikistan, the international team of researchers was able to model the entire catchment’s behavior from 1999 to 2023. The results, showing decreasing glacier health, were published in Communications Earth & Environment.

The study reveals that Migrion, a chimeric structure of virus and migrasome as an unprecedented unit of viral transmission that integrates viral dissemination with cell migration, providing fresh perspectives on infection dynamics.

A groundbreaking Genomic Press interview with Professor Gregor Hasler explores revolutionary psychedelic research reshaping psychiatric treatment globally. The Swiss neuroscientist discusses how substances like psilocybin and MDMA rapidly enhance neuroplasticity, offering lasting relief for depression, PTSD, and addiction where conventional treatments fail. His pioneering work on glutamate and GABA neurotransmitter systems establishes new therapeutic pathways that could transform mental healthcare for millions suffering from treatment-resistant conditions worldwide.

A new Genomic Press interview explores Professor Siegfried Kasper's transformative contributions to modern psychiatry and treatment-resistant depression research. The Austrian psychiatrist, with over 800 publications and an H-index of 131, discusses his pioneering work demonstrating the biological basis of psychiatric disorders and revolutionizing treatments including SSRIs and intranasal esketamine. His research has fundamentally changed how the international medical community approaches depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.

Diesel engines have long been a cornerstone of transportation and industry, but their emissions have posed significant environmental and health challenges. A new study titled "Advancements in Diesel Emission Reduction Strategies: A Focus on Water-in-Diesel Emulsion Technology" explores innovative solutions to reduce harmful emissions while enhancing engine performance. This research delves into the potential of water-in-diesel emulsion (WiDE) technology, offering a promising pathway to a cleaner, more efficient future.

A research team from the Department of Microbiology under the School of Clinical Medicine in the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has successfully developed the world’s first ‘nasal organoid-based SARS-CoV-2 Neutralising Antibody Evaluation Platform’. The platform uses respiratory organoids that adequately model viral infection in the human respiratory tract, enabling accurate assessment of the effectiveness of antibodies and vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.