For the first time and with unprecedented accuracy, a team of researchers from the University of Basel has observed unique energy flow mechanisms in a semiconductor material following excitation by extremely short laser pulses. Gaining a better understanding of these energy flow is vital for improving the efficiency of electronic devices and computer chips.

Researchers publish first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo, a significant milestone in realising the benefits of bamboo and widening its adoption.

MEGI unifies IS, ICE, transposon and phage annotations into the first comprehensive mobile-element dataset, boosting Centroid & SIGI-HMM GI recall by 20% and accuracy by 3%/4% across standard genomes.

The rapid spread of animal diseases and pathogen evolution have long posed significant threats to the healthy development of animal husbandry. Traditional nucleic acid detection methods such as PCR rely on expensive equipment and professional personnel, making them difficult to meet the needs of on-site scenarios such as farms and rural areas.

Methane is one of the key greenhouse gases affecting global climate. Although its atmospheric lifetime is shorter than that of carbon dioxide, reducing methane emissions in the short term is more effective in slowing global warming.

Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the range of conditions that can be identified at birth. Next-generation sequencing is being explored as a complementary screening tool. A review published in Pediatric Investigation examines how next-generation sequencing could expand NBS from single-disease assays to genome-enabled, multi-disease screening approaches.

A new review reveals that Polygonum multiflorum (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) can effectively combat androgenetic alopecia through multiple mechanisms: inhibiting the production of dihydrotestosterone, activating hair follicle regeneration pathways (Wnt/β-catenin, Shh), and improving scalp blood flow. Unlike existing drugs such as finasteride or minoxidil, it adopts a comprehensive multi-target approach, with fewer side effects and higher patient acceptance, supporting its development as a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.