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From millions of virtual structures to three real breakthroughs

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has reported the first-ever synthesis of UZIF-31, UZIF-32, and UZIF-33—three unprecedented zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs).

Journal: JACS Au

To improve screenings with technology, focus on people first

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This issue of Annals of Family Medicine includes four original studies that illustrate valuable concepts to consider when incorporating technology in screening to improve early detection and management of disease.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

Implementing a digital cognitive screening tool and flexible workflow helps primary care clinics integrate dementia screening

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A previous study across seven primary care clinics found that many older adults who completed a digital cognitive assessment showed possible signs of cognitive impairment. In this companion study, researchers assessed how agile implementation, an approach based on iterative improvements and tailored clinic workflows, could support the integration of digital cognitive assessment screening into routine care for patients aged 65 and older.

New technology facilitates delivery of advanced medicines

Karolinska Institutet
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a technique that enables efficient delivery of therapeutic proteins and RNA to cells. The method, presented in Nature Communications, shows promising results in animal studies to deliver gene editors and protein therapeutics.

Journal: Nature Communications

From structure to function: Tailoring wurtzite MgSiN₂ for next-generation electronics

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nitrides with a wurtzite structure are widely used in cutting-edge technologies, from blue light-emitting diodes to high-frequency noise filters in smartphones. Now, for the first time, scientists from Institute of Science Tokyo have successfully synthesized a wurtzite-structured MgSiN₂ thin film, an insulating nitride containing two elements. This material exhibits compatible optical and piezoelectric properties, paving the way for new energy conversion materials, ferroelectric memory, and next-generation electronic devices.

Journal: Advanced Electronic Materials
Funder: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy

Clusterin expression marks aging in hematopoietic stem cells

The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can differentiate into any blood cell. However, as HSCs age, they are more likely to differentiate into platelets and myeloid cells. This age-dependent shift is poorly understood due to a lack of marker genes. Now, scientists from the University of Tokyo present the Clusterin (Clu) gene as a novel biomarker of HSC aging. This allows easy identification of aged HSCs, shedding light on the biological mechanisms of aging.

Journal: Blood
Funder: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Uehara Memorial Foundation, Japanese Society of Hematology, SENSHIN Medical Research Foundation

Artificial intelligence tools make education materials more patient friendly

NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools significantly improve the readability of online patient education materials (PEMs), making them more accessible, a new study shows.

Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research

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