Premature Infants Show Abnormal Eye Movements, New Study Finds
Premature birth can disrupt development in ways that extend far beyond breathing and feeding. A new report in Pediatric Research highlights an additional concern: the...
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Simple Triage Protocol Reduces ER Wait Times Without Extra Beds or Staff
BALTIMORE, July 28, 2026 — Emergency departments are searching for ways to shorten patient waits without adding beds, staff, or physical space. New work in...
NSF Grants Boston University $20 Million to Build National Cloud Lab Network
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Boston University $20 million to help build a nationwide network of AI-infused cloud laboratories. The initiative will let...
Gene Discovery May Speed Avocado Breeding, Cutting Years Off Timelines
Scientists have identified a genetic switch that determines whether avocado trees flower as A-type or B-type—an advance that could compress breeding timelines by years. The...
Integrated breastfeeding peer counseling improves equity in hospital lactation support
A new study published in The Journal of Perinatology reports that clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) can close critical gaps in hospital lactation care—especially...
Better Consumer Choices Could Improve Next-Gen Queueing Platforms
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Mobile crowdsourcing systems that broadcast real-time queue information can unintentionally create the very congestion they try to reduce. A new study argues that the...
American Society for Nutrition Names Locations for NUTRITION 2027 and 2028
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced dates for its flagship annual meetings, positioning the global nutrition community for two high-impact gatherings ahead of...
miR-195-5p regulates apoptosis in colorectal cancer via XIAP BCL2 Survivin network
A new study in Cell Death Discovery reports that a microRNA known as miR-195-5p can steer the molecular fate of colorectal cancer cells by reshaping...
AI Model Predicts Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosis and Surgical Outcomes
A new study published in Pediatric Research claims that artificial intelligence can help clinicians diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)—a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects premature...
Ultrasensitive Imaging Detects Lung Inflammation in Male Mice With Magnetic Particles
A new study in Nature Communications reports an ultrasensitive way to detect lung inflammation in male mice, using a hybrid imaging strategy that couples immunolabeled...
Study Shows Lung Ultrasound Can Guide PEEP Adjustments in Newborns
A new study suggests that a bedside ultrasound approach could help clinicians fine-tune breathing support for newborns who need positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)—a cornerstone therapy...
Dynamic Nanopore Breathing Boosts Efficiency for Molecule Separation and Diffusion
Dynamic nanopores in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as powerful tools for separating molecules that look almost identical—down to tiny mass differences. In a new...
Thousands of U.S. Historic Landmarks Threatened by Rising Wildfire Risk
Wildfires are increasingly reshaping more than landscapes—they are erasing cultural memory. In January 2025, the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles and destroyed the Will...
Justine Varieur Turco Appointed CEO and Executive Director of Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has named Justine Varieur Turco as its next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, effective August 31, 2026. Turco will succeed...
Merging Metasurfaces with Image Sensors Enables Ultra-Compact Optoelectronics
Optoelectronic imaging is rapidly shrinking while gaining capability, a shift driven by needs in autonomous navigation, portable medical diagnostics, and drone-based inspection. Yet conventional refractive...