16-Apr-2026 Act now for fungal conservation: urgent calls to address knowledge gaps and protect strategic biological resources South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences New research outlines a multi-dimensional strategy for fungal conservation, prioritizing species recognition, evolutionary analysis and targeted habitat protection to safeguard this understudied keystone group of life. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China
15-Apr-2026 Biological Diversity launches: A global academic beacon for biodiversity conservation science South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences The inaugural editorial of Biological Diversity launches the journal as a multidisciplinary global platform advancing biodiversity conservation, restoration and sustainable use to address the global biodiversity crisis. Journal Biological Diversity
15-Apr-2026 Methods and advances in RNA segment-selective labelling HEP Data Cooperation Journals RNA is fundamental to all life, governing gene expression, regulating biological processes, and influencing growth, development, and cellular metabolism. However, elucidating the precise mechanisms of these functions requires methods to probe the complex structure, dynamics, and interactions of RNA molecules. In recent years, RNA segment-selective labeling has emerged as an essential technique for studying RNA structure, function, and dynamics. Journal Biophysics Reports
15-Apr-2026 Potential therapeutic effect of stem cells on sensorineural hearing loss HEP Data Cooperation Journals Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) remains a global health challenge with limited regenerative therapeutic options. This review delineates advancements in stem cell-based therapies, emphasizing their potential to restore auditory function through cellular regeneration and molecular modulation. Journal Biophysics Reports
14-Apr-2026 Back to the beach: Why did evolution return some animals to the water? Yale University In most narratives, the story of evolution is the story of organisms emerging from the ocean and eventually populating the land. But for some species that evolution also involved a return trip. Dozens of major mammal and reptile groups ultimately made their way back to the beach and into the water. A new Yale study has undertaken the task of explaining when and how this happened — and which species fully re-committed to the life aquatic. The study appears in the journal Current Biology. Journal Current Biology
10-Apr-2026 Peach buds stay busy through winter Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Peach buds may be far less dormant than scientists once believed. Journal Horticulture Research
8-Apr-2026 Depression and pain, not chemotherapy alone, drive fatigue in middle-aged Chinese women with breast cancer HEP Data Cooperation Journals A cross-sectional study of 651 middle-aged breast cancer patients in China found that 21.2% experienced clinically relevant fatigue during chemotherapy. The main predictors were depression, pain interference, lack of medical insurance, treatment duration of 3–12 months, and later chemotherapy cycles, underscoring the need for early psychosocial and pain management support. Journal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
8-Apr-2026 New insights into pea protein effects on the human gut microbiota HEP Data Cooperation Journals A new study in Microbiome Research Reports shows that pea protein processing can influence gut microbiota composition. Dry-fractionated pea protein concentrates had broader effects than wet-extracted isolates, promoting beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium longum and Faecalibacterium duncaniae and modulating microbial community structure. These findings suggest pea protein concentrates may serve as functional ingredients to support a healthy gut. Journal Microbiome Research Reports
8-Apr-2026 Liver fibrosis and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an observational, cross-sectional study HEP Data Cooperation Journals This study investigates the association between liver fibrosis and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), highlighting the potential of combining non-invasive fibrosis scores with simple neurological assessments for DPN screening. Journal Metabolism and Target Organ Damage
