10-Jun-2026 Some brains are more similar than others when under stress Norwegian University of Science and Technology People who are resilient to psychological stress are similar to each other – not in terms of appearance, but in the brain’s response to stressful stimuli. Journal Imaging Neuroscience
10-Jun-2026 Gut microbiota linked to pancreatic cancer risk in bidirectional MR study Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study of 207 gut microbiota species reveals eight microbes with causal links to pancreatic cancer. Three species reduce cancer risk, while five elevate it. Pancreatic cancer also alters nine microbial levels, indicating a gut-pancreas axis interaction. The findings highlight microbiota’s potential for early diagnosis and treatment. Journal Journal of Pancreatology Funder National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding, Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research, Beijing Natural Science Foundation, CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences
10-Jun-2026 Expert consensus fills critical data gap for reliable AI in dry eye care Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. A comprehensive expert consensus published in Intelligent Medicine establishes the first comprehensive framework for classifying, annotating, and quality-controlling dry eye imaging datasets across five core modalities, directly addressing the upstream data infrastructure gap that has long constrained AI development in ophthalmology. Journal Intelligent Medicine Funder National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Department – Zhejiang Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Co-construction Science and Technology Plan, Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen
10-Jun-2026 Turning climate policy into resilient city design Zhejiang University Rapidly growing cities face a pressing question: how can climate policy move from planning documents into the buildings, streets, and public spaces where people live and work? Journal City and Built Environment
10-Jun-2026 Ultralong-life aqueous batteries enabled by nanostructured electrolyte additives Sungkyunkwan University External Affairs Division (PR team) The research team led by Professor Hoseok Park of the Department of Chemical Engineering of SKKU announced that they have succeeded in dramatically improving the cycle life and capacity of aqueous batteries simply by adding a small amount of a special material to the electrolyte. Journal Nano-Micro Letters
9-Jun-2026 Visualizing band structures in nanostructures: extending band theory to imperfect periodic and bent systems Kanazawa University New “GMBU” procedure reveals band structures in finite, curved nanomaterials, linking nano‑ARPES and theory for next‑generation device design. Journal Nano Letters
9-Jun-2026 First report on the clinical efficacy of chemoimmunotherapy for ultra-rare urachal cancer Kanazawa University Physician-scientists at Kanazawa University have demonstrated, for the first time worldwide, the clinical efficacy of chemoimmunotherapy in patients with ultra-rare urachal cancer. Furthermore, their reverse translational research elucidated the mechanism by which the addition of immunotherapy enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy. Journal MedComm
9-Jun-2026 Strong leadership will be key as AI reshapes the workforce Texas A&M University As artificial intelligence changes how work gets done, experts say strong leadership will play a critical role in helping employees adapt to shifting responsibilities, evolving technologies and changing workplace demands. Journal Human Resource Development Review
9-Jun-2026 Buying greener products doesn't always lead to a greener outcome, new study finds Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences Consumers often assume that choosing more environmentally friendly products helps reduce environmental harm. New research suggests the reality may be more complicated. As demand for eco-sensitive products grows, some companies respond in ways that can unintentionally increase sales of older, less efficient products, potentially offsetting some of the environmental benefits consumers hope to achieve. Journal Marketing Science
9-Jun-2026 Comparison of outcomes in robot-assisted colon cancer surgery using Da Vinci Xi, Hugo™ RAS, and Versius®: The COMPAR-CRC multiplatform study Zhejiang University Since the introduction of the Da Vinci® robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of its the potential technical advantages. Journal Laparoscopic Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery
