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Study explores women's use of dance as a form of protest, resistance in Iran
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau- Journal
- Critical Sociology
MSU study: How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers
Michigan State University- Journal
- Information Communication & Society
Bedside brain scan: Simple ultrasound could speed up life-saving care for abscesses
Higher Education PressA new case report shows that a quick, bedside ultrasound test can detect possible brain abscesses by identifying characteristic lesions. While not a definitive diagnostic tool, this low-cost method could help emergency departments, especially in resource-limited settings, triage patients faster for advanced scans and crucial surgery.
- Journal
- Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
One shot to heal: CRISPR nanotherapy repairs damaged lungs and tackles long COVID
Tsinghua University PressA single-dose CRISPR-CasRx nanotherapy targeting a host enzyme reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load and promotes alveolar repair in a hamster model of long COVID, offering a promising strategy for treating post-acute lung damage.
- Journal
- Nano Research
Atomic interface engineering of ultra-small metastable α-MoC1-x enables electronically modulated Pt catalysts for hydrogen evolution
Tsinghua University PressThe rational design of platinum-based electrocatalysts with optimized metal-support electronic interactions remains a fundamental challenge in achieving atom-efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
- Journal
- Nano Research
"Exchanging sulfur for oxygen" strategy unlocks high-performance catalyst for green hydrogen production
Tsinghua University PressScientists have developed an innovative "sulfur-for-oxygen exchange" method to synthesize a porous Fe₂(MoO₄)₃/CoMoO₄ heterojunction electrocatalyst. This material demonstrated exceptional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance, requiring only 244 mV of overpotential to achieve a current density of 10 mA·cm⁻² – significantly outperforming commercial benchmarks. Furthermore, it exhibited outstanding stability, operating continuously for over 100 hours. This breakthrough paved the way for scalable, cost-effective green hydrogen production.
- Journal
- Nano Research
Carbon-based sensors are poised to facilitate a seamless human-machine interface
Tsinghua University PressA novel fiber optic sensing platform captures real-time bubble dynamics during hydrogen evolution, revealing how bubble growth and detachment impact catalyst performance. This breakthrough bridges interfacial gas behavior with electrochemical efficiency, offering new strategies for green hydrogen optimization.
- Journal
- Nano Research
Study: Virtual reality tours make real difference in home sales
University of Texas at Dallas- Journal
- Information Systems Research
How can we better protect a transplanted kidney?
Wroclaw Medical UniversityResearchers from Wroclaw Medical University investigated why some transplanted kidneys deteriorate despite treatment, focusing on a type of rejection called microvascular inflammation (MVI). This form of injury, now highlighted in the updated Banff 2022 Classification, is difficult to detect without biopsy and is often not accompanied by classic markers such as anti-HLA antibodies. To address this diagnostic gap, the team examined the role of non-HLA antibodies, particularly those targeting the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R).
In a study of 167 transplant recipients, MVI was significantly more common in patients with elevated AT1R antibody levels. Using advanced analytical methods, including artificial intelligence, the researchers identified that only high AT1R titers (>12 U/ml) meaningfully increased the risk of MVI. This suggests that non-HLA antibodies may contribute to graft injury in cases where traditional tests remain negative.
The findings open a path toward developing a more comprehensive, minimally invasive immunological profile to support early diagnosis of rejection. According to the authors, AI-assisted tools may become an essential part of transplant medicine, helping clinicians detect risk sooner and prolong the lifespan of transplanted kidneys.
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology