Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) refer to a group of man-made chemicals that are widely used due to their water- and stain-resistant properties and exceptional chemical stability. However, they often accumulate in the environment, causing environmental and health hazards. A team of researchers has recently shown how zinc oxide nanocrystals capped with specific ligands can efficiently defluorinate perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a well-known perfluoroalkyl substance. This approach could solve PFAS recycling challenges.

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp-dentin complex. Traditional treatment strategies suffer from multiple limitations and do not promote neural regeneration. In a new International Journal of Oral Science study, researchers have now developed an injectable composite hydrogel containing bioceramics and gelatin methacrylate matrix with photo-crosslinking properties that promote neural differentiation and odontogenesis, opening doors to a new strategy for pulp-dentin complex repair.

Self-harm among adolescents has become a serious public issue. Among various risk factors, parenting styles have been shown to have a significant impact. However, few studies have explored how exactly different parenting styles influence self-harm behavior. In a new study, researchers identified different parenting styles perceived by adolescent’s and clarified their link to self-harm behavior. The findings suggest that positive parenting can act as a protective shield against self-harm behavior, guiding practical intervention strategies.

Reichman University Researchers Reveal How the Brain Dynamically Reconfigures Networks During Speech Processing Study published in NeuroImage demonstrates how the human brain flexibly reorganizes large-scale neural networks when processing meaning and intonation in speech

How does the brain manage to catch the drift of a mumbled sentence or a flat, robotic voice? A new study led by researchers at Reichman University’s Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology and the Dina Recanati School of Medicine has uncovered that  the human brain dynamically reconfigures large-scale neural networks during speech processing, offering new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying language comprehension.

Acute sepsis alters how intravenous fluids and vasoactive drugs function in the body. Using a sheep model, researchers examined how sepsis affects the distribution of crystalloid fluids and the effectiveness of vasoactive drugs. Results showed that sepsis reduced urine output, weakened drug responses, and caused fluid to accumulate in the interstitial “third fluid space.” These findings highlight how sepsis disrupts normal fluid regulation, complicating effective fluid and drug management during treatment.