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Pediatric investigation review highlights the future of newborn screening with next-generation sequencing
Pediatric InvestigationPeer-Reviewed Publication
Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the range of conditions that can be identified at birth. Next-generation sequencing is being explored as a complementary screening tool. A review published in Pediatric Investigation examines how next-generation sequencing could expand NBS from single-disease assays to genome-enabled, multi-disease screening approaches.
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- Pediatric Investigation
Polygonum multiflorum: A traditional herb for androgenetic alopecia
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Peer-Reviewed Publication
A new review reveals that Polygonum multiflorum (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) can effectively combat androgenetic alopecia through multiple mechanisms: inhibiting the production of dihydrotestosterone, activating hair follicle regeneration pathways (Wnt/β-catenin, Shh), and improving scalp blood flow. Unlike existing drugs such as finasteride or minoxidil, it adopts a comprehensive multi-target approach, with fewer side effects and higher patient acceptance, supporting its development as a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
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- Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy
Researchers develop biodegradable, self-powered electrical stimulator for muscle repair
Chinese Academy of Sciences HeadquartersPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Cell Biomaterials
Cyberattacks can trigger societal crises, scientists warn
University of SharjahPeer-Reviewed Publication
Scientists show that cyberattacks not only threaten the technical systems they target but also spark extensive social media discussions that can escalate into broader community crises. Their analysis reveals that public reactions online can be intense, emotional, and wide-ranging. The researchers examine the 2021 cyberattack on the Oldsmar, Florida, water treatment plant as a case study. In that incident, a hacker gained remote access to the facility’s control system in a bid to significantly raise the concentration of sodium hydroxide (lye) in the water supply. Although the intruder initially succeeded in altering the chemical levels, a plant operator noticed the unauthorized changes in real time and quickly reversed them, preventing what could have been a serious public health threat.
How are scientists tackling vibration risks in next-generation maglev trains?
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Peer-Reviewed Publication
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China, Fundamental Research Project of China Railway Group
AI-based system for real-time detection of whip sounds in horse racing
University of TsukubaPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence