Research team unveils ProSyno, a context-free prompt-learning model that taps Wiktionary descriptions and a dynamic matching encoder to spot synonyms across domains without KGs or corpora, setting new benchmarks on four datasets.

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.

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.