Chinese scientists  at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a breakthrough process that significantly improves the efficiency and environmental friendliness of beta-blocker production—with a focus on the widely used compound propranolol, which plays a vital role in managing cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmia, and angina.

A new study published in Engineering offers fresh insights into Alzheimer’s disease, revealing that inhibiting an enzyme called ST6Gal-I can reduce levels of BACE1 and amyloid-β plaques, which are key factors in the disease’s progression. This research underscores the potential of targeting glycosylation pathways as a strategy for developing new treatments for Alzheimer’s.

KAIST researchers have developed a technology that can enhance the creativity of text-based image generation models such as Stable Diffusion without additional training, allowing AI to draw creative chair designs that are far from ordinary.

A key differentiator from early research is that Cassie was developed to be emotionally responsive, using facial recognition to read the user’s expressions and adjust its tone accordingly. 

In a recent article published in Engineering, researchers Li Guo and Jinghai Li from the Chinese Academy of Sciences explore the future development of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for consistency in the logical structures of datasets, AI models, model-building software, and hardware. They argue that while current AI systems excel at handling statistical properties of complex systems, they face challenges in effectively representing spatiotemporal complexity patterns. The authors propose integrating principles of multilevel complexity into AI development to enhance its functionality and reliability in engineering applications.

JMIR Publications, a leading publisher of open access digital health research, is pleased to announce new Journal Impact Factors for its journals, as published in Journal Citation Reports 2025 from Clarivate.