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Medical Xpress / Clinical trial explores whether a genetic test can improve early detection of prostate cancer

A genetic test developed by researchers at Broad Clinical Labs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now enabling a large, nationwide clinical trial aimed at improving health care for men at increased risk of ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / DeepChopper model improves RNA sequencing research by mitigating chimera artifacts

Scientists in the laboratory of Rendong Yang, Ph.D., associate professor of Urology, have developed a new large language model that can interpret transcriptomic data in cancer cell lines more accurately than conventional ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Study of 12 monks finds meditation heightens brain activity, reshaping neural dynamics

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks shows that meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity in which brain dynamics are profoundly ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / 3D 'polar chiral bobbers' identified in ferroelectric thin films

A novel type of three-dimensional (3D) polar topological structure, termed the "polar chiral bobber," has been discovered in ferroelectric oxide thin films, demonstrating promising potential for high-density multistate non-volatile ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Seeing the whole from a part: Revealing hidden turbulent structures from limited observations and equations

The irregular, swirling motion of fluids we call turbulence can be found everywhere, from stirring in a teacup to currents in the planetary atmosphere. This phenomenon is governed by the Navier-Stokes equations—a set of ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Eco-friendly catalyst switches oxygen source based on particle size, study finds

As the climate crisis becomes a part of daily life with unprecedented heat waves and cold snaps, technology to effectively remove greenhouse gases is emerging as a critical global challenge. In particular, catalytic technology ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Deep-sea microbes get unexpected energy boost from marine snow, researchers discover

For many years, the deep ocean has been seen as a nutrient-poor environment where microbes living in the water survive on very limited resources. But new research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) challenges that ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How immune cells in the adult brain can regulate generation of new neurons

A new study, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, is leading to a new understanding of how immune cells can influence adult neurogenesis, the process of creating new neurons in the brain. Neurons are the ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Why elite chess ratings get stuck: A new model treats draws as data

Here's a statistical challenge worthy of a grandmaster: How do you create an accurate ranking system when the best players usually don't win? This is the conundrum of elite chess. The stronger the players, the greater the ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Extreme plasma acceleration in monster shocks offers new explanation for fast radio bursts

In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists have performed the first global simulations of monster shocks—some of the strongest shocks in the universe—revealing how these extreme events in magnetar ...

Feb 6, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Structural differences found in brains of people with panic disorder

Panic disorder (PD) is a mental health disorder characterized by recurring panic attacks, episodes of intense fear and anxiety accompanied by physical sensations and physiological responses such as a racing heart, shortness ...

Feb 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Why does rough grinding make stainless steel more prone to corrosion?

Stainless steel is widely known for its impressive corrosion resistance, but it is not invincible. When exposed to environments containing chloride ions, such as seawater, the risk of corrosion increases. To achieve the sleek, ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Chemistry