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Phys.org / Quick test can curb antimicrobial resistance, identifying bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility in under 40 minutes

McGill researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria—and determining which antibiotics can stop them—in just 36 minutes, a major advance in the global effort to curb antimicrobial resistance ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / California state court judges found to have gaps in their understanding of autism

A new study identifies significant gaps in judges' knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which can lead to inequities in how people with this disorder are treated in legal settings. The study recommends remedies ...

Feb 6, 2026 in Autism spectrum disorders
Medical Xpress / Stopping COPD inhalers can lead to higher risk of flare-ups for 3 months

Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for about three months, a new study has revealed. This research by The University of Manchester and Manchester ...

Feb 6, 2026 in Medications
Tech Xplore / Training four-legged robots as if they were dogs

Over the next decades, robots are expected to make their way into a growing number of households, public spaces, and professional environments. Many of the most advanced and promising robots designed to date are so-called ...

Jan 31, 2026 in Robotics
Phys.org / Some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics, study shows

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research by scientists who have developed a novel method for detecting these tiny particles.

Feb 2, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / FDA makes it easier for foods to say 'no artificial colors'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now allow food labels to claim products have "no artificial colors" as long as they avoid petroleum-based dyes.

Feb 6, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique lineage in the Balkans

A new genetic study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, who inhabit one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe, shaped by more than a millennium ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Where are Europe's oldest people living? What geography tells us about a fragmenting continent

For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in longevity have been noted in the 20th century, correlating with the slump in infectious illnesses and ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Newly identified RNA molecule may drive cancer patient survival

In a recent study, researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) identify a novel RNA molecule that plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity of a key cellular structure, the nucleolus ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Nanocrystal biohybrids harvest light to reduce N₂ gas to ammonia

Ammonia, a key part of nitrogen fertilizers, is central to sustaining global food production. However, its manufacture is also energy intensive: Ammonia production requires 2% of global energy to meet global demand. Approximately ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Honest or deceptive? What a new signaling model means for animal displays and human claims

For decades, scientists have tried to answer a simple question: why be honest when deception is possible? Whether it is a peacock's tail, a stag's roar, or a human's résumé, signals are means to influence others by transmitting ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Nearly half of chronic fatigue patients test positive for Bartonella or Babesia infection

A pilot study has found evidence of Bartonella and Babesia infection in almost half of 50 blood samples from patients suffering chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The study appears in Pathogens.