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Phys.org / Parasites defy biodiversity rules, thriving far from the equator

For decades, scientists have observed a clear pattern across the natural world: biodiversity tends to be higher near the equator and lower toward the poles. Known as the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), this trend holds ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Antibacterial soaps and wipes can fuel antimicrobial resistance, scientists warn

An international team of scientists is warning that everyday antibacterial soaps, wipes, sprays, and other "germ-killing" products are quietly contributing to the global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) while providing ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Celiac disease may blunt high-fiber benefits when key gut microbes are missing

Many people with celiac disease are advised to eat more fiber to support digestion and manage symptoms, either through diet or prescribed fiber supplements. New research from McMaster University shows that the benefits of ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Ultra‑robust machine‑learning models run stable molecular simulations at extreme temperatures

Researchers at The University of Manchester have created a physics‑informed machine‑learning model that can run molecular simulations for unprecedented lengths of time, even at temperatures as high as 1,000 Kelvin. The study, ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Nanoparticles can genetically modify several human cell types

In a demonstration that could help pave the way for gene therapies with fewer side effects, several human cell types have been genetically modified with protein nanoparticles designed at University of Michigan Engineering ...

Mar 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / AAD: Significant benefits seen for brepocitinib 30 mg in dermatomyositis

For adults with dermatomyositis, brepocitinib, an oral tyrosine kinase 2/Janus kinase 1 inhibitor, demonstrates significant benefits at a 30-mg dose compared with placebo, according to a study published online March 28 in ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / Viruses 'eavesdrop' on each other—but it can backfire

University of Exeter scientists studied chemical communication by phages (viruses that infect bacteria). The phages assessed in the study have two choices when they enter a cell: lie dormant or kill the cell and release new ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Psychiatric associations urge WHO to revise guidance on electroconvulsive therapy

Leading international professional associations have issued a joint statement taking a clear stance on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and calling for a scientific and evidence-based presentation of the treatment. In doing ...

Apr 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Higher‑level brain systems that interpret perception may play a central role in imagination

Imagination is one of the most powerful things our brains can do. We can relive past events while taking a walk, rehearse future conversations through inner speech or sense the heat of a fire without touching it—allowing ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Natural competition between brain circuits may boost information processing

Over the past decades, neuroscience studies have painted an increasingly detailed picture of the human brain, its organization and how it supports various functions. To plan and execute desired behaviors in changing circumstances, ...

Mar 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI scribes linked to modest reductions in electronic health record use and clinical documentation time

Documenting a patient visit in the electronic health record (EHR) is essential to health care delivery, but also a major contributor to clinician burnout. Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled ambient documentation, or "AI ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / Cornerstone model of evolutionary biology built on math flaw, study argues

New research is significantly revising a widely cited evolutionary model, the Inhibitory Cascade Mode (ICM). Benjamin Auerbach, professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, ...

Mar 30, 2026