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Brain's Hidden Language Discovered with New Protein Sensor
Scientists at the Allen Institute developed iGluSnFR4, a protein detecting faint glutamate signals neurons receive, revealing how they process inputs before firing. This uncovers a missing layer in brain communication linked to learning, memory, and diseases like Alzheimer's and epilepsy.
The tool, published in Nature Methods, enables real-time observation of synaptic activity.
Protein AP2A1 Emerges as Key to Cellular Rejuvenation
Osaka University researchers found suppressing AP2A1 in older cells reverses senescence and rejuvenates them, while increasing it ages young cells. Targeting AP2A1 and integrin β1 could restore cell function and combat age-related diseases.
The research is early-stage but promising for therapies boosting collagen production.
Axolotl Limb Regeneration Mechanisms Decoded for Human Applications
Studies clarified axolotl regeneration via retinoic acid gradients guiding limb regrowth, with gene work linking to human biology. Manipulating signals induced duplicate limbs, advancing ideas to shift human healing from scarring to regeneration.
Humans share molecular components, highlighting the challenge ahead.
Actinium-225 Alpha Therapies Reshape Oncology
Actinium-225, an alpha-emitting isotope, advances targeted radiopharmaceuticals for lethal tumor killing with minimal damage. Building on lutetium-177 successes, supply limits constrain scaling, but approvals expected by decade's end.
Nuclear medicine defined 2025 with this shift.
RNA Droplet Hubs Dissolved to Halt Rare Kidney Cancer
In translocation renal cell carcinoma, RNA forms nuclear condensates activating tumor genes; a tool dissolves them, stopping growth in models. This suggests broader strategies for fusion-driven cancers, especially pediatric ones.
It disrupts gene regulation organization inside the nucleus.
ORNL Unveils Two New AI Supercomputers: Lux and Discovery
DOE, ORNL, AMD, and HPE announced Lux (2026) and Discovery (2028) AI supercomputers for energy, medicine, and security research. They advance U.S. AI leadership by integrating large-scale AI with supercomputing.
ORNL leads DOE's Genesis Mission for AI-accelerated science.
ORNL Tests Quantum Signal Transmission on Commercial Network
ORNL, EPB, and University of Tennessee Chattanooga transmitted entangled quantum signals over multiple wavelengths with polarization stabilization, no downtime. This steps toward a secure quantum internet more capable than current networks.
It's the first such commercial trial.
Simulations Double Carbon Fiber Strength with Nanofibers
ORNL researchers used Frontier supercomputer simulations to show PAN nanofibers double tensile strength by improving atomic stress transfer. This could create stronger, affordable materials for aerospace and vehicles.
The method reinforces composites effectively.
ORNL Installs First Commercial Quantum Computer Cluster
ORNL and Quantum Brilliance deployed a room-temperature, diamond-based quantum cluster for hybrid quantum-classical computing. It explores integrating quantum processors with HPC for faster scientific applications.
This pioneers scalable hybrid architectures.
Hair-Based Toothpaste Developed to Repair Enamel
King’s College London study shows keratin toothpaste from human hair forms a crystal layer sealing nerve channels, protecting and repairing enamel sustainably. It's an effective alternative for tooth protection.
The discovery tops weird science finds of 2025.
Biophotons Confirmed as Real in Living Organisms
A study imaged biophotons from stressed mice and plants, linking ultra-weak photon emissions to reactive oxygen species. Increasing stress boosted light emission, confirming biophotons in living things.
This intriguing discovery validates prior hypotheses.
Study Predicts Glaciation Cycles on Earth
Steven Barker's team identified cycles driving glaciation periods, predicting their onset. The research focuses on Earth's climate history and future patterns.
It advances understanding of planetary ice ages.