Machine learning
Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC has patented a technology that utilizes conversational artificial intelligence (AI) to generate gestural prompts for virtual assistants and bots. This system aims to bridge the gap between language-oriented conversations and multimodal gestures, enabling more expressive interactions with users. The patent, filed on July 26, 2022, and
Hydrogen
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have made a significant contribution to the field of green energy production, introducing a novel catalyst that enables the efficient and sustainable production of green hydrogen. The catalyst, a silica-anchored cobaloxime system, is capable of splitting seawater to produce high-purity green hydrogen,
Sensors
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a prominent South Korean electronics manufacturer, has filed a patent application for a novel image sensor technology, as reported by patent database VerticalNews. The application, filed on October 2, 2024, and published on October 16, 2025, showcases the company's ongoing efforts to innovate in
Cancer research
Researchers at the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute have conducted a geospatial cross-sectional analysis to assess the relative importance of community measures for explaining county-level variance in cancer screening, prevalence, and mortality rates for breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. The study utilized random forest algorithms to estimate the
Genetic research
Researchers from Dali University, People's Republic of China, have published a study on the codon usage bias (CUB) in Dendrobium orchids, highlighting the essential role it plays in genetic engineering and breeding. The study analyzed the chloroplast genomes of 49 Dendrobium species and found that natural selection is
Genomics
Researchers from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have published a new study on the mitochondrial genomes of Pulsatilla species, a group of plants known for their medicinal and ornamental value. According to the study, four Pulsatilla species - P. chinensis, P. chinensis var. kissii, P. cernua, and P. dahurica
Genomics
Researchers at the University of Georgia have successfully mapped the genome of the hemlock woolly adelgid, a devastating insect pest that has been decimating Eastern hemlock trees across North America. The assembly, comprising 10 chromosomal pseudomolecules and 132 unplaced scaffolds, covers a total length of 216.56 Mb and is
Genomics
A recent study published in BMC Plant Biology has shed new light on the auxin response factor (ARF) gene family, which is essential for plant growth, development, and stress response. The research, led by Wei Li from Hebei Agricultural University, systematically identified the ARF gene family using a pan-genomic approach
Genomics
Research findings from the Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute have provided new insights into genome biology. The study, which utilized a transformer-based approach, aimed to develop a novel framework for predicting prokaryotic promoters. The researchers, led by Wei Su, successfully created iPro-MP, a model that demonstrates superior performance in predicting
Simulation
Research investigators have developed a comprehensive protocol for analyzing molecular dynamics simulations in terms of energy landscapes, metastable states, and transition pathways. This protocol, based on the distribution of reciprocal interatomic distances (DRID) for dimensionality reduction, followed by clustering and kinetic modeling, provides a robust and interpretable way to extract
Simulation
Researchers from the Macau University of Science and Technology have developed a novel pipeline, MPBuild, that facilitates the high-fidelity simulation of membrane proteins, which serve as targets for 50% of FDA-approved drugs. The automated pipeline streamlines the system preparation process, enabling rapid characterization of these proteins via molecular dynamics simulation.
Genetic research
Research conducted by scientists at South Dakota State University has revealed a significant role of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) in regulating cell death. The study published in npj Systems Biology and Applications found that JNK activation dynamics induce distinct gene expression patterns, mediated by mRNA stability. The findings highlight
