Antiviral agents
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have made significant progress in understanding the characteristics of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 and the effectiveness of various antiviral treatments. Investigating the virus's mutations and responses to different medications, the team assessed the efficacy of oseltamivir, molnupiravir, and baloxavir treatments
Internet of things
Researchers from the University of Cagliari in Italy have highlighted the challenges of ensuring reliable communication in the Internet of Things (IoT), where billions of interconnected devices represented by Digital Twins (DTs) frequently interact without knowing each other. As the IoT continues to grow, this issue becomes increasingly pressing, with
Developing countries
Researchers at Shandong Agricultural University have shed light on the genetic mechanism behind the cap color of oyster mushrooms, a crucial commercial trait in their cultivation. Their study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, identifies a key candidate gene, pcmfs, involved in melanin transport in edible fungi. This breakthrough has
Metabolites
Researchers from the Institute of Plant Protection have made a groundbreaking discovery on the pathogenic mechanisms of Ustilaginoidea virens, a fungal pathogen responsible for rice false smut. The study reveals significant differences in the types and quantities of transcription factors in U. virens after infection of indica and japonica rice
Machine learning
A recent patent application filed by Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. has shed light on a novel communication method and device that utilizes Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to efficiently utilize wireless communication datasets. The application, filed by inventor TIAN, Wenqiang on June 25, 2025, aims to
Electric equipment industry
In a breakthrough development, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has filed a patent application for an amplifier that incorporates innovative design features to enhance its performance and efficiency. According to the application, the amplifier includes a resistive section that connects the amplification paths in a unique configuration, comprising a resistor with a
Display fixtures
A new patent has been published describing a method for setting the black voltage of a display panel to reduce power consumption by considering the color area of the display. Inventor Pyo, Sibeak, has filed the patent, No. 12444374, on June 27, 2024, and it was published online on October
Amphotericin B
Researchers from the Federal University of Minas Gerais-UFMG have discovered a new therapeutic strategy for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease that affects socially vulnerable populations. Leishmaniasis is caused by various Leishmania species, and the current treatment, AmBisome, a commercial formulation of amphotericin B, has limitations in treating immunocompromised patients
Glycoproteins
Researchers at the University of Delaware have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new strategy for improving the delivery and retention of polyelectrolytes in solid tissue, specifically in cartilage explants. The study, published in Macromolecules, investigates the use of thermoresponsive block copolymers to enhance the diffusion and retention of
Algorithms
Sriwijaya University researchers have investigated the comparative performance of four algorithms in analyzing the sentiment of user feedback obtained from the Google Play Store. The study focused on user reviews of the public service app SIGNAL, which provides public access to information and vehicle tax payments. The research team evaluated
Algorithms
A team of researchers at Dalian Polytechnic University has proposed a novel image encryption algorithm that combines Local Binary Pattern (LBP) with a two-dimensional discrete chaotic model. The algorithm aims to address security issues in image transmission and information copyright disputes. According to the research, the LBP-based watermarking encryption scheme
Streams (Professional medical/diagnostic software)
Researchers at the Jozef Stefan Institute in Slovenia have developed a new method for online time series alignment and averaging, which is essential for industrial real-time process monitoring and fault detection. The method, called Streaming Error in Aligned Series (sERAL), produces cluster prototypes that accurately represent the underlying data shape,
