Eye diseases
Research from Nanyang Technological University has detailed the application of machine learning approaches to predict treatment failure in ocular tuberculosis. This study, published in Translational Vision Science & Technology, utilized the Collaborative Ocular Tuberculosis Study (COTS) dataset of 836 patients with tubercular uveitis across 27 international eye care centers. The
Epoxy resins
Researchers from the Chongqing Key Laboratory have made a significant advancement in the field of carbon nanotubes by creating biobased and recyclable epoxy thermoset composites that not only exhibit improved mechanical properties but also possess electrical conductivity, electromagnetic interference shielding capacity, and Joule heating performance. These composites are fabricated through
Cannabidiol
Research conducted at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, has highlighted the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as a topical therapy for canine pyoderma, a common dermatological condition caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) and related strains. The study compared the in vitro antibacterial activity of Piper betel leaf extract nanoemulsion (BLN)
Personal digital assistants
A patent titled "Electrostatic Capacitance-Type Sensor-Equipped Display Device and Method of Driving the Same" has been filed by inventors Ishizaki, Koji, Kurasawa, Hayato, and Noguchi, Koji, and published online on October 14, 2025. The patent, filed on November 14, 2023, is assigned to Magnolia White Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)
Ionization
Scientists at the Universitat Jaume I in Spain have made significant contributions to the field of physics by studying the electrostatic interactions crucial for protein structure and function. The research focuses on the protonation state of ionizable residues in proteins, which governs their ion selectivity. Funded by the Agencia Estatal
Malware
Palo Alto Networks Inc., a leading cybersecurity company, has been issued a patent for a system and method for deobfuscating malware with abstract execution. The patent, issued on October 14, 2025, is a significant breakthrough in the field of cybersecurity, providing a new way to detect and mitigate malware. The
Genetic research
Research conducted by the Gene Center and Department of Veterinary Sciences has shed light on the mechanisms underlying the transition to normoglycemia in adulthood in growth hormone (GH) receptor deficiency. The study focused on a large animal model for GH receptor (GHR) deficiency, the GHR-KO pig, and investigated the pathophysiology
Neurophysiology
Researchers at the Neimark University in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, have made significant strides in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying age-related motor function impairments. Their study, published in Ageing Research Reviews, utilized advanced neuroimaging techniques to analyze spectral analysis, complexity measures, and functional connectivity network analysis of electroencephalographic (EEG) data from
Herbal medicine
Research has been conducted to investigate the proinflammatory effect of Dieffenbachia seguine leaf extract nanoemulsion via the intranasal route in rats. The study aimed to measure the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) following intranasal administration. The results showed that the 4%
Drug resistance
Researchers from Ningbo University of Finance and Economics have published a new report on the ongoing public health threat posed by multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in China. The study, which analyzed data from patients enrolled between 2015 and 2021, identified several risk factors associated with hospital readmission for MDR-TB patients. The
Bentonite
Researchers at Umm Al-Qura University have developed a novel nanocomposite, Bentonite-TiO2 Quantum Dots (BTQD), designed for the photocatalytic degradation of contaminants in textile wastewater. The BTQD material, synthesized using a co-precipitation technique, exhibits a significant enhancement of the specific surface area, increasing the density of active sites crucial for pollutant
Biosensors
Fresh data on biosensors for airborne virus detection are presented in a new report. Researchers at the National Taipei University of Technology have developed a novel system that can detect highly contagious pathogens, such as the influenza virus, using electrochemical biosensors. The system, which combines an airborne viral protein collection
