Newswise — As the demand for high-speed, energy-efficient systems continues to rise, significant attention has been placed on TO modulation as a promising approach for the dynamic reconfiguration of optical devices. Although conventional TO devices are effective, they face limitations such as slow response time and low modulation efficiency, which hinder their potential in high-speed … Read more
Newswise — (Toronto, May 14, 2026) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new section on “Sex and Gender in Biomedical Engineering: Toward Equitable Outcomes in Workforce and Modeling” in its open access journal JMIR Biomedical Engineering. The premier, peer-reviewed journal is indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, DOAJ, Sherpa/Romeo, and EBSCO/EBSCO Essentials. This section focuses … Read more
Newswise — A measure that combines sensory and motor function assessments may be useful in gauging the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a condition that is often undetected and can progress to dementia, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers evaluated sensory and motor … Read more
Newswise — Although cancer immunotherapy has transformed treatment by harnessing the immune system to eliminate tumors, only a small subset of patients benefit. Many solid tumors remain “cold,” characterized by poor immune cell infiltration and resistance to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). In addition, traditional immunotherapies such as cytokines and checkpoint inhibitors often cause severe immune-related … Read more
Newswise — Cancer remains one of oncology’s most formidable challenges due to its biological heterogeneity, immune evasion mechanisms, and complex tumor microenvironment. Nanotechnology has drawn growing attention for its potential to improve drug targeting, controlled release, and multimodal combination therapy. Yet progress in cancer nanomedicine is also being driven by novel immunomodulatory strategies, innovative chemical … Read more
Newswise — Scientists at Houston Methodist have developed an artificial intelligence platform that can decode how cells communicate inside the human body, opening a window into conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and potentially accelerating the search for new treatments. Cells in the human body are constantly “talking” to each other—sending signals that tell neighboring cells when to grow, rest, repair damage, fight infection, or stay calm. These cellular conversations … Read more
BYLINE: Jenny Ralph Moses Newswise — Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study projects that without significant adaptation, premature deaths … Read more
Audio // Table and Infographic Newswise — A national study of kratom use in the U.S. found rising popularity among young adults, and it is linked to addiction and mental health issues, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Texas State University. This is the first known national study to examine the … Read more
Newswise — MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (May 14, 2026) – Mountainside Medical Center is proud to announce it has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2026, reflecting the hospital’s continued commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. In addition, the hospital has increased its Centers … Read more
Muscle stem cells, which are crucial for building new muscle, don’t work as well as we get older, but giving them an artificial boost could rejuvenate them