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Expanding and consolidating the RNA-targeting CRISPR-Cas toolbox | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Don't look up | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Sinking sand and floating ooze

The Flow Against the Current: Lymphatics and Cancer Biology | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The lymphatic system, first glimpsed by Aselli in 1622, is both a highway of metastasis and a hub of immune defense. In cancer biology, its hidden currents reveal how tumors spread, evade, and sometimes are held in check.

Islamic Jurisprudence, Biomedical Ethics, and the Social Construct in Relation to Intersex People | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In this endeavor, I sought to better understand the existing literature on intersex people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

FK228 reshapes tumor microenvironment to enhance anti-PD-L1 efficacy | Research Communities by Springer Nature

A Plague That Refuses To Go Away: Spotlight on Great Tuberculosis Books | Research Communities by Springer Nature

TB has impacted humans for centuries and profoundly shaped our history. These wonderful books have captured the history, impact, and consequences of this infectious disease that is still haunting humankind

Unravelling the long-term river health status of Kruger National Park Rivers using macroinvertebrate-based monitoring | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Freshwater ecosystems face severe threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. This study analyzes a decade of biomonitoring data (2010–2019) from Kruger National Park’s four rivers using SASS5, habitat, and physicochemical metrics to assess resilience against upstream human pressures.

Tandem amine scrubbing and CO2 electrolysis via direct piperazine carbamate reduction | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Integrating CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion avoids the thermal release of CO2 and thus could potentially lower the energy needed to make useful products from CO2, but choosing optimal system components is still challenging.

B-Bridge Regulated Asymmetric Dual-Atomic Catalysts for Synergistically Enhanced Styrene Mineralization and CO2 Reduction | Research Communities by Springer Nature

AI-Driven Gamified and Non-Gamified Platforms in EFL Listening: Comparative Effects of Duolingo and Replika on Comprehension, Engagement, and Motivation | Research Communities by Springer Nature

🌟A New Theory – The Scaffolded Motivator Model 📄 Discover the full theory, data, and implications in the preprint: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7558517/v1 💬 Feedback and scholarly debate are highly encouraged — they’ll help refine this model before journal publication.

Beyond the Hype: 10 Common Misconceptions About Large Language Models in Research and Development | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Large language models are widely used yet often misunderstood. This post clarifies common myths to help you leverage their true capabilities effectively.

Rethink Sparsity from the bottom | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This story will explain why sparse AI Is so hard and how we’re fixing It with brain-inspired hardware.

Artificial Womb Technology (Ectogenesis) in Singapore - Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Artificial wombs are of interest and relevance to Singapore, given the rising incidence of premature births. This is attributed to the increasing trends of late marriages and motherhood, as well as the growing uptake of IVF and egg freezing procedures in the country.

A Multi-Omics Approach to Uncovering Drug Resistance in HER2-Positive Cancer | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Integrative multi-omics profiling revealed a nine-marker signature of lapatinib resistance, showing how cancer cells rewire themselves to survive despite targeted therapy.

Dicyandiamide-Driven Tailoring of the n-Value Distribution and Interface Dynamics for High-Performance ACI 2D Perovskite Solar Cells | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The Story Behind Our Study on Childhood Fractures | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Every parent knows the panic that sets in when a child falls and cries in pain. Childhood fractures are among the most common injuries worldwide. These fractures are unique: children’s bones are not just smaller versions of adult bones—they grow, heal, and behave differently.

Predictive modelling and mechanistic analysis of surface integrity in artificial granite structures | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This study investigates artificial granite (AG) as a structural material for machine tools in surface grinding applications. The AG was fabricated in accordance with ASTM standards, utilizing a composite mixture of granite aggregates, epoxy resin, hardeners, tougheners, and a coupling agent.

Recent Progress of Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Composite Materials for Monitoring Physical, Physiological, and Body Fluid Signals | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Cracking the Code of Pancreatic Cancer Spread: A New Role for ALK7 | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the deadliest cancers, and its rapid spread depends on tumor cells breaching blood vessels through a process called intravasation.

Designer homes for mini-placentas: A bioprinted solution | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Mini placentas can be grown in the lab to study pregnancy and complications like preeclampsia. Using 3D printing technology, we have bioprinted the first placental organoids and studied the impact of their environment on cell behaviour.

Announcing the Winners of the 2025 JEET Emerging Scientist Award in Ethnobiology | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Naji Sulaiman, Cheng Zhuo, and Emiel De Meyer are the winners of the 2025 JEET Emerging Scientist Award in Ethnobiology as they are recognized for their outstanding early-career contributions to ethnobiology and community-based research.

Solving a mystery of Greenland’s melting ice sheet—what happens when models miss refreezing? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

New field measurements and modeling show meltwater refreezing in Greenland’s bare ice may reduce runoff to surrounding oceans, highlighting a process climate models can incorporate for improved predictions of future sea-level rise.

15 Years of Progress on Transition Metal-Based Electrocatalysts for Microbial Electrochemical Hydrogen Production: From Nanoscale Design to Macroscale Application | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Research Integrity Resources | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In this round-up post, we’ve gathered all the current ‘Researcher Riddles’ from the Research Integrity group for you to easily find all the excellent resources available.

Esports Nutrition: Enhancing Cognitive and Physical Performance in Competitive Gaming — New Springer Book | Research Communities by Springer Nature

I’m excited to share my new Springer book, Esports Nutrition, which brings together cutting-edge research and practical strategies to boost both cognitive and physical performance in competitive gaming. The eBook was published on 31 August 2025 and the hardcover on 1 September 2025 (180 pages).

Overflow metabolism: Why cells waste nutrients—and why it’s not really waste | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Cells often appear to waste nutrients by releasing them as useless, and sometimes toxic, by-products—a phenomenon known as overflow metabolism. Far from being mere waste, these molecules also play vital roles in nutrition, communication, and survival across bacteria, yeast, and human cells.

The Elephant in the Room: Economics Is Dead — But Nobody Told the Economists | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The funeral is already underway, though the profession hasn’t noticed. Economics, the self-declared “queen of the social sciences,” has quietly expired — clinically, empirically, catastrophically dead.

What a changing climate means for disease vectors: The effects of temperature on Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Three decades searching for a managed recharge solution for Brazil’s invisible waters | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Despite Brazil’s vast water reserves, the country faces chronic droughts and overuse of groundwater. Our review reveals that Managed Aquifer Recharge remains an overlooked solution - three decades without a formal strategy to restore what has been silently depleted.

Collection Highlight: Gender-specific differences in radiation oncology treatment | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This year Strahlentherapie und Onkologie published a special collection delving into the gender-specific differences in radiation oncology treatment. In this blog we reflect on some of the findings and how they contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

The Twist: Losing NEK9 Sparks Pyroptosis — Fiery Cell Death | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In the battlefield of cancer, Docetaxel rises as a fearless warrior. Armed with the Fostamatinib gun, he faces cunning cancer cells. With NEK9’s twists and GSDME’s fiery pyroptosis, this saga turns science into a superhero story—where hope, courage, and discovery fight side by side.

Evaluating the Impact of Contrast Agents on the Mechanics of the Tendon-Bone Interface | Research Communities by Springer Nature

A pioneering look into how different staining agents affect both structure and mechanics at the tendon-bone interface. This study reveals that no contrast agent is without consequence, but Iodine in DMEM strikes a promising balance. A must-read for biomechanics and imaging researchers!

Microbe Hunting in High Transmission: How Complex are Malaria Infections in Asymptomatic Carriers in Northern Ghana? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Malaria in Africa is not driven by a single parasite, but by a hidden, complex ecosystem of species and strains. Our new study in Ghana reveals how asymptomatic infections fuel transmission and why eliminating malaria demands a broader, more nuanced view of parasite diversity.

People Aren’t Stupid: They’re Wary of False Information About COVID-19 | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Here is a brief overview of the article, which highlights that social media does not exert a negative influence on COVID-19 vaccination.

p53 under siege: A novel strategy of immune evasion by an intracellular pathogen | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Allen et al. identified a novel method by which an intracellular pathogen targets p53 expression to control downstream host processes necessary for niche preservation.

2025 AOFA Best Paper Award Webinar by Prof. Alain Connes | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The Annals of Functional Analysis presents best paper award yearly . The award in the year n is given to the best paper published in the years n-1 and n-2. Professor Alain Connes was selected to present the 2025 webinar on September 10th, 2025.

Reference evapotranspiration forecasting in the North Etna aquifer: a comparative analysis of statistical, deep learning, and machine learning models | Research Communities by Springer Nature

We compared statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models to forecast reference evapotranspiration (ET₀) in the North Etna aquifer. Results show deep learning offers superior accuracy, supporting sustainable water management under climate stress.

The wellbeing of the dental team: World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Held on 10 September 2025, World Suicide Prevention Day takes place to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Anybody can experience suicidal thoughts, or struggle with their mental health and wellbeing. This blog focuses on the wellbeing of the dental team and content from the BDJ Portfolio.

Binder-Free Immobilization of Photocatalyst on Membrane Surface for Efficient Photocatalytic H2O2 Production and Water Decontamination | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Two-Dimensional TiO2 Ultraviolet Filters for Sunscreens | Research Communities by Springer Nature