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by Yi Zhang, Yao Yu, Bin Ge, Dacai Gong, Lan Zheng, Yuanyi Wang, Peng Chen Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects 25–38% of the global population, yet the contribution of…
by Abdirisak Nur Yusuf, Adisu Birhanu, Alemayehu Tesfaye, Birhanu Shegene, Obsan Kassa, Tadesse Gure Eticha, Dawit Firdisa, Berhe Gebremichael Background Anemia is a prevalent global public health issue, especially among…
by Rafael A. Ramírez-Trujillo, Paula Carvajal-Hernández, Ángel González Background Candida spp. infections are an increasing challenge in high-complexity hospitals, yet epidemiological data remain scarce in…
by Jose-Ramon Blanco, Miguel Torralba, María Saumoy, Antonia Alcaraz, Mariano Matarranz del Amo, Julian Olalla, Fernando Dronda, Nisa Boukichou-Abdelkader, Enrique Bernal, Sergio Padilla, Joaquim Peraire, Francisca…
by Heba Mohammed Arafat, Akbar Ali, Tengku Ahmad Damitri Al Astani Tengku Din, Ohood Mohammed Shamallakh, Rashid Jusoh, Maya Mazuwin Yahya, Wan Zainira Wan Zain, Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman Background Breast cancer…
by Muhammad Usama, Mahwish Salman, Ghulam Mustafa Maize is a vital cereal crop, severely affected by environmental factors and climate change. Among abiotic factors, drought stress is considered one of the most…
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight much like Ozempic, but without several of its common side effects. The molecule, called BRP…
Working mothers who pursue career success are harshly judged for their parenting mistakes, while high-achieving fathers face no such scrutiny. A new study reveals how workplace ambition triggers moral condemnation that…
Scientists have identified four types of black holes, classified mostly by their masses. But these mysterious objects continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
When you learn a new skill, your brain undergoes physical changes. A new study using advanced MRI technology reveals that mastering a task triggers two distinct, unexpected cellular reactions that reshape our…
The passive consumption of endless short-form videos creates cognitive fatigue popularly known as brain rot. A new study reveals how this digital exhaustion initiates a psychological cascade of burnout, stress, and…
What makes a society truly happy? New research in The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that supportive, inclusive environments boost national well-being significantly more than individualistic pursuits.
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. Vegetables are a critical component of diets, with inadequate intake of this essential food group leading to poor dietary quality and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. Christopher A. Sims, who died on March 14, 2026, left behind an indelible mark on macroeconomics and econometrics. His Nobel Prize…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceWe demonstrate how multimodal AI provides quantitative insights into data-driven art history by projecting 500 y of Western…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceEconomic inequality continues to widen in the United States and globally, yet the organizational processes that reproduce…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceThe three-dimensional arrangement of atoms governs the physicochemical and mechanical behavior of polymeric materials…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMalaria parasites are becoming resistant to current medicines, creating an urgent need for drugs that work in new ways. This…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceWeak canted magnetism in antiferromagnetic thin films is difficult to access because conventional probes lose sensitivity as…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceLiquids play a central role across science and technology. Yet predicting their behavior from first principles remains a…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMitochondrial dysfunction is a central feature of neurodegenerative diseases, yet research has largely focused on neurons…
Reimagining roles and identity in the era of human - AI collaboration - Volume 2 Behind each article we publish stands a team of superheroes: authors, editors, and reviewers who chose to uphold quality standards and…
Lawmakers frequently name bills after victims of tragic events to rally public support. A new psychology study reveals that attaching a personal narrative to proposed legislation reliably boosts voter approval, driven…
IntroductionThe cognitive encoding of musical sequences is a complex process that involves capturing the intricate structure, temporal dynamics, and inherent uncertainties of musical data. Traditional methods often…
Educational psychology increasingly needs frameworks that connect deep learning, generative learning, learner agency, creative metacognition, and metacognitive control into a coherent account of how students learn. This…
IntroductionFew studies have examined the physical complaints, emotional aspects, behavioral indicators, and quality of life associated with series watching (PCSW) across cultural contexts.MethodsThis multicenter…
IntroductionQuiet quitting, whereby employees limit their effort to the minimum requirements of their job descriptions, represents an emerging form of voluntary disengagement that is particularly prevalent amongst Gen Z…
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of self-compassion and occupational burnout and to examine their correlation among young and middle-aged nurses aged 18–45 years.MethodsUsing a combined purposive and…
IntroductionCannabis use has been linked to alterations in cognitive control and emotional processing, although findings vary according to use pattern and abstinence status. This pilot study examined whether emotional…
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