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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificancePreferential flow plays a crucial role in fluid and solute transport and is typically attributed to static heterogeneity in…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMissense variants in the KCNQ1 ion channel can disrupt channel activity, resulting in cardiac arrhythmias. It is critical to…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceProstate cancers evade immunity through poorly understood mechanisms. We identify ZNF263 as an major histocompatibility…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceFibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) is a druggable receptor tyrosine kinase elevated in virus-positive lymphomas, as…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceGlia are present throughout the mammalian brain. Whether morphologically similar glia in different parts of the brain regulate…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceLiver fibrosis is a progressive and life-threatening condition that lacks effective targeted therapies. Circadian rhythms and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificancePhotosystem I (PSI) converts sunlight into chemical energy with remarkable efficiency, yet how its energy-transfer pathways…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceIn this study, we present an integrated single-cell view of the molecular and cellular basis of ovarian aging, ovary-specific…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceWidespread biosolids application has introduced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into millions of hectares of…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceThe striking formation patterns of flocking birds have long been hypothesized to yield energetic benefits, which arise from…
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“You didn’t run this morning, did you?” My colleagues know when I haven’t got a workout in: I’m rather irritable. Post-workout endorphins make me focused and efficient in the laboratory — and more fun to be around…
Movement, sport, and physical activity are increasingly recognised not only for their physical benefits but also as important contexts for promoting ...
A rapid form of magnetic brain stimulation may provide sustained relief for older adults battling depression. A recent clinical trial found that the therapy effectively reduces symptoms, but aging brains might require…
Most new parents will experience changes to their sexual relationship during the perinatal period, yet no accessible prevention programs exist to support couples in navigating these changes. Our aim was to assess the…
Although prior studies have examined the psycho-socio-sexual outcomes associated with problematic engagement with online dating apps and pornography, these behaviors remain largely unexplored from an existential…
Harmful workplace conduct—verbal aggression, authority misuse, and discriminatory practices—compromises employee well-being, organizational fairness, and psychological safety. Theoretically grounded qualitative research…
Background A psychometrically suitable instrument is a prerequisite to explore the role of coping flexibility in vulnerable populations, such as parents of children with cancer. The Coping Flexibility Scale-Revised…
Chinese transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming surgery (GAS) face legal, familial, and healthcare barriers, yet data on their psychological characteristics and surgical motivations remain limited. This…
Background Childhood trauma has been linked to emotional face processing, but its association with stages of emotional face processing remains unclear. The present study used schematic emotional facial cues as simplified…
This study investigates teacher candidates’ appointment anxiety during the distance education process using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. The quantitative phase included 237 participants, followed by a…
Can AI chatbots persuade voters as effectively as humans? A new study found that while chatbots and humans are equally persuasive, AI is significantly cheaper per voter. However, traditional human campaigns are still…
Use this lesson plan to show students how collaboration reshapes both the content and structure of recall.
Childhood trauma leaves a lasting footprint far beyond memory. Recent research reveals how early adversity physically alters our brain structure, disrupts gut health, and reshapes our body's stress response long into…
… I spoke with five researchers and clinicians who say they’re concerned about the possibility that too many people are being diagnosed with mild autism. They say that some individuals who have received these diagnoses
A three-year study of over 3,000 teenagers suggests that questioning one's sexual identity or identifying as a sexual minority shapes adolescent sexual well-being, highlighting unique gaps in satisfaction and distress…
Gilead Sciences, Inc. today announced its upcoming participation in the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 26-31. As a leader in HIV ...
Storms, floods, and tropical cyclones imposed substantial and inequitably distributed mental health burdens. Climate adaptation policies should prioritize vulnerable populations and less developed ...
Hosted by actor Tom Hiddleston, Pompeii: Out of Time mixes facts and fiction to bring three real ancient Romans to life.
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