Gray mold remains one of the most persistent threats to fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants. New findings from UC Davis suggest the fungus may be far more adaptable than assumed, sensing its host and changing its attack strategy. This shift could open new routes to protecting crops.

Scientists have revealed that a drug that is widely used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight aggressive cancers. The findings suggest that it is a new way to improve treatment for tough tumors, such as triple-negative breast cancer, where immunotherapy often fails.

A new real-time memory test could help identify alcohol-induced blackouts while people are still drinking. Developed by a University of Missouri researcher, the approach may support earlier intervention and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm linked to memory loss.

Researchers have developed a new worm model that has the potential to treat a rare genetic disease that causes paralysis in children and worsens with age. Currently, the disease has no cure or effective treatments.

Bilfinger secures 17-million-euro maintenance contract at a biopharma manufacturing facility in Scotland. The company has been appointed by the global biopharma company to deliver efficient and sustainable integrated solutions including electrical, instrumentation, access, insulation and painting, alongside shutdown and project support.

Experiments with rodents show that metabolic dysfunction is “transmitted” to offspring through molecules present in sperm, causing them to become pre-diabetic. This phenomenon is reversible through weight loss before conception

A Yale-led analysis of millions of animal movements reveals how the mere presence of people, not just landscape change, can reshape how species use space and environment, with implications for conservation efforts.

Empa researchers are working with Swiss textile partners on PFAS-free coatings for waterproof outdoor clothing. Using a new plasma coating process, the EC0Tex project aims to apply fluorine-free substances more precisely to textile yarns, reducing chemical use while maintaining water-repellent performance in line with safe and sustainable design principles.

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, a leading child development expert tells us.

A study has revealed that patients with low body mass index and high waist-to-hip ratio – described as the ‘lemon-on-sticks’ phenotype – had a higher burden of congestion, adverse biomarkers and double the risk of mortality compared to patients with more general adiposity.