A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of Houttuynia cordata, an Asian herb renowned for its distinctive aroma and medicinal properties.

A recent study has uncovered the genetic basis behind the color of tomato fruits, focusing on the role of the YFT3 gene in carotenoid biosynthesis.

This review is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in metastatic brain tumors. Professor Rongrong Zhou and colleagues not only highlight preclinical progress, such as the development of model systems and exploration of underlying mechanisms, but also offer a thorough summary of the evolution of various clinical therapies and cutting-edge treatments. Additionally, the integration of multi-omics technologies in the modern era is depicted, shedding new light on the intricate landscape of brain metastasis and unveiling its mystery.

A multicenter phase II trial has demonstrated that a combination of pyrotinib and fulvestrant offers significant antitumor activity and acceptable safety for hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients who have developed resistance to trastuzumab. The study revealed a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 18.2 months and a disease control rate (DCR) of 97.5%, highlighting a novel therapeutic strategy for this challenging patient population.A multicenter phase II trial has demonstrated that a combination of pyrotinib and fulvestrant offers significant antitumor activity and acceptable safety for hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients who have developed resistance to trastuzumab. The study revealed a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 18.2 months and a disease control rate (DCR) of 97.5%, highlighting a novel therapeutic strategy for this challenging patient population.

A team of Chinese researchers has recently elucidated the characteristics of human eyelashes. Their study reveals that eyelashes consist of a hydrophobic, curved, flexible fiber array, featuring surface micro-ratchets and a macro-curvature approximating the Brachistochrone curve. This structure enables eyelashes to rapidly and directionally expel incoming liquid, thereby preserving clear vision.

Quantum walks are a powerful theoretical model using quantum effects such as superposition, interference and entanglement to achieve computing power beyond classical methods. A research team at the National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology from the Academy of Military Sciences (China) recently published a review article that thoroughly summarizes the theories and characteristics, physical implementations, applications and challenges of quantum walks and quantum walk computing. The review was published Nov. 13 in Intelligent Computing, a Science Partner Journal, in an article titled “Quantum Walk Computing: Theory, Implementation, and Application”.

A recent perspective published Nov. 13 in Intelligent Computing, a Science Partner Journal, asserts that today's artificial intelligence systems have finally realized Alan Turing's vision from over 70 years ago: machines that can genuinely learn from experience and engage in human-like conversation. Authored by Bernardo Gonçalves from the University of São Paulo and University of Cambridge, the paper also sheds light on how current energy-hungry transformer-based systems contrast with Turing's prophecy of machines that would develop intelligence naturally, like human children.

Your handgrip strength is an excellent marker of general strength and health. We produced the world’s largest set of handgrip muscle strength norms using data on over 2.4 million adults from 69 countries and regions. We found that handgrip strength improved a little in early adulthood, peaked between age 30 and 39, and then dropped off as people aged, especially in late adulthood. These norms have utility for global peer-comparisons, health screening, and surveillance.

Researchers developed a robust prediction model for infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) using early clinical data from patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). The model demonstrates superior predictive performance compared to existing scoring systems, aiding in timely intervention and potentially reducing mortality. This innovation marks a critical step in personalized care for AP patients.