A breakthrough in biomedical research is reshaping the way scientists study human biology. Assembloids—advanced 3D tissue models that integrate multiple organoids or specialized cell types—are unlocking new dimensions in developmental biology, disease modeling, and drug discovery by more closely mimicking the complex cellular interactions within human tissues. A recent review categorizes assembloids into four key assembly strategies—multi-region, multi-lineage, multi-gradient, and multi-layer—each designed to better simulate complex biological processes with unprecedented accuracy. By bridging the gap between simplified organoids and the intricate architecture of human tissues, assembloids are poised to transform our understanding of health and disease.

A groundbreaking review in eGastroenterology examines the overlap between functional dyspepsia (FD) and gastroparesis (GP), two gastrointestinal disorders traditionally viewed as distinct. New evidence suggests they may represent a spectrum of the same disease challenging diagnostic and treatment paradigms. This review could transform clinical approaches, paving the way for more effective, targeted therapies.

A groundbreaking study from Northeast Normal University, published in Light: Science & Applications, introduces "Upconversion Charging" (UCC), a revolutionary optical storage technique. Using low-energy photons, UCC slashes data writing times to 0.01 seconds, enabling fast, high-resolution, eco-friendly storage with phosphors like Gd₃Ga₅O₁₂:Cr³⁺. This innovation promises transformative applications, from compact data libraries to advanced medical imaging, redefining the future of sustainable, high-capacity technology.

Anemia is a common condition in premature infants, particularly those at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). While the relationship between anemia and ROP risk remains complex, recent studies have explored potential mechanisms linking anemia to ROP progression. Now, a Pediatric Investigation review evaluates existing literature on iron deficiency and its molecular mechanisms in ROP development, highlighting the need for further targeted clinical trials to clarify the role of anemia in ROP.

A recent study unravels why North America, despite its comparable geographical setting to East Asia, lacks a distinct rainy season like that of East Asia. Led by scientists from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research reveals how shifts in paleogeography and climate change have shaped the spring rainfall pattern we see today.

A new study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences  has uncovered a key mechanism involving Intermolecular Coulombic Decay in aqueous environments initiated by heavy-ion irradiation, providing insights about the effectiveness of such irradiation.

While some captive birds have been reported to be able to imitate human-made sounds, such as human words and coughs, ornithologists from China first quantitatively described human-made sounds, the sounds of electric mopeds, imitated by Chinese Blackbirds living in the wild.

A new study sheds light on the driving force behind the grand sprite fireworks—lightning and thunderstorms.