A new study on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing for advanced breast cancer has unveiled encouraging results, with high detection rates of genetic mutations and a substantial impact on treatment decisions. 

A new study has unveiled the crucial role of low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) in skeletal development. 

A new study reveals how the CaMYB80 transcription factor enhances cold tolerance in pepper plants, a crucial step toward developing crops that can thrive in cooler environments.

Researchers from Beijing Normal University have analyzed how China's land system may change in 2100 under a 1.5°C global warming scenario and a reference scenario without updated emission reduction measures. Their findings reveal that the 1.5°C climate pledges will drive greater changes in future land systems. Under this scenario, areas of shrubland, wetland, and forest are projected to increase by 185%, 79%, and 33%, respectively. 35% of the existing cropland (as of 2020) are estimated to be converted to other types by 2100 (or earlier) under the 1.5°C scenario, with high-density cropland decreasing by nearly 50%. This shift could pose a substantial challenge to food security.

Machine learning is transforming the control of particle accelerators, enabling "autonomous driving" for these complex systems. Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics and Xiamen University have developed innovative solutions to improve accelerator operation, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency. By integrating reinforcement learning and virtual accelerators, they achieved seamless transfer to real-world applications, marking a significant breakthrough. This research paves the way for more efficient, intelligent control technologies in particle accelerators and sets a milestone in AI's application to advanced scientific tools.

In a recent paper published in National Science Review, a jointed team of scholars from China and UK has made significant progress in understanding the genesis of volcanic rocks in subduction zones. By analyzing the magnesium and boron isotopic compositions of volcanic rocks and forearc serpentinites from the South Sandwich Island arc, a globally representative island arc, the team proposed a novel mechanism for island arc magma formation. Their findings suggest that island arc volcanic rocks can originate from the partial melting of serpentinite-dominated mélanges. This breakthrough significantly advances the understanding of the processes and mechanisms of material recycling in subduction zones.