Researchers at the University of Kentucky have developed a cost-effective, non-destructive microscopy technique to study cancer cell metabolism at the single-cell level. Published in Biophotonics Discovery, the approach uses a standard fluorescence microscope and imaging software to analyze metabolic changes in response to radiation treatment. In their study of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, the team observed how radiation-induced activation of the protein HIF-1α contributed to metabolic reprogramming and radiation resistance. This novel method offers a more accessible way to explore metabolic shifts in tumors, potentially advancing cancer treatment strategies by improving the understanding of resistance mechanisms.

Ever notice how much more tempting it is to pick up fast food for dinner after being stuck in traffic? It’s not just you. New University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research shows that traffic delays significantly increase visits to fast food restaurants, leading to unhealthier eating for millions each year. 

Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures, well beyond the breakdown temperature of traditional solid lubricant such as graphite.

A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Lithuania management scholars underscores the importance of organisations’ dynamic capabilities for greener business practices. Analysing data from 139 manufacturing companies, the research reveals that financial and technological expertise combined with adaptability to regulations and evolving consumer demands, are key to advancing the green transition.