A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBPs), a medication widely used in the treatment of osteoporosis, may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in older adults with osteoporosis or fragility fractures. This drug repurposing approach offers a promising avenue for the prevention of ADRD, potentially alleviating the global burden of these conditions. The research findings were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

In new research from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory and Purdue University, the AI-driven robotic lab Polybot designed and built new polymers that hit precise, targeted shades of orange and green – a task that takes researchers decades of experience to learn – in just 72 hours.

Acupoints have long been viewed as fixed locations for therapeutic stimulation, yet emerging evidence suggests they are dynamic biological sites that change with disease states.

Findings show TB-related lung lesions can create protected niches for bacteria, helping explain why some patients develop new infections even after treatment. Prevention, early diagnosis, completing treatment as prescribed and appropriate follow-up care remain important in reducing long-term health risks.

A landmark study has successfully generated the world's first functional organoids of the human meibomian gland, the essential structure within the eyelid that prevents dry eye.

Prof. Long Zhang’s group successfully developed a rapid annealing strategy for synthesizing metal–organic framework (MOF) derivatives, which offers significant advantages in terms of time efficiency and energy consumption compared to conventional pyrolysis methods.

Graphene, as a typical two-dimensional material, has demonstrated transformative application potential in fields such as electronic devices, energy storage, and catalysis due to its outstanding carrier mobility, mechanical strength, and excellent thermal conductivity.

MXenes are gaining attention in nanomedicine, with Nb₂CT_x standing out as a particularly promising, non-toxic, and biocompatible candidate. Despite its potential for clinical applications, Nb₂CT_x requires surface stabilization to prevent oxidation and improve stability.