9-Apr-2026 New study reveals hidden skin microbe activity, opening new possibilities for eczema, acne and skin disease research Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore Using a new RNA-based method, A*STAR researchers uncovered microbial activity on the skin that earlier methods could not capture, helping explain how microbes may protect or disrupt skin health.
9-Apr-2026 Biochar and microbes team up to rebuild soil health and cut greenhouse gases Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University As global agriculture struggles to feed a growing population, soils are under increasing pressure. Heavy fertilizer use has degraded soil quality, disrupted microbial ecosystems, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a new review highlights a promising solution rooted beneath our feet: the powerful partnership between biochar, soil microbes, and plant systems. Journal Biochar
9-Apr-2026 Magnetic biochar nanocomposite rapidly removes antibiotic pollution from wastewater Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Antibiotic contamination in water is a growing global concern, threatening ecosystems and human health. Now, researchers have developed a novel biochar-based nanocomposite that can efficiently remove the widely used antibiotic tetracycline from wastewater using a combination of adsorption and light-driven degradation. Journal Biochar
9-Apr-2026 Turning waste into a solution: Biochar shows promise for cleaning uranium-contaminated water and soil Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Uranium contamination is an urgent environmental challenge with serious implications for ecosystems and human health. A new review highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material made from waste biomass, could offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for removing uranium from polluted water and soil. Journal Biochar
9-Apr-2026 New research reveals longevity gains slowing, life expectancy of 100 unlikely University of Wisconsin-Madison A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed significantly, and that none of the generations born after 1939 will reach 100 years of age on average. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
9-Apr-2026 Natural products could improve the staying power of mesenchymal stem cell therapies Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines A review in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines examines how natural products can improve the in vivo fate of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), with potential benefits for cell homing, survival, differentiation, and immunoregulatory function in regenerative medicine and disease treatment. Journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
9-Apr-2026 Berberine locks a TMPRSS2 DNA structure linked to viral entry Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines A study in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines reports the first high-resolution structure of the major G-quadruplex in the TMPRSS2 promoter and shows how berberine binds and stabilizes it, offering a structural basis for antiviral strategies aimed at suppressing TMPRSS2 expression. Journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
8-Apr-2026 Mesoporous carbon emerges as a powerful platform for next-generation compound delivery Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Researchers have unveiled the remarkable potential of mesoporous carbon materials as advanced carriers for delivering compounds across environmental, biomedical, and industrial applications. A new review highlights how these engineered carbon materials could transform the way active substances are transported and released, offering improved efficiency, precision, and stability. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Global study reveals biochar’s powerful potential to combat soil acidification Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Soil acidification is quietly threatening agricultural productivity worldwide, reducing crop yields and degrading soil health. Now, a new global study shows that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural waste, could offer a widely effective and sustainable solution. Journal Biochar
