The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Information and Communication Technologies goes in this seventeenth edition to Anil Jain (Michigan State University, United States) and Michael I. Jordan (University of California, Berkeley, United States) for what the committee calls their “core contributions” to machine learning, which have unlocked “applications of far-reaching impact on society as a whole.”

Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In this new study, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges of dog ownership. The commitments and responsibilities of having a dog were found to be both a joy and a burden, highlighting the importance of making a conscious adoption choice.

Cellular senescence, where cells permanently stop dividing, plays a complex role in liver health. In a recent review article, researchers from China examined the mechanisms behind senescence, its impact on liver cells, and its contribution to liver diseases like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The review also highlights the potential of senolytic therapies, which target senescent cells to reduce damage, offering hope for improved liver disease treatments.

Robust microbiome signatures enable more precise diagnoses and open up new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of NAFLD