Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) are disorders associated with dysfunctional lipid metabolism and obesity.  In a recent study, researchers have reviewed and compared the definition, causes, diagnostic methods, and emerging treatments of MASLD and IPFD that could help improve patients’ outcomes. In addition, they shed light on recent advances in artificial intelligence applications and presented personalized therapy integrated with the liver‐pancreas axis, providing novel insights for disease management.

AI-generated images are widespread on social media. Starting in August 2026, platforms will be required under the EU AI Act to label certain types of such content. A study by CISPA researcher Sandra Höltervennhoff investigates how users perceive these so-called AI labels and how they influence the credibility of information. The paper, “That’s another doom I haven’t thought about”: A User Study on AI Labels as a Safeguard Against Image-Based Misinformation, was presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2026) and received an Honorable Mention.

A remotely operated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm has successfully identified the critical view of safety (CVS)—the key anatomical landmark that prevents bile duct injury—during live laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pediatric patients. 

KAISTannounced on the 1st of June that a research team led by Professor Seung Jun Hwang of the Department of Chemistry, through joint research with Professor Jaeyune Ryu’s team from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Seoul National University , has proposed a new catalyst design strategy that can improve the efficiency of key reactions that generate electricity inside batteries and fuel cells.

A team of the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget) in Milan has developed a new strategy to significantly improve the precision and safety of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in human blood stem cells, potentially overcoming one of the major barriers limiting broader clinical application of genome editing therapies.

Plastics, medicines, cosmetics – there are very few everyday products that do not rely on using fossil resources. A European research team led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is now aiming to revolutionize this cornerstone of the chemical industry: as part of the CarboNcare project, scientists are developing bacteria that can produce important chemical base materials from sustainable methanol – thereby replacing fossil resources. The project is funded by a €3.1 million Pathfinder Grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC), which specifically supports groundbreaking innovations with high market potential.

Chinese researchers have discovered that curcumin, the natural compound that gives turmeric its bright yellow color, can stabilize the high-precision 3D printing of microscopic ceramic parts.

A new nanocomposite coating developed by researchers at Sultan Qaboos University provides highly effective protection for stainless steel exposed to harsh acidic conditions. By combining titanium dioxide nanoparticles with graphitic carbon nitride, the researchers achieved corrosion inhibition efficiencies of up to 98.2% and long-term stability in acidic environments. The technology could support more durable metal components in industries where corrosion remains a major operational challenge.