A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The researchers were surprised to find that reversing this mechanism stimulates the immune system to fight the cancer cells, even in types of cancer considered resistant to prevailing forms of immunotherapy. The breakthrough was led by Prof. Carmit Levy, Prof. Yaron Carmi, and PhD student Avishai Maliah from TAU's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences. The paper was published in the leading journal Nature Communications.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s44312-024-00027-0

Announcing a new publication for Marine Development journal. In this research article the authors Asif Khan, Congmei Shi and Fayyaz Ali from School of Political Science and Public Administration, Soochow University, Suzhou, China and Department of Pakistan Studies and Political Science, University of Science and Technology Bannu, Bannu, Pakistan discuss a case study of Gwadar Port of Pakistan with respect to integrated approaches to strengthening maritime security.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s44312-023-00011-0

Announcing a new publication for Marine Development journal. In this research article the authors Yanping Wang, Wensheng Jiang, Xing Liu, Qi Liao, Ge Yu and Changwei Bian from Ocean University of China, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China and Beijing Institute of Applied Meteorology, Beijing, China discuss estimation of future storm surge inundation and effects of the adaptation measures in Qingdao, China.

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have succeeded in observing the effects of spin current transfer and spin current generation from the non-magnetic side of a device, using a multilayer device consisting of a ferromagnetic layer and an organic semiconductor material.

Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new imagining system to monitor pluripotent stem cells during incubation. The new device — INSPCTOR — uses lens-free imaging technology integrated with thin-film transistors. The device is the same size as a standard culture plate, allowing multiple units to be monitored within a compact incubator. By improving quality control during the growth process, this innovation could help accelerate advancements in customized regenerative medicine.

An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has clarified how in plants the boric acid channels, the conduits for the necessary element boron, are transported to the plasma membrane.

Researchers from Osaka University found that Japanese consumers prioritize transparency over performance, while still valuing performance over environmental sustainability when choosing AI assistants. Although transparency was the most important factor, cost remained a critical consideration. This study also highlighted individual differences, showing that future-oriented consumers prefer energy-efficient AI assistants, whereas those with an internal locus of control prioritize transparency. The findings suggest developers should consider these psychological traits to better meet diverse consumer preferences.