MIT Study Finds How Rare Gene Variants May Lead to Alzheimer’s
Lead author Djuna von Maydell highlights potential next steps.
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Over 47,000 Dogs Help Researchers Track Behavior Trends
Study author Courtney Sexton shares insights from a Dog Aging Project study of 47,444 dogs.
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New Research Uncovers Proteins That Drive Sperm Movement
We asked the study’s senior author whether genetics plays a role in this case and what the next steps in the research will be.
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Decades-Old Ocean Waste Off Los Angeles Raises Concerns
Lead author Dr. Gutleben told Unknown Focus what she considers the most concerning aspects of decades-old industrial waste.
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AI Chatbots and Suicide Support Experts Urge Caution
A study finds AI chatbots can give inconsistent responses to suicide-related questions, and the author explains what he would change immediately if he could.
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Researchers Reveal How Nerves Drive Small Cell Lung Cancer Growth
Michelle Monje, a Stanford professor, told Unknown Focus what’s next for developing potential new therapies.
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PDGrapher: AI Supports Researchers in Faster Drug Discovery
Harvard Medical School’s Professor Marinka Zitnik discusses the new PDGrapher study with Unknown Focus.
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Shark Meat Sold Under Generic Labels Hides Endangered Species
Savannah J. Ryburn, a marine ecologist, comments on the new study ‘Sale of Critically Endangered Sharks in the United States’ for Unknown Focus.
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Father’s Passive Smoking May Harm Children’s Lung Health
The study’s author told Unknown Focus that further research should explore the biological mechanisms behind this effect.
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Domestic Fleets Need More Oversight to Tackle Illegal Fishing
Stanford’s author of a recent study told Unknown Focus that more attention is needed to the provision of PSMA, which suggests similar measures for domestic fleets.
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Less Stress, More Stars with ISTA-Awarded Scientists
For Unknown Focus, ISTA scientists share insights into their groundbreaking research and how they cope with doubt in their work.
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Study Shows Joyful Tunes Beat Nausea
A new study finds happy music helps reduce motion sickness. Qizong Yue, one of the study’s authors, shared insights with Unknown Focus.
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Reduced-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Diabetes
A reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise can lower diabetes risk by 31%. Professor Salas-Salvadó answered a few questions for Unknown Focus.
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Princeton’s Simon Morrison: Music and the Human Story
Princeton’s Simon Morrison brings to life the music and human stories of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Lina Prokofieva.
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Professor Rosa Angela Fabio on the Strength of Intellectual Humility
Explore the importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility, and discover who demonstrates it more: politicians or scientists.
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