Weekly Academic Report
Academic News
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong recently fell into a widely publicized “fake degree” scandal, sparking intense discussions in the academic world.
Significant Findings in Biology · Health
A groundbreaking study led by Academician Song Erwei and his research team revealed the mechanism by which obesity promotes cancer development through gut bacteria. The results, published in Nature magazine, offer new ideas for cancer treatment.
The latest PNAS study revealed that even brief bouts of anger can damage vascular functions and may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
A paper in Science led by a Chinese scholar as the first author showcased how AlphaFold2’s structure prediction technology can guide the drug discovery process.
In Cell magazine, the latest research by Nobel Laureate Doudna significantly improved the efficiency of the gene-editing tool Cas9, with remarkable results.
Two important studies in Nature Medicine indicated that semaglutide not only maintains weight loss effects for up to 4 years but also protects cardiovascular health, regardless of whether individuals lose weight or not.
Interesting Discoveries in Biology
Research uncovered a magical creature with a unique visual form, the details of which were published in Proceedings of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences and Science Advances.
A study in Cell Metabolism found a new type of cell that effectively inhibits fat formation, opening up new directions for obesity treatment.
An article in Nature explored the unique behaviors between certain cells, which, while seemingly inconspicuous, can completely change their mating strategies.
In a study published in Science, scholars revealed a new reason why chemotherapy is able to kill cancer cells, which may lead to revisions in relevant textbook chapters.
A highly effective weight loss strategy unveiled in Nature is believed to be potentially more powerful than the current “star” weight loss drugs, with a dual-action approach.
Advances in Computer · Artificial Intelligence
A groundbreaking review from UIUC has been published on arXiv, revealing that humanity may be just one step away from achieving universal artificial intelligence.
The world’s first review on universal world models was also published on arXiv, providing an in-depth analysis of whether Sora could become a world simulator.
Electronic · Materials Science Discovery
After six years, a scientist has once again published research on Science, marking a new chapter in synthetic chemistry.
Also in Science, researchers have for the first time synthesized odd-numbered carbon rings, a major breakthrough in the history of chemistry.
Psychological Research Insights
Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology indicates that the feeling of boredom experienced at work could spread and hinder the efficiency of subsequent work.
