A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.
WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.
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Majeed A, Majeed S, Pandey A et al. · 2026 · Phytotherapy research : PTR
Withania somnifera , commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a widely recognized medicinal plant in India, belonging to the family Solanaceae, used in Ayurveda due to its diverse therapeutic properties. The roots of Ashwagandha are considered…
Koh A · 2025 · Preprint
Duplication and segregation of genetic material are vital for cell proliferation. Deletion of DNA replication regulators, such as YabA and ParA, leads to over initiation of DNA replication. However, the viability of the ΔyabA ΔparA double…
Ali R, Yazdi A, Collins K et al. · 2026 · International journal of critical illness and injury science
Background Thiamine is a vitamin that plays a role in lactate clearance. Patients with sepsis may present with elevated lactate, and also in cirrhosis, as lactate is hepatically metabolized. Prior studies showed mixed results regarding the…
Quiroga-Murcia DE, Dos Santos ÉA, Schutter K et al. · 2025 · Journal of insect physiology
Nuclease (RNase) activity is a major limiting factor that reduces the effectiveness of RNAi-induced gene silencing across many insect species. In Euschistus heros, dsRNA degradation occurs predominantly upon contact with saliva, while…
Alaka MO, Ogunjobi JK, Omoruyi OE et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
This study addresses the environmental challenges posed by the waste generated during the extraction of cashew nut shell (CNS) liquid by proposing a sustainable repurposing method. Extracted CNS (waste) was pyrolyzed at varying…
Coticchio LA, Cassill DL · 2026 · Journal of medical entomology
Recluse spiders are arachnids of potential medical significant due to their necrotic venom. However, in areas populated by the brown recluse, Loxosceles reclusa, bites and necrosis are rare. In Florida, USA, public media reports and…
Rupietta AE, Meyer T, Margraf J et al. · 2026 · Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry
Background Cognitive theories on trauma memory postulate that trauma-related intrusions are associated with more data-driven and less contextual processing. However, contextualisation can be enhanced via verbalization, suggesting that…
Grue C, Getsinger KD, Heilman MA et al. · 2026 · Environmental toxicology and chemistry
Florpyrauxifen-benzyl (aquatic tradename ProcellaCOR) is an aquatic herbicide commonly used to control Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) and other invasive aquatic plants. Previous studies have demonstrated effective Eurasian…
Thuluva S, Gunneri S, Ningaiah S et al. · 2026 · Vaccines
Background: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) have substantially reduced pneumococcal disease in children; however, serotype distribution varies geographically, and residual disease due to non-PCV13 serotypes persists. Biological E's…
Oltrogger FT, Howe G, McNevin D et al. · 2026 · Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society
Over the last few years, additive manufacturing, by means of fused deposition modelling 3D printing, has become increasingly popular and accessible due to the relative low costs, flexibility, and continually lowering barriers for entry.…
Achatz V, Sebastian S, Mitterer JA et al. · 2026 · The Journal of arthroplasty
Background Gram-negative (GN) periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are still less frequent than gram-positive (GP) PJIs. There is only little data available on a direct comparison of GP- and GN-associated PJIs. Therefore, we investigated…
Li L, Gao S, Zhu H et al. · 2026 · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Introduction Frozen embryo transfer offers improved cumulative pregnancy rates and reduces complications compared to fresh cycles. Successful outcomes depend on both embryonic potential and endometrial receptivity, necessitating…
Holtkamp M, Jost G, Salhöfer L et al. · 2026 · RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin
Purpose The effect of iodine preparation concentration on vascular attenuation during computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a topic of controversy. Iodine-based contrast media (CM) formulations are used in different iodine preparation…
Bauerle WB, Allsbrook A, Green A et al. · 2026 · Surgical infections
Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality rates. 405 nm visible light disinfection (VLD) has been shown to reduce bacterial burden in operating rooms (ORs); however, its effect on…
Huang XS, He ZY, Wang SG et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in medicine
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammatory damage to multiple organs. Its incidence rate is relatively high among women of childbearing age. The use of biologics is not…
Liu YB · 2025 · Journal of economic entomology
Controlled atmosphere with ultralow oxygen (ULO) treatments were conducted to determine effects against eggs and larvae of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), in blueberries and cherries at 3 °C in 19…
Rai H, Byrne KK, O'Callaghan D et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
Background The Patient Experience in the Catheterization Laboratory (PATCATH) Questionnaire was developed by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Intervention (EAPCI) to evaluate patient understanding of coronary…
Zhang R, Vidoni E, Vongpatanasin W et al. · 2026 · JAMA neurology
Importance Physical inactivity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia are modifiable cardiovascular risk factors for age-related cognitive decline and dementia. It remains unknown whether exercise training combined with intensive…
Piispanen J, Bergmann U, Karhu J et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Abstract Resistance of plants to rust fungi may depend on the chemical quality of plants, suggesting that leaf extracts from resistant plant species could be useful in development of bio-based solutions against rust diseases. Pine trees (…
Lesoinne P, Korczewski F · 2025 · Revue medicale de Liege
Ocular metallosis is a rare ophthalmologic condition characterized by alterations of all intraocular structures in the setting of a metallic intraocular foreign body. There are two main types: ocular siderosis - the most frequent and most…
Dutta S, Shenoy P, Varadhan S · 2025 · Preprint
Everyday interactions with objects depend on keeping the grasped item in static equilibrium by effectively distributing the contact forces from the fingertips. The mechanical advantage hypothesis (MAH) proposes that the central nervous…
Harper MM, Jones MG, Gramlich OW et al. · 2026 · Experimental eye research
Traumatic brain injury from blast exposure (bTBI) has been shown to cause functional and structural retinal ganglion cell (RGC) damage. Previous studies have shown the immune system is activated following blast exposure and that adoptive…
Yılmaz MC, Tezer P, Olgaç G et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Background Spinal tumors constitute approximately 15% of all primary central nervous system neoplasms, with extradural tumors accounting for the majority. Ganglioneuromas are rare, benign tumors of neural crest origin, most often located…
Morais JVS, Oliveira TRd, Moura ACMd et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a crop of major socioeconomic importance in Northern and Northeastern Brazil, but its productivity is strongly constrained by infestations of the black aphid Aphis craccivora, which causes direct damage…
Jabba SV, Erythropel HC, Anastas PT et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Background Since late 2022, the sale of most flavoured tobacco products has been prohibited in California, including menthol cigarettes. Tobacco companies responded by introducing “non-menthol” cigarettes in which menthol was replaced with…
Beeck WV, Lemos M, Niesen AM et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Cephalosporins and other broad-spectrum antibiotics are frequently administered prophylactically into the udder when dairy cows end their lactation cycle, termed dry-off, to reduce mastitis risk. However, the use of antibiotics on cows…
Testa EJ, Fallon RT, Badida R et al. · 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine
Background Posterior glenoid reconstruction for shoulder instability is commonly performed with distal tibia allograft (DTA), but with variable results. Recent evidence shows that distal radius allograft (DRA) has a radius of curvature…
Raposo SR, Lopes RP, Barbosa LF et al. · 2026 · Archives of medical research
Objective To address the major public health problems of increased body weight and obesity, causing conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Early obesity in childhood and adolescence has more severe long-term health consequences. The…
Israeli R, Steinmetz C, Gannot G et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Introduction Transverse carpal ligament (TCL) release is the standard treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome; however, its potential to alter carpal biomechanics is unclear. Specifically, it has been hypothesized that TCL transection may…
Janssen JC, Schurink AW, Verhoef C et al. · 2026 · European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
Background Adjuvant systemic therapy for resected stage III melanoma was introduced in clinical practice following the improved recurrence free survival in randomized controlled trials. However, after ten years of follow-up, adjuvant…