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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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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Pipeline evaluation of a state-of-the-art AI algorithm for detection of focal cortical dysplasia: insights into potential failure sources.

Esmeraldo MA, Chambers S, Kravutske Y et al. · 2026 · Brain informatics

Purpose MELD Graph is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) model for automated detection of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), but its performance remains limited, highlighting the need to investigate which aspects of the pipeline…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40708-026-00299-w
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

False negativity for trisomy 18 in non-invasive prenatal testing: A case report.

Andová N, Repiská V, Priščáková P et al. · 2026 · Case reports in women's health

False-negative results in non-invasive prenatal testing are rare but clinically significant, particularly in the presence of biological factors such as feto-placental mosaicism. This report describes a pregnancy affected by fetal trisomy…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2026.e00813
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The addition of sweetness reduces aversion to high salt concentrations in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Okuno-Ozeki N, Kohama Y, Taguchi H et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Reducing salt intake is crucial for managing hypertension. While efforts to reduce salt intake are based on the assumption that people have a preference for salt, it is also important to acknowledge that there is an aversion to high levels…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-09602-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Establishing population-specific gestational weight gain ranges for twin pregnancies and comparing their performance with IOM recommendations: a retrospective cohort study from central China.

Yang R, Wang Y, Fu Q et al. · 2026 · BMJ open

Objectives To establish optimal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI)-specific gestational weight gain (GWG) ranges for twin pregnancies and compare their association with maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes against Institute of Medicine…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112189
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Clinical utility of the Oncomine Dx Target Test multi-CDx system and the possibility of utilizing those original sequence data.

Saito A, Terai H, Kim TJ et al. · 2024 · Cancer medicine

Background Companion diagnostic tests play a crucial role in guiding treatment decisions for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The Oncomine Dx Target Test (ODxTT) Multi-CDx System has emerged as a prominent companion…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7077
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Case Report: Novel likely pathogenic <i>MEN1</i> mosaic mutation in the family with MEN-1 syndrome.

Salimkhanov R, Utkina M, Bagirova H et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in endocrinology

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1; OMIM 131100) is a rare, autosomal dominant syndrome caused by heterozygous inactivating mutations in the MEN1 tumor suppressor gene (11q13; OMIM 613733). MEN-1 is characterized by polyglandular…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1662871
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Measured and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate to Evaluate Rapid Progression and Changes over Time in Autosomal Polycystic Kidney Disease: Potential Impact on Therapeutic Decision-Making.

Miquel-Rodríguez R, González-Toledo B, Pérez-Gómez MV et al. · 2024 · International journal of molecular sciences

Autosomal polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic form of kidney failure, reflecting unmet needs in management. Prescription of the only approved treatment (tolvaptan) is limited to persons with rapidly progressing…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijms25095036
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Targeted and Untargeted Mass Spectrometry Do Not Detect Grayanane-Type Toxins in <i>Monotropa uniflora</i> L.

Anez SG, Flail DB, Burkhart EP et al. · 2025 · Journal of natural products

Monotropa uniflora L. ("ghost pipe"), is a North American traditional medicinal plant which has recently seen an increase in consumption nationwide. However, a single 1889 study reported the presence of grayanotoxin I in M. uniflora,…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.5c00805
Methods Dead-EndMedicine

Optical coherence tomography assessment of the impact of colchicine on non-culprit coronary plaque composition after myocardial infarction.

Psaltis PJ, Nguyen MT, Singh K et al. · 2025 · Cardiovascular research

Aims Low-dose colchicine reduces the risk of cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction (MI). The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of colchicine post-MI on coronary plaque morphology in non-culprit segments by optical…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae191
Methods Dead-EndOpen accessMedicine

The Clinical Validity and Utility of PCR Compared to Conventional Culture and Sensitivity Testing for the Management of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections in Adults: A Secondary (Ad Hoc) Analysis of Pathogen Detection, Resistance Profiles, and Impact on Clinical Outcomes.

Kardjadj M, Chang TW, Chavez R et al. · 2025 · Microorganisms

Clinical success in treating complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) depends on accurate pathogen detection, given the common occurrence of polymicrobial infections and antimicrobial resistance. This multicenter, randomized,…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13040949
Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

The effects of resistance exercise and leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplementation on muscle mass and physical function in post-gastrectomy patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Sawada A, Yoneta K, Togashi E et al. · 2024 · Journal of physical therapy science

[Purpose] In gastric cancer patients, low muscle mass decreases overall survival and quality of life (QOL). Resistance exercise with leucine-enriched essential amino acid (LEAA) supplementation may prevent muscle mass loss. This study was…

View details →DOI: 10.1589/jpts.36.218
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Toward Foundation Models in Radiology? Quantitative Assessment of GPT-4V's Multimodal and Multianatomic Region Capabilities.

Strotzer QD, Nieberle F, Kupke LS et al. · 2024 · Radiology

Background Large language models have already demonstrated potential in medical text processing. GPT-4V, a large vision-language model from OpenAI, has shown potential for medical imaging, yet a quantitative analysis is lacking. Purpose To…

View details →DOI: 10.1148/radiol.240955
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Deciphering α-L-Fucosidase Activity Contribution in Human and Mouse: Tissue α-L-Fucosidase FUCA1 Meets Plasma α-L-Fucosidase FUCA2.

Bäumges H, Jelinek S, Lange H et al. · 2025 · Cells

Fucose-containing glycoproteins and glycolipids broadly occur in humans as well as in many other species and are essential for a wide range of physiological processes, such as cell adhesion, fertilization, and tumor development. In humans,…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/cells14171355
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between statin use and bone density: the Manitoba BMD registry.

Leslie WD, Zarzour F, Binkley N et al. · 2025 · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Statins are among the most widely prescribed medications in older individuals. Inconsistent data in humans suggest that statin medications may be associated with greater BMD and lower risk for osteoporosis. We identified 22 393 individuals…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jbmr/zjaf077
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The Achievement of IOP Target Among a Sample of Iraqi Patients with Glaucoma: A Retrospective Study.

Sadiq DR, Mikhael EM · 2024 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

Background Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disorder. It is the primary cause of blindness. To prevent glaucomatous damage and blindness, the intra-ocular pressure (IOP) must be lowered to certain levels, this level is known as "IOP"…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/opth.s478850
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Diagnostic performance of ultrasonography in pre-operative assessment of lymph nodes in patients with cervical cancer.

Fruhauf F, Cibula D, Kocian R et al. · 2024 · International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society

Objectives To assess the diagnostic performance of ultrasonography in pre-operative assessment of lymph nodes in patients with cervical cancer, to compare the outcomes for pelvic and para-aortic regions, and to detect macrometastases and…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-005341
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

The Globalized Automotive Industries Have Failed to Improve the Overall Carbon Productivity but Exhibit a Polarized Distribution.

Kang A, Tian X, Mi Z et al. · 2026 · Environmental science & technology

Improving carbon productivity is essential for simultaneously achieving sustainable development goals and tackling climate change. While the Global Value Chains (GVCs) division enhances productive efficiency, its impact on carbon…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c12491
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c activates metabolic signaling but blunts reparative function in human mesenchymal stromal cells.

Xing L, Lu B, Zhu X et al. · 2026 · Inflammation and regeneration

Background Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) possess therapeutic potential largely reliant on intact mitochondrial function to maintain reparative function. However, obesity compromises MSC metabolism and reparative capacity. MOTS-c, a…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s41232-026-00431-7
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of Renal Artery Stenosis on Hind Limb Perfusion and Arteriogenesis After Left Femoral Artery Ligation in Rats: E-RASHEF Study.

Zheng B · 2026 · Current molecular medicine

Background/objective Patients with renal artery stenosis (RAS) exhibit increased risk of cardiovascular death and all-cause death. Our previous finding showed that the presence of RAS is associated with poor coronary collateral development…

View details →DOI: 10.2174/0115665240462936260429182901