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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 ReportMedicine

Single- or two-visits endodontic treatment: Impact of irrigants on surface roughness, microhardness, topography, and fracture resistance of root dentin.

Padoin Y, de Pellegrin SF, Castillo DC et al. · 2026 · European journal of oral sciences

This study evaluated the effect of the number of simulated endodontic treatment visits and the type of irrigant on the surface roughness, microhardness, topography, and fracture resistance of root dentin. Bovine roots were distributed into…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/eos.70103
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Short course of antimicrobial treatment for uncomplicated enterococcal bacteremia.

Zimmermann V, Fourré N, Senn L et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology

Purpose Duration of treatment for uncomplicated enterococcal bacteremia is unknown. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients treated with short courses (4-10 days) compared to those receiving longer regimens (11-18…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10096-025-05348-6
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Randomized Phase 3 Comparison of a 2-Dose and 3-Dose Regimen of a Detoxified Toxin A/B <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Vaccine in Adults 50 Years and Older.

Crook G, Lamberth E, Lockhart SP et al. · 2026 · Open forum infectious diseases

This phase 3 trial compared immunogenicity and safety of 2-dose versus 3-dose PF-06425090 Clostridioides difficile vaccine regimens in ≥50-year-olds (N = 1994) at increased C difficile infection risk. Because C difficile toxin-A but not C…

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Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Recombinant human nerve growth factor (cenegermin) for moderate-to-severe dry eye: phase II, randomized, vehicle-controlled, dose-ranging trial.

Wirta D, Lipsky W, Toyos M et al. · 2024 · BMC ophthalmology

Background Dry eye disease (DED) includes neurosensory abnormalities as part of its multifactorial etiology. Nerve growth factor is important for maintaining corneal nerve integrity and wound healing. Cenegermin (recombinant human nerve…

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Negative / Null Result Report

Clinical Impact of Gastrointestinal Multiplex PCR Panels on Relapse Prediction in Ulcerative Colitis: A Prospective One-Year Follow-up Study

Buyukkoruk M, Tunccan OG, Yigit S et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the gastrointestinal system multiplex PCR panel (GISP) on the relapse-free survival of ulcerative colitis (UC) both active and in remission patients. Methods: In this…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9023219/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The impact of dietary inclusion of tomato pomace silage on feed utilization, health status, milk yield and milk nutritional composition in dairy cows.

Gunun N, Kaewpila C, Kesorn P et al. · 2026 · Animal bioscience

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of tomato pomace silage (TPS) on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, immune response, milk yield, and milk nutritional composition in dairy…

View details →DOI: 10.5713/ab.250925
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of replacing dietary glucose with fructose on intestinal morphology, oxidative status, and epithelial responses in weaned pigs.

Wang M, Wang X, Zeng Y et al. · 2026 · Journal of animal science

This study evaluated the effects of replacing dietary glucose with fructose on intestinal development in weaned pigs and assessed epithelial growth using a small intestinal organoid model. A total of 26 weaned pigs ([Yorkshire × Landrace]…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jas/skag153
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

[The effect of neuroprotectors on the level of BDNF, tumor necrosis factor alpha and apoptosis markers, and in acute cerebrovascular accidents].

Shchulkin AV, Chernykh IV, Abalenikhina YV et al. · 2026 · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova

Objective To compare the effects of Mexidol, Cerebrolysin, and Cortexin on the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF α ), and apoptosis markers in the rat brain following middle cerebral…

View details →DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2026126021123
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Partial replacement of soybean meal with sprouted peas or sprouted soybeans in dairy diets in a dual-flow continuous culture system.

Vicente ACS, Salas-Solis GK, Johnson ML et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

Peas (Pisum sativum L.) have 24% CP and could have the potential to partially replace soybean meal (SBM), which is the most used protein source in dairy diets in the USA. Sprouting can improve nutrient availability via enzymatic and…

View details →DOI: 10.3168/jds.2025-27713
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impaired growth after immunization with a bivalent oil-adjuvanted vaccine occurs without detectable changes to aerobic capacity in juvenile rainbow trout.

Wallbom N, Khansari AR, Sandblom E et al. · 2026 · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology

The trade-off between growth and immunity in fish has been assumed to relate to energetic costs associated with immune functions. Here, we hypothesized that immunization with a bivalent mineral oil-adjuvanted vaccine elevates standard…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2026.112014
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Inositol biosynthesis is inversely regulated by glycolytic activity.

Onu CJ, Adu M, Jabbar D et al. · 2026 · Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids

Inositol is an essential metabolite required for membrane biogenesis, cell signaling and trafficking, and gene expression. Its importance is underscored by the fact that inositol depletion leads to death in eukaryotic cells ranging from…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2026.159752
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<i>In vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> inhibition of amyloid β aggregation by a Ru(II)-naphthalene diimide complex.

Tiburcio MA, Cali MP, Pereira LMB et al. · 2026 · Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)

Amyloid deposits of amyloid-β (Aβ) and hyperphosphorylated tau are pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which accounts for most dementia cases worldwide. This study investigates the effect of the complex [Ru(phen) 2 (pNDIp)]…

View details →DOI: 10.1039/d5dt02853a
Negative / Null Result Report

Dietary omega-6 arachidonic acid and omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid supplementation differentially impact skeletal muscle inflammaging in mice

Lu X, Ferraz GA, Sivakumar S et al. · 2026 · Preprint

ABSTRACT Aging is associated with a gradual and progressive decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia, which has been attributed to chronic low-grade inflammation. Dietary long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.05.729990
Negative / Null Result Report

Effects of Sensory Feedback on Simulated Online Slot Machine Gambling

Cherkasova M, Assi A, Craw M et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Objective: A prominent feature of land-based and online slot machines is audiovisual feedback that accompanies winning outcomes. Prior laboratory work suggests that this design feature may influence game experience, facilitate immersion,…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of Dietary Fermented Black Garlic Powder Supplementation on Performance, Carcass Traits, Serum Parameters, Immune Response and Antioxidant Status of Japanese Male Quails.

Sevim B · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production

This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with fermented black garlic powder on performance, carcass characteristics, serum parameters, immunological responses and antioxidant status in male Japanese quail. A total of…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s11250-026-04871-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Affinity of Abelmoschus Esculentus Lectin for the Midpiece of Ovine Spermatozoa and Its Effects on Functional Parameters.

Silva ACD, Varela Junior AS, França RT et al. · 2026 · Cell biochemistry and function

Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that recognize specific glycan patterns on cell surfaces and have been increasingly explored as analytical tools in reproductive biology. This study characterized the interaction of a lectin…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/cbf.70247
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of warming on leaf litter decomposition and soil organic carbon stability in alpine shrubs.

Wang NN, Luo CJ, Liu LG et al. · 2026 · Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology

Litter decomposition is a core process regulating the formation and stability of soil organic carbon. Under the background of climate warming, the intrinsic mechanisms by which the expansion of alpine shrubs affects carbon balance of…

View details →DOI: 10.13287/j.1001-9332.202606.011
Negative / Null Result Report

Effect of social media on patient’s awareness of orthodontic treatment

Sanei A, Asgarian FS, Ebrahiminezhad M · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background The lack of studies and sometimes conflicting results in this field, has required that this study be conducted with the aim of improving treatment results in dental health care system. Methods The present study was…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8080200/v1
Negative / Null Result Report

Ethanol drinking involves astrocytes in male Wistar rats

Tan X, Ding Z · 2026 · Preprint

Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the brain and an integrative component of the neural network. Studies have shown that ethanol altered expression of an astrocyte marker, i.e., glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), in two…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.03.10.710881
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Relationship between acute coronary syndrome and coronavirus disease 2019 infection and vaccination type: a retrospective observational study.

Gokdemir MT, Gokdemir GS · 2026 · BMC infectious diseases

Background Studies have reported that the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine causes other serious health problems, including myocarditis, pericarditis, neurological problems, and problems resulting from the reactivation of chronic…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12879-026-13542-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluating the need for omentectomy during laparoscopic placement of tunneled peritoneal dialysis catheters in pediatrics: a multicenter comparative study.

Shehata MA, Khirallah MG, Al Nafesa A et al. · 2026 · Pediatric surgery international

Purpose To evaluate whether routine omentectomy improves outcomes during laparoscopic placement of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters in children. Methods This multicenter retrospective study included children ≤ 5 years who underwent…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00383-026-06464-w
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Mechanistic investigation of flavonoid-mediated inhibition of N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced mutagenicity via noncovalent DNA binding.

Matsuoka C, Takatama N, Muraoka T et al. · 2026 · Genes and environment : the official journal of the Japanese Environmental Mutagen Society

Background Previous research using the Ames assay showed that licoricidin (LCD) and isoliquiritigenin (ILTG) can block mutations caused by N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) in Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) TA1535. With the aim to…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s41021-026-00361-3
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Neuro-behavioral Impact of Tourette-Related Striatal Disinhibition in Rats.

Loayza J, Taylor CJL, Renstrom JG et al. · 2026 · eNeuro

Tourette syndrome (TS) has been linked to reduced GABAergic inhibition, the so-called neural disinhibition, in the dorsal striatum. Dorsal striatal neural disinhibition in animal models, caused by local microinfusion of GABA-A receptor…

View details →DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0068-26.2026
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Rigorous Donor Selection for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Active Ulcerative Colitis: Key Lessons From a Randomized Controlled Trial Halted for Futility.

Caenepeel C, Deleu S, Vazquez Castellanos JF et al. · 2025 · Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

Background & aims Rigorous donor preselection on microbiota level, strict anaerobic processing, and repeated fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) administration were hypothesized to improve FMT induction of remission in ulcerative…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.05.017