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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Çelik I, Sarıçoban C · 2023 · British poultry science
1. The aim of this study was to utilise low-value spent hen meat and investigate the possibility of using chia (Salvia hispanica L.) as a mucilage-based edible film to prevent loss of quality in meat products. For this purpose, spent hen…
Baghdadi MA, do Carmo Las Casas PHF, Mbemba E et al. · 2026 · Cancers
Background/Objectives : Tissue factor (TF)-expressing cancer cells and their extracellular vesicles (CaCe-dEVs) are key drivers of cancer-associated hypercoagulability and vascular dysfunction. While low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs)…
Hansen RH, Rölfing JD, Nielsen CL et al. · 2023 · Journal of clinical medicine
Intertrochanteric femoral fractures are commonly treated with intramedullary nails (IMNs). A tip-apex distance (TAD) of more than 20-25 mm is associated with an increased risk of cut-out. The Stryker Adaptive Positioning System (ADAPT) is…
Neubauer HR, Ogunyemi IM, Wood AK et al. · 2026 · Infection and immunity
Clostridioides difficile and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) are commonly co-isolated from hospitalized patients. We sought to develop a co-culture biofilm model to characterize interactions between these two opportunistic…
Takemura K, Murakawa Y, Kono H et al. · 2026 · Case reports in oncology
Introduction Fruquintinib is a selective vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor approved for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) that is refractory to standard therapies. While its efficacy and safety have been demonstrated…
Xiao J, Choi HM, Yim G et al. · 2026 · American journal of epidemiology
Epidemiological evidence on whether cesarean delivery influences offspring neurodevelopment remains inconsistent. We evaluated the associations between maternal cesarean delivery and childhood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and…
Mevliyaoğulları E · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background The present study evaluated a technology-driven approach for producing a plant-protein-rich bird food based on colloid-mill-modified zein suspension and compared its first-clutch reproductive performance with an…
Bilici N, Paruzel-Czachura M, Workman CI et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology
Facial anomalies, such as scars, are often linked to an "anomalous-is-bad" stereotype, in which people with visible differences are seen as less warm or less moral. We developed the "Normalizing Anomalies with Mobile Exposure" (NAME)…
Akimoto Y, Itagaki T, Takashima T et al. · 2026 · Respiratory care
Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is commonly used for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and for subjects at risk of postextubation failure. HFNC reduces inspiratory work, but its effects on expiratory muscle activity, including…
Tschoner T, Mueller KR, Zablotski Y et al. · 2026 · The Veterinary record
Background Cattle only show subtle signs of pain, making pain assessment difficult. The approach to pain and the use of analgesics depend on the treating person's experience and opinions. Methods Bavarian veterinary students were asked to…
Fiszdon JM, Wang K, Fulford D et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS
Objectives Poor social function in people with psychosis has been linked to impairments in social cognition and neurocognition, which in turn have been identified as promising treatment targets. We developed a novel social cognitive…
Liu N, Zhao J, Wu B et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology
Purpose To evaluate the changes in corneal astigmatism, axial length and anterior chamber depth following vitrectomy versus phacovitrectomy in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) under more detail group.To discuss how to…
Mitzner TL, Remillard ET, Mumma KT et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
Background/Objectives : Telewellness programs can expand access to exercise and social opportunities for older adults, especially those with mobility disabilities. The TechSAge Tele Tai Chi clinical trial assessed whether the Tai Chi for…
Terao R, Yashiro K, Kuriyama T et al. · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology
Background This study is aimed to evaluate retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) entropy in eyes with full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). Methods Patients diagnosed with…
Kerr S, Minatoguchi S, Dumitriu Carcoana AO et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics
This study evaluated the serial anatomical and morphological changes in de novo coronary lesions treated with a drug-coated balloon (DCB) using integrated-backscatter intravascular ultrasound (IB-IVUS). The aim of this study was to…
Ponissery Saidu S, Kross A, Dibattista M et al. · 2026 · The Journal of general physiology
Odorants in the inhaled air bind to odorant receptors embedded in cilia of olfactory receptor neurons, triggering the opening of the two ciliary olfactory transduction channels; first, a cationic heterotetrameric cAMP-gated channel,…
Śliwińska A, Świtaj K, Durma AD · 2026 · Nuclear medicine review. Central & Eastern Europe
Background Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) selectively accumulates in adrenergic tissue, enabling its use for diagnostic imaging of NB. The implementation of new…
Lehman A, Layton P, Mishkulin S et al. · 2026 · Sexually transmitted diseases
Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) may affect RPR titers. We describe syphilis diagnosis following doxyPEP roll-out. Syphilis diagnoses decreased (3.4%-1.5%) among persons prescribed doxyPEP. Diagnosis without laboratory…
Fenwick A, Glasheen BM, Cammarato A et al. · 2026 · Biophysical reports
Drosophila models have proven invaluable for studying skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases. While permeabilized indirect flight muscle (IFM) and jump muscle fibers from Drosophila yield insightful mechanical data, these preparations cannot…
Graham RR, Salgado BE, Guerrero E et al. · 2026 · European journal of applied physiology
Purpose This pilot study examined whether collagen supplementation, via gelatin, influences indices of skeletal muscle recovery following strenuous exercise. Methods Using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled design,…
Costa D, Guerra A, Birreci D et al. · 2026 · Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society
Background Cervical dystonia (CD) is a movement disorder with a complex pathophysiology, including cerebellar abnormalities. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), a noninvasive neuromodulation technique capable of entraining…
Giotakis AI, Steinbichler TB, Heppt H et al. · 2026 · The Journal of craniofacial surgery
The exact nasal changes caused by several types of maxillofacial surgery are not yet thoroughly understood. The aim of the present study was to determine the exact nasal airway changes caused by maxillary advancement and impaction. In a…
Hostrup M, Jessen S, Tischer SG et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports
Misuse of beta 2 -agonists to promote leanness is increasingly reported among young men undertaking resistance training. However, preclinical models demonstrate adverse cardiac remodeling with high-dose beta 2 -agonist. We investigated…
Rostron ZPJ, Feller JA, McClelland JA et al. · 2026 · Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
Objectives To determine the change in modified star excursion balance test scores in patients between 6 and 12 months following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and the change in the proportion of patients who met…
Hart HF, Patterson BE, Atkinson HF et al. · 2026 · Journal of sport rehabilitation
Context Weakness of the quadriceps and hamstrings often persists following rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Yet, recovery of the gastrocnemius muscle following ACLR remains unclear. Thus, we aimed to…
Takeyama A, Imamura Y, Ichikawa Y et al. · 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Purpose To investigate long-term outcome of retinal displacement for 1 year after idiopathic macular hole (MH) surgery with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and evaluate its association with basal MH size. Methods This…
Berk AZ, Balaban O, Eman A et al. · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein (SCV) catheterization offers an alternative approach to the classical jugular vein catheterization for central venous catheter placement. The objective of this study was to evaluate…
Lee CH, Kim KH, Choi YJ et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
This study investigates the effect of epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal in the combined hamartomas of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (CHRRPE) patients. In this retrospective, comparative case series, 15 CHRRPE patients were…
Leshno A, Levanon E, Singer R et al. · 2026 · Ophthalmology. Glaucoma
Purpose To evaluate whether the administration of topical steroids is beneficial after elective laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). Design A prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants Twenty-eight…
Cagnacci A, Xholli A, Gabbi L et al. · 2026 · The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception
Objective We investigated the metabolic profile induced by contraceptives containing body-identical oestrogens. Methods A literature search was made for articles on contraceptives with oestradiol/nomegestrol acetate (E2/NOMAc), oestradiol…