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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Ma Z, Cao W, Zhang J et al. · 2026 · Neuroreport
Background γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is essential for the central sedative/hypnotic actions of ethanol. The tuberomammillary nucleus (TMN), the exclusive source of forebrain histaminergic innervation, functions as the principal arousal…
Sugawara K, Yagi K, Yajima S et al. · 2026 · International journal of clinical oncology
Purpose We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of transmediastinal esophagectomy (TME) for esophagogastric junction cancer (EGJC) patients. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent TME for EGJC (Siewert Type II) between 2018…
Li Y, Chen W, Hill R et al. · 2026 · European clinical respiratory journal
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that can be managed using Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) or traditional therapy with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) for maintenance and short-acting…
Cosenza M, Fabbri M, Pizzini B et al. · 2026 · Journal of gambling studies
Adolescence represents a critical developmental period for the emergence of maladaptive gambling behaviors, including loss chasing, a key marker of gambling-related harm. The present study provides the first behavioral examination of the…
Vidon M, Wang X, Costes L et al. · 2026 · Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology
Background and study aims Educational interventions have been proposed to improve adherence to bowel preparation instructions. We evaluated whether adding a short instructional video to standard written and oral information improves bowel…
M MM, M G, R R et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background: Vitamin D optimizes musculoskeletal function and athletic performance, yet optimal supplementation protocols remain unclear. Methods: In this double-blind RCT, 18 professional female soccer players were randomized during autum…
Miyahara Y, Nagel R, Frieß W · 2026 · Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Dissolved oxygen (DO) has been proposed to influence protein stability during freeze-thaw (F/T) processing, yet its direct impact remains unclear. This study evaluated whether DO levels or vacuum degassing affect the stability of human…
Rawal R, Thyagarajan A, Sahu RP · 2026 · Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Background/objectives Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, driven by invasive behavior and frequent resistance to systemic therapies. Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors…
Ikawa D, Miura A, Miyata K et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Manual support and interpersonal interaction can enhance postural stability during upright standing, yet it remains unclear how tactile and visual interactions influence the temporal organization of postural control. We used a 2 × 2…
Yin Y, Li C, Feng Y et al. · 2026 · Veterinary sciences
This study investigated the effects of composite postbiotic preparation on the growth performance, immune function, and microbiota composition of Nubian black goats. Thirty healthy Nubian black goats with similar body weights were randomly…
Barkan R, Goren I, Fischman M et al. · 2026 · Digestive diseases and sciences
Background Nurses play a key role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management. This randomized controlled trial evaluated intensive nurse-led program in patients with IBD starting advanced therapy. Methods Patients were randomized (1:1)…
Bin Ghouth S, Cigdem O, Mazzoli V · 2026 · Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
Background Muscle mass decline, associated with strength decline, is a hallmark of aging. Yet, strength decline greatly exceeds mass decline. This indicates that aspects of muscle quality and architecture-not reflected by mass-also…
Alghamdi MA, Almasaad JM, Ahmed ME et al. · 2026 · Anatomical sciences education
The choice of instructional language in medical education continues to be debated across non-English-speaking nations. In Saudi Arabia, medical schools use English as the medium of instruction, which may challenge students who previously…
Huber AL, Picavet PP, Hamon M et al. · 2026 · American journal of veterinary research
Objective To measure hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation in a static standing position with the limb maintained with a traditional Ehmer sling (TES), compare these with a commercially available vest-based sling (VBS), and…
Erdem G, Kavak Akelma F, Nalbant B et al. · 2026 · Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society
Objective Nausea, vomiting and pain are common postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ondansetron combined with acupuncture at bilateral PC6 during the intraoperative period on the incidence of…
Stephansen RB, Lassen J, Lund MS et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science
This study aimed to quantify the effect of the methane-mitigating feed additive 3-NOP on genetic parameters and potential genotype-by-environment (G × E) interaction for gas emission traits, i.e., methane (CH 4 ) and, carbon dioxide (CO 2…
Niu X, Zhang J · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Collective intelligence, the emergent capacity of groups to perform cognitive tasks beyond the abilities of individual members, has been extensively studied in small-group laboratory settings but remains underexplored in…
Lu B, Liu X, Zhang P et al. · 2026 · Traffic injury prevention
Objective Driver workload is a safety-relevant factor that may contribute to impaired driving performance and an increased risk of traffic injury. Cabin temperature is a modifiable in-vehicle environmental condition, but its influence on…
Yazici Akbiyik S, Yikici Col C, Bakir E · 2026 · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
Objectives This study evaluated the effect of polymerization mode on dentin bond strength of universal adhesives applied using etch-and-rinse (ER) and self-etch (SE) strategies, before and after thermocycling. Method and materials A total…
Traylor AM, Bell EA, Lewis NCM et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
Objective We investigated the impact of leaders' interprofessional teamwork behaviors on NICU staff perceptions of teamwork processes, trust, psychological safety, and voice behavior. Study design To develop a measure of leaders'…
Gao Y, Guo Z, Liang HN · 2026 · IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics
Amid the global decline in news credibility, immersive journalism in virtual reality (VR) offers opportunities to enhance trust and engagement through presence and interactivity. As the communicators of news, virtual news anchors play a…
Mi X, Zhang X, Lai H et al. · 2026 · International journal of cancer
To evaluate the efficacy, surgical safety, and prognosis of induction immunochemotherapy followed by surgery for advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We retrospectively analyzed 143 patients with clinical stage IIB-IVA NSCLC who…
Athiel Y, Goffinet F, Le Ray C et al. · 2026 · Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction
Objective To compare the mode of delivery among women with singleton breech presentation at 36 weeks who attempted external cephalic version (ECV) with those who declined the procedure, in a tertiary center characterized by a low ECV…
Zhang Y, Zhao N, Hu B et al. · 2026 · International journal of food microbiology
Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris) poses a major spoilage risk in pasteurized fruit juices, owing to its thermophilicity and acidophilicity. Naringenin, a natural flavonoid, has been investigated for its potential…
Zhao H, Wang L, Zhang S et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology
Background Professional divers work in safety-critical environments that require sustained attention, rapid judgment, and stable emotional control. Neuroticism is a vulnerability trait related to negative affectivity, perceived stress…
Morris JR, Cruz K, Kainth R et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurophysiology
Visual processing is crucial for the preparation, guidance, and stabilization of human locomotion. Responses to visual perturbations appear more adaptive at slower rather than faster walking speeds. Intermittent visual occlusions during…
Alqhazo M, Blomgren M · 2026 · Journal of fluency disorders
Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge about stuttering in the Jordanian community and the public attitudes that the Jordanians might have toward people who stutter. Method First, five non-stuttering speakers served…
Zhang L, Liu X, Zhang C et al. · 2026 · Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Dimyricetin-yl-diselenide (DMS; 3,5,7-trihydroxy-8-[[3,5,7-trihydroxy-4-oxo-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-8-yl]diselanyl]-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one) is a structurally defined organoselenium flavonoid dimer in which two…
Sniegula S, Wos G · 2026 · Scientific reports
Urbanization is a challenging environment and has a profound impact on organisms. Cities may be the source of important phenotypic changes and lead to developmental instability. To explore the effects of urbanization (percentage of…
Fältström A, Hedevik H, Ardern CL et al. · 2026 · The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of internet-delivered psychological support-the BAck iN the Game (BANG) intervention-after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) for improving return to sport (RTS). DESIGN: Randomized…