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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Li Y, Wang D, Liu B et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel non-thermal technology for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, but its immediate systemic effects on electrolytes remain poorly characterized. Methods We prospectively enrolled 161…
Darch W, Soliman J, Higgins NC et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Vascular endothelial cells (VECs) play a critical role in tissue and organ homeostasis, wound healing, and immune function. VECs are commonly utilized for in vitro cell culture and in vivo tissue engineering applications which experience…
Almekaty K, Alhefnawy M, Ismael A et al. · 2026 · Urology
Objective To prospectively assess the clinical outcomes and safety of microsurgical denervation of the penis (MSDP) for treatment of lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE); and to examine the impact of transitioning from partial to more…
Salem AS, Albelasy NF, El-Bialy AA · 2026 · The Angle orthodontist
Objectives To compare the effectiveness of clear aligner (CA) vs removable inclined plane (RP) in improving the dentofacial changes and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with anterior crossbite in the mixed…
Erdem Altınyürek E, Öztürk VÖ · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background Gastritis is characterized by alterations in the gastric microbiota. This dysbiosis in the stomach may affect immune system regulation as well as influence the oral microbiota. Periodontal disease results from dysbiosis of…
Mamun AA · 2026 · 3 Biotech
Drought significantly alters soil microbial activity and carbon cycling, yet its effects across contrasting land-use systems remain insufficiently understood. This study investigated drought-induced changes in microbial communities and…
Tuncsoy M, Tuncsoy B · 2026 · Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology
Aluminum (Al) is a widely occurring element in nature and is the most abundant element in the earth's crust after oxygen and silicon. In this study, metal accumulation levels in the gills, liver and muscle tissues and liver SOD, CAT and…
Nersesyan A, Kundi M, Muradyan R et al. · 2026 · Mutagenesis
We investigated the impact of cigarette smoking, daily exposure to tar and nicotine, and the duration of smoking on genetic instability (chromosomal damage-micronuclei, MN, nuclear buds-gene amplification) as well as on disturbances in…
Bakir M, Sağmak S · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different modeling resins on the surface roughness, surface gloss, and color stability of a nanohybrid resin composite. Methods Forty disk-shaped specimens (10 mm diameter × 2 mm…
Kaplan S, de Nascimento J, Contini A · 2026 · Drug safety
Background and objectives Concerns about modafinil and armodafinil use in pregnancy emerged from animal reproductive toxicity and limited human data, including a US registry suggesting increased risk of major congenital malformations…
McDonough W, Gevorkian J, Wong D et al. · 2026 · Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
Background As part of the accreditation process for bariatric surgery, patients must go through a preoperative pathway. There will inevitably be patients who are seen in the clinic but never undergo surgery. This rate of attrition is…
Wakui N, Ogino Y, Nagumo H et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology
Background Zinc deficiency is common in chronic liver disease and is closely associated with the progression of hepatic fibrosis and metabolic dysfunction. Although pemafibrate, a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha…
Biedermann M, Sifakakis I, Zinelis S et al. · 2026 · European journal of oral sciences
Rubbing phosphoric acid during etching has been shown to improve surface roughness in prepared enamel. This study aimed to compare intact enamel's surface roughness and resin tag lengths after etching with and without rubbing. Extracted…
Hamid R, Bayramoğlu MN, Şirolu S et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background: In this study, we radiologically assessed potential increases in microvascularity, extracellular matrix-related changes, and tissue viscoelasticity following carboxytherapy for periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH). We also…
Akbulut NK, Yıldız I, Yılmaz MT · 2026 · Polish journal of veterinary sciences
Melatonin not only regulates circadian rhythms in animals but also supports reproductive health through its potent antioxidant properties and immunomodulatory effects. In this study, the effects of exogenous melatonin administration on…
Firoozjaei IT, Sabzi Z, Rajabloo M et al. · 2026 · Nursing research and practice
Background During pregnancy, extensive hormonal and metabolic changes can occur. Gestational diabetes can cause maternal and neonatal complications. Follow-ups have shown that women who first develop metabolic diseases during pregnancy…
Şenel SSD, Çetin A · 2026 · BMC psychology
Peer bullying poses a serious risk to adolescents' psychosocial development and school adjustment. However, culturally adapted and evidence-based intervention programs remain limited in non-Western societies. Restorative justice approaches…
Ebrahimi S, Tehrani H, Ghavami V et al. · 2025 · Journal of education and health promotion
Background Brucellosis is a major bacterial infectious disease common to human beings and animals. It is considered a prevalent infection in developing countries. The present research was carried out to explore the effect of an educational…
Bilgin O, Koç M · 2026 · Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Solution-focused brief group counseling is a systematic approach that centers on solutions rather than the problem itself. In this approach, which focuses on the strengths of the clients, the solutions are generated by the clients…
Saud MA, Khamees Abed S, Shahooth MA et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background: While ivermectin is a common antiparasitic drug used in veterinary medicine, the effects of repeated administration at therapeutic doses have not been well studied. Of particular interest is the impact of ivermectin on…
Moreira-Vera D, Solórzano MLP, Marín-Pérez AL · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Introduction: Ethical decision-making is a core competency in medical training. However, evidence regarding moral reasoning and ethical sensitivity among medical students in Latin America remains limited, particularly in settings…
Hamsika V, Batra P, Bhaskar V et al. · 2026 · Pediatric emergency care
Objective To compare IVC/Ao ratio, IVC collapsibility/distensibility indices before and after the administration of fluid bolus therapy in children with non-hemorrhagic shock using point of care ultrasound, and to correlate the changes in…
Ali ET, Findlay BL · 2026 · Preprint
Sustainable agriculture has driven increased exploration of microbial inoculants as a promising strategy to boost plant growth for higher yield and enhance secondary metabolism to increase crop nutritional value. However, their influence…
Wang W, Chen Z, Li M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) is the gold standard for assessing diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity, but whether different contrast diffusion times affect staging remains unclear. Following two clinical DR staging criteria, we…
Zein MMA, Win KT, Alananzeh I · 2026 · Healthcare informatics research
Objectives This study aims to explore the key factors that enhance engagement in Facebook health support groups among Australian culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was…
Marani N, di Gennaro D, Garotti R et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in psychiatry
Introduction Sensory processing abnormalities represent a high-impact clinical feature in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sensory alterations can be classified by modality and behavioral responses to stimuli. The…
Ansari D, Bethel JA, Greeneway GP et al. · 2026 · Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
Background and objectives Lateral interbody fusion represents a minimally-invasive approach to achieve indirect decompression via disc height restoration and alignment correction in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. If…
White RL, Read QD, Valles SM · 2026 · Journal of invertebrate pathology
Solenopsis invicta virus 3 (SINV3) is a biological control agent against the red imported fire ant, S. invicta. We attempted to improve the virus' effectiveness with organosilicone adjuvants hydroxy trisiloxane [hydroxyTSX] and methoxy…
Rasmussen PL, Rinnan Å, Nielsen SB et al. · 2026 · Food Hydrocolloids.
The utilization of bovine casein for creating casein micelles with properties resembling those in human milk presents an opportunity to bridge the nutritional gap between human milk and infant formula. However, the processing of these…
Williams AJ, Pum JM, Deyoung JK et al. · 2026 · The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Upper Extremity (UE) and PROMIS Pain Interference (PI) scores before and after carpal tunnel release (CTR) between…