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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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Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Dynamic monitoring of antibody drug conjugates targeting TROP2 or HER2 in breast cancer using circulating tumor cells.

Mishra A, Abelman RO, Cunneely Q et al. · 2026 · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) target surface proteins on cancer cells, leading to internalization and delivery of a drug payload, thereby enhancing selectivity and minimizing toxicity. ADCs against TROP2 (Sacituzumab govitecan) or HER2…

View details →DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2601563123
Negative / Null Result Report

Choriodecidual Ureaplasma parvum infection induces fetal lung inflammation prior to intra-amniotic infection in a nonhuman primate model

Tripathy S, Crilley N, Morgan TK et al. · 2026 · Preprint

ABSTRACT Preterm birth before 28 weeks remains a leading cause of neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity. Intrauterine infection-driven chorioamnionitis is strongly associated with preterm labor, fetal inflammatory response syndrome,…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.06.730594
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Comparative assessment of behavioral and systemic effects of small (10 nm) and large (100 nm) tellurium nanoparticles in a chronic mouse model.

Rogachev VV, Goltyaev MV, Varlamova EG et al. · 2026 · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

This study presents a comparative evaluation of the behavioral and systemic effects of small (10 nm) and large (100 nm) tellurium nanoparticles (TeNPs) obtained by laser ablation in a chronic in vivo experiment on male BALB/c mice. TeNPs…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2026.154130
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Short-term effects of static stretching versus myofascial release on hamstring tightness and lower extremity function in sedentary IT professionals: a randomized controlled trial.

Anand M, Kashyap R, Bhat P et al. · 2026 · BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

Background Prolonged sedentary work is associated with hamstring tightness, reduced flexibility, and functional limitations among information technology (IT) professionals. Comparative evidence for static stretching and myofascial release…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13102-026-01818-2
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Does mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination in the subacute phase lead to microstructural brain changes? A prospective pilot MRI study using T1 relaxometry.

Willems R, Cappelletti M, Schüre JR et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines delivered via lipid nanoparticles (LNP) were pivotal in managing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. While mild systemic reactions are common after…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-56181-6
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Turnip mosaic virus-based gRNA delivery system for plant genome editing

Khwanbua E, Lappe RR, Bierl AA et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Plant virus-based gRNA delivery systems offer a rapid alternative to stable transformation for CRISPR-mediated genome editing, but potyvirus-based platforms in Cas9-expressing plants are still underexplored. Here, we developed a turnip…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.04.22.720221
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Association between anti-Mullerian hormone and antithyroid antibodies detectability and positivity in women assisted at a fertility clinic.

Oliveira YIL, Couto A, Sá PG et al. · 2025 · JBRA assisted reproduction

Objective To evaluate the association between antithyroid antibodies detectability and positivity and ovarian reserve. Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the correlation between TSH levels and parameters of ovarian reserve [anti-Mullerian…

View details →DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20250032
Negative / Null Result Report

Assessing the Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change of Frontal Plane Projection Angles During Single-leg Tasks in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain

Nagahori H, Liang JN, Keefer I et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract This study conducted a secondary analysis of a previous study to evaluate the test-retest reliability, standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC) of frontal plane projection angles across five…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8183647/v1
Methods Dead-EndMedicine

Does the Minimal Detectable Change in the 10-Meter Walk Test and Timed Up and Go Test Differ by Parkinson's Disease Severity?

Yamasaki R, Inoue Y · 2026 · Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

Objective To determine the minimal detectable change (MDC) of the 10-meter walk test (10MWT) and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) across different stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) severity as classified by the Hoehn & Yahr scale (H&Y). Design…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2026.01.010
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Detection capabilities of a single dried blood spot for recombinant erythropoietin micro-dose testing in sport.

Requena-Tutusaus L, Anselmo I, Coll S et al. · 2026 · Journal of pharmacological and toxicological methods

Objectives Dried blood spot (DBS) micro-sampling is gaining prominence in anti-doping testing, particularly for the detection of erythropoietin-receptor agonists (ERAs) such as recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO). However, detecting…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2026.108423
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Early Transplantation After Pretransplant Reduction of <i>TP53</i>-Altered Clones and Prolonged Dose-Adjusted Azacitidine Maintenance: A Three-Case Series.

Yamagata F, Yoshihara K, Nannya Y et al. · 2026 · EJHaem

TP53 -altered myeloid neoplasms are associated with an extremely high risk of relapse even after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT), and the optimal pretransplant and posttransplant strategies remain undefined. We…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jha2.70315
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Liver Transplantation for HBV-Related Disease in France: NUC Type Before LT Is Associated With Patient Survival.

Bienvenue I, Roux O, Coilly A et al. · 2026 · Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver

Background & aims Liver transplantation (LT) is indicated for liver complications related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection: acute liver failure (ALF), decompensated cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The present study aimed…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/liv.70737
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Reliability of Inertial Sensors for Measuring Scapular Kinematics in Individuals With Shoulder Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis.

Oliveira FADS, Santos LRH, Silva HAD et al. · 2026 · Journal of sport rehabilitation

Context Scapular dyskinesis is frequently associated with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), and clinicians increasingly use inertial sensors as a portable, low-cost option to assess scapular kinematics. However, the reliability of these…

View details →DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2026-0055
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Occurrence of Ochratoxin A in Edible Pig Tissues (Kidneys, Liver, Muscle and Fat) in Greece Determined by HPLC-FD.

Vlachou M, Solomakos N, Govaris A et al. · 2026 · Toxins

This study aimed to assess the occurrence and contamination levels of OTA in edible tissues of slaughtered pigs in Greece using high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FD). Kidney, liver, muscle, and fat…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/toxins18040181
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Pharmacological markers of HIV prevention for oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in men who have sex with men.

Iannuzzi S, Müller M, Yu Y et al. · 2026 · Nature communications

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected approximately 1.1 million individuals in 2024. There is no effective vaccine or cure, and funding cuts in resource-limited settings threaten treatment access. Cost-effective and widely…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-72907-6
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Postoperative ctHPVDNA Kinetics in Patients With HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer.

Yin LX, Hidalgo CM, Bogan AW et al. · 2025 · JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery

Importance Circulating tumor human papillomavirus DNA (ctHPVDNA) is an important biomarker for the presence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), but little is known about early postoperative kinetics of ctHPVDNA…

View details →DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.1606
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Baseline Data on Viral Suppression, Treatment Adherence and Mental Health in Peripartum Girls and Young Women With HIV in Zimbabwe.

Chawana-Mutingwende TD, Ngara B, Mudadi LS et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International AIDS Society

Introduction Peripartum adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) with HIV have lower viral suppression compared to older women. But the recently introduced dolutegravir-based regimens and psychosocial peer motivation may improve viral…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jia2.70117
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C-reactive protein in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid as a potential biomarker of bacterial bronchopneumonia in dogs.

Giampaolo T, Liotard MG, Cadoré JL et al. · 2026 · Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc

Diagnosis of canine bacterial bronchopneumonia (bBP) is challenging and mostly based on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cytology and bacterial culture (BC) results. However, bacterial contamination of BALF is frequent, intracellular…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/10406387261432645
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Assessment of Dried Plasma Spots (DPS) as an Appropriate Sample Matrix for the Measurement of Circulating Calretinin, a Biomarker for Mesothelioma-A Proof-Of-Concept Study.

Gleichenhagen J, Kaiser N, Brüning T et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

Background Microsampling using filter cards for dried blood spots (DBS) and dried plasma spots (DPS) is a well-established technique offering practical advantages for blood collection and subsequent processing. For DBS/DPS, only a small…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jcla.70271
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Beyond Donor-Specific Antibodies: The Unseen Role of Non-Donor-Specific Anti-human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibodies in Rejection.

Kashiv P, Balwani M, Pasari AS et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR) is conventionally defined by the presence of donor-specific anti-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies (DSA), characteristic microvascular injury on allograft biopsy, and evidence of complement…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.104798
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Developing Indigenous Plant-Enriched Yogurt to Enhance Iron Solubility-A Collaboration With Senegalese Women Farmers.

Ifeh C, Allan E, Ndiaye A et al. · 2026 · Journal of food science

This study utilized collaborations with Senegalese women farmers to investigate the impact of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation of sorghum, baobab, and milk on nutritional and sensory qualities for plant-enriched yogurt. Using a…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70978
Methods Dead-EndOpen accessMedicine

Rapid and Accurate ED-XRF Quantification of Trace Arsenic in Rice-Based Foods Employing ANNs to Resolve Lead Spectral Interference.

Carroll M, Gao Z, He L · 2026 · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Trace quantifications of arsenic (As) in foods by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometry are hindered by spectral overlap from lead (Pb) at characteristic emission lines. This study employed artificial neural networks…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/foods15071130