RAB5c depletion impairs LAP. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126 Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have contributed to discovering a “control switch” inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections. Researchers found that…

Top: A diagram illustrating the Antarctic ice shelf melt interactions between a floating glacier and warm water. Bottom: A heat map depicting the temperatures of the Antarctic ice shelf. Credit: Madeleine Youngs For years, scientists have warned that melting Antarctic…

This rendering shows a key measles protein (white) targeted by neutralizing human antibodies (pink). Credit: Dawid Zyla, La Jolla Institute for Immunology Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are the first in the world to characterize human antibodies…

Credit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes. A new study from the University of St Andrews suggests weight-loss drugs like Ozempic taken around pregnancy do not raise the risk of major birth defects. Published in…

Distribution of reads mapping to different RNA biotypes in different sample sets. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126 Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of Texas at Austin have identified specific blood-based genomic…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive, FDA-approved therapy that uses brief magnetic pulses to treat depression, particularly in patients who do not respond to medication. Yet scientists have long struggled to understand how it works at the level of…

Students play ball during recess at the St. Agnes Elementary School in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 3, 2020. Credit: AP Photo/Dario Lopez-MIlls, File Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades…

Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says. Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers reported in the journal Exercise, Sports and Movement.…

New Monash University research has found that more than half of all adverse events reported to Australia’s medicines regulator involving medicinal cannabis were linked to higher-THC products, with psychiatric disorders the most commonly reported adverse reactions. Australia has seen a…

A new study led by researchers from Penn Nursing’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) finds that safer nurse staffing levels in Pennsylvania hospitals could prevent thousands of deaths each year while improving care and providing savings that…

A new University of Michigan study highlights a distinct rural–urban gap in adolescent health. It reports that the link between neighborhood disadvantage and cigarette use appears only in rural areas. Teens in poor rural neighborhoods are more likely to smoke…

Medical imaging routinely used in cancer care may hold far more biological information than previously thought. An international study involving Umeå University guest professor Lukas Kenner shows that PET/CT scans can capture the molecular activity of particularly aggressive head and…

Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health,…

Molecular mechanisms and targeted strategies for RBPMS regulation of acute myeloid leukemia onset and progression. Credit: Dr. Wang Lan’s team Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most aggressive blood cancers and is characterized by the rapid growth of…

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday that it had received clearance from health safety regulators to sell a new blood test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the European Union. The Elecsys pTau217 blood test developed with the US…

Cornell Tech’s MakerLAB. Credit: NBBJ Photography As robots enter hospitals and care facilities, questions remain about whether they actually make care easier for the people who give and receive it. A new Cornell Tech-led study approaches that challenge by inviting…

Sensorized ingestible soft robotic minitablet (SeroTab) for on-demand pH detection and biomarker collection of gastric juice. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126 Researchers at the TechMed Center of the University of Twente have built a swallowable soft robot that samples…

Aims to improve heart health after a heart attack using RNA-based therapy: Prof. Dr. Thomas Thum. Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHH Following an acute heart attack, pathological remodeling processes occur in the heart. One consequence is so-called left ventricular systolic dysfunction, in…

Credit: International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology Researchers at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB), led by Prof. Gracjan Michlewski, have shown that a subtle difference at the very beginning of an RNA molecule…

Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Scientists are developing a test which could one day be used to predict how a patient’s illness will progress, and even how well they will respond to treatment. The international team, led by researchers at…

A new federal initiative aims to curb “overprescribing” of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care. “Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of psychiatric medications—especially among children,” U.S. Health…

Xingbao Li, M.D., demonstrates how someone would receive rTMS therapy to reduce nicotine cravings. Credit: Clif Rhodes, Medical University of South Carolina For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in…

SEM images of cross sections of conducting adhesives with (a) 11, (b) 13, (c) 16, and (d) 20 vol.% AgNPs (32 wt.% monomer formulations). Credit: Advanced Electronic Materials (2026). DOI: 10.1002 A collaboration between electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University is…

Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016 (26)00395-8 Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have “reverse engineered” ketamine’s antidepressant effects to identify potential new strategies for treating depression. While there are many effective treatments available for depression, not all patients respond to…

Fixed tumor sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Images representative of N = 3 mice per group. (Scale bar, 120 ?m.). Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2026). DOI: 10.1073 Not all cancers respond to the same treatments…

More than a decade ago, Yale chemist Craig Crews founded a biotechnology company in New Haven based on his pioneering research into PROTACs (or PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera), a technology that treats certain types of cancer and other diseases by degrading…

A clinical trial conducted in Tanzania and Mozambique and published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases concludes that expanding the use of molecular diagnostic tests on urine and stool samples, in addition to sputum, to detect tuberculosis in hospitalized people living…

When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. Credit: The ATLAS Institute/CU Boulder Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known:…

The femme fatale motifs appear in both egalitarian and complex societies, suggesting near-universality. Credit: cottonbro studio: www.pexels.com/photo/elegant-woman-in-gray-blazer-and-black-hat-9209732/ From James Bond movies to water spirits in mythology, the tales of attractive, dangerous female forms that distract the hero from his path…

Credit: Ivan S from Pexels Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her child in utero, causing the…

Menstruation is once again a hot topic on social media, thanks to a new health trend known as “cycle syncing.” It involves aligning your diet and exercise habits to each phase of your menstrual cycle. For example, you may only…

The occurrence of microscopic colitis in Sweden has risen steadily over the past decades, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The findings show that the disease is more common than previously recognized…

A long-term MRI study demonstrates that lower accumulation of abdominal fat (visceral fat), measured throughout the entire follow-up period, is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy, preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife—independent…

Molecular model of the stable iron(I) compound developed by researchers at KIT as the source for novel catalysts. Credit: Oliver Townrow, KIT The production of many products used in everyday life and in industry, such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, and coatings,…

Researchers at City of Hope and TGen (part of City of Hope) have identified a significant correlation between a tumor’s “splicing burden” and its clinical response to treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). In a study published in the…

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine finds that a majority of Americans, 60%, are concerned about high blood pressure. Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure according to the Centers for…

While entry into medicine and surgery has become more diverse, why does that diversity disappear at senior levels? A new study from the University of Surrey argues that the answer lies in how careers are judged day-to-day. Researchers found that…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. issued an order Monday that allows patients to continue accessing the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, for now. The one-sentence order pauses a Friday ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other nutritional products are often marketed as simple ways to boost energy, support immunity, protect brain health or even promote longevity. For many people, taking supplements…

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have found that although advanced footwear technology (AFT), commonly known as “super shoes,” may improve performance in elite runners, they also cause subtle changes in running mechanics linked to bone stress injuries. The findings are…