Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-022Cancer Protein BRAF: A New Target Against Chronic Nerve PainResearchers at MD Anderson identify BRAF, a protein linked to cancer, as a driver of neuropathic pain. Preclinical tests show BRAF and MEK inhibitors reduce pain sensitivity, pointing to potential drug repurposing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-09-012Magnetic Microbe Extends Worm Lifespan by 43% in StudyA magnetotactic bacterium, Magnetospirillum magneticum AMB-1, extended C. elegans lifespan by 43.39% by reducing iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation linked to ferroptosis, suggesting new aging interventions.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-09-01China’s MRI-Based Full-Stack Brain Interface UnveiledChina unveiled uMR Shenguan, an MRI-based full-stack brain-computer interface that records millisecond neural activity and submillimeter structure, enabling synchronized observation and intervention for research and clinical use.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-312Deep Sleep Brain Waves May Slow Alzheimer’s ProgressionA small study finds that strong deep sleep rhythms may weaken the link between elevated orexin and faster Alzheimer’s decline, suggesting sleep quality could influence disease progression and therapeutic strategies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-312Tiny THC Pulse Reprograms Breast Tumors via CB2R SignalingA four-day, ultra-low-dose THC treatment nudges breast tumor organoids toward a less aggressive, more differentiated state by modulating CB2 receptor activity—effects that persisted in mice and boosted tamoxifen responsiveness.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-312New Study Links Xylitol Blood Levels to Increased Heart RiskA study presented at ESC Congress in Munich links higher blood xylitol to increased risk of death, heart attack, and stroke. Researchers analyzed 17,000 people and found a 57 percent higher risk over six years in those with the highest levels.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-312Smart Gut Bacteria Could Rethink Type 2 Diabetes CareChinese researchers engineered an E. coli probiotic called GIFT that senses glucose and secretes a GLP-1-like peptide, offering a potential on-demand treatment pathway for type 2 diabetes; preclinical tests in mice and diabetic macaques show promise.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-302Why Partner Support Makes Weight Loss Easier for MenA new study from Anglia Ruskin shows partner involvement can help men overcome resistance to dieting. Practical household support—shopping, cooking, snack swaps—boosts adherence and weight-loss success.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-302High Social Media Use Linked to Higher Depression RiskAn 11-year analysis of 183,000 adults links daily social media use of 150+ minutes to higher self-reported depression. The study and a major settlement with Meta underline mounting concerns about platform design and youth safety.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-292Longer Exclusive Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer ADHD SymptomsA Norwegian cohort study of 37,600 families found longer exclusive breastfeeding up to six months was associated with modestly lower ADHD symptoms at ages three, five, and eight, even after genetic and sibling analyses.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-292How CiliaVine Could Transform Targeted Drug DeliveryCiliaVine is a hairlike magnetic microrobot that can steer through blood vessels to trap circulating tumor cells, improve targeted drug delivery by up to 146 percent, and speed clot removal—early results are promising but clinical translation remains challenging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-283Robotic Knee Surgery: Precision Without Better RecoveryThe RACER-Knee randomized trial shows that robot-assisted knee replacement increases implant placement precision but did not improve pain, mobility, or recovery at one year. Long-term follow-up continues.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-28Dual Stem-Cell Scaffold Restores Vision in Human TrialA first-in-human trial at Moorfields and UCL used a collagen scaffold carrying two stem cell types to treat aniridia-related keratopathy, improving ocular surface scores and vision in nine patients.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-27Experimental Compound Burns Fat in Mice Without StarvingA UC Berkeley study finds the compound TOFA causes obese male mice to lose about 18% body weight without eating less, by shifting fat metabolism and increasing energy expenditure.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-27Leg-Derived Mitochondria Injected into Human Eyes: Case OneResearchers report the first human case of injecting mitochondria from a patient's leg into both eyes. The procedure was safe and produced temporary physiological responses, opening a path for further trials in treating energy-starved retinal cells.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-272Why Vitamin C Still Fails to Prevent the Common ColdVitamin C is often sold as a cold prevention shortcut, but research shows only modest benefits in specific groups and small reductions in symptom severity. Learn what the evidence and safety guidelines actually say.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-263AI Tissue Clocks Reveal Organs Age on Different TimelinesAI-trained tissue clocks read histology to estimate organ-specific biological age. Study of 25,712 GTEx images shows organs age at different rates and some signals appear in blood, with implications for diagnostics.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-262A dissolving microneedle patch that targets skin cancerResearchers at Queen's University Belfast developed a 3D-printed, dissolving microneedle patch that delivers curcumin and 5-fluorouracil directly to skin cancers, enabling controlled, less invasive local therapy and reduced needle waste.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-08-24Most Plant-Based Meats Contain Fungal Toxins, Study FindsA UK survey of 212 plant-based foods found mycotoxins—natural fungal toxins—in every product. Levels were below EU limits, yet experts warn of cumulative exposure risks and call for better monitoring.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-08-24Supercharged Natural Killer Cells Penetrate Solid TumorsStanford researchers reprogram donor natural killer cells into tissue-resident killers that infiltrate solid tumors and slow growth in mice, enabling a potential off-the-shelf cell therapy combined with antibody treatment.
