A University of Houston psychology professor is challenging the notion that dyslexia, or specific reading disorder, stems from a single faulty gene in the brain, suggesting instead that it is caused by an overall brain network ...
Feb 8, 2026
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When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi—microorganisms that—if actually present in tumor tissues—could influence how they grow, evade immunity ...
Feb 7, 2026
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This local biotech says it has found a way to trick cancer cells into destroying themselves with its molecular glue. Now it's putting that claim to the test. After attracting global attention from researchers and billions ...
Feb 7, 2026
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When UNSW Associate Professor Shafagh Waters explains cystic fibrosis (CF) to the children she works with, she asks them to imagine what is happening inside their own bodies. "I tell them to picture an airport," she says. ...
Feb 6, 2026
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"House burping" is the latest thing cluttering people's feeds: short clips of people flinging open every window and door, announcing they're "burping" their home to get rid of stale, germ-filled air. Behind the playful name ...
Feb 8, 2026
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A clinical trial led by Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has found that point-of-care testing for hepatitis B DNA is as effective as traditional laboratory testing, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment in hard-to-reach ...
Feb 8, 2026
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Mold is a silent threat, often going unnoticed as it quietly harms health. What's concerning is that exposure to mold during early childhood leaves its mark way into adolescence. In a study published in Environmental Research: ...
Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some cases, it may even ...
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease by modulating a specific brain network that is mainly active in the fast beta frequency range (20 to 35 Hz). This conclusion was reached by an interdisciplinary ...
Feb 6, 2026
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A research team led by the Department of Medicine, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has synergized the impacts of worldwide clinical trial data through ...
Feb 6, 2026
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