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Monday, Oct 06

Scientists reverse Alzheimer's in mice using nanoparticles

A research team co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital Sichuan University (WCHSU), working with partners in the UK, has demonstrated a nanotechnology strategy that reverses ...

Oct 6, 2025

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The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.

Oct 6, 2025

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Learning a foreign language—before you're born

Can your brain attune itself to a foreign language before you're born? A UdeM-led team of neuropsychology researchers has found that it can. A few weeks of prenatal exposure to a new language is enough to rewire the language ...

Oct 6, 2025

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Sperm microRNAs may enable transmission of exercise benefits from fathers to children

In a recent study published in Cell Metabolism, a research paper provides the first evidence that sperm microRNAs act as carriers of epigenetic information, enabling the intergenerational transmission of paternal exercise ...

Oct 6, 2025

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Human ability to focus on specific sounds not found to originate in auditory nerve or brainstem

Research led by the University of Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute and the University of Rochester illuminates the mechanisms through which humans can pick out and focus on single sounds in noisy environments.

Oct 6, 2025

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'Playing to your strengths' improves well-being in adult ADHD, new research shows

Adults with ADHD who recognize and regularly use their personal strengths report better well-being, improved quality of life and fewer mental health difficulties, according to a new international study.

Oct 6, 2025

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Seeing double: Visual anagrams that rotate open doors for brain research

New artificial intelligence-generated images that appear to be one thing, but something else entirely when rotated, are helping scientists test the human mind.

Oct 6, 2025

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Tuesday, Oct 07

Novel blood test for chronic fatigue achieves 96% accuracy

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).

Oct 7, 2025

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The loser's brain: How neuroscience controls social behavior

Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as the most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies aren't just limited ...

Oct 7, 2025

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Microplastics found to change gut microbiome in first human-sample study

New research presented at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm commonly found in the environment—can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes resembling patterns linked to ...

Oct 7, 2025

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Scientists create ChatGPT-like AI model for neuroscience to build one of the most detailed mouse brain maps to date

In a powerful fusion of AI and neuroscience, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Allen Institute designed an AI model that has created one of the most detailed maps of the mouse brain to ...

Oct 7, 2025

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Novel drug combination offers hope for men with advanced prostate cancer

A new drug combination could significantly delay the progression of a life-threatening form of prostate cancer in men with specific genetic mutations, finds a major international trial led by UCL researchers.

Oct 7, 2025

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Widely-prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol not significantly effective for easing chronic pain, analysis finds

The strong opioid painkiller tramadol is not significantly effective at easing the chronic pain for which it's widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Oct 7, 2025

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Colon cancer considered cured after six years when relapse risk falls below 0.5%

IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino with Mayo Clinic and multiple international cancer research centers have delivered a pooled analysis indicating that colon cancer recurrence risk drops below 0.5% by year six after surgery, ...

Oct 7, 2025 report

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Wednesday, Oct 08

Hidden evolution in sperm raises disease risk for children as men age

Harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age because some are actively favored during sperm production, new research has revealed.

Oct 8, 2025

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Two experimental compounds could benefit people living with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting more than 2.9 million people worldwide. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the protective insulation around nerve fibers, ...

Oct 8, 2025

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Alzheimer's disease research in brain tissue from African American donors points to roles for many novel genes

The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to white/European-ancestry (EA) individuals living in the U.S. Some of this is due to social determinants of ...

Oct 8, 2025

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Newly discovered brain cells are wired for uncertainty

Newly identified brain cells evolved along the theme, "Life is uncertain; Eat dessert first." The neurons, located in the front part of the brain, are most active when the outcome of a decision is uncertain, suggesting that ...

Oct 8, 2025

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Engineered CAR-NK cells could evade immune rejection and target cancer more effectively

One of the newest weapons that scientists have developed against cancer is a type of engineered immune cell known as CAR-NK (natural killer) cells. Similar to CAR-T cells, these cells can be programmed to attack cancer cells.

Oct 8, 2025

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It's all in your head: Select neurons in the brainstem may hold the key to treating chronic pain

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory experience that helps us avoid danger. Touch a hot stove, stub a toe, or bonk your head on a low branch, ...

Oct 8, 2025

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Repurposing an arthritis drug could significantly improve recovery from heart attack

Australian researchers have discovered that an anti-inflammatory drug already being used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could dramatically improve recovery from heart attacks. The work is published in the journal Cardiovascular ...

Oct 8, 2025

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Thursday, Oct 09

Schizophrenia is linked to iron and myelin deficits in the brain, neuroimaging study finds

Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, disorganized speech and thought patterns, false beliefs about the world or oneself, difficulties concentrating and other symptoms ...

Oct 9, 2025 feature

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Body illusion helps unlock memories, new study finds

New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories—potentially even those from the early stages of childhood.

Oct 9, 2025

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Nanoparticle vaccine prevents multiple cancers and stops metastasis in mice

A study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers demonstrates that their nanoparticle-based vaccine can effectively prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice. Not only did up to ...

Oct 9, 2025

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Certain dietary fatty acids can supercharge cancer-fighting immune cells

A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has discovered that certain dietary fatty acids can supercharge the human immune system's ability to fight cancer. The team found that ...

Oct 9, 2025

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74

Restless leg syndrome's connection to Parkinson's disease

Three research hospitals in the Republic of Korea are reporting that restless leg syndrome was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with 1.6% of patients with restless leg syndrome developing Parkinson's ...

Oct 9, 2025 report

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Vitamin A transporter reactivates latent HIV, providing another step towards a cure

Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are insidious. They can evade the immune defense and antiviral drugs by becoming "latent." In this state, they are largely invisible and unassailable. As long as these dormant viruses ...

Oct 9, 2025

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Imaging technique reveals an ecosystem that determines how eggs mature and ovaries age

The ticking of the biological clock is especially loud in the ovaries—the organs that store and release a woman's eggs. From age 25 to 40, a woman's chance of conceiving each month decreases drastically.

Oct 9, 2025

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Friday, Oct 10

People with ADHD may be more creative because they let their minds wander

New research confirms that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be linked to increased creativity and suggests that this creativity is associated with a greater tendency to let your mind wander. This first ...

Oct 10, 2025

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Researchers elucidate aging mechanisms and identify a biomarker for aging and overall health status

Aging is a systemic process that affects the entire body. Visible external signs of aging usually correspond to evidence of equivalent aging in the functioning of the internal organs. This indicates that skin cells age in ...

Oct 10, 2025

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107

Blood cancer: Scientists reprogram cancer cell death to trigger immune system

The aim of immunotherapy strategies is to leverage cells in the patient's own immune system to destroy tumor cells. Using a preclinical model, scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm successfully stimulated an effective ...

Oct 10, 2025

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101

'Disease in a dish' study of progressive MS finds critical role for unusual type of brain cell

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), likely contributing to the persistent inflammation characteristic of the disease.

Oct 10, 2025

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Engineered stem cells yield millions of tumor-fighting natural killer cells at reduced cost

Chinese researchers have developed a novel method to efficiently engineer natural killer (NK) cells for cancer immunotherapy. NK cells are central to early antiviral and anticancer defense—among other immune system roles—making ...

Oct 10, 2025

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Fruity fly study uncovers neural circuits for sensing the pleasantness or unpleasantness of odors

Researchers led by Hokto Kazama at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan have discovered how animals sense whether things smell pleasant or unpleasant, one of the abilities that allow us to appreciate the flavor ...

Oct 10, 2025

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During the 'tripledemic,' some hospitals overflowed while others had empty beds

In the fall of 2022, hospitals across the U.S. saw a severe spike in cases of influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a phenomenon that became known as the "tripledemic."

Oct 10, 2025

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Saturday, Oct 11

Living near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancer

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, three recent studies by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of ...

Oct 11, 2025

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Unlocking the molecular puzzle of exercise: Research maps 20 years of progress

We've long known that regular exercise builds muscle, strengthens the heart, and lifts our mood, but a new paper shows the benefits go even further—physical activity doesn't just improve the body, it rewires it on a molecular ...

Oct 11, 2025

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60

Seaweed-based tablet transforms menstrual cups into tools for health tracking

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new menstrual health product designed to complement and enhance an existing menstrual cup that is safer, easier to use and more environmentally sustainable than current ...

Oct 11, 2025

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Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, study finds

Overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years, matching rates found among younger adults, according to research ...

Oct 11, 2025

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Should we decide by lottery who gets a medical treatment first?

For decades, ethicists have argued that lotteries could be the fairest way to decide who gets life-saving treatment when there isn't enough to go around. Yet our research suggests that most people would rather leave the choice ...

Oct 11, 2025

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Mother's ZIP code, lack of access to prenatal care can negatively impact baby's health at birth, studies show

Babies born to mothers who live in rural areas or who don't receive prenatal care may face higher risks of health complications at birth, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

Oct 11, 2025

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Artificial intelligence emerging as powerful patient safety tool in pediatric anesthesia

Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery with better pain management, suggests a systematic review presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ...

Oct 11, 2025

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Sunday, Oct 12

Tweeting at night linked to worse mental well-being

Posting on Twitter (also known as X) throughout the night is associated with worse mental well-being, according to a new study from the University of Bristol published in Scientific Reports.

Oct 12, 2025

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Brain test predicts ability to achieve orgasm—but only in patients taking antidepressants

Researchers have discovered that the ability to have an erection or to orgasm is related to the levels of serotonin in the brain, but this relation only applies to depressed patients taking SSRI antidepressants.

Oct 12, 2025

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Global Burden of Disease study: Mortality declines, but youth deaths and health inequities rise

Global mortality rates are falling, but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

Oct 12, 2025

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New injectable gel shows promise as voice loss treatment

McGill University researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for people with vocal cord injuries.

Oct 12, 2025

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Skin symptoms may forewarn mental health risks

Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse outcomes, including suicidality and depression. This work, which may aid in identifying at-risk patients and personalizing ...

Oct 12, 2025

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Exploring how children with hearing loss learn to speak

Cochlear implants give children with profound hearing loss a much better chance to learn spoken language. However, the sounds from a cochlear implant aren't as clear as natural hearing, making it harder for children to connect ...

Oct 12, 2025

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Will oral collagen supplements keep my skin healthy?

Can oral collagen supplements keep your skin healthy? Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and dermatologist with Tufts Medical Center, says, "Oral collagen supplements are not ...

Oct 12, 2025

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