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Monday, Sep 08

AI approach paves way for smarter T-cell immunotherapy and vaccine development

Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to tackle one of the most complex challenges in immunology: predicting how T cells recognize and respond to specific peptide antigens. Using AlphaFold 3 (AF3), ...

Sep 8, 2025

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Scientists find yoga less effective than traditional exercise in improving vascular and heart function

Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published in Advances in Integrative Medicine.

Sep 8, 2025

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Squishy 'smart cartilage' could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.

Sep 8, 2025

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Estrogen receptor loss in kidney cells may trigger preeclampsia

University of Florence–led investigators report that estrogen-regulated renal progenitor cells shape pregnancy adaptation in mice with failure of estrogen receptor alpha signaling precipitating preeclampsia, maternal kidney ...

Sep 8, 2025 report

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Here's how sleep strengthens muscle and bone by boosting growth hormone levels

As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and bone and burn fat. And as every teenager should know, they won't reach their full height potential without adequate ...

Sep 8, 2025

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Scientists discover why the flu is more deadly for older people

Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk.

Sep 8, 2025

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Rapamycin linked to DNA damage resilience in aging human immune cells

University of Oxford-led research finds low-dose rapamycin functions as a genomic protector in aging human immune cells, lowering DNA damage.

Sep 8, 2025 report

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Tuesday, Sep 09

Blood test identifies HPV-associated head and neck cancers up to 10 years before symptoms

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes around 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the most common cancer caused by the virus, with rates increasing each year. Unlike cervical cancers caused by HPV, there ...

Sep 9, 2025

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High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to systemic inflammation

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products—like soda, snacks and processed meats—packed with additives and stripped of nutrients. Hundreds of new ingredients, previously unknown to the human body, ...

Sep 9, 2025

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How fat disables the brain's immune shield in Alzheimer's disease 

It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption.

Sep 9, 2025

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Bee-sting inspired microneedles could improve drug absorption and reduce pain

Neurological diseases affect millions worldwide, and the need for long-term patient-friendly treatments has never been greater. While needle-based injections are the standard for most therapies, regular drug injections can ...

Sep 9, 2025

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Rethinking how our brains build the neural networks underlying motor memories

For every motor skill you've ever learned, whether it's walking or watchmaking, there is a small ensemble of neurons in your brain that makes that movement happen. Our brains trigger these ensembles—what we sometimes call ...

Sep 9, 2025

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Popular diabetes drug shows anti-aging effects among patients with type 2 diabetes

Henagliflozin, a popular drug prescribed for type 2 diabetes, has demonstrated potential anti-aging effects in a recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine.

Sep 9, 2025 report

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Racial stereotypes can make us see weapons where they don't exist, brain-imaging study suggests

Unarmed Black civilians are three times more likely to be shot and killed by police officers than unarmed white civilians in the U.S. In tragic cases in recent years, unarmed Black men holding innocuous objects like a wallet, ...

Sep 9, 2025

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Wednesday, Sep 10

Chronic alcohol use halts liver cell regeneration, new study finds

Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt the liver's unique regenerative abilities by trapping cells in limbo between their functional and regenerative states, even after a patient stops drinking, researchers at University ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Antioxidant shield for T cell telomeres shows promise against tumor-induced exhaustion

Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain on mitochondria, the cell's energy factories, leading to T cell exhaustion and poor cancer outcomes.

Sep 10, 2025

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Giant DNA discovered in people's mouths could impact oral health, immunity and even cancer risk

Researchers, including those at the University of Tokyo, have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously escaped detection. These appear to play a central role in ...

Sep 10, 2025

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AI detects subtle movement changes in finger-tapping videos, revealing hidden Parkinson's signs

Early detection of even the slightest motor function changes can be critical to slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease. Yet these subtle signs often go unnoticed. Now, UF researcher Diego L. Guarín, Ph.D., is harnessing ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Immune cell growth factor can promote lung tissue repair after viral inflammation

When the lungs are attacked by a virus, the damage doesn't stop there. The body's natural defenses cause inflammation while fighting the virus, often leaving lasting problems. The cells that make up the lungs' mucosal lining ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Study is the first to link pesticides and death in kids

Public concern continues to grow about the harmful effects of pesticides and other environmental pollutants, especially for children. Pesticides have previously been linked to a higher risk of developing childhood leukemia. ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Green tea improves insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in obese mice

Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have ...

Sep 10, 2025

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Thursday, Sep 11

Medications leave lasting mark on gut microbiome, even years after use

Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.

Sep 11, 2025

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Distinct psilocybin-induced oscillations observed in rat medial prefrontal cortex, with effects lasting days

Psychedelics, a class of psychoactive drugs that typically induce peculiar mental states and hallucinations, are still prohibited for recreational use in most countries worldwide. In recent years, some neuroscientists and ...

Sep 11, 2025 feature

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Analysis of 'magic mushroom' edibles finds no psilocybin but many undisclosed active ingredients

"Magic mushroom" edibles sold at smoke shops and convenience stores are likely to contain no psilocybin but instead a range of undisclosed active ingredients, a study led by an Oregon State University College of Pharmacy ...

Sep 11, 2025

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Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain's memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction. This new research opens ...

Sep 11, 2025

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Surprising new roles discovered for known blood cancer gene DNMT3A

A gene called DNMT3A is important for guiding blood stem cells into forming all the cell types present in blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. When this gene accumulates mutations—which might ...

Sep 11, 2025

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Customized gene-editing technology shows potential to treat lethal pediatric disease

Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is a rare condition associated with stroke, aortic dissection (tearing) and death in childhood. Currently, there is no effective treatment or cure for MSMDS.

Sep 11, 2025

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RSV vaccine linked to fewer cardiorespiratory hospitalizations in adults over 60

A multi-institutional collaboration led by the Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials at Copenhagen University Hospital-Herlev and Gentofte, University of Copenhagen, reports that RSVpreF vaccination ...

Sep 11, 2025 report

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Friday, Sep 12

Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults

According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed ...

Sep 12, 2025

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New study links blood proteins to Alzheimer's disease and memory loss

Researchers at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute and partner institutions have found new clues in the blood that could help explain why Alzheimer's disease develops and how it affects memory.

Sep 12, 2025

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Smells that deceive the brain: Research reveals how certain aromas are interpreted as taste

Flavored drinks without sugar can be perceived as sweet—and now researchers know why. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Nature Communications, reveals that the brain interprets certain ...

Sep 12, 2025

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Genetic deletion in cerebellum impedes hemisphere formation, study finds

The cerebellum, a brain region located at the back of the head that has long been known to support the coordination of muscle movements, has recently also been implicated in more sophisticated mental functions. Purkinje cells ...

Sep 12, 2025 feature

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Microbial allies: Bacteria help fight against cancer

An international team of scientists led by researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), Imperial College London and the University of Cologne have discovered that microbes associated with tumors produce a ...

Sep 12, 2025

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Phase I trial finds topical PXS-6302 generally well tolerated in established skin scars

University of Western Australia's Burn Injury Research Unit with the Fiona Wood Foundation reports that topical pan-lysyl oxidase inhibition with PXS-6302 was generally well tolerated over three months and altered extracellular ...

Sep 12, 2025 report

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Wearable devices could transform pregnancy monitoring and detect abnormalities

A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal health care. Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence suggesting that common wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Garmin and ...

Sep 12, 2025

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