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Scientists uncover how the human brain maintains a sense of direction, revealing key regions that guide navigation in dynamic environments.
A new study reveals how the brain maintains a sense of direction, uncovering neural mechanisms that help people navigate shifting environments.
Joshua Shavit
Scientists find a brain-to-liver circuit that raises glucose during stress, linking chronic stress to diabetes risk.
Researchers identify link between stress and type 2 diabetesJoseph Shavit
UBC boosts fusion reactions with electrochemical loading in a benchtop reactor, opening new paths for fusion research.
Scientists create compact, room-temperature fusion reactor that fits on a tabletopJoshua Shavit
New research shows the origins of Sumerian civilization were shaped by tides, rivers, and shifting Mesopotamian landscapes.
Rivers and tides reveal the origin of Sumerian civilizationJoseph Shavit
A new cell organelle called the hemifusome could help explain recycling problems behind complex genetic diseases.
Scientists found a previously unknown structure in mammalian cellsMac Oliveau
A picture of the microscope system.
New brain imaging system links light, sound, and metabolismMac Oliveau
A new Zika vaccine from Brazil shields the brain and testicles, avoids dengue confusion, and could reshape prevention strategies for the virus.
Breakthrough new vaccine protects against Zika virus while preventing serious side effectsJoshua Shavit
Visualization of 75,000 neurons (colored dots) active across the brain of an adult mouse across different stages of a decision-making task. Dot size reflects a cell’s average firing rate, such that larger dots indicate more active neurons. The color of each dot represents a different grouping of related brain regions. Data collected as part of the International Brain Laboratory’s effort to create a whole-brain map of behavior.
Scientists produce the first brain-wide map of decision-making at the cellular levelRebecca Shavit
A new study reveals that human blood stem cells age faster in orbit
Space travel accelerates stem cell aging – threatening astronaut healthJoseph Shavit
Study finds toxic metals in disposable vapes far exceed safe limits, putting teens at risk for cancer and nerve damage.
Hidden dangers: Toxic metals found in popular disposable vapesMac Oliveau
New UBC research shows that people with MS see higher healthcare use up to 15 years before symptoms appear, highlighting opportunities for earlier identification and intervention.
Multiple sclerosis starts far earlier than previously believed, study findsMac Oliveau
Midkine may help prevent Alzheimer’s by stopping amyloid beta buildup, researchers at St. Jude found.
Researchers discover new protein that protects the brain against Alzheimer’s diseaseJoshua Shavit
Groundbreaking human trial could transform life for people with spinal cord injuriesJoseph Shavit
AI tool predicts age with stunning accuracy using DNA methylation, reshaping medicine and forensics.
Researchers can accurately tell someone’s age using AI and just a bit of DNARebecca Shavit
AI tool sharpens blurry heart scans and cuts MRI time by 90%, helping doctors diagnose heart problems faster and more clearly. (CREDIT: iStock)
Faster, clearer, smarter: How AI is transforming cardiac imagingMac Oliveau
The science of SuperAgers reveals how some people keep sharp memory at 80+, offering clues to healthier brain aging.
Memory that lasts: The science of SuperAgers explainedMac Oliveau
A University of Edinburgh study found that cats with dementia show similar brain damage to humans with Alzheimer’s, offering a powerful new model for studying the disease.
Cats with dementia reveal new clues about Alzheimer’s disease in humansJoshua Shavit