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Gut microbes may reveal Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, according to new research from UCL.
Gut microbiome changes may help detect Parkinson’s risk before symptoms appear, new research suggests.
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Dermcidin, a natural human peptide, may block flu infection and help explain why some people stay symptom-free.
HealthScientists discover natural molecule in the human body that protects against the fluMac Oliveau
Microscopy image showing senescent macrophages in red and cholesterol-laden lipid droplets – a key driver of senescence – in green.
HealthUCLA researchers discover key driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and agingHannah Shavit-Weiner
Zebra finch neurons appear to tunnel through adult brain tissue, offering clues about learning, repair, and human brain limits.
HealthZebra finch neurons offer new clues about learning, repair, and human brain limitsHannah Shavit-Weiner
New AI wearable reads throat muscle movements and turns silent speech into a synthesized voice.
AINew wearable uses light and AI to turn silent throat movements into audible speechShy Cohen
Illustrative image. New artificial muscle changes shape in real time, heals damage, and can be reused for future soft robotic systems.
HealthReprogrammable artificial muscle can change its shape, recover from damage, and even be reusedRebecca Shavit
AI models using Swedish health records identified small groups with sharply elevated melanoma risk.
AIAI identifies people with sharply elevated risk of skin cancer within 5 yearsShy Cohen
Ancient DNA from 16,000 people reveals natural selection shaped West Eurasian genomes more deeply than scientists thought.
HealthNatural selection is accelerating, massive DNA study findsMac Oliveau
Stanford researchers used ultrasound and nanoparticles to create light deep inside the body without implants.
HealthScientists create light inside the body using ultrasoundMac Oliveau
New research suggests nicotine-exposed lung cells may send signals that disrupt brain iron balance and trigger neurodegenerative stress.
HealthNew research finds clear link between smoking and dementiaHannah Shavit-Weiner
Drexel study finds some teens may form unhealthy dependence on AI companion chatbots like Character.AI.
AIRising dependence on AI chatbots sparks concern among teensShy Cohen
Review finds nicotine e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, based on human, animal and lab evidence.
HealthStudy finds surprising new link between vaping and cancerMac Oliveau
New research links oxygen sensing to why frog tadpoles regrow limbs while mammals fail to do so.
HealthThe missing ingredient in limb regeneration may be oxygenRebecca Shavit
Scientists uncover active HIV-infected cells during treatment, using a new tool called HIV-seq to reveal how the virus persists.
HealthNew discovery helps explain why HIV can return so quicklyMac Oliveau
One DNA-letter change in a regulatory region caused XX mice to develop testes instead of ovaries.
HealthFlipping a single DNA letter can trigger complete sex reversalRebecca Shavit
A new study shows gene activity in lung tumors can reveal hidden spread risk before surgery, guiding more precise treatment decisions.
HealthNew genetic test predicts lung cancer spread before surgeryMac Oliveau
Yale researchers used zebrafish to identify autism drug candidates tied to specific risk genes.
HealthYale researchers use zebrafish to identify autism drug candidatesHannah Shavit-Weiner