Neurons use physical signals, not electricity, to stabilize communication

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery movement you make and every memory you form depends on precise communication between neurons. When that communication is disru

Updated on: January 13,2026

Neurons use physical signals, not electricity, to stabilize communication

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery movement you make and every memory you form depends on precise communication between neurons. When that communication is disru

Updated on:January 13,2026

RNA steps outside the cell to help guide immune responses, study suggests

byUtrecht UniversitySchematic model showing how cell-surface RNA (csRNA) is anchored to the cell membrane via heparan sulfate and RNA-binding proteins, and how it can help bring immune receptors (such

Updated on: January 13,2026

RNA steps outside the cell to help guide immune responses, study suggests

byUtrecht UniversitySchematic model showing how cell-surface RNA (csRNA) is anchored to the cell membrane via heparan sulfate and RNA-binding proteins, and how it can help bring immune receptors (such

Updated on:January 13,2026

Childhood maltreatment leaves genetic scars tied to lifelong mental health risks

byThe University of Hong KongBreakdown of the mediators of the relationship between childhood maltreatment (CM) and neuropsychiatric disorders, potential mechanisms and suggested interventions. Credit

Updated on: December 31,2025

Childhood maltreatment leaves genetic scars tied to lifelong mental health risks

byThe University of Hong KongBreakdown of the mediators of the relationship between childhood maltreatment (CM) and neuropsychiatric disorders, potential mechanisms and suggested interventions. Credit

Updated on:December 31,2025

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on: February 11,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on:February 11,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on: January 28,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on:January 28,2026

Genetic influences on health can ripple through social groups via shared microbes

byCenter for Genomic RegulationSocially-interacting rats. Credit: Katie HollYour "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a s

Updated on: January 06,2026

Genetic influences on health can ripple through social groups via shared microbes

byCenter for Genomic RegulationSocially-interacting rats. Credit: Katie HollYour "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a s

Updated on:January 06,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on: January 18,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on:January 18,2026

Researchers identify 166 human pluripotent stem cell lines available for use in clinical applications

byInternational Society for Stem Cell ResearchMelissa Carpenter presents findings from the paper, Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Available for Use in Clinical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview, at t

Updated on: January 17,2026

Researchers identify 166 human pluripotent stem cell lines available for use in clinical applications

byInternational Society for Stem Cell ResearchMelissa Carpenter presents findings from the paper, Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Available for Use in Clinical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview, at t

Updated on:January 17,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on: February 07,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on:February 07,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on: February 05,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on:February 05,2026