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Yokogawa brings publication-backed validation from more than 60,000 scientific publications to its CSU spinning disk confocal systems with Bioz

Through Bioz Badges, Yokogawa transforms its extensive publication history into a valuable resource for researchers evaluating advanced microscopy technologies.

From Yokogawa Life Science 13 Oct 2026

Oregon's licensed psilocybin centers prioritize safety but remain highly expensive

A new study has found that Oregon's licensed psilocybin centers largely follow recommended safety guidelines, offering reassurance about how the first regulated psilocybin programs in the U.S. function in practice - though the cost of treatment may keep it out of reach for many.

12 Oct 2026

Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy lowers risk of infant colic and eczema

Infants born to mothers who ate a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy were at lower risk for colic and eczema, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston Children's Hospital, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

12 Oct 2026

Study maps psychological networks linked to suicidal ideation

Suicidal ideation can involve interconnected psychological processes. Researchers from Pusan National University examined 2,018 adults across Italy, Korea, the UK, and the US to map psychosocial networks related to suicidal ideation.

12 Oct 2026

A trial of 197 childcare services tested a different approach to active play

A trial involving 197 Australian childcare services found no significant overall improvements in guideline adherence or children’s observed physical activity and recreational screen time. Accredited services showed greater improvements in guideline adherence and before-school activity, but selection bias limits conclusions about whether accreditation caused these changes.

11 Oct 2026

Brief AI assistance may impair independent problem-solving and persistence

Brian Christian has spent 20 years thinking about how artificial intelligence will change our minds and our world.

9 Oct 2026

Sauce placement shapes diners’ perceptions of food healthiness

Researchers found that placing sauces separately can make a dish appear healthier even before tasting.

9 Oct 2026

New project aims to predict early protein dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington's are associated with proteins that can change shape, stick together and eventually damage cells.

9 Oct 2026

New wristwatch sensor monitors sweat electrolytes in real time

Sweat can serve as a real-time source of information about the body's current state. For example, wearable sensors designed to measure sodium and potassium in sweat could provide biochemical information relevant to physiological monitoring.

9 Oct 2026

Maternal cleaning habits during pregnancy reduce child developmental concerns

House dust can contain chemical and biological components, including phthalates, flame retardants, allergens, endotoxins, and microorganisms.

9 Oct 2026

U.S. hospital closures outpace openings in rural and urban communities

More hospitals across the U.S. are closing than opening, and urban hospitals are closing at the same rate as rural ones, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

8 Oct 2026

Hyponatremia risk varies among individual second-generation antipsychotic drugs

Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, along with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. However, these medications can be associated with hyponatremia, a serious reduction in blood sodium levels.

8 Oct 2026

Epilepsy drugs may reduce effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives

People with epilepsy who use certain hormonal birth control methods may be at risk for reduced contraceptive effectiveness because of interactions with certain antiseizure medications, according to a study published October 7, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Oct 2026

High expression of CTDNEP1 gene linked to poorer kidney cancer survival

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of kidney cancers.

7 Oct 2026

Genetic and tissue analysis reveals new targets for lymphatic malformations

Lymphatic malformations are rare disorders in which lymph vessels develop abnormally, often beginning in childhood and sometimes causing swelling, infection, bleeding, pain, or airway obstruction.

6 Oct 2026

Global scientific collaboration brings hope to lobular breast cancer patients

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings people around the world together under the pink ribbon to raise awareness, encourage early detection, support patients and fund research.

6 Oct 2026

Human dental pulp stem cell secretome boosts stroke recovery

Ischemic stroke can leave lasting neurological damage after the initial vascular event, with oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neuronal death, and disruption of neural connectivity contributing to impaired recovery.

6 Oct 2026

Specific gene variants influence dental symptoms in rare bone condition

In hypophosphatasia, a rare inherited condition that weakens bones and teeth, early tooth loss can be the first, or even the only obvious sign.

6 Oct 2026

New model predicts growth hormone therapy response in children with short stature

Idiopathic short stature (ISS) describes children whose height is substantially below the expected range for their age and sex without any identifiable medical cause.

5 Oct 2026

Youth e-bike and e-scooter injuries rise nearly four-fold, study finds

Electronic bikes and electronic scooter injuries among children and teens increased nearly four-fold at one California hospital between 2019 and 2025, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

5 Oct 2026