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Prefrontal cortex RNA drives female-specific brain resilience to depression

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression-but only in females.

12 Jul 2025

Uncovering the hidden architecture of the genome in three dimensions

In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be helpful for learners to begin with the linear presentation of how stretches of DNA form genes, this oversimplification undersells the significance of the genome's 3D structure.

12 Jul 2025

Exploring the roles of orphan nuclear receptors in MASLD pathogenesis

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), affecting approximately 30% of the global population, represents a spectrum of liver disorders ranging from simple steatosis to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis.

12 Jul 2025

Nearly one-third of UK maternal deaths tied to involvement of children's social care services

The involvement of children's social care services was a common factor in nearly a third of UK maternal deaths occurring during, or within a year of, pregnancy between 2014 and 2022, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

12 Jul 2025

Hepatitis C treatment gaps persist for children and new mothers

As the opioid epidemic has worsened in the United States, prevalence of hepatitis C has also increased. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver.

11 Jul 2025

Brain protein associated with aging not linked to youth contact sports

In recent years, some scientists and advocates have warned that playing contact sports like football and hockey may increase the risk of brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.

11 Jul 2025

Scientists identify key role of T-bet in flu memory B cells

At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen in, antibody out.

11 Jul 2025

Staying physically active in adulthood linked to lower risk of death

Being consistently physically active in adulthood is linked to a 30–40% lower risk of death from any cause in later life, while upping levels from below those recommended for health is still associated with a 20–25% lower risk, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

11 Jul 2025

Research reveals high mortality risk for mothers involved with children’s social care

A third of women who died during or in the year after pregnancy were known to Children's Social Care – higher than previously reported, new research reveals.

11 Jul 2025

Small group coaching reduces physician burnout more effectively than one-on-one method

New UCLA research finds that small group professional coaching can reduce physician burnout rates by up to 30%, suggesting that it is more effective than the traditional, and more expensive, one-on-one coaching method.

11 Jul 2025

Egr-1 gene identified as crucial regulator of regulatory T cells in multiple sclerosis

Autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), affect millions of people worldwide.

11 Jul 2025

Intestinal microbiome and metabolite profiles linked to chemotherapy response in breast cancer

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Imbalances in the intestinal microbiome are closely associated with the occurrence and development of cancer, and can affect tumorigenesis by influencing the inflammatory response, regulating the immune system, producing specific metabolites, and participating in tumor signaling pathways.

11 Jul 2025

Maltreatment in early childhood tied to lasting behavioral challenges

Childhood maltreatment leaves deep and lasting marks that have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond immediate trauma and affecting survivors in ways that are often invisible and misunderstood.

11 Jul 2025

Autistic and neurotypical adults process body parts similarly in the brain

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication and repetitive behavior.

11 Jul 2025

Premenstrual symptoms linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.

11 Jul 2025

Socioeconomic gaps revealed in emergency visits for concussion among youth

A new study finds socioeconomic disparities in rates of emergency department (ED) visits for concussion among children and youth.

11 Jul 2025

Children face similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults

New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

11 Jul 2025

Powerful new AI tool help doctors read chest X‑rays better

Can artificial intelligence, or AI, potentially transform health care for the better?

11 Jul 2025

Study confirms high survival rates for men with low-risk prostate cancer

New research in the July 2025 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that for people diagnosed with nonmetastatic low-risk prostate cancer later in life, and treated according to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines), 90% were likely to survive their cancer for their remaining life-expectancy.

11 Jul 2025

WHO, ITU, WIPO release a new technical brief on using AI in traditional medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care.

11 Jul 2025