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Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis

Researchers uncover distinct microRNA profiles in bodily fluids, offering insights into noninvasive diagnostic markers for endometriosis and its complexities.

27 Jan 2026

NIH grant advances Indigenous-driven genomic research in Alaska and Oklahoma

A transdisciplinary team led by Southcentral Foundation, a Tribal healthcare organization in Anchorage, Alaska, has been awarded a competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health. Jessica Blanchard, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the University of Oklahoma's Center for Applied Social Research, is a key collaborator on the project, representing the continuation of a longstanding partnership between OU and Southcentral Foundation.

27 Jan 2026

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of covid’s long-term harm

27 Jan 2026

JPM highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO platform delivering sustainable high growth

JPM Highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO Platform Delivering Sustainable High Growth

From WuXi Biologics 27 Jan 2026

Study reveals hidden bacterial role in the formation of most kidney stones

In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.

27 Jan 2026

Blood protein albumin identified as key defense against deadly black fungus

A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often fatal fungal infection.

27 Jan 2026

New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders

Functioning brain cells need a functioning system for picking up the trash and sorting the recycling. But when the cellular sanitation machines responsible for those tasks, called lysosomes, break down or get overwhelmed, it can increase the risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological disorders.

27 Jan 2026

Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women

More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely diagnosis, finds University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis published today in Stroke.

27 Jan 2026

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

27 Jan 2026

Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

27 Jan 2026

Midlife insulin levels influence timing and duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic).

27 Jan 2026

Game-changing discovery reveals how viruses may trigger ALS development

A large, multidisciplinary team led by researchers from Texas A&M University has made a potentially game-changing discovery about the development of devastating motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

27 Jan 2026

New prognostic model improves survival prediction for spinal metastasis patients

Spinal metastasis, the spread of cancer to the spine, is a frequent complication in advanced cancer. It often causes severe pain and paralysis, significantly impacting quality of life.

27 Jan 2026

WuXi Biologics and Hanchorbio enter strategic partnership to advance next-generation bi- and multi-functional fusion protein pipeline

WuXi Biologics, a global leading Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), and HanchorBio Inc., a global clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing next-generation immunotherapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases, jointly announced today the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement on the development and manufacturing of multiple next-generation bi-/multi-functional fusion programs from HanchorBio's pipeline.

27 Jan 2026

Urate-lowering gout treatment can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

A groundbreaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

27 Jan 2026

WVU researchers explore how to restore vision in people with inherited blindness

A research team at the WVU is studying how to restore vision in people who develop a form of inherited blindness.

26 Jan 2026

New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care

Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among the major updates in the new 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Stroke.

26 Jan 2026

Gene therapy targeting connexin 43 shows promise across inherited heart diseases

University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin‑43 in a mouse model can dramatically improve heart function and extend survival in several inherited forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM)

26 Jan 2026

New trial tests strategies to protect heart health during prostate cancer therapy

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, has opened a phase 2 clinical trial comparing three different strategies for protecting heart health in prostate cancer patients who receive androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a potentially lifesaving hormone therapy.

26 Jan 2026

Physical behavior reveals aggressive cancer cells in a simple new approach

New study shows that aggressive cancer cells can be identified in a simple, new way; by how they physically behave, not just by their genes.

26 Jan 2026

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Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis

NIH grant advances Indigenous-driven genomic research in Alaska and Oklahoma

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of covid’s long-term harm

JPM highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO platform delivering sustainable high growth

Study reveals hidden bacterial role in the formation of most kidney stones

Blood protein albumin identified as key defense against deadly black fungus

New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders

Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults

Midlife insulin levels influence timing and duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

Game-changing discovery reveals how viruses may trigger ALS development

New prognostic model improves survival prediction for spinal metastasis patients

WuXi Biologics and Hanchorbio enter strategic partnership to advance next-generation bi- and multi-functional fusion protein pipeline

Urate-lowering gout treatment can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

WVU researchers explore how to restore vision in people with inherited blindness

New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care

Gene therapy targeting connexin 43 shows promise across inherited heart diseases

New trial tests strategies to protect heart health during prostate cancer therapy

Physical behavior reveals aggressive cancer cells in a simple new approach

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