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New AI assistant streamlines initial psychiatric consultations for doctors

People often say that seeking psychiatric care can feel intimidating. Patients may feel burdened when they first open up about their emotional distress, while medical staff must accurately understand a patient's extensive history and symptoms within limited consultation time.

26 May 2026

Neural progenitor timing influences formation of distinct brain layers

The outer regions of the brain, the cortex, have specific layers of different cells - neurons - that are similarly ordered among all mammals, from tiny mouse brains to huge elephant brains.

26 May 2026

NTU Singapore scientists develop seed-sized robot for precision surgical procedures

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a tiny seed-sized robot that can navigate across soft and uneven surfaces to perform five surgical functions wirelessly, paving the way for developing robots to make surgeries and medical treatments more precise.

26 May 2026

Researchers identify unique genetic signature in rare oral cancer

Cancer diagnosis can be challenging, and delayed diagnosis can allow cancer to progress, complicating treatment.

26 May 2026

DNA metabarcoding reveals hidden freshwater biodiversity in Ontario streams

Researchers using cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology have uncovered far greater biodiversity in eastern Ontario waterways than traditional monitoring methods detected over more than a decade, demonstrating the transformative potential of DNA-based biomonitoring for freshwater conservation and environmental management.

25 May 2026

New thermal imaging system detects early melanoma before it is visible

Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is a major challenge in dermatology. Now, with researchers from Université de Montréal, scientists at Université du Québec's Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have developed a promising solution.

25 May 2026

Targeted nerve stimulation boosts movement-related brain activity in humans

The vagus nerve connects the brain to major organs throughout the body and plays important roles in many bodily functions.

25 May 2026

Novel RNA modification mechanism drives metabolic fatty liver disease progression

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with a complex pathogenesis. Although epitranscriptomic modifications such as N6-methyladenosine (m6A) have been implicated in NAFLD, the role of N1-methyladenosine (m1A) and its regulators is largely unexplored.

25 May 2026

New peptide triggers domino effect to suppress bladder cancer

Recently, a research team led by Professors Dahong Zhang and Qi Zhang from the Urology Department and the Institute of Urology at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital and the Translational Medicine Center discovered that a bladder tumor-targeting polyarginine peptide, R11, can directly bind to actin, destabilize the G-actin tetramer, and trigger the cascade breakdown of the actin-plectin-vimentin/ITGβ4 axis (referred to as the "cytoskeletal domino effect").

25 May 2026

ION secures first global partners, advancing Australia's next generation of life sciences innovation

Sydney's life sciences sector has reached a major milestone, with Kurraba Group announcing the first confirmed partners for ION – a purpose-built commercial life sciences precinct set to redefine innovation infrastructure in Australia.

From ION 25 May 2026

Small non-coding RNA molecule precisely controls vital gene expression and cellular balance

A rapidly advancing area of biomedical innovation is shining a spotlight on miR-128-3p, a small yet powerful molecule with the potential to reshape how diseases—especially cancer—are detected, monitored, and treated. This microRNA, part of a broader class of non-coding RNAs, plays a critical role in regulating gene activity and maintaining cellular homeostasis.

25 May 2026

New review highlights how glutamine metabolism shapes the complex tumor microenvironment

A new review article highlights the expanding importance of glutamine metabolism in shaping the tumor microenvironment, offering fresh perspectives on how metabolic interactions influence cancer progression and therapeutic response

25 May 2026

RNA regulator RBM15 linked to immunity, metabolism, and cancer progression

A newly published review article brings attention to the expanding role of RBM15, a critical regulator of RNA m6A methylation, in the development and progression of a wide range of diseases, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.

24 May 2026

Researchers uncover immune mechanisms behind polycystic kidney disease progression

A new review has illuminated a critical but often overlooked dimension of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)—its immune microenvironment.

24 May 2026

DNA repair gene variations reveal evolutionary roots of cancer susceptibility

A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, offering a new perspective on why modern populations face increased cancer susceptibility.

24 May 2026

RNA regulator YTHDF2 plays key role in controlling inflammation

A new review highlights the emerging importance of YTHDF2, a key regulator of RNA activity, in shaping the body's inflammatory responses and influencing a wide range of diseases.

24 May 2026

New computational pipeline improves effectiveness of pan-Ebola neutralizing antibodies

A team led by Professor Wei Yang at the National Institute of Pathogen Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, has developed a computational-experimental pipeline that synergistically optimizes antibody framework regions (FR) and complementarity-determining regions (CDR).

24 May 2026

How social media, AI, and surveillance can become health determinants

Digital technologies increasingly shape health by mediating how social, political, commercial, and economic conditions affect people’s lives. This Perspective calls for global collaboration to ensure digital transformation promotes health equity rather than reinforcing existing inequities.

24 May 2026

Gum disease pathogen may drive Alzheimer’s through microglial ferroptosis pathway

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia, is projected to affect 152 million individuals worldwide by 2050; yet its pathogenesis remains poorly understood and effective treatments are lacking.

24 May 2026

Pim1 identified as promising therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis treatment

The research team led by Professor Zhongyu Xie from Sun Yat-sen University revealed a new mechanism by which Pim1 regulated Th17 cell differentiation through mitochondrial metabolism.

22 May 2026

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Technology News and Research

New AI assistant streamlines initial psychiatric consultations for doctors

Neural progenitor timing influences formation of distinct brain layers

NTU Singapore scientists develop seed-sized robot for precision surgical procedures

Researchers identify unique genetic signature in rare oral cancer

DNA metabarcoding reveals hidden freshwater biodiversity in Ontario streams

New thermal imaging system detects early melanoma before it is visible

Targeted nerve stimulation boosts movement-related brain activity in humans

Novel RNA modification mechanism drives metabolic fatty liver disease progression

New peptide triggers domino effect to suppress bladder cancer

ION secures first global partners, advancing Australia's next generation of life sciences innovation

Small non-coding RNA molecule precisely controls vital gene expression and cellular balance

New review highlights how glutamine metabolism shapes the complex tumor microenvironment

RNA regulator RBM15 linked to immunity, metabolism, and cancer progression

Researchers uncover immune mechanisms behind polycystic kidney disease progression

DNA repair gene variations reveal evolutionary roots of cancer susceptibility

RNA regulator YTHDF2 plays key role in controlling inflammation

New computational pipeline improves effectiveness of pan-Ebola neutralizing antibodies

How social media, AI, and surveillance can become health determinants

Gum disease pathogen may drive Alzheimer’s through microglial ferroptosis pathway

Pim1 identified as promising therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis treatment

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