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Neural stem cells drive lifelong eye growth in marine bristleworms

A new study, led by the University of Vienna and the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, shows how the eyes of adult marine bristleworms continue to grow throughout life – driven by a ring of neural stem cells reminiscent of vertebrate eyes.

1 Dec 2025

Walking speed before hip replacement predicts long-term recovery success

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down.

1 Dec 2025

UTEP scientists find promising new target in the fight against high-grade serous carcinoma

Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso have found a promising new target in the fight against high-grade serous carcinoma, an aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

1 Dec 2025

AI can be a powerful substitute teacher for next generation of medical students

In an increasingly acute surgeon shortage, artificial intelligence could help fill the gap, coaching medical students as they practice surgical techniques.

1 Dec 2025

Discovery of smOOP RNAs reveals hidden rules of cellular phase separation

Inside cells, RNAs and proteins form tiny, liquid-like droplets called biomolecular condensates. These droplets are essential for organizing cellular life, yet why some RNAs cluster more readily than others has remained unclear.

28 Nov 2025

Lack of social support linked to higher level of loneliness among bisexual individuals

According to an EHU study, lack of social support leads to increased loneliness of bisexual people. The work by Garikoitz Azkona of the Psychobiology group explored the relationship between sexual orientation and loneliness.

27 Nov 2025

FOLFIRINOX shows promise as a second-line option for advanced biliary tract cancer

Biliary tract cancers, including intrahepatic, perihilar, and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are among the most aggressive gastrointestinal malignancies.

27 Nov 2025

SNAP and Medicaid cuts could strip students of school meals

Federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP could limit school meal access for vulnerable students, undermining nutrition equity and increasing administrative strain.

27 Nov 2025

Comprehensive research identifies most effective ADHD treatments

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, remain the most effective approaches, backed by the strongest short-term trial evidence.

26 Nov 2025

Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

26 Nov 2025

HORIBA UK launches new philanthropic initiative to advance scientific research and broaden STEM participation

Dedicated to enhancing STEM participation, the HORIBA Foundation UK supports research and education initiatives, fostering diversity in scientific inquiry.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 26 Nov 2025

South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation

Near the back corner of the local library's parking lot, largely out of view from the main road, the South Carolina Department of Public Health opened a pop-up clinic in early November, offering free measles vaccines to adults and children.

26 Nov 2025

Blocking immune cell signals reduces scar tissue formation in wounds

Researchers at the University of Arizona uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can lead to organ failure and disfigurement.

25 Nov 2025

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.

25 Nov 2025

Study overturns assumptions about PTPN22 risk gene’s role in interferon production

A new paper from the University of Kansas overturns the idea that a "risk gene" carried by millions of people worldwide influences production of Type 1 interferon, a workhorse of the immune system.

25 Nov 2025

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

Fluoride exposure in childhood supports academic achievement but lacks measurable cognitive benefits in later adulthood, according to a landmark U.S. study.

25 Nov 2025

'Mental model' approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines

Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they've encountered may be inaccurate, lack context, be unproven, or be demonstrably false.

24 Nov 2025

New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Latinos face significant health disparities, especially in chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer.

24 Nov 2025

Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care

Around the world, doctors, nurses and pharmacists are turning to evidence-based integrative approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, exercise, massage and nutrition counseling to help people with cancer manage the harsh side effects of treatment.

24 Nov 2025

Scientists reverse aging in blood stem cells by restoring lysosome function

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered how to reverse aging in blood-forming stem cells in mice by correcting defects in the stem cell's lysosomes.

24 Nov 2025

Students News and Research

Neural stem cells drive lifelong eye growth in marine bristleworms

Walking speed before hip replacement predicts long-term recovery success

UTEP scientists find promising new target in the fight against high-grade serous carcinoma

AI can be a powerful substitute teacher for next generation of medical students

Discovery of smOOP RNAs reveals hidden rules of cellular phase separation

Lack of social support linked to higher level of loneliness among bisexual individuals

FOLFIRINOX shows promise as a second-line option for advanced biliary tract cancer

SNAP and Medicaid cuts could strip students of school meals

Comprehensive research identifies most effective ADHD treatments

Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections

HORIBA UK launches new philanthropic initiative to advance scientific research and broaden STEM participation

South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation

Blocking immune cell signals reduces scar tissue formation in wounds

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Study overturns assumptions about PTPN22 risk gene’s role in interferon production

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

'Mental model' approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines

New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care

Scientists reverse aging in blood stem cells by restoring lysosome function

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