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Thermo Fisher Scientific expands neurodegeneration research capabilities with launch of Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration panel

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration panel, a high-performance, targeted proteomics immunoassay panel developed to accelerate discoveries in neurodegenerative disease research.

From Olink®- Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 3 Oct 2025

Shift workers face higher risk of developing kidney stones

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and those with low levels of manual labor.

2 Oct 2025

Poor sleep habits associated with faster aging of the brain

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are.

30 Sep 2025

Undiagnosed G6PD deficiency can lead to delayed diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men

A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk of serious complications for thousands of Black and South Asian men in the UK - and potentially millions worldwide.

30 Sep 2025

Fresh fruit intake may offsett the harmful effects of air pollution on lung function.

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Study finds 7 to 8 cups a day of coffee, tea, and water tied to longer life

Researchers using UK Biobank data found that drinking 7–8 cups of coffee, tea, and water per day was linked to the lowest mortality risk. The healthiest mix was a 2:3 balance of coffee to tea, with further benefits over water substitution, but excessive intake (>9 cups) raised cardiovascular risk.

24 Sep 2025

Drinking any amount of alcohol may raise dementia risk

Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases the risk of dementia, suggests the largest combined observational and genetic study to date, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

23 Sep 2025

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

Researchers built the largest plasma metabolome-phenome atlas using 274,241 UK Biobank participants, linking over 73,000 metabolite-trait and 52,000 metabolite-disease associations. The study shows metabolic risk scores can predict diseases years before diagnosis, with strong accuracy for diabetes and kidney complications.

22 Sep 2025

New molecular signatures map the stepwise development of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer often develops through a gradual sequence of changes, beginning with superficial gastritis and advancing through chronic atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, and precancerous lesions before culminating in malignancy.

22 Sep 2025

AI model maps lifetime disease risks to transform future healthcare planning

Researchers developed Delphi-2M, a transformer-based AI trained on UK Biobank and Danish health data to predict and simulate lifetime trajectories for 1,256 diseases. It accurately forecasted long-term multimorbidity risks, generated synthetic health records, and highlighted comorbidity patterns while exposing key biases.

18 Sep 2025

Type 2 diabetes accelerates accumulation of chronic diseases across age groups

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Vienna (15-19 Sept), reveals type 2 diabetes (T2D) as a critical factor in chronic disease accumulation, particularly during the early stages.

17 Sep 2025

Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use

Researchers used drug-target Mendelian randomization to test whether genetically proxied activation of GLP1R and GIPR influences alcohol-related behaviors. They found that GIPR, especially when combined with GLP1R, was linked to lower binge and heavy drinking, healthier food preferences, improved liver markers, and reduced coronary artery disease risk.

15 Sep 2025

AI toolset reveals links between lung fibrosis and aging

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 8, 2025, titled "AI-driven toolset for IPF and aging research associates lung fibrosis with accelerated aging."

11 Sep 2025

Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions

Greater adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was linked to lower all-cause, cancer, and respiratory mortality across large US and UK cohorts, supported by a meta-analysis of 37 studies. Diets higher in PHD foods also had smaller greenhouse gas footprints, reinforcing health and environmental benefits.

9 Sep 2025

$Walking faster may protect your bones and prevent fractures$

Walking faster may protect your bones and prevent fractures

A UK Biobank study links walking pace to osteoporosis risk, revealing brisk walking may protect bones and reduce fracture likelihood, regardless of genetics.

2 Sep 2025

Gut disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis

Study maps clinical, genetic, and proteomic links between gut-brain disorders and neurodegeneration, showing how diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and bowel disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s years in advance. Multimodal models in biobanks highlight early detection and personalized prevention opportunities.

28 Aug 2025

Food scientists identify worst additives for longevity: flavours, sweeteners, and colourings top list

Researchers analyzing data from 186,744 UK Biobank participants found that ultra-processed food consumption and specific additives, such as sugars, sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings, were linked to higher mortality. Some processing aids showed risks, while gelling agents appeared protective.

27 Aug 2025