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Scientists uncover molecular mechanism that tunes eye light sensitivity

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have determined the mechanism by which a molecule within cells can help tune the light sensitivity of the eyes.

24 Sep 2026

Structural insights into synchronous calcium channel gating in muscle cells

Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have revealed how muscle cell calcium channels open synchronously.

24 Sep 2026

New earwax testing method improves Meniere's disease diagnosis

This technology uses mass spectrometry to analyze earwax, helping to detect Meniere's disease.

22 Sep 2026

Specialized imaging technique detects most clinically relevant prostate cancers

An elevated PSA level in the blood may indicate prostate cancer, but does not yet allow for a definitive diagnosis.

16 Sep 2026

New dendritic constrictions reveal hidden complexity in neuronal signaling

Neurons receive thousands of signals via tree-like extensions called dendrites. Until now, these dendrites were thought to be relatively smooth cables that conduct electrical signals to the cell body.

11 Sep 2026

New nondestructive imaging technique tracks immune cell health

When a patient is facing certain cancers or an immune condition, clinicians turn to their white blood cells for clues about the progression of both diseases and their treatments.

1 Sep 2026

OCT imaging proves noninferior to intravascular ultrasound for complex heart stenting

Optical coherence tomography was noninferior to intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

31 Aug 2026

REACT study maps widespread silent atherosclerosis across adult lifespan

Silent atherosclerosis was detectable from early adulthood and showed sex-specific patterns of growth with age, according to results from the REACT study presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026 and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.

29 Aug 2026

Fleeting interactions between membrane sugar chains control cell division

Acting as an armor, a scaffold, and a communication platform in one, our cells' plasma membrane lies at the heart of many crucial cellular processes.

27 Aug 2026

Scientists uncover safer way to tame cancer cell senescence

Stopping tumor growth is only half the battle. Rather than kill tumor cells, many cancer therapies can only push them into cellular senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing but do not die. These "undead" cells will continue to release signals that reshape the tumor environment.

20 Aug 2026

Vibration isolation in drug discovery research

Vibration isolation supports high-resolution microscopy in drug discovery, enabling stable imaging environments and reliable data at the nanometer scale.

From TMC Vibration Control 20 Aug 2026

Lanthanide carriers advance next generation biomedical imaging and theranostics

Lanthanide carriers could help define the next generation of biomedical imaging and fast-track the emerging field of theranostics-approaches that link diagnostic imaging with treatment selection, delivery, or monitoring.

30 Jul 2026

Scientists develop multi-spot tracking system for corneal diagnostics

Researchers at the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) have developed a prototype imaging system that can simultaneously track the cornea's mechanical response at nine locations.

28 Jul 2026

Scientists discover hidden cell network driving rapid intestinal renewal

Your intestine completely rebuilds its inner lining every few days—one of the fastest renewal processes in the human body.

20 Jul 2026

Specialized dendritic cells found to coordinate antitumor immunity

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the immune cell that acts as the architect and coordinator of powerful immune hubs that form inside tumors and plays a key role in antitumor immunity.

16 Jul 2026

Brain signals explain speech communication differences in autistic children

Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words?

16 Jul 2026

Unlocking the potential of organoids in modern drug discovery

Explore how organoids are unlocking new possibilities in modern drug discovery by improving disease modelling within DMTA-driven research workflows.

From TTP plc 15 Jul 2026

Advanced 3D imaging reveals hidden nerve networks inside joints

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw.

7 Jul 2026

Memory B cells reveal how nasal vaccines could stop respiratory infections earlier

A Science Immunology Review explains how memory B cells acquire diverse molecular, epigenetic, and tissue-specific programs that shape long-term immune protection. It highlights lung-resident memory B cells as a key target for mucosal vaccines, potentially improving control of airborne infections and reducing transmission.

6 Jul 2026

Neutral lipids may act as functional medium for controlling supramolecular polymerization

The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and lipid droplets (LDs) are promising environments for such processes.

6 Jul 2026