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Researchers identify new protein regulator of muscle stem cell differentiation

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging—Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena and the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg in Senftenberg have identified a previously unknown regulator of muscle stem cell differentiation.

7 Oct 2026

High expression of CTDNEP1 gene linked to poorer kidney cancer survival

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of kidney cancers.

7 Oct 2026

Structured support may slow weight regain after stopping GLP-1 drugs

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are effective treatments for obesity, but discontinuation is common due to cost, insurance coverage limitations, side effects, patient preference, and other factors-commonly leading to rapid weight regain.

7 Oct 2026

Study finds β-synuclein as early blood-based biomarker of Alzheimer's in Down syndrome patients

Decades before the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, some changes associated with the disease may begin to leave a trace in the blood.

7 Oct 2026

Study reveals link between mtDNA copy number and cancer severity

Mitochondria are small organelles within cells that play a central role in vital cellular processes, especially energy production.

7 Oct 2026

Researchers find gene expression patterns linked to severe pediatric COVID-19

Researchers have identified patterns of gene activity associated with severe COVID-19 in children that are shared with other serious respiratory infections.

7 Oct 2026

Curtin University study identifies risk factors for prolonged concussion symptoms

A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems a year later, while also revealing which factors put patients most at risk of long-term symptoms.

7 Oct 2026

Metformin in pregnancy does not raise developmental risk in children

Metformin use during pregnancy shows no link to developmental problems at school entry.

7 Oct 2026

Does extra protein protect aging muscle during fasting?

A randomized trial found that alternate-day fasting reduced weight in older men, while added protein and leucine did not prevent lean mass loss.

7 Oct 2026

High-fiber diet beats metformin for blood sugar and weight in trial

High-fiber diet improves blood sugar and weight more than metformin in a small diabetes trial.

7 Oct 2026

A hot night changed sleep, anxiety and stress markers

The study highlights how heat exposure affects anxiety and sleep, revealing nighttime heat's broader impact on biological markers linked to stress and health.

7 Oct 2026

Could speech offer a window into aging?

Research on speech clocks shows promise for aging biomarkers, connecting speech age gaps to dementia phenotypes and social factors in a large cohort study.

7 Oct 2026

As femtosecond lasers find new medical uses, Lithuanian manufacturer bets on scale to meet demand

A recent study, published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, found femtosecond laser imaging assesses lung tumor margins six times faster than the current standard, allowing surgeons to make life-saving decisions on how much tissue to remove while the patient is still in surgery.

7 Oct 2026

Statins may lower glaucoma risk and reduce treatment needs

Taking statins is linked to a lower risk of developing glaucoma and a reduced chance of it getting worse, suggest the findings of research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

6 Oct 2026

Study links pregnancy complications to future heart and kidney disease

Women with a complication in the latest pregnancy, or in a previous pregnancy, face an elevated risk of developing cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, suggests a UK study published online in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

6 Oct 2026

Study reveals lasting brain changes linked to childhood maltreatment

Childhood abuse leaves a scar on the brain, a new neuroimaging study led by UCLA psychologists has shown.

6 Oct 2026

Long-term opioid use does not improve chronic back pain outcomes

Taking opioids for years does not seem to improve pain and functioning in people with chronic back pain, according to a new Northwestern University study that compared 70 long-term opioid users to 70 similar patients not taking opioids.

6 Oct 2026

NIH grant funds trial of wellness intervention for TBI caregivers

A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine physician-researcher has received a five-year, $2.5 million R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), marking a major career milestone.

6 Oct 2026

Blood protein patterns may help explain pain levels in sickle cell disease

A small pilot study led by a Rutgers researcher has found differences in blood proteins between people experiencing high and low levels of pain from sickle cell disease, findings that may inform research on new treatments and better pain management.

6 Oct 2026

Poorly validated research antibodies linked to millions of wasted samples

A widespread failure to validate research antibodies before use is estimated to lead to the avoidable waste of millions of animal and human tissue samples worldwide, and an international expert panel has reached consensus on how to address the problem, according to two studies published October 6th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Harvinder Virk of the University of Leicester, UK, and colleagues.

6 Oct 2026