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Study reveals how astrocytes regulate brain blood flow and activity

What happens in our brains when we experience sensory stimulation? During everyday activities such as jogging, reading, or listening to music, sensory inputs activate neurons in specific brain regions.

9 Nov 2026

Could a daily supplement keep blood vessels healthier as we age?

The study highlights a multi-compound nutritional supplement's potential to improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure, aiding vascular health.

9 Nov 2026

New mRNA therapy reawakens heart muscle cells to repair damage

Scientists have developed a treatment that 'reawakens' heart muscle cells so they start to divide and help repair damaged muscle.

9 Nov 2026

Qureight's fibrosis imaging biomarker selected by Contineum Therapeutics as a secondary endpoint in Phase 2 PROPEL-IPF clinical trial

Qureight, an end-to-end imaging company providing enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for clinical trials for lung and heart disease, and Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. (Contineum), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering differentiated small molecule therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases with significant unmet need, today announced that Qureight's Fibr8™ quantitative imaging biomarker is being used as a secondary endpoint in Contineum's PROPEL-IPF Phase 2 clinical trial examining the safety and efficacy of PIPE-791, Contineum's lead drug candidate, in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients.

From Qureight 9 Nov 2026

Modified zinc finger protein reduces brain plaques in Alzheimer's mice

A KAIST-led research team has found that a protein involved in gene regulation can suppress the harmful aggregation of amyloid-beta, a peptide associated with Alzheimer's disease.

9 Nov 2026

Study links everyday nanoplastics to severe lung inflammation risk

Everyday plastic products, including water bottles, disposable cups, and packaging, can break down over time into tiny fragments known as nanoplastics.

9 Nov 2026

Histone subvariant H3mm15 plays key role in sperm development

Researchers from Kyushu University have found that H3mm15, a histone H3.3 subvariant, contributes to normal sperm development in mice by helping regulate gene expression during spermatogenesis.

8 Nov 2026

Can Instagram-worthy healthy food compete with tempting fast food photos?

In a study of 203 Indian adolescents, researchers found that visually appealing Instagram images of healthy foods were significantly associated with a greater willingness to eat them, particularly for millet and pulse dishes. Although participants reported generally favorable attitudes and intentions toward healthy foods, most changes in eating behavior were not statistically significant, and nutritional captions provided no measurable additional benefit.

8 Nov 2026

Coffee, vegetables and exercise share a surprising connection in your gut

In a study of 6,803 Japanese adults, researchers identified two opposing gut microbiome patterns linking diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption with general health and 15 chronic diseases. Health-oriented microbial patterns were associated with butyrate production and lower inflammation, while disease-oriented patterns were linked to inflammatory processes, with microbiome-based prediction scores showing potential for distinguishing health and disease across international populations.

8 Nov 2026

Seasonal allergies may be driving recurrent sinus infections

"Every spring, I get sick. Then it happens again in the fall." If you have frequent sinus symptoms that follow a seasonal pattern, allergies may be the root cause. Seasonal allergies can cause congestion, drainage, facial pressure, and fatigue.

6 Nov 2026

AI tool uncovers hidden interactions among human mitochondrial proteins

Artificial intelligence is helping Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists fast-track answers to a long-standing question in human biology: What do hundreds of mystery proteins in the mitochondria actually do?

6 Nov 2026

Biodegradable microneedle particles improve drug delivery through the skin

Your skin is remarkably good at keeping things out of your body. Typically, that's a positive. It becomes an issue when medicine needs to get in.

6 Nov 2026

Immune cell differences may explain sex-specific obesity responses

University of California, Riverside scientists have an explanation for why males and females respond differently to obesity.

6 Nov 2026

Single amino acid change alters Andes virus protein behavior

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a single amino acid difference between rodent- and human-derived Andes virus isolates that changes how a key viral protein behaves inside human cells.

6 Nov 2026

Study maps key regions driving inflammation in aging hearts

Scientists have long known that aging drives inflammation in the heart, but exactly how those changes are distributed throughout the organ has remained unclear.

6 Nov 2026

New review outlines role of extracellular vesicles in cancer and aging

A new review was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on September 30, 2026, titled "Extracellular vesicles in health, aging and disease."

6 Nov 2026

SCAI updates consensus framework for assessing cardiogenic shock severity

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) today released the 2026 SCAI SHOCK Classification Expert Consensus Update, providing refined guidance to help clinicians from diverse settings prioritize and recognize inadequate organ perfusion across a broad range of shock presentations, assess shock severity over time, and determine whether treatment is restoring adequate circulation.

6 Nov 2026

Philanthropists donate $6 million to establish the UVA Biotech Innovation Fund

The University of Virginia Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology received gifts totaling $6 million from philanthropists to establish the UVA Biotech Innovation Fund.

6 Nov 2026

$Refractory lichen planus-like lesions reveal underlying systemic T-cell lymphoma$

Refractory lichen planus-like lesions reveal underlying systemic T-cell lymphoma

A 61-year-old man had a 2-year history of painful mucosal lesions and pruritic violaceous plaques on the trunk and extremities.

6 Nov 2026

Obesity drugs may help protect memory and cognitive abilities

Drugs used to treat obesity may also help protect the brain. In a review published in Science, researchers outline how a better understanding of these drugs' effects could lead to new treatments that protect memory and other important cognitive abilities.

6 Nov 2026