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Blocking specific proteins protects beta cells om excessive cellular stress

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a molecular pathway that contributes to the death of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

21 Oct 2026

Glucose priming may improve tumor targeting for chemotherapy nanocarriers

Chemotherapy selectivity is limited by systemic toxicity. pH‑sensitive nanocarriers exploit tumor acidity as a release trigger but respond passively to a modest, heterogeneous gradient.

21 Oct 2026

Study identifies new genetic factors underlying fat accumulation in the liver

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified additional genetic factors underlying fat accumulation in the liver.

21 Oct 2026

Altered fatty acid metabolism drives glioblastoma growth and treatment resistance

Glioma is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults, and glioblastoma (GBM), particularly IDH (Isocitrate dehydrogenase)-wildtype disease, has the poorest prognosis.

21 Oct 2026

Greenwood Genetic Center researcher wins major grant to explore cellular metabolism and glycosylation

Heather Flanagan-Steet, PhD, Associate Director of Research at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), has received a $1.4 million, five-year Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) R35 grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

21 Oct 2026

Cell Painting method reveals drug differences in 3D cancer cells

Researchers at Uppsala University have adapted Cell Painting, a widely used imaging method in drug discovery, to look at individual cells inside small 3D clusters of cancer cells.

21 Oct 2026

Cold-water immersion lacks superiority for recovering muscle strength

Cold-water immersion is a popular post-workout recovery strategy, but new research suggests it may offer no greater benefit to muscle strength recovery than heat-based methods.

21 Oct 2026

Biological framework tracks postpartum vulvar tissue recovery timelines

A new biological model published in Sexual Medicine Reviews by Oxford University Press addresses why pain with sex after childbirth-reported by 60% of women at three months-persists for some long after hormones return to normal.

21 Oct 2026

Oxaloacetate supplement may help reduce chemo brain in breast cancer survivors

A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a nutritional supplement containing oxaloacetate, a molecule naturally found in the body that helps cells produce energy, may help improve cognitive function and reduce the fatigue experienced by some breast cancer survivors following treatment.

21 Oct 2026

Qureight appointed imaging CRO for Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF trial as partnership with Celea Therapeutics expands

Qureight, an end-to-end imaging CRO providing enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for clinical trials for lung and heart disease, today announced it has been selected by Celea Therapeutics as the imaging CRO to support Celea’s Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF clinical trial.

From Qureight 21 Oct 2026

Why did people report feeling better during COVID-19? A French study offers clues

Assessing well-being in France (2014-2023), the study finds COVID-19 influenced scores, with health symptoms significantly affecting emotional health.

21 Oct 2026

Pure cranberry juice may help protect teeth from decay

Boil them, mash them, simmer them in a sauce. Whether they’re sweetening a salad, garnishing a cocktail or brightening up home décor, cranberries are an iconic ingredient in holiday festivities.

21 Oct 2026

Combination approach slows osteosarcoma growth and prolongs survival in preclinical models

Scientists co-led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified a potential therapeutic vulnerability in some forms of osteosarcoma.

20 Oct 2026

Alzheimer’s biomarkers may help predict disease progression in ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious neurodegenerative disease in which the nerve cells that control the body's muscles break down.

20 Oct 2026

Paternal age may influence sex-specific gene expression changes in embryos

When genes are "expressed," it is like reading an instruction manual to create things the body needs - such as proteins or RNA.

20 Oct 2026

Researchers identify new depression subtype linked to the body clock

Research by experts at the University of Sydney has identified a new subtype of depression called "circadian depression".

20 Oct 2026

Study identifies potential treatment target for aggressive lung tumors

A UTHealth Houston-led team has identified a promising new avenue to curb the growth and spread of tumors associated with hard-to-treat lung and other cancers.

20 Oct 2026

Scientists found a link between Mediterranean diet blood markers and longer survival

Researchers found that a previously validated 67-metabolite blood signature of Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with lower long-term mortality across a Spanish trial population and three US cohorts. Participants with the highest signature scores had a 23% lower relative hazard of death than those with the lowest scores in both populations, although the findings do not establish a causal relationship.

20 Oct 2026

Why the same healthy diet may not work the same way for everyone

A review published in Nutrients proposes a seven-pillar precision nutrition framework that combines biological, behavioral, and environmental information to tailor dietary interventions throughout life. The authors identify potential benefits for cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, and sleep health, while emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to establish effective, accessible, and personalized nutritional strategies.

20 Oct 2026