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Anti-inflammatory molecule reduces excessive alcohol consumption in female mice

The drugs that keep rheumatoid arthritis in check may one day help people stop drinking. A new Scripps Research study shows that an anti-inflammatory molecule, already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat autoimmune diseases, reduces excessive alcohol consumption in alcohol-dependent female mice.

29 Jun 2026

New viral model triggers Parkinson's symptoms without using toxins

Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson's disease because these models mimic the disease well.

29 Jun 2026

New schistosomiasis vaccine induces robust immune memory responses

For a vaccine to be effective, it must do two things. First, it must trigger an immune response. Second, the vaccine must train the body to remember the response so it can fight that same disease in the future.

29 Jun 2026

Study reveals how leukemia cells invade lungs and cause breathing problems

Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.

29 Jun 2026

Scientists discover how Arc protein spreads Alzheimer's brain pathology

Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal.

29 Jun 2026

Difficult childbirth is not unique to humans, study finds

The tight fit of a baby's head through a mother's birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth, is not unique to humans, as previously understood.

29 Jun 2026

Scientists map how cellular senescence and stemness interact in disease

A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 30, 2026, titled "The love and hate relationship between cellular senescence and stemness."

29 Jun 2026

Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved

A comparative study of laughter across humans and other great apes found that its regular rhythmic structure may date back around 15 million years. The findings suggest human laughter evolved toward faster, more variable, and more context-sensitive timing, reflecting greater vocal flexibility.

28 Jun 2026

Simple bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury

A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.

28 Jun 2026

Scientists discover 70 existing drugs that block deadly hantavirus infections

Researchers screened over 5,000 compounds and successfully pinpointed 70 existing drugs, including unexpected beta-lactam antibiotics, that effectively suppress Puumala orthohantavirus infection in human cells. This milestone drug-repurposing study provides an immediate, fast-tracked pipeline for developing the first approved treatments against life-threatening hantavirus diseases.

28 Jun 2026

Fear of growing up declines as adults gain experience

As young adults, many millennials feared growing up more than past generations. But they've come around to it as they age, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.

26 Jun 2026

Artificial intelligence improves prediction of cancer drug resistance

A comprehensive review recently published in Current Molecular Pharmacology (2026, Volume 19, Pages 85–96) examines the rapidly evolving landscape of computational tools for predicting tumour drug resistance.

26 Jun 2026

AI-guided microneedle patch changes shape to heal chronic wounds

Chronic wounds remain a major healthcare challenge, especially for people with diabetes, who often experience delayed healing, persistent inflammation, and a higher risk of infection.

26 Jun 2026

Single DNA injection provides long-lasting weight loss in mouse study

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic instructions can produce weight loss and blood glucose control in murine models that lasts up to 10 times as long as incretin-mimicking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

26 Jun 2026