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New AI framework ASTRA-Net maps hidden peripheral airways for bronchoscopy

Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer globally and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.

6 Aug 2026

Targetable MYH9 gene drives cancer progression and inherited genetic disorders

A comprehensive new review article highlights the growing importance of the MYH9 gene as a central player in both cancer biology and inherited genetic conditions, offering fresh perspectives on its potential as a therapeutic target.

6 Aug 2026

LMU researchers reveal how different organs customize their internal clocks

LMU researchers have elucidated how different organs adapt the same clock machinery to regulate their individual needs over the course of a day.

6 Aug 2026

Researchers uncover mechanism linking skin inflammation to body-wide allergies

Our bodies experience allergic reactions when the immune system mistakenly overreacts to harmless substances, known as allergens, such as pollen, dust, or certain foods.

6 Aug 2026

Ion channel TPC1 identified as key regulator of iron homeostasis

Researchers have deciphered the role of an ion channel in iron homeostasis, opening up new possibilities for treating iron metabolism disorders.

6 Aug 2026

Genetic changes in zebrafish reveal new pathways for back pain

Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests.

6 Aug 2026

Localized biochemical halo of IL-10 suppresses immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells

A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells from host immune system aggression.

6 Aug 2026

Nerve-tumor interactions emerge as a transformative frontier in oncology

A new review article highlights a rapidly emerging frontier in oncology: the dynamic and influential relationship between nerves and tumors.

6 Aug 2026

Circular RNAs offer new pathways to reduce cancer therapy side-effects

A new review highlights the growing importance of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern oncology: treatment-related toxicity.

6 Aug 2026

Advances in DNA technology are reshaping preventive healthcare

A new review highlights how advances in DNA technology are reshaping the future of healthcare by shifting the focus from treatment to prevention.

6 Aug 2026

First-trimester protein intake linked to lower odds of small-for-gestational-age birth

A secondary analysis of 7,067 nulliparous participants found that first-trimester protein intake of 0.8 to less than 1.1 g/kg/day was associated with 22% lower adjusted odds of delivering an SGA infant than intake of at least 1.1 g/kg/day. The association was exploratory, with no dose-response pattern and no confirmation in sensitivity analyses.

6 Aug 2026

New research highlights hidden metabolic risks in non-obese HIV patients

A new UC San Francisco study helps explain why people with HIV remain at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes despite effective suppression of the virus with modern medications.

6 Aug 2026

High-resolution scans reveal how depression affects hippocampal subfields

Researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that depression is associated with smaller volume in a specific part of the hippocampus, a brain region essential for learning and memory.

6 Aug 2026

Galápagos wastewater is creating new reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Portable field surveillance reveals how untreated sewage is reshaping coastal microbial communities and spreading diverse resistance genes across one of the world’s most protected marine environments.

6 Aug 2026

Experts call for better trials as IVF preparation techniques show unproven results

Preparation techniques used before embryo transfer, considered the most critical step in the IVF process, show no proven effect on pregnancy rates and remain inconclusive due to limited or low-quality data, a new Cochrane review finds.

6 Aug 2026

Older men’s sexual priorities extend well beyond erectile function

A web-based survey of 6,000 Japanese men aged 50 or older found that sexual arousal was the function they most wanted to preserve, while erection became more highly valued as erectile function worsened. Erection showed the earliest age-related decline pattern, whereas ejaculation was the function most often reported as lost in older age.

6 Aug 2026

New review highlights FOXA2's role in glucose regulation pathways

A newly published review highlights the pivotal role of FOXA2, a key transcription factor, in coordinating pancreatic development, maintaining islet cell identity, and regulating glucose homeostasis.

6 Aug 2026

Cortisol may distort the body signals that guide risky choices in men

In a randomized study of 109 young adults, researchers measured cortisol responses, skin conductance signals, and risk-taking during the Iowa Gambling Task after an acute psychosocial stressor. Cortisol reactivity altered how anticipatory bodily signals related to risky choices in men, although the stress condition did not increase overall risk-taking.

5 Aug 2026

ACLM launches first lifestyle medicine evidence repository for healthcare professionals

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has launched the Lifestyle Medicine Evidence Repository, the first centralized, curated collection of scientific research focused specifically on lifestyle medicine interventions.

5 Aug 2026

Neural stem cells split early into distinct neuron lineages

The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these cell types arise while the brain develops is still not fully understood.

5 Aug 2026