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Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis

LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a role in innate immunity, inflammation regulation and anticancer responses.

23 Sep 2025

Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury

Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict the severity of an injury and even provide insights into mortality after spinal cord damage, according to a recent University of Waterloo study.

23 Sep 2025

Researchers call for consistent biomarker scoring

More than 1500 persons in Norway have had a liver transplantation. But how can doctors know which patients need extra follow-up or additional treatment so that as many as possible can live a long life afterwards?

23 Sep 2025

The short shelf-life of truth: Debunking meat myths doesn’t last

Researchers tested the “truth sandwich” technique on German meat consumers and found it effectively reduced belief in common meat myths immediately after exposure. However, the corrective effects disappeared within two weeks, showing that lasting change needs repeated interventions.

22 Sep 2025

Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. So far, there have been no concrete options for treating this malformation with medication.

22 Sep 2025

Lab-grown mini brains reveal neural misfires linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Pea-sized brains grown in a lab have for the first time revealed the unique way neurons might misfire due to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, psychiatric ailments that affect millions of people worldwide but are difficult to diagnose because of the lack of understanding of their molecular basis.

22 Sep 2025

Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information

The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres-what's on your left is processed by your right hemisphere and vice versa-but your experience with every bike or bird that you see zipping by is seamless.

22 Sep 2025

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

Researchers built the largest plasma metabolome-phenome atlas using 274,241 UK Biobank participants, linking over 73,000 metabolite-trait and 52,000 metabolite-disease associations. The study shows metabolic risk scores can predict diseases years before diagnosis, with strong accuracy for diabetes and kidney complications.

22 Sep 2025

How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily

A new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows apple cider vinegar can modestly but significantly reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumference in adults, particularly those with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

22 Sep 2025

Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ

Researchers uncovered 53 genetic loci linked to quantitative ability, distinguishing it from general intelligence and non-cognitive skills. The study highlights brain pathways in axon guidance, synaptic signaling, and mRNA splicing as biological underpinnings of math-related ability.

22 Sep 2025

Bullying triggers strong emotional and threat responses in the brain

In a collaboration between Turun yliopisto and the University of Turku, researchers led by Birgitta Paranko and Lauri Nummenmaa explored the immediate effects of bullying on the brain.

22 Sep 2025

UV222 light shows promise in disabling airborne allergens indoors

Cats. Dust mites. Mold. Trees. For people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing.

22 Sep 2025

Patented antibacterial polymer technology prevents secondary cavities

The Basic to Breakthrough series chronicles how investments from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science at our National Laboratories have led to new technologies that are changing our world.

22 Sep 2025

Study uncovers widespread ignorance of cystitis and UTI prevention

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) – common health issues that disproportionately affect women.

22 Sep 2025

New neuro-sensing technique captures brainwaves from within veins

Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a groundbreaking, minimally invasive method for recording brain activity through blood vessels. This technique could potentially transform the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions like epilepsy and paving the way for advanced brain-computer interfaces.

22 Sep 2025

Magnetically-powered nanorobots enhance drug uptake in tumors

Spiky nanorobots powered by magnets have been developed to carry drugs and pierce tumor cell membranes, a key barrier to effective cancer treatment. By boosting drug entry, these "microscopic scalpels" improved chemotherapy results in laboratory and animal studies, suppressing tumor growth and extending survival.

22 Sep 2025

PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma

Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death mechanism, is emerging as a promising target for cancer therapy. The process is mediated by the activity of acyl-CoA synthetase family member 4 (ACSL4) protein.

22 Sep 2025

Lysosomal acidity fine-tunes reactive species production in macrophages

Macrophages rely on lysosomes to balance microbial killing with self-protection, generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during phagocytosis.

21 Sep 2025

Daily actions are driven by habit rather than conscious choice

Habit, not conscious choice, drives most of our actions, according to new research from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina and Central Queensland University.

21 Sep 2025

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

A new review in Biochemical Pharmacology synthesizes decades of research showing consistent links between regular coffee consumption and reduced risk of liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Coffee’s bioactive compounds act on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and metabolic pathways to slow liver damage progression.

21 Sep 2025