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Discovering the brain’s internal compass through virtual reality

Zhengang Lu and Russell Epstein, from the University of Pennsylvania, led a study to explore how people maintain their sense of direction while navigating naturalistic, virtual reality cities.

18 Aug 2025

Special robot hunts for the perfect cancer warriors

Cancer patients can regain full health with immunotherapy. Now researchers are hunting for the perfect immune cell with the help of a very special robot.

18 Aug 2025

Mediterranean diet success looks different for women and men, study of 4,000 adults reveals

A Mediterranean lifestyle survey of over 4,000 adults across seven countries found that while men and women scored similarly on overall adherence, they achieved this through different patterns of diet, exercise, and well-being. Tailored strategies may be needed to support gender-specific improvements in health behaviors.

18 Aug 2025

Ultra-processed foods undermine diet quality in Mediterranean youth, study shows

A large study across five Mediterranean countries found that children and adolescents who consumed more unhealthy ultra-processed foods (UPFs) had significantly poorer diet quality. Daily UPF intake was especially linked to lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet and reduced compliance with dietary guidelines.

18 Aug 2025

Researchers capture first 3D real-time images of human embryo implantation

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in collaboration with the Dexeus University Hospital have captured unparalleled images of a human embryo implanting.

18 Aug 2025

Fucosylation emerges as a key player in digestive inflammatory diseases and cancers

Fucosylation, a crucial post-translational modification, has emerged as a significant factor influencing digestive inflammatory diseases and cancers.

18 Aug 2025

FastUKB transforms UK Biobank research with seamless data extraction and analysis

FastUKB is an innovative tool specifically developed to streamline and enhance research workflows utilizing the UK Biobank, effectively addressing key limitations of existing platforms such as the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform (RAP).

18 Aug 2025

Mitochondrial metabolite glutathione plays key role in breast cancer metastasis

The mitochondria may be the powerhouse of the cell, but mounting evidence suggests this organelle is also a driving force behind cancer.

18 Aug 2025

Prenatal exposure to common insecticide linked to brain changes and poor motor skills in children

A new study reports evidence of a link between prenatal exposure to the widely used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and structural abnormalities in the brain and poorer motor function in New York City children and adolescents.

18 Aug 2025

Self-powered microneedle patch offers blood-free biomarker monitoring

Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices.

18 Aug 2025

Vaccines trigger immediate changes in lymph node tissue landscape

Vaccines trigger a notably rapid response in the stromal cells of draining lymph nodes within the first hours after administration.

18 Aug 2025

Polβ enzyme found to protect developing brain from harmful DNA mutations

A research group led by The University of Osaka has discovered that the DNA repair enzyme Polβ plays a crucial role in protecting the developing brain from harmful mutations.

18 Aug 2025

RNA quality control protein PELOTA found to slow aging and extend lifespan

As aging progresses, the quality of DNA and proteins inside cells declines, known to be the cause of various degenerative diseases.

18 Aug 2025

Inactivation of stress pathway allows ER+ breast cancer cells to evade treatment

A team of scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has discovered that inactivation of a stress pathway makes ER+ breast cancer cells ignore stress signals, allowing them to evade treatment.

18 Aug 2025

Endoplasmic reticulum controls cell movement to repair tissue gaps

The body's cells change their shape to close gaps such as wounds – with part of the cell flexing depending on the curve of the gap and the organization of cell-internal structures, a new study reveals.

18 Aug 2025

New nanoparticle system uses ultrasound to precisely deliver drugs

The trouble with many drugs is that they go where they shouldn't, producing unwanted side effects. Psychiatric drugs might cause dissociation, painkillers can induce nausea and chemotherapy often damages healthy cells.

18 Aug 2025

Fasting does not have the same effect on all body types, study suggests

While fasting has become a popular trend, particularly for people who hope to lose weight, new UBC Okanagan research suggests fasting does not have the same effect on all body types.

18 Aug 2025

Advancing cancer treatment with targeted microrobotic swarms

Cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases to treat, as conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy are often hindered by poor specificity, systemic toxicity, and damage to healthy tissues.

18 Aug 2025

Targeting mitochondrial biogenesis to improve outcomes in acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains a significant global health challenge, with high mortality rates and the potential for progression to chronic kidney disease.

18 Aug 2025

Exploring the complex origins of endothelial cells in tumor angiogenesis

This newly published review article offers a comprehensive examination of the complexities of tumor angiogenesis and the origins of endothelial cells (ECs) within tumors.

18 Aug 2025

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Medical Science News

Discovering the brain’s internal compass through virtual reality

Special robot hunts for the perfect cancer warriors

Mediterranean diet success looks different for women and men, study of 4,000 adults reveals

Ultra-processed foods undermine diet quality in Mediterranean youth, study shows

Researchers capture first 3D real-time images of human embryo implantation

Fucosylation emerges as a key player in digestive inflammatory diseases and cancers

FastUKB transforms UK Biobank research with seamless data extraction and analysis

Mitochondrial metabolite glutathione plays key role in breast cancer metastasis

Prenatal exposure to common insecticide linked to brain changes and poor motor skills in children

Self-powered microneedle patch offers blood-free biomarker monitoring

Vaccines trigger immediate changes in lymph node tissue landscape

Polβ enzyme found to protect developing brain from harmful DNA mutations

RNA quality control protein PELOTA found to slow aging and extend lifespan

Inactivation of stress pathway allows ER+ breast cancer cells to evade treatment

Endoplasmic reticulum controls cell movement to repair tissue gaps

New nanoparticle system uses ultrasound to precisely deliver drugs

Fasting does not have the same effect on all body types, study suggests

Advancing cancer treatment with targeted microrobotic swarms

Targeting mitochondrial biogenesis to improve outcomes in acute kidney injury

Exploring the complex origins of endothelial cells in tumor angiogenesis

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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