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UCLA researcher wins the 2026 Albany Prize for revolutionary cancer therapy discoveries

Dr. Dennis Slamon, a pioneering oncologist and researcher at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been awarded the 2026 Albany Prize for discoveries that transformed the understanding and treatment of cancer.

6 Oct 2026

New AI model detects heart transplant rejection without biopsies

By analyzing heart rhythm recordings and blood tests, artificial intelligence may accurately flag when a transplant patient's body starts attacking a donated heart, a new study suggests.

6 Oct 2026

Scientists discover a novel strategy to unmask cancer cells in high-risk neuroblastoma

High-risk neuroblastoma is one of the most aggressive forms of solid tumors affecting children, originating in the nervous system.

6 Oct 2026

New review identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research

Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report sleeping less than seven hours a night, below the minimum amount recommended for most adults, while nearly one in five has trouble staying asleep most days or every day.

6 Oct 2026

New global definition changes how childhood obesity is identified

A new global definition of clinical obesity classifies far fewer children as obese than the widely used body mass index (BMI), according to a large international study. And the findings could lead to changes to how childhood obesity is identified and managed.

6 Oct 2026

Study uncovers link between inherited blindness and a gene causing rare metabolic disease

Researchers at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) led the discovery of an unexpected connection between inherited blindness and a gene known for causing a rare metabolic disorder.

6 Oct 2026

Novel peptide approach reduces chronic neuropathic pain in mice

Understanding and treating chronic neuropathic pain has remained challenging due to its complex nature. New research from the lab of Clifford Woolf, MB, BCh, PhD, at Boston Children's Hospital's FM Kirby Neurobiology Center describes a novel approach for reducing pain by disrupting interactions within pain-sensing nerve cells called nociceptors

6 Oct 2026

Timing of brain surgery critical for certain Parkinson's patients

The timing of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is a critical factor in preserving cognitive function for Parkinson's disease patients with a specific genetic mutation, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.

6 Oct 2026

Mini-GRID radiotherapy limits cellular senescence in glioma models

A new research paper was recently published in Volume 18 of Aging, titled "Spatially fractionated mini-GRID radiotherapy differentially modulates radiation-induced senescence in murine glioma and normal cells."

6 Oct 2026

SGLT2 inhibitors reduce inflammatory cells linked to heart disease

For the first time in a human trial, a class of drugs known as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, already known for their weight loss and glucose lowering benefits, has been shown to also reduce inflammatory cells in the blood known to cause cardiovascular disease.

6 Oct 2026

EU launches network to harness health data and AI for cardiovascular care

A new EU-funded flagship initiative to harness the power of health data and artificial intelligence (AI) across the continuum of cardiovascular care has been launched, with funding from the EU4Health Program.

6 Oct 2026

C-Path and University of Arizona collaborate to investigate cellular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease in women

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced a research collaboration with the University of Arizona to investigate the cellular mechanisms that drive Parkinson's disease in women.

6 Oct 2026

Blue light treatment kills food poisoning bacteria on raw chicken

A low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found.

6 Oct 2026

Experimental cancer drug works differently than researchers originally thought

A cancer drug currently being tested in patients may have entered clinical trials based on an incorrect understanding of how it works, according to a new study led by the University of Sydney in collaboration with Goethe University, Oxford University and the Institute of Cancer Research, London.

6 Oct 2026

Human dental pulp stem cell secretome boosts stroke recovery

Ischemic stroke can leave lasting neurological damage after the initial vascular event, with oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neuronal death, and disruption of neural connectivity contributing to impaired recovery.

6 Oct 2026

New model links long-term infection costs to higher vaccination rates

New modeling led by interdisciplinary scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) could help public health officials better factor in the long-term impacts of infectious disease when determining optimum vaccine coverage rates.

6 Oct 2026

Well-designed electronic alerts improve care for cardiac patients

For busy health care workers, the electronic health record (EHR) can feel like an endless stream of clicks and prompts.

6 Oct 2026

Skin biopsy offers less invasive diagnosis for mitochondrial disease

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine have published one of the largest studies to date evaluating advanced laboratory testing for mitochondrial disease, providing new evidence that a small skin biopsy can often help diagnose these rare and complex conditions without the need for more invasive procedures.

6 Oct 2026

Study identifies spatial niche as key to gastric cancer initiation

Early gastric cancer (EGC) represents the most critical yet biologically least understood stage in gastric carcinogenesis.

6 Oct 2026

Innovative material uses visible light to disinfect chronic wounds

Chronic wounds place a burden on both patients and the healthcare system. Researchers at Empa are therefore working on an innovative material that releases active ingredients when exposed to visible light.

6 Oct 2026