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ECT-like brain stimulation triggers unexpected nuclear reprogramming in mature neurons

Nearly 90 years after Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini introduced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), brain stimulation therapies such as ECT and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) are common in psychiatry because they are highly effective for treating depression and schizophrenia, yet their cellular mechanisms remain poorly understood

17 Jul 2026

Study reveals mechanism underlying HBV-induced liver inflammation

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major cause of global liver morbidity, leading to progressive necroinflammation that often culminates in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

17 Jul 2026

New battery-powered device detects Bundibugyo Ebola virus in thirty minutes

Professor Yasutoshi Kido of the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), in collaboration with K.K. DNAFORM and the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is developing a portable rapid diagnostic system for Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV).

17 Jul 2026

New laser technology detects counterfeit alcohol through sealed bottles

A laser-based technology being developed at Adelaide University could soon help authorities detect deadly counterfeit alcohol, expose wine fraud and even identify dangerous chemicals inside sealed bottles – all without opening them.

17 Jul 2026

Trans-tympanic optical stimulation of the cochlea evokes reliable auditory responses

A new study, using Mongolian gerbils as an animal model, demonstrated for the first time that trans-tympanic infrared laser stimulation of the cochlea evokes reliable, auditory-guided behaviour in awake animals without the need for genetic modification or invasive surgical implantation.

17 Jul 2026

Compounded GLP-1 drug market remains strong despite shortage ending

Despite the end of federal shortages of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications, the market for compounded alternatives remains strong – and some patients may unknowingly be receiving products from pharmacies with concerning regulatory histories, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz.

17 Jul 2026

G&H highlights end-to-end diagnostic device development at ADLM 2026

At the ADLM Clinical Lab Expo 2026, G&H will showcase how diagnostic and medical device companies can accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative healthcare technologies through a single partner offering multidisciplinary engineering, precision optics, photonics and ISO 13485-certified manufacturing.

17 Jul 2026

Study urges Japan to rethink universal healthcare by 2040

On July 16, 2026, an international research team led by Tohoku University published two policy review papers that examine Japan's health system and global health strategy in The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific - the Lancet group's first Japan-focused feature in about 15 years.

17 Jul 2026

A breakthrough in coronary bypass surgery: AMT Medical’s SAFE-CAB results published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

AMT Medical B.V., a clinical-stage Dutch medical technology company, today announced that the one-year results of the SAFE-CAB II clinical trial have been published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

17 Jul 2026

Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak

As of 14 July, 2,093 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Virus Disease and 798 deaths had been reported in the DRC and Uganda. A total of 394 people have recovered.

17 Jul 2026

Scientists discover master regulator gene network behind complex psychiatric disorders

A study by the University of Barcelona has identified nearly 20 genes that could contribute to some people being more susceptible to depression, anxiety and traits such as irritability and neuroticism.

17 Jul 2026

COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four

Research from the BICYCLE study shows 4-year-olds born in lockdown excel in language but face challenges in executive function, indicating a need for support.

17 Jul 2026

Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate work similarly for ADHD but differ in weight effects

A head-to-head trial of ADHD treatments finds dexamphetamine and methylphenidate equally effective, with notable differences in weight management over time.

17 Jul 2026

Diet helps people lose weight regardless of genetic obesity risk

A study reveals dietary coaching aids weight loss equally in individuals with high and low genetic obesity risk, challenging genetic determinism in weight loss.

17 Jul 2026

DNA Script expands access to on-demand DNA synthesis in India through distributor agreement with Imperial Life Sciences

DNA Script, the programmable biology company developing next-generation enzymatic DNA synthesis (EDS) technologies, today announced a new distribution agreement with Imperial Life Sciences (ILS), expanding access to the Company's SYNTAX platform across India.

From DNA Script 17 Jul 2026

BYK Strengthens its portfolio of measurement and testing instruments through a strategic acquisition in the autonomous driving market

BYK-Gardner USA, a subsidiary of the specialty chemicals group ALTANA, is acquiring perisens GmbH.

From Paul N. Gardner Company 17 Jul 2026

Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later

A narrative review of 84 publications links higher ultra-processed food intake during pregnancy and early childhood with poorer diet quality, maternal complications, childhood obesity, and potential immune, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental effects. The authors identify possible microbiome and biopsychosocial pathways but emphasize that the predominantly observational evidence cannot establish causality.

17 Jul 2026

A wife’s account reveals the hidden burden of young-onset Alzheimer’s caregiving

Karina Acton Reid recounts caring for her husband with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease presenting as posterior cortical atrophy while raising two young children. Her perspective shows how visual disorientation, diagnostic delays, changing family roles, and inadequate age-appropriate support affect the entire household.

16 Jul 2026

Blood p-tau217 levels signal cognitive impairment risk years before symptoms emerge

Higher baseline plasma p-tau217 was associated with greater 5- and 10-year risks of cognitive impairment and faster cognitive decline among 2,684 cognitively unimpaired adults. Very high levels corresponded to an estimated 38% risk at five years, but selected cohorts and limited long-term data mean routine screening and individualized prediction remain premature.

16 Jul 2026

Timing of regenerative cues may be key to better healing from injury

For decades, medicine has chased a simple but elusive goal of delivering the right drug to the right place at the right time.

16 Jul 2026

Medical News

ECT-like brain stimulation triggers unexpected nuclear reprogramming in mature neurons

Study reveals mechanism underlying HBV-induced liver inflammation

New battery-powered device detects Bundibugyo Ebola virus in thirty minutes

New laser technology detects counterfeit alcohol through sealed bottles

Trans-tympanic optical stimulation of the cochlea evokes reliable auditory responses

Compounded GLP-1 drug market remains strong despite shortage ending

G&H highlights end-to-end diagnostic device development at ADLM 2026

Study urges Japan to rethink universal healthcare by 2040

A breakthrough in coronary bypass surgery: AMT Medical’s SAFE-CAB results published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak

Scientists discover master regulator gene network behind complex psychiatric disorders

COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four

Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate work similarly for ADHD but differ in weight effects

Diet helps people lose weight regardless of genetic obesity risk

DNA Script expands access to on-demand DNA synthesis in India through distributor agreement with Imperial Life Sciences

BYK Strengthens its portfolio of measurement and testing instruments through a strategic acquisition in the autonomous driving market

Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later

A wife’s account reveals the hidden burden of young-onset Alzheimer’s caregiving

Blood p-tau217 levels signal cognitive impairment risk years before symptoms emerge

Timing of regenerative cues may be key to better healing from injury

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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