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New heart assembloid model mimics complex valve disorders

A multi-disciplinary, multi-institution group of researchers focused their expertise in genetics, mechanics, chemistry and biology on a chip the size of a postage stamp in order to model a particular class of heart conditions.

11 Aug 2026

New computational tool identifies hidden genes driving asthma

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with investigators at the University of Chicago, have developed a new computational framework that helps scientists identify genes that play central roles in diseases such as asthma but are often overlooked by existing genetic analysis methods.

11 Aug 2026

Scientists identify parasite-specific protein linked to chronic Toxoplasma infections

Toxoplasma gondii, or Toxoplasma, is a parasite that infects hundreds of millions of people around the world.

11 Aug 2026

Miniature microscope tracks and activates single brain cells during movement

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a miniature microscope that allows scientists to observe and activate individual brain cells during natural movement, an advance that could accelerate research into how the brain controls behavior while deepening understanding of neurological diseases.

11 Aug 2026

New UH Health initiative targets Texas healthcare workforce shortage

Addressing Texas' growing healthcare workforce shortage and rising demand for care, the University of Houston has launched UH Health, an academic health enterprise designed to integrate education, research and community engagement across the University.

11 Aug 2026

New dashboard tracks flesh-eating screwworm threat across the United States

In the 1950s, the New World screwworm cost U.S. livestock producers tens of millions of dollars a year, as much as $50 to $100 million annually in the hardest-hit Southwest, before it was eradicated from the United States and pushed south to Panama.

11 Aug 2026

LVIS stent-assisted coiling effectively treats wide-necked intracranial aneurysms

Intracranial aneurysms are weakened, bulging areas of cerebral arteries that can rupture, causing subarachnoid hemorrhage and, in turn, significant disability or death.

11 Aug 2026

Lab-grown mini tumors help scientists predict breast cancer treatment success

Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a new method to predict how different types of breast cancer will respond to treatment, using patient data from the I-SPY2 breast cancer trial and rapid testing on lab-grown mini tumors.

11 Aug 2026

Online training program helps clinicians track psychiatric patient progress consistently

Questionnaires that track depression, anxiety, and other symptoms can help psychiatrists see whether a patient is improving.

11 Aug 2026

Leica Biosystems enables faster cancer diagnoses through multiple digital pathology FDA clearances, including industry-first AI-assisted quality control software

Leica Biosystems introduces AI-driven quality control in digital pathology, streamlining workflows and enhancing diagnostic accuracy for better patient care.

From Leica Biosystems 11 Aug 2026

Folic acid relies on vitamin A pathway to prevent birth defects

For decades, we've known that folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord, but we haven't fully understood how it does it.

11 Aug 2026

Researchers identify molecular targets to treat painful nerve neuromas

Human peripheral nerves have a remarkable ability to regenerate after damage. However, when re-growing axons fail to meet their target organ, they can transform into painful neuromas.

11 Aug 2026

Researchers introduce framework for understanding how emotional content influences people online

Every day, billions of people scroll through social media posts, online reviews and news feeds filled with emotional content - from glowing five-star reviews to rage-inducing social media rants.

11 Aug 2026

Adolescents using nicotine face higher risks of mental health problems

Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems than their peers who do not use nicotine.

11 Aug 2026

Comprehensive BMJ review identifies most effective bipolar disorder treatments

The most comprehensive review to date has identified the most effective bipolar disorder treatments across different age groups and mood phases. It was published today in The BMJ.

11 Aug 2026

New review urges proteostatic fitness standards for stem cell therapies

Stem cell therapies have expanded rapidly, with more than 115 clinical trials involving over 1,200 patients approved by late 2024. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Ryoncil (remestemcel‑L) for children with steroid‑refractory acute graft‑versus‑host disease, signaling a major shift toward routine clinical use.

11 Aug 2026

New multi-protein blood test accurately detects late-stage Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have identified seven proteins in the blood that could enable better blood tests for Alzheimer's disease.

11 Aug 2026

Comprehensive brain cell map opens new avenues for Alzheimer's therapies

The brain's immune cells are increasingly recognized as key players in Alzheimer's disease, but exactly how they change as the disease develops has remained unclear.

11 Aug 2026

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From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 Aug 2026

Bright-light therapy may reduce attention lapses during night work

Light therapy may improve alertness and attention/reaction time during simulated night shifts, with the strongest benefits appearing after light exposure. Effects on executive function were smaller and largely limited to treatment, while substantial study heterogeneity and limited real-world evidence warrant caution.

11 Aug 2026