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Individual traits drive childfree choices among U.S. adults

Across the United States, the number of people who do not have and do not want to have children is growing.

13 Aug 2026

Common e-cigarette flavorant may disrupt normal embryo development

Vanillin, a common flavoring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who vape, according to a study published today (Thursday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

13 Aug 2026

Mitochondrial protein deficiency drives increased fat intake and obesity

Obesity is a global health concern that can contribute to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders.

13 Aug 2026

Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism

Coffee is one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to a lower risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

13 Aug 2026

Alzheimer's markers show crucial differences across diverse global populations

Established Alzheimer's markers are also detected in blood samples from Nigeria and Tanzania. But other proteins in the blood differ from those seen in a comparable group in Canada.

13 Aug 2026

Bacterial extracellular vesicles show potential for cancer diagnosis and treatment

Bacteria shed membrane-enclosed tiny particles filled with proteins, lipids, DNA, RNA and metabolites. These particles, commonly known as bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs), are now being explored as possible tools for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

13 Aug 2026

Researchers identify genes that hinder CRISPR editing efficiency

Like a delivery driver navigating crowded city streets, a gene-therapy-toting lipid nanoparticle faces a gauntlet of potential detours on its journey toward a cell's nucleus.

13 Aug 2026

Brain scans reveal language-specific network of neurons even during nonlinguistic tasks

The language network in your brain can be seen, even if you aren't saying a word.

13 Aug 2026

Study investigates spotted fever group rickettsioses in Laotian pets and owners

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Serological evidence of spotted fever group rickettsioses (SFGRs) and interactions between pets and their owners in Laos have rarely been reported.

13 Aug 2026

New antibody-specific AI framework accelerates discovery of therapeutic drugs

Designing an effective antibody drug is like searching for the right key in a warehouse of locks. Scientists may begin with millions-or even billions-of antibody candidates, but only a tiny fraction will recognize and bind tightly to the disease target.

13 Aug 2026

SynGenSys introduces expanded CHO.SET synthetic promoter library for enhanced biomanufacturing

SynGenSys, a biotechnology company designing synthetic gene promoter systems to address critical bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing and enhance cell and gene therapy development, today announced the introduction of CHO.SET® 2.0. The expanded library of novel and patentable synthetic promoters is designed to improve protein production in CHO (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells.

From SynGenSys Ltd. 13 Aug 2026

What is the optimal prostate-specific antigen cutoff to determine the success of prostate cancer treatment?

After treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, a drop in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood is an indicator that the treatment is working.

13 Aug 2026

Sino Biological launches European newsletter campaign with exclusive welcome gifts

Sino Biological has launched a special Newsletter Registration Campaign exclusively for customers in Europe, offering researchers and life science professionals an exciting opportunity to stay connected with the latest scientific updates while receiving a complimentary welcome gift, which may be an adorable Snail Plushie Set or an Amazon Gift Card.

From Sino Biological Inc. 13 Aug 2026

A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning

Researchers analyzing 60 best-selling online teas in China found that concentrations of six harmful elements remained within Chinese national limits and modeled noncarcinogenic risks were below concern thresholds.

13 Aug 2026

Interactive platform maps habitat design effects on astronaut wellbeing

In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases, and post disaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health and safety.

12 Aug 2026

Your social life may leave a mark on how fast you age

Positive social experiences were associated with longer survival, while childhood adversity predicted shorter survival in a 1,309-person longitudinal cohort followed for nearly 15 years. Epigenetic aging, particularly GrimAge2, emerged as the strongest potential pathway linking social experiences with mortality risk.

12 Aug 2026

Natural gut molecule could strengthen chickens' immune response against bacterial infections

A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens' immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections, has been identified by University of Bristol-led research.

12 Aug 2026

Liver’s internal clock coordinates daily metabolic communication, study finds

What if one of the keys to a healthier metabolism is understanding how and when the liver communicates with the rest of the body?

12 Aug 2026

New 3D imaging system captures seizures in real time

A seizure is a sudden, overwhelming wave of electrical energy passing through the brain in a matter of seconds - so fast, in fact, that it's been nearly impossible to fully capture where these electrical bursts originate, how they move and where they stop.

12 Aug 2026

Automated MRI system improves improves evaluation of experimental stroke therapies

Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed an automated system that uses MRI to measure brain tissue changes in animal models for large, multicenter studies of experimental stroke treatments.

12 Aug 2026

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Individual traits drive childfree choices among U.S. adults

Common e-cigarette flavorant may disrupt normal embryo development

Mitochondrial protein deficiency drives increased fat intake and obesity

Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism

Alzheimer's markers show crucial differences across diverse global populations

Bacterial extracellular vesicles show potential for cancer diagnosis and treatment

Researchers identify genes that hinder CRISPR editing efficiency

Brain scans reveal language-specific network of neurons even during nonlinguistic tasks

Study investigates spotted fever group rickettsioses in Laotian pets and owners

New antibody-specific AI framework accelerates discovery of therapeutic drugs

SynGenSys introduces expanded CHO.SET synthetic promoter library for enhanced biomanufacturing

What is the optimal prostate-specific antigen cutoff to determine the success of prostate cancer treatment?

Sino Biological launches European newsletter campaign with exclusive welcome gifts

A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning

Interactive platform maps habitat design effects on astronaut wellbeing

Your social life may leave a mark on how fast you age

Natural gut molecule could strengthen chickens' immune response against bacterial infections

Liver’s internal clock coordinates daily metabolic communication, study finds

New 3D imaging system captures seizures in real time

Automated MRI system improves improves evaluation of experimental stroke therapies

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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