Olive oil type matters for cognition and gut health in older adults
A large cohort study suggests that not all olive oils are equal, with virgin olive oil showing favorable…
Tiny plastic particles may interfere with brain processes implicated in Parkinson’s disease
From protein misfolding to gut–brain signalling, emerging evidence suggests that everyday plastic exposure may intersect with key biological…
Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis
Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis – a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of…
Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…
Study reveals a therapeutic vulnerability in aggressive subtype of triple-negative breast cancer
Dec 26 2025 A new study published today in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at The University of…
Simple blood test maps hidden Alzheimer’s disease changes
A large community study shows that Alzheimer’s-related brain changes are far more widespread with age than symptoms alone…
UC Irvine receives funding for clinical trial of neural stem cell therapy for Huntington’s disease
Leslie M. Thompson, Donald Bren Professor of psychiatry and human behavior as well as neurobiology and behavior at…
Scientists outline how organ rejuvenation strategies could solve the donor shortage
New insights into cellular aging, perfusion technologies, and senescence-targeting treatments show how aging organs could be revived, turning…
Dietary restriction boosts antitumour immunity by rewiring T cell metabolism
By elevating ketone-driven energy pathways inside CD8+ T cells, dietary restriction steers them away from exhaustion and toward…
Early RSV infection turns maternal allergy into a powerful driver of childhood asthma
By combining nationwide health data with elegant immunology experiments, researchers reveal how RSV infection in infancy hijacks maternal…
Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows…
Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a…