Brain recordings reveal why food cravings return despite tirzepatide
New intracranial recordings show that a distinct neural rhythm in the brain’s reward center surges during intense food…
Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk
New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Landmark prostate cancer screening trial launches in the UK
The first men have been invited to take part in Prostate Cancer UK’s TRANSFORM trial, kicking off the…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
Muscle-driven gene therapy shows promise for protecting memory in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment…
Higher autism risk tied to parental postpartum depression
A massive population study reveals that postpartum depression in either parent, especially in both, may signal a substantially…
Johns Hopkins study links mild pancreatic duct dilatation to higher cancer risk
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is projected to become the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States by…
Subtle changes in the composition of short tandem repeats may shape disease risk
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that…
Pig kidney transplant breakthrough uncovers immune rejection secrets
Researchers have uncovered and then overcome an obstacle that has led to the failure of pioneering efforts in…
Study clarifies how biliary atresia overlaps with multiple congenital syndromes
Biliary atresia (BA) represents one of the leading causes of pediatric liver failure, often requiring surgical intervention or…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…