AI detects early warning signs of epilepsy without visible seizures
Epilepsy isn’t always easy to diagnose. Seizures often don’t occur during routine brain-wave recordings (EEGs), leaving doctors without…
Higher genetic pulse pressure risk associated with dementia-related mortality
When looking at genetic variants in a person’s DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has…
Study shows how TAF1 regulates ferroptosis in cancer cells
Ferroptosis has become a promising area in cancer research because it may provide a way to target tumor…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…
Urine-based autism screening using gut microbial metabolites
A pilot study found that elevated gut microbe-derived metabolites could identify many children with autism, raising the possibility…
Brain functional differences reflect anatomy, lifestyle, and environmental influences
As neuroscience strives for generalizability and equity, understanding human brain diversity across populations is crucial. To uncover how…
New computational tool uses plain language for genetic diagnosis
A new computational tool called MARRVEL-MCP helps researchers move toward genetic diagnoses more efficiently by analyzing and interpreting…
Uneven grey matter loss serves as a powerful new biomarker for early neurodegeneration
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Alzheimer’s disease begins to weave a web in the brain and remodel neuronal tissue…
Glacial cycles shape evolution of many species of Antarctic sea slug
Marine scientists have discovered that what was once thought to be a single sea slug species is actually…
Anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab shows promise for difficult-to-treat depression
Immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat depression. This is a key finding from a University…
DNA-guided CRISPR system targets RNA and expands Cas12 beyond gene editing
A DNA-guided CRISPR platform could make RNA detection and control more stable, scalable, and precise, opening new routes…
Preclinical models map genetic changes behind multiple sclerosis nerve damage
More than 1 million people across the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects…