Modified peptides show promise against tuberculosis bacteria
Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a…
Warming ice awakens microbes that could speed climate change
Across the coldest places on Earth, something quiet but powerful is happening beneath your feet and under the…
GPS collars, camera traps to see if foxes are swimming into Booderee National Park
Fox researcher Paul Meek says he suspects the “cunning” creature has taken to using waterways at a New…
‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons never sit still for long. Receptors move in and out of the cell surface. Signals surge, fade,…
Guanacos’ return to Gran Chaco restirs debate around wildlife translocations
Five guanacos have been translocated from Patagonia to Argentina’s Dry Chaco as part of a reintroduction program.Rewilding…
SSRI use during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes risk and early adaptation problems in newborns
An international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with…
Scientists discover why some cancer treatments stop working
A quiet problem has followed cancer immunotherapy for years. The immune system can be taught to fight, then…
Users prioritize weight loss despite side effects
An examination of user reviews finds that people continue off-label Ozempic when it delivers results, even if side…
Artificial intelligence improves detection of dangerous pregnancy condition
Feb 12 2026 A novel artificial intelligence (AI) model accurately detected the presence of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS),…
The Milky Way’s core may be dense dark matter, not a black hole
For decades, scientists have theorized that the Milky Way Galaxy’s supermassive black hole, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr…
Case report examines potential cancer risks after mRNA vaccination
A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled “Exploring the potential link between…
Switching lens designs may enhance long-term myopia control
Myopia has become a major global public health concern, with rising prevalence and earlier onset among children worldwide.…