Cone opsin structures offer insights into vision loss
The retina of the human eye contains six to seven million cone cells. These cells contain light-sensitive proteins…
High-dose DHA reaches the brain but fails to protect memory
High-dose DHA successfully reached the brains of older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the two-year…
Scientists uncover new molecular mechanism driving gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract, with KIT mutations driving…
Longer breastfeeding links to fewer ADHD symptoms in children
Children who were fully breastfed for longer periods showed modestly fewer ADHD symptoms from ages 3 to 8,…
Accelerated biological aging may drive rising early-onset cancer risk
Cancer is often considered a disease of aging. Older adults are at higher risk because they have had…
Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patients
A postmortem multi-omics study suggests that long-standing traits such as neuroticism, loneliness, and purpose in life may track…
Gene therapy successfully treats deadly childhood liver disease in mice
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease using mice that…
Fish oil supplements show little benefit for Alzheimer’s prevention
Americans spend more than $1 billion annually on fish oil supplements, in part due to purported cognitive benefits from the…
Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system…
New biological age tools could reveal health risks before symptoms appear
From gait speed and DNA methylation to AI scans and clinical text, a major review maps how scientists…
First-in-the-world gene therapy delivers missing gene directly to infant’s brain, marking historic milestone in precision medicine
Jun 11 2026 An eight-month-old baby from Israel has become the first human ever to receive an experimental…
Researchers uncover genetic cause of spontaneous spinal CSF leaks
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Johns Hopkins University have identified genetic mutations that may explain why…