Common cardio drugs proven safe in myeloma patients
Commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications—such as statins, diuretics, and blood pressure drugs—appear to have little or no negative impact…
Decoding the brain’s love for tempting snacks
Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally explain why we still reach for the biscuit…
Machine learning predicts who will decline faster in Alzheimer’s disease using routine clinic data
By harnessing everyday clinical assessments, researchers demonstrate that personalized 12-month forecasts of cognitive and functional change in dementia…
Living near nuclear power plants is associated with higher cancer mortality, national US study reports
A sweeping national analysis suggests that counties nearer to nuclear power plants experience higher cancer mortality, raising urgent…
How zinc deficiency could worsen heart inflammation and what that means for patients
New research suggests that zinc does far more than support immunity, revealing intricate molecular switches that may influence…
Tardigrades and water reveal potential for food growth on Mars
Tardigrades have a reputation for being nearly indestructible. These microscopic animals, often nicknamed water bears, can dry out…
Rare Fossils in Amber Raise Questions About Secret Lives of Cretaceous Insects
Amber in Case 6 – Credit: Dr Jose de la Fuente / Institute for Game and Wildlife Research…
New platinum-free photocatalyst turns sunlight and water into renewable energy
A small beaker of water can look ordinary. Under the right light, it can also become a quiet…
Having a greater variety of food options linked to overeating, Penn State study finds
When people are given a smorgasbord of options to eat, like at a buffet or a Super Bowl…
Mendelian randomization study reveals opposing roles for IL6 and IL6R in long-term mortality
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 6, 2026, titled “Causal effects of inflammation on…
Colorful japonica rice varieties show unique health-promoting lipids
Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population, yet we still only partly understand the nutrients it…
Study aims to understand molecular origins of CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome
On the occasion of Rare Disease Day, the Biofisika Institute (CSIC, EHU) presents the progress of a project…