New hybrid lens design drastically cuts 3D microscopy costs and complexity
A team led by Raju Tomer, professor of biological sciences at Columbia University, has created a new design…
New PET imaging approach may enable early CTE diagnosis
A first-in-class PET imaging approach can accurately detect a biomarker for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a devastating neurodegenerative…
Researchers uncover new clues about the origin of Alzheimer’s tau tangles
Researchers at Columbia University have uncovered new clues about the earliest molecular events that may trigger Alzheimer’s disease,…
Scientists uncover shared gene signatures that reveal how mammals age
A sweeping study across four mammalian species shows that aging leaves a shared molecular fingerprint, opening new ways…
Obesity alters tumor environment promoting invasive breast cancer growth
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a study by University of Oklahoma researchers…
Study challenges assumptions about testosterone’s role in brain cancer
Scientists have long suspected that androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, may help tumors grow because the hormones…
Interviews with Outstanding Authors (2026)
In 2025, many ATM authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received…
Pathogens drive inflammation by reprogramming host cell metabolic processes
An intestinal pathogen reshapes the gut environment to fuel its own colonization and cause diseases, a multi-institutional team…
Unraveling the mystery of cognitive resilience in aging brains
The mystery of cognitive resilience Some brains resist Alzheimer’s, even when the disease is already present. Researchers at…
Pinecone-inspired conduit enables suture-free repair of nerve injuries
As the authors detail, PNI is a prevalent neurological condition that often causes permanent sensory and motor dysfunction,…
Alzheimer’s monoclonal antibodies fail to deliver meaningful results
Despite successfully removing amyloid plaques from the brain, widely anticipated antibody therapies fail to deliver meaningful cognitive improvements,…
How the immune system may influence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related diseases
A sweeping review shows how the brain’s immune defenses can both fight and fuel neurodegeneration, revealing why timing,…