Aging clock analysis identifies key genes in opioid dependence
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 27, 2026, titled “Transcriptomic aging clock analysis identifies…
Researchers tracked biological aging for decades and found a striking pattern in women
Nearly three decades of Framingham data link faster biological aging in midlife to cardiovascular disease and mortality, with…
Nocturnal micro-awakenings linked to genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
What if certain signs of the disease were to manifest themselves subtly during sleep, long before the first…
New heart assembloid model mimics complex valve disorders
A multi-disciplinary, multi-institution group of researchers focused their expertise in genetics, mechanics, chemistry and biology on a chip…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
Living near a dry cleaner may come with an unexpected Parkinson’s disease link
A nationwide Medicare study found a clear distance-response pattern between residential proximity to dry cleaners and Parkinson’s disease,…
Researchers find a new genetic vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
A study published in Nature Cell Biology reports a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that might…
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind congenital heart defects
Congenital heart disease affects approximately two in every 100 newborns globally. But why do they occur? An important…
Insilico Medicine highlights AI-powered biological target discovery for rare sinonasal cancer
Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, today announced the publication of a collaborative…
Airplane wastewater pilot shows how airports could track pathogens across borders
A bilateral US-UK pilot suggests airplane wastewater could help track pathogen movement through international travel, but broader airport…
Cell village approach reveals genetic differences in cell fitness
How readily a cell divides and how well it survives is fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ…
Penn State study identifies genetic regions linked to avian herpesvirus virulence
A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek’s disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does…