Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development
Summary: Researchers unmasked a hidden metabolic mechanism that explains why advanced maternal age (AMA) impairs female fertility and…
Saliva Biomarkers Detect Human Sleep Deprivation
Summary: Researchers established the first direct, non-invasive molecular tracking method to objectively measure sleep deprivation within human bodily…
Single Brain Hub Coordinates Sensory Predictions Across Changing Bodies
Summary: A new study has provided the first complete, circuit-wide map of how the brain accurately predicts and…
Researchers identify neural hub for accurate sensory predictions
In the split second after you hear a noise, your brain is already making a potentially life-or-death deduction:…
71% Explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder
Summary: Researchers exposed a dramatic, generational surge in the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) across Canada. The…
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…
Five Americans Are Among The Ten Scientists Awarded Kavli Prizes For 2026
The late Fred Kavli, founder of the Kavli Foundation, which funds the biennial Kavli Prize for outstanding research…
Brain-targeted estrogen reduces breast cancer treatment side effects
Most breast cancers are worsened by estrogens. To combat the recurrence of these cancers, clinicians treat patients with inhibitors for estrogen…
Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders
Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease…
Fly Genetics Simplifies Mammalian Neurobiology Models
Summary: A new study established a simplified framework to analyze complex neural circuits by categorizing individual neurons into…
Link Between Gut Microbes and Sleep Apnea Discovered
Summary: A new study has identified a novel therapeutic target to prevent life-threatening heart and metabolic complications in…
Scientists Discover Gut Signal That Turns Off Sugar Cravings
Your gut may be far smarter than scientists realized. Researchers have discovered a hidden gut-brain communication system that…