Five lipids revealed a divide between active and inactive pregnancies
A closer look at the placental lipidome reveals molecular differences between active and inactive pregnancies, offering new clues…
Smart contact lens measures stress levels by analyzing human tears
A research team led by Dr. Yangzhi Zhu, Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor at the Terasaki Institute for…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Walking for Just 20 Minutes Caused an Immediate Change in the Gut
A brief, easy walk may trigger a surprisingly rapid response in the digestive system. Researchers found that several…
Digital twin of the gut-brain axis aims to advance neurostimulation therapies
The gut and brain are in constant conversation, exchanging signals that regulate hunger and digestion, as well as…
AI model can use routine sleep study data to identify patients’ long-term health risks
A novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients’ long-term health risks,…
All living things emit a faint glow. Could this light be useful?
In 2025, quantum physicist Daniel Oblak and his colleagues published images of mice that made headlines around the…
Experts recommend renaming PCOS to better reflect whole-body impacts
A condition affecting approximately 170 million adolescents and women worldwide has a new name – one that better…
Myotonia may play a much larger role in driving muscle damage than previously recognized
For decades, researchers studying myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) have focused on the disease’s underlying genetic cause: a…
Dysregulation of immune regulator NF-κB drives major human diseases
The NF‑κB family is a master regulator of innate and adaptive immunity. Its aberrant activation-via canonical or non‑canonical…
Sniffing chocolate scent boosts leg workout performance without extra effort
When was the last time you went to the gym and found working out a bit harder than…
Could IVF affect heart health after pregnancy?
Researchers found that women with a prior IVF-conceived pregnancy showed higher large artery stiffness up to five years…