Why a promising ALS drug failed—despite hitting its target
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.07.045 A new Emory University study, led by the Emory ALS Center…
Physicians develop fast treatment to ease depression in pregnant and postpartum women
Credit: Ron Lach from Pexels Suicide is a leading cause of death in postpartum women—and it is a…
Scientists find yoga less effective than traditional exercise in improving vascular and heart function
Study tends to downplay yoga’s effectiveness in enhancing vascular health. Credit: Wikimedia, CC. Contrary to widespread belief, yoga…
Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets—here’s what research found
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia…
Binge gaming in kids associated with adverse mental, social and academic outcomes
Binge gaming was associated with depression, anxiety, and poor sleep, with boys more likely to report binge gaming…
People’s brain structure linked to their genetic risk of major depression, study finds
Neuroimaging measures tested. Associations between MD PRS and brain structural measures were tested hierarchically in three tiers. Tier…
Statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases
Core logic of the Causal Pivot. Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.07.012 A collaboration…
Surprising gene activity shields certain nerve cells from ALS damage
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain By analyzing millions of messenger RNA molecules (mRNA) during the course of ALS, researchers…
GLP-1 drugs linked to reduced symptoms in chronic skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A multicenter French study led by Rennes University Hospital reports potential benefits of glucagon-like…
People with sensitive personalities more likely to experience mental health problems, analysis indicates
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research, led by Queen Mary University and published in the journal Clinical Psychological…
Study reveals genetic switch that helps leukemia cells evade chemotherapy
Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory are studying new therapeutic targets for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive hematological…
Genetic study shows that common blood cancer includes subtypes
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Reports Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2025.102278 A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Cell…