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Researchers discovered that avian influenza (H5N1) can survive in raw milk cheese made from contaminated milk, even after the 60-day aging process required by the FDA. However, highly acidic cheeses like feta showed no signs of the virus, suggesting acidity plays a crucial protective role. Animal tests revealed that while…
By the time most people begin seeking help for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been quietly injuring the brain for years. Until recently, scientists were uncertain which cells were affected first or when the damage actually started. Tracking the Disease’s Earliest Attacks Researchers at UC San Francisco have…
The rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is often seen as an environmental catastrophe. Yet researchers have found that the same melting process could help sustain life in unexpected ways. As the ice retreats, it creates conditions that encourage the growth of algae, the foundation of the…
For decades, doctors have depended on indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio to gauge a person’s risk for chronic disease. But researchers are now turning their attention to a different, often-overlooked measurement: neck circumference. While a thick neck may suggest physical power, like that of athletes…
A tight work deadline, a clogged toilet, or a disagreement with a loved one can make an ordinary day feel overwhelming. When several of these small frustrations build up, stress can quickly escalate. But according to new research that includes scientists from Penn State, simply feeling more in control might…
An international team of scientists has analyzed brain scans from around 30,000 participants and found striking connections between the frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and measurable differences in brain structure. These differences could be part of a feedback loop that promotes overeating and food addiction. “Our findings suggest that…
Scientists have developed a promising cancer therapy that uses LED light and ultra-thin flakes of tin to eliminate cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy and other invasive treatments, this new method avoids the painful side effects patients often endure. The breakthrough comes from a partnership between The…
A major clinical study by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) has found that an immune-based cancer drug may help reduce the spread of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer, when used soon after surgery. The phase 3 STAMP trial (EA6174) tested pembrolizumab, a therapy…
People who had lost their sight have regained the ability to read after receiving an innovative electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, according to a clinical trial involving researchers from UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital. Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the European trial…
People who had lost their sight have regained the ability to read after receiving an innovative electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, according to a clinical trial involving researchers from UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital. Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the European trial…
Running offers a wide range of advantages for both body and mind. It can protect against disease, improve mood, and even slow down the body’s natural aging process. Yet about 31% of adults still don’t get enough physical activity, including running. The most common reason people give is simple —…
Since 2015, dermatologists have advised many patients with a history of skin cancer to consider taking nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. That recommendation was based on a clinical trial involving 386 participants, which found that those who took nicotinamide developed fewer new cases of skin cancer compared with those…
Scientists believe that the remarkable longevity of naked mole-rats may be tied to subtle changes in just four amino acids. A recent study found that small evolutionary mutations in cGAS — an enzyme in the innate immune system that detects DNA and triggers immune defenses — could make these animals…
A research group led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) has uncovered new details about how lymph nodes help the body fight persistent infections and cancer by coordinating key immune cell activity. Published in two Nature Immunology papers, the findings show that lymph nodes create…
People living with knee osteoarthritis may find the greatest relief from aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming, according to a new study published in The BMJ. Researchers found that these forms of exercise were the most effective for easing pain, improving movement, and enhancing overall quality of life.…
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have pinpointed regions of the human genome linked to cannabis use. Their discoveries reveal new genetic connections to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health, offering insights that could eventually guide prevention and treatment…
Iron-deficiency anemia is a widespread health problem that often leads to fatigue, headaches, or even cravings for ice. Traditional oral iron supplements can help, but they often leave behind unabsorbed iron that irritates the digestive tract and triggers inflammation. Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed a…
Genetic mutations that can cause disease become increasingly common in sperm as men grow older, and new evidence suggests this happens because certain DNA changes are actually favored during sperm production, according to new research. In a major study published on October 8 in Nature, scientists from the Wellcome Sanger…
A group of chemists, microbiologists, and ecologists has developed a molecular probe (a molecule designed to detect e.g. proteins or DNA inside an organism) that glows when a sugar is broken down. Writing in the journal JACS, the researchers describe how this innovation makes it possible to observe the microscopic…
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may soon benefit from a powerful new treatment that has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the risk of death by more than 40%. Researchers tested a therapy that combines enzalutamide, an existing cancer drug, with standard hormone therapy.…
People with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of beginning immunotherapy lived considerably longer than those who did not, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center describe this as a…
Scientists at The University of Western Australia’s node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have made a remarkable discovery: a massive structure stretching about 185,000 light-years between two galaxies, NGC 4532 and DDO 137, located some 53 million light-years from Earth. According to a study published in…
Scientists have recently captured a rare look at the harsh winter conditions swirling above Mars’ north pole. Inside the planet’s polar vortex, temperatures drop dramatically — much colder than the air outside — and the continuous darkness of the long Martian winter allows ozone levels in the atmosphere to rise…
Laser technology plays a vital role in modern life, supporting everything from precise scientific measurements to advanced communication systems. It underpins technologies such as self-driving vehicles, high-speed fiber optic networks, and even tools that detect gases in the atmosphere. A research team led by Associate Professor Johann Riemensberger from the…
SuperAgers are people over 80 whose memory performs as well as someone 30 years younger, showing that exceptional cognitive health can last a lifetime. They tend to be highly social, maintaining strong relationships and active lifestyles, and their brains appear to resist the buildup of Alzheimer’s-related plaques and tangles that…
Researchers at the University of Maryland have identified the gene responsible for a rare type of wheat that forms three ovaries in each flower instead of just one. Because each ovary can grow into a grain, this finding could help boost the amount of wheat produced per acre. The study…
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics have discovered chemical compounds that can precisely prevent the cancer-driving gene RAS from connecting with a key pathway responsible for tumor growth. The potential treatment is now moving into its first human clinical trial. If proven safe and effective, it could…
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have discovered that triple-negative breast cancer relies heavily on lipids for growth. These fatty acids, a defining feature of obesity, appear to drive tumor development. The study, funded by the National Cancer Institute and conducted using preclinical mouse…
A large-scale investigation has found that people who regularly consume both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and low- or no-sugar-sweetened beverages (LNSSBs) face a significantly greater likelihood of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).1 Presented at UEG Week 2025, the research followed 123,788 adults from the UK Biobank who had no…
How did the universe come into existence, and what early processes shaped everything that followed? A new study published in Physical Review Research takes aim at this fundamental question. Scientists from Spain and Italy have introduced a model that reimagines what happened moments after the universe was born. Their approach…
