Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
Houston Methodist researchers reveal that TDP43, a protein long linked to ALS and dementia, is a master regulator of DNA mismatch repair. When TDP43 is out of balance, it drives hyper‑active repair th
Quantum dots generate entangled photon pairs on demand
Chinese researchers led by Zhiliang Yuan have engineered a quantum‑dot‑in‑micropillar system that reliably emits entangled photon pairs on demand, overcoming the randomness of nonlinear‑crystal source
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about telehealth prescribers, a Lilly push against compounding, and more
Medical groups affiliated with telehealth companies the FDA warned about marketing of compounded weight loss drugs may b...
STAT+: Cancer cells can ‘barf’ proteins onto their cell surface. That may create new targets for immunotherapies
UCSF biologist Jim Wells discovered that the intracellular Src kinase appears on the surface of malignant cells, a finding reported in Science that could open a new class of immunotherapy targets for
Exercise and brain function, hedgehog hearing, and can AI change our minds? – podcast
A new study links regular exercise to sharper brain activity, while researchers discover hedgehogs hear ultrasonic frequencies, opening a path to road‑safety repellers; at the same time, AI autocomple
Epstein’s pal attempts a biotech comeback, and Prasad exits the FDA
On this week's The Readout LOUD podcast: A friend of Jeffrey Epstein attempts a biotech comeback, and (another) Prasad F...
Epstein’s pal attempts a biotech comeback, and Prasad exits the FDA
On this week's The Readout LOUD podcast: A friend of Jeffrey Epstein attempts a biotech comeback, and (another) Prasad F...
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a U.S. senator probing FDA, BioNTech founders leaving, and much more
BioNTech co‑founders Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci are exiting to launch a new, as‑yet‑unnamed mRNA company, while the original firm pivots to late‑stage cancer drugs and retains a minority stake in the
165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug
A UK cohort of 165,000 dementia patients reveals that risperidone—the only antipsychotic licensed for dementia—elevates stroke risk across all groups, even those without prior heart disease, shatterin
AI disclosure labels may do more harm than good, study warns
A new JCOM study by researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences shows that AI‑generated disclosure labels on social‑media science posts can paradoxically lower credibility of
A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations
Researchers have engineered five psilocin analogues that preserve antidepressant activity while dramatically reducing hallucinogenic effects, offering a non‑psychedelic route to treat depression and o
Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans
A groundbreaking University of Cambridge study reveals that Golden Retrievers and humans share genetic links influencing anxiety, aggression, and intelligence, suggesting common biological roots for e
Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
Scientists at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain, where elevated nitric oxide levels can trigger a cascade of changes, weakening a pr
Plant mitochondria actively pull oxygen from chloroplasts, researchers discover
A groundbreaking study from the University of Helsinki reveals that plant mitochondria actively pull oxygen from chloroplasts, a previously undocumented interaction crucial for plant metabolism and st
Contraceptive vaccine reduces fertility in animals to address wildlife overpopulation
Purdue University researchers have developed a novel contraceptive vaccine targeting a male sperm protein, offering a promising solution to wildlife overpopulation by inducing long-lasting infertility
Scientists develop new model to accurately assess global salt marsh carbon sinks
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed SAL-GPP, a groundbreaking model that accurately quantifies the carbon sequestration capacity of global salt marshes, a critical step for bl
Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease
Mayo Clinic researchers have uncovered a rare MET gene mutation that directly causes metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, challenging previous beliefs that the condition primarily
Boosting a key brain protein could help treat Rett syndrome
A groundbreaking gene-targeting strategy developed by researchers at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine shows promise in treating Rett syndrome by boosting a critical brain prote
STAT+: Prime Medicine to seek approval for gene-editing treatment after two-patient trial
Prime Medicine is seeking FDA approval for its gene-editing treatment after a trial involving only two patients, marking the first application for a drug utilizing the novel prime editing technology.
Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia
Young cancer survivors face an alarming reality: accelerated biological aging and potential early dementia, with chemotherapy identified as a major contributor to this process. However, promising rese