How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on: May 12,2026

How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on:May 12,2026

Q&A: How studying two different viruses can lead to new strategies for more potent antiviral treatments

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeyond both being viruses, HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 don't seem to have a lot in common. HIV-1 is a retrovirus that integrates

Updated on: May 12,2026

Q&A: How studying two different viruses can lead to new strategies for more potent antiviral treatments

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeyond both being viruses, HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 don't seem to have a lot in common. HIV-1 is a retrovirus that integrates

Updated on:May 12,2026

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on: May 11,2026

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on:May 11,2026

Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on: May 10,2026

Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on:May 10,2026

Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressThe study integrates multi-ancestry GWAS data for bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and schizophrenia (panel 1), revealing extensive polygenic ove

Updated on: May 09,2026

Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressThe study integrates multi-ancestry GWAS data for bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and schizophrenia (panel 1), revealing extensive polygenic ove

Updated on:May 09,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on: May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on:May 08,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Updated on: May 08,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Updated on:May 08,2026

Study identifies pollutant exposure as gap in human biology research

by Michael Parker,University at AlbanyA new UAlbany study outlines why measuring pollutant exposure should be central to research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease. Credit: Patr

Updated on: May 06,2026

Study identifies pollutant exposure as gap in human biology research

by Michael Parker,University at AlbanyA new UAlbany study outlines why measuring pollutant exposure should be central to research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease. Credit: Patr

Updated on:May 06,2026

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on: May 06,2026

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on:May 06,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on: May 05,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on:May 05,2026