Injectable hydrogel relieves osteoarthritis pain and repairs cartilage in preclinical tests

by John Ready,Yale UniversitySchematic illustration of the delivery routes and cartilage-protective mechanisms of LCM in osteoarthritis. Credit:Bioactive Materials(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026

Immunology & Rheumatology July 03,2026

Injectable hydrogel relieves osteoarthritis pain and repairs cartilage in preclinical tests

by John Ready,Yale UniversitySchematic illustration of the delivery routes and cartilage-protective mechanisms of LCM in osteoarthritis. Credit:Bioactive Materials(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026

Immunology & Rheumatology July 03,2026

Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressConnectograms showing atypical fMRI network structure in hypoconnectivity (left) and hyperconnectivity (right) subtypes (upon regression of mean fMRI connectivity acros

Psychiatry & Mental Health July 03,2026

Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressConnectograms showing atypical fMRI network structure in hypoconnectivity (left) and hyperconnectivity (right) subtypes (upon regression of mean fMRI connectivity acros

Psychiatry & Mental Health July 03,2026

One wrong mouse swap exposes how social learning shapes future choices

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressA close-up view of hippocampal neurons showing dendritic spines—the tiny structures through which neurons communicate. These microscopic connections are continuously re

Medicial Breakthroughs July 03,2026

One wrong mouse swap exposes how social learning shapes future choices

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressA close-up view of hippocampal neurons showing dendritic spines—the tiny structures through which neurons communicate. These microscopic connections are continuously re

Medicial Breakthroughs July 03,2026

Drug duo synergy may help cystic fibrosis patients clear lung mucus, animal tests suggest

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2026). DOI: 10.1172/jci201541Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of anima

Drug Discovery July 03,2026

Drug duo synergy may help cystic fibrosis patients clear lung mucus, animal tests suggest

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2026). DOI: 10.1172/jci201541Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of anima

Drug Discovery July 03,2026

How mechanical stress can accelerate bone destruction in periodontitis

byInstitute of Science TokyoThis study revealed some of the ways in which traumatic occlusion exacerbates periodontitis, paving the way for better gum disease treatment strategies. Credit: Institute o

Immunology & Rheumatology July 03,2026

How mechanical stress can accelerate bone destruction in periodontitis

byInstitute of Science TokyoThis study revealed some of the ways in which traumatic occlusion exacerbates periodontitis, paving the way for better gum disease treatment strategies. Credit: Institute o

Immunology & Rheumatology July 03,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Neurology July 02,2026

How the brain predicts social interaction before it starts

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn experimental assay enables simultaneous recording of social behavior and large-scale neural activity at cellular resolution.AA schematic of the experimental social a

Neurology July 02,2026

Heart elasticity may hinge on a hidden genetic switch

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineRBM20 protein in heart muscle cells shown in light blue. Credit: Michael Radke, Max Delbrück CenterThe human heart must constantly adapt to changing demands

Medicial Breakthroughs July 02,2026

Heart elasticity may hinge on a hidden genetic switch

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineRBM20 protein in heart muscle cells shown in light blue. Credit: Michael Radke, Max Delbrück CenterThe human heart must constantly adapt to changing demands

Medicial Breakthroughs July 02,2026

CRISPR model links faulty collagen to brain microbleeds tied to memory decline

by Ajou University Medical CenterRepresentative images of the brain tissue sections taken from animals injected with AAV-BR1-Rosa26 or - Col4a1-sgRNA. Brain tissues were subjected to immunofluorescenc

Technology & AI July 02,2026

CRISPR model links faulty collagen to brain microbleeds tied to memory decline

by Ajou University Medical CenterRepresentative images of the brain tissue sections taken from animals injected with AAV-BR1-Rosa26 or - Col4a1-sgRNA. Brain tissues were subjected to immunofluorescenc

Technology & AI July 02,2026

FDA-approved oral AML therapy could let older patients avoid monthly infusion visits

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe ASCERTAIN V clinical trial demonstrated that an all-oral drug combination for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a

Hematology&Oncology July 02,2026

FDA-approved oral AML therapy could let older patients avoid monthly infusion visits

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe ASCERTAIN V clinical trial demonstrated that an all-oral drug combination for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a

Hematology&Oncology July 02,2026

Middle-aged and older adults with autistic traits face rising anxiety over time, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of people with high

Psychiatry & Mental Health July 02,2026

Middle-aged and older adults with autistic traits face rising anxiety over time, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of people with high

Psychiatry & Mental Health July 02,2026