July 10, 2025

Drug candidate IHMT-15130 shows dual action against heart muscle thickening and inflammation

by Qi Shuang; Zhao Weiwei, Chinese Academy of Sciences edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Selectivity profiling of IHMT-15130 using ADP-Glo assay and HTRF assay at a concentration of 1 μM against a panel of 207 kinases. Credit: ACS Chemical Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.4c00875 A research team led by Prof. Liu Qingsong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical […]

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Who’s feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents

by Ben Schamisso, Northwestern University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can dramatically reduce the risk of peanut allergies later in childhood. But many parents—particularly those who are Black, Hispanic, lower-income or have less formal education—aren’t receiving this potentially lifesaving guidance from their pediatrician and are introducing peanuts at

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A new drug could soon help treat cancer and viral infections

by University of Konstanz edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Cell (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2025.06.015 An international team of researchers led by Konstanz biologists has identified a molecular mechanism that regulates the activity of N-myristoyltransferases. This enzyme plays a role in biological signaling pathways, where dysregulation can lead to serious illness. Proteins are some of

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New method traces cancer cell evolution from a single tissue sample

by German Cancer Research Center edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Population genetics model of drift and selection in homeostatic tissues. Credit: Nature Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-025-02217-y Cancer does not develop overnight. It can take decades for cancer‐promoting changes in the genome to eventually lead to the formation of a malignant tumor. Researchers at the German Cancer

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How active video games could benefit children with obesity

by Cody Mello-Klein, Northeastern University edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Screenshots of the Ataraxia animation. Credit: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12966-025-01756-1 New research shows that contrary to the fears of many parents, video games might be able to help children with obesity exercise more. A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition

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New study shows promise for early diagnosis of poor blood circulation using ultrasound

New study shows promise for early diagnosis of poor blood circulation using ultrasound An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study from the University of Surrey. PAD is a common condition affecting up to a quarter of adults that causes poor blood circulation

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From injury to agony: Scientists discover brain pathway that turns pain into suffering

by Salk Institute edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin CGRP-expressing neurons (green) in the parvocellular subparafascicular nucleus (SPFp) of the thalamus. Credit: Salk Institute Pain isn’t just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now identified

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Breathing dirty air may raise the risk of a common brain tumor

by American Academy of Neurology edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People exposed to higher levels of air pollution may be more likely to develop meningioma, a typically noncancerous brain tumor, according to a large study published in Neurology. This common type of brain tumor forms in the lining of the brain and

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Verbal response time reveals hidden sleepiness in older adults

by University of California, Los Angeles edited by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond verbally, can be a marker of sleepiness in older adults. The study, which measured participants’ voice data through standardized cognitive

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Skin-like sensor can track body movement and electrical signals inside and out

by Jamie Oberdick, Pennsylvania State University edited by Robert Egan A flexible, skin-like sensor can monitor movement and electrical signals inside the body, with the potential to aid healing and bladder control. Credit: Huanyu “Larry” Cheng and Jennifer M. McCann. A new skin-like sensor developed by an international team led by researchers at Penn State could

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