October 2, 2025

Artificial neuron melds electronics and biology to function like the real thing

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / artifical neuron

By Paul McClure September 30, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Scientists have created an artificial neuron that is a huge leap forward in bioelectronics Depositphotos Scientists have built an artificial neuron that’s so realistic it fires, learns, and responds to chemical signals just like the real thing – a breakthrough that could transform computing, medicine, […]

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Potential new therapeutic target for asthma discovered

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / asthma

by Michael Addelman, University of Manchester edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new way to treat asthma symptoms and even repair previously irreversible lung damage could be on the horizon following the discovery of a potential new therapeutic target by scientists at the Universities of Aberdeen and Manchester. Current

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Scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer disease

by University of Liverpool edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes An overview of the biosensing system. Credit: Advanced Healthcare Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202503155 Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage—helping patients receive treatment and support sooner. Two

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Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit, and hidden risks

October 2, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / caffeine pouches

by Dipa Kamdar, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new caffeine craze is brewing on social media—no kettle required. Caffeine pouches promise a fast, discreet hit of energy without the fuss of brewing coffee or cracking open an energy drink. But while they may look like a

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Study finds dietary changes quickly alter brain markers linked to memory and inflammation

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / inflammation

by University of Texas at Austin edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reveals that following a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can measurably lower levels of brain chemicals that, when too high, are linked to inflammation and memory problems.

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Huntingtin protein arranges cytoskeletal filaments, offering insight into neurodegeneration

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / hungtingtin protein

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic disorder and a representative neurodegenerative disease, characterized by loss of motor control, cognitive decline, and psychiatric problems. An international research team has

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Scientists design peptide ‘switch’ that keeps Parkinson’s protein in its healthy form

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / parkinson protein

by Vicky Just, University of Bath edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Abstract. Credit: JACS Au (2025). DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.5c00694 Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team

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Longevity research: Dietary stress supports healthy aging

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / healthy aging

by University of Basel edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes A balanced diet keeps the nematode C. elegans (pictured) fit and healthy in old age. Credit: Jachen Solinger, Biozentrum, University of Basel Certain nutrients in food can trigger a mild stress response in nematodes. But instead of making them sick, this actually helps them

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Genetic ‘Trojan horse’ selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / KSHV

by UC Davis edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Credit: Molecular Therapy Oncology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.omton.2025.201050 In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists have developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to a common herpesvirus, with minimal side effects. The novel approach treats Kaposi’s sarcoma and related

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Hormone deficiency makes the brain more flexible than expected

October 2, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / hormone deficiency

by Torsten Lauer, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes EphB4 expression in the hippocampus and first hints of a regulatory interrelation with EPOR. Credit: Molecular Psychiatry (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-025-03230-7 Erythropoietin (EPO) is primarily known to many as a hormone for blood formation. However, it has been known for some years that

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