February 25, 2026

Why our immune system remembers vaccinations for decades

February 25, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / immune system

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nurnberg edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Why can the human immune system often remember a vaccination for a whole lifetime? Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen have now investigated this question. Their study provides a surprisingly clear answer: […]

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Color-changing nanopigment sensor tracks pH one to ten with stable, repeatable readings

February 25, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / color changing nanopigment

by Sam Jarman, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Indicator tracks the pH of spoiling shrimp. Credit: Min-Jae Kim et al. Chemists in South Korea have created a stable color-changing sensor that displays an easily quantifiable response to the pH of its surroundings. Published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering,

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Two lipids that help switch on STING open doors in fight against autoimmune disorders and cancer

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / autoimmune disorder

by UT Southwestern Medical Center edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source This microscopic image from UT Southwestern scientists’ research shows clusters of STING (stimulator of interferon genes)—yellow areas near the cell nucleus in blue—on the Golgi and post-Golgi vesicles inside cells. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Universal vaccine to treat colds, flu and COVID developed, and a new study suggests it just might work

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / covid

by Neil Mabbott, The Conversation edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vaccines have traditionally worked by teaching the immune system to recognize a specific virus or bacterium—in effect, showing it a wanted poster for a single suspect. But what if one vaccine could protect

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A human mini-bladder shows the culprit of recurrent infections

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / human mini bladder

by Nik Papageorgiou, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Animated Z-stack showing a volume of a differentiated mini-bladder stained with phalloidin (orange) and DAPI (cyan). Credit: Paduthol et al 2026 Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to

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New blood test signals who is most likely to live longer, study finds

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / Blood test

by Duke University Medical Center edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Artem Podrez from Pexels As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part

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Solving cancer immunotherapy’s fuel shortage with a protected sugar source

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cancer immunotherapy

by Denise Heady, University of California, Los Angeles edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.01.015 Researchers at UCLA have found a way to supercharge immune cells with a fuel source that tumors can’t steal, dramatically improving their ability to survive and attack solid tumors

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Obstructive sleep apnea may cost UK and US economies billions in lost productivity

February 25, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / obstructive sleep apnea

by British Medical Journal edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may be costing the UK and US economies billions of pounds/dollars in lost productivity every year, with a considerable proportion of working-age adults experiencing symptoms indicative of the breathing disorder,

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These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science

February 25, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / knee arthritis

by Kade Paterson, Rana Hinman, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Francisco Emilio Diaz from Pexels People with hip and knee osteoarthritis are advised to wear “appropriate footwear” to minimize their pain. Does that mean heels are out? Does it matter if you wear runners

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6 in 10 US women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050

February 25, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cardiovascular disease

by American Heart Association edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific

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