[ Summarizing scheme of nonviral TRAC genome editing by Platinum TALEN using long single-stranded DNA HDR template encoding EF-1α promoter and 1G4-TCR. Credit: Kayo Toishigawa, Kenta Magoori, Hiroyuki Sato, et al. Cytotherapy. May 21, 2026 Hiroshima University researchers have demonstrated a proof of concept for the mass production of genome-edited …

[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A doctor’s confidence, the design of a clinic and even the language used to explain a treatment may shape a patient’s belief in their care, according to new QUT research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research. The team has completed a multidisciplinary review, believed …

Strategic napping is also a power move to help refresh the brain for the afternoon. If you can wing it on your work break, the perfect nap time is just after lunch when the body takes a natural dip in so-called ‘alerting signals’ that regulate your sleep and wake. Dr …

[ An Australian study by researchers at Peter Mac has shown that the natural protection against breast cancer offered by childbearing is due to the influx of killer T cells to the breast. The research shows that the cells begin to populate the breast during pregnancy and are closely linked …

[ Brain regions representing antagonistic human relationships. Credit: Tamami Nakano When watching a drama, we quickly learn who is friends with whom—and, just as importantly, who stands against whom. But how does the brain organize this web of alliances, rivalries and conflicts? Researchers from the University of Osaka have shown …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research has uncovered persistent disparities in preventive cancer care across different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) populations. The study, published in Cancer, found particular concern for cervical and breast cancer screening. To assess SOGI differences in cancer screening and prevalence, investigators analyzed data …

[ A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with women aged 49 and older experiencing lower live birth rates and higher miscarriage risk despite donor-oocyte treatment. Presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and …

[ Credit: CC0 Public Domain People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains, according to research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026. Our brains are made up of billions of nerve cells that need to communicate with one another. As we …

[ Many people with long COVID suffer from “brain fog,” finding it difficult to remember things, think on their feet or pay attention. But this symptom can be addressed by rehab, according to a new study. Ten weeks of cognitive rehabilitation helped long COVID patients lift much of their brain …

[ Credit: Yeny Ferreras from Pexels Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment worldwide. Because the disease often progresses without symptoms for years, many patients are diagnosed only after permanent damage to the optic nerve has already occurred. Earlier detection through targeted screening could help prevent vision loss. …

[ An investigational targeted therapy designed to block one of the most common genetic drivers of pancreatic cancer has shown promising early results when combined with standard first-line chemotherapy, according to research presented today at the ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress 2026. Source link

[ Credit: Molecular Psychiatry (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-026-03703-3 The human brain is known to naturally change with age, shrinking in size and volume after people reach their 30s or 40s. In some cases, however, it can age faster than expected, which can increase the risk of early memory loss, cognitive decline …

Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury’s Tesco car park detected she had cancer. BBC News

[ A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive research, while highlighting key areas where public understanding and opinion continue to develop. Source link

[ Children cool off at the Hamilton Fish pool, July 18, 2017, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. Credit: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. “When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit …

Artificial intelligence will be used on the NHS app to determine which service is most appropriate for patients in England, the health service has announced. A new triage tool will ask patients a series of questions, and will use the responses to direct them to a GP appointment, pharmacy, A&E, …

[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment typically remain consistent over time, according to a major new study led by King’s College London and published in Nature Mental Health. The paper focuses on traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment, which could include emotional, physical or sexual abuse, or …

[ Experimental setup and results of Experiment 1. (A) Conceptual illustration of the study, depicting an observer freely exploring objects in a naturalistic environment. (B) Virtual-reality implementation of the scenario shown in (A). (C) Schematic diagram of the experimental setup and the spatial arrangement of the stimuli and participants involved in …

[ Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study by University of Manchester researchers has linked a digital platform helping people manage type 2 diabetes to better blood sugar control, improved health and potential long-term NHS cost savings. MyWay Diabetes, an NHS-supported online platform and app—which lets users view their diabetes …

[ Credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Many people in the U.K. now use apps, smartwatches or wearable devices to track their physical activity. Fitness trackers promise to help users become fitter, happier and healthier versions of themselves. For many people, they can be useful: a nudge to move more, a …