Rats reveal distinct freeze-or-flee responses to anticipated danger
A new study shows that rats respond to anticipated threats with distinct, individual fear strategies—freezing or fleeing—rather than a single uniform reaction.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Needle-Thin Brain Implant Records, Delivers Drugs, and Stimulates in One Fiber
A single flexible fiber tested in mice combines recording, drug delivery, and stimulation, offering a less invasive tool for brain research.
Chronic stress may silently reshape heart via inflammation
New research links chronic inflammation from stress and lifestyle to a 43% higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even before symptoms appear.
Edible Batteries for Ingestible Devices Could Make Them Safer
MIT researchers have developed tiny batteries made from food-safe materials that break down in the gastrointestinal tract, potentially improving the safety and environmental footprint of ingestible electronics.
Adenine base editing slows motor neuron disease in mice
A single treatment with adenine base editing corrected a disease-causing mutation and slowed symptom progression in a mouse model of motor neuron disease.
Compass to Mimic J&J's Spravato Playbook for Psychedelic Launch
Compass Pathways plans to adopt Johnson & Johnson's marketing approach for its ketamine spray to launch its psychedelic depression treatment, according to an interview with BioPharma Dive.
Court Approves Omnicare Bankruptcy Plan, Creditors to Be Paid in Full
The ruling lets the CVS subsidiary exit Chapter 11 while covering all claims, including those from the Department of Justice.
First patient receives experimental bone glue in knee surgery
A bone adhesive developed over a decade ago has been used in a human for the first time, marking an early step toward a new option for fracture repair.
Study: COVID-19 Backlash Left Public Health Officials Under Persistent Threat
A new study finds that harassment and threats against public health leaders have been widespread since the pandemic and continue to pose a risk.
Why the First 10 Minutes of a Run Feel So Hard
Runners commonly report labored breathing and heavy legs early in a run, a phenomenon the article examines.
Genetic Studies of Social Behavior Need Context, Researchers Say
A new perspective argues that how social behavior is measured—by parent, teacher, or self—shapes what genetic studies can find.
FDG PET/CT Shows Strong Uptake in Rare Kidney Cancer, Aiding Detection
A proven radiotracer, 18F-FDG, reliably highlights renal medullary carcinoma on PET/CT scans, even after treatment, potentially improving diagnosis of this aggressive cancer.
Late Flu Season Brings Unexpected Spring Case Surge
Influenza cases are running above typical spring levels even as allergy season begins, according to a new report.
Engineered E. coli turns tumors into drug-producing factories
A new approach uses probiotic bacteria to manufacture cancer drugs directly inside tumors, potentially reducing side effects.
Lawmakers oppose reported plan for political panel to review NIH grants
Several members of Congress have voiced strong opposition to a reported proposal that would create a commission of political appointees to sign off on NIH grants.
Core Muscle Engagement Linked to Brain Blood Flow Regulation
A new study suggests that contracting abdominal muscles—through movement, exercise, or even coughing—can influence blood flow to the brain via pressure changes in spinal blood vessels.
Lupus patients: consistent hydroxychloroquine use cuts heart disease risk
A new study suggests that lupus patients who take hydroxychloroquine consistently may significantly reduce their risk of heart disease.
Global roadmap urges arts integration into health systems
A new international framework proposes embedding arts and cultural engagement across population health, prevention, and clinical care.