YSM News & Updates

View of toxic form of amyloid beta could inform new drugs for Alzheimer's disease; 'little brain on the heart' maintains cardiac function; researchers gain structural insights into a group of proteins linked to neurodegeneration.

Inherited genetics influence the trajectory of cancer; 3D genome atlas of the human tonsil reveals mechanisms behind antibody production; cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke increases cardiovascular health risk.

Brain activity associated with processing others' faces is less distinct in autistic children; researchers uncover what the brain is doing when we're unaware of our actions; a clinical trial found that a small dose of an antipsychotic medication can curb nausea after surgery.

Examining how AI models reason through a decision; researchers find GLP-1 prescriptions are easy to obtain online; an accurate but less complex method for measuring the placenta.

Researchers investigated how people interact with wearable devices and health-related content on social media; study uncovers the structure of the bacteria behind gum disease; veterans living in neighborhoods with greater advantage had increased risk of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Gut-homing antibodies provide powerful protection against norovirus; blood vessels operate as a coordinated signaling network; treatment for alcohol use disorder can reverse harmful brain effects of heavy drinking.

A vaccine for genital herpes shows promise in preclinical models; a detailed map of the aging ovary reveals how its cellular organization changes across the reproductive lifespan; cells use signaling waves to determine how big they should be.

New brain-computer interface lets people control a video game with their brains; deeper understanding of skin resiliency could have implications for age-related skin changes; genomes from Oceania offer clues about human evolution.

Researchers uncover how an aggressive brain tumor becomes treatment-resistant; organs help direct the development of their own nervous systems; a home-based pill regimen offers hope to patients with acute myeloid leukemia who cannot endure intensive chemotherapy.

Deeper understanding of how the brain prepares the body for food could inform treatments for obesity; Long COVID is linked to autoimmune activity in some patients; study uncovers driver of waste build-up in the brain during aging and neurodegeneration.