YSM News & Updates

Researchers uncover mechanism that helps the immune system get better at detecting pathogens; the amino acid taurine can diminish age-related inflammation; prostate cancer drug shows promise in new clinical trial.

Two types of gliomas behave similarly upon recurrence but differ greatly at the DNA level; a nutrient abundant in red meat and exercise supplements may amplify inflammation; neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors linked to worse mental health among United States veterans.

Researchers mapped immune pathways driving acute interstitial nephritis; uncovered nuances to why updating one’s eating habits can be challenging; and identified a sensor for pressure and waste clearance in the brain.

How the claustrum in the brain helps us prepare for uncertainties; researchers identify patterns of brain activity associated with learning while resting; new approach could help overcome shortages of the HPV vaccine.

AI tool detects a widely underdiagnosed heart condition; new imaging platform can measure the metabolic activity of individual cells and identify their type; unmet breastfeeding goals could affect postpartum mental and emotional health.

Researchers test tools to help identify inaccurate antibiotic allergies; study uncovers genetic differences associated with painful endometriosis; ambient AI scribes don't impair medical students' clinical note writing.

Clinical trial aims to halt Parkinson's disease; wearable sensors are effective for assessing knee osteoarthritis; researchers develop recommendations for when to evaluate patients for axial spondyloarthritis.

Macrophages' role as quality control offers clues for healthier aging; touch-sensing neurons in ground squirrels retain their function even in intense cold; information memorized by medical AI models can be both useful and risky.

Cancer treatment slows plaque growth in models of atherosclerosis; tool links molecule clusters to neurodevelopmental disorders; veteran couples experience higher rates of intimate partner violence than currently serving couples.

What does—and does not—slow the aging process; aspect of cell division may point to new cancer treatments; new norovirus vaccine approach may shape treatment strategies for emerging RNA viruses.