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Waves of Calcium Activity Dictate Eye Structure in Flies
The Transmitter, December 12, 2025
Synchronized signals in non-neuronal retinal cells draw the tiny compartments of a fruit fly’s compound eye into alignment during pupal development.
Neurophysiology Data-Sharing System Faces Funding Cliff
The Transmitter, November 17, 2025
After the primary grant supporting Neurodata Without Borders ends in March 2026, the platform may no longer be maintained or kept up to date.
Image Integrity Issues Create New Headache for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
The Transmitter, October 30, 2025
First-time sleuths found potentially problematic images in hundreds of papers about early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
New Report on School Active Shooter Drills Weighs Psychological Effects
JAMA Medical News, September 5, 2025
The active shooter drill may be a necessary precaution in schools, but the potential for psychological aftershocks can and should be mitigated, the report says.
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T Cells from the Gut Occupy a Niche in Human and Mouse Brain
June 18, 2025
Residing in the fornix just beneath the hippocampus, the immune cells regulate feeding behavior.
No Mere Microglial Marker, TMEM119 Supports Aβ Phagocytosis
May 27, 2025
The transmembrane protein forms a complex with Aβ, which is then degraded with help from LRP1.
Commander Complexes in Lysosomes Stave Off Parkinson’s Risk
April 18, 2025
Decreased lysosomal efficiency could result from shifts in endosomal recycling.
Do Synaptic Markers Foreshadow Cognitive Decline?
April 04, 2025
Ratio of two peptides in cerebrospinal fluid increases with age, a change accelerated by Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Risk Variants Found in Diverse Populations
March 15, 2025
A large meta-analysis turns up 16 new loci.
Single-Molecule Imaging Spies Protein Aggregates in Synapses
February 7, 2025
A new super-resolution microscopy technique sheds light on synaptic dysfunction.
Eos
Nonproducing Oil Wells May Be Emitting 7 Times More Methane Than We Thought
June 16, 2025
A study measured methane flow from more than 450 nonproducing wells across Canada, but thousands more remain unevaluated.
Climate Change Is Driving Dangerous Bacteria Farther North
December 13, 2024
Satellite data could help address rising rates of vibriosis infections, often the result of eating undercooked seafood, along the East Coast of the United States.
JAMA Medical News
GLP-1 Drugs Associated With Lower Overall Cancer Risk
September 12, 2025
Obesity is a risk factor for several forms of cancer that comprise 40% of annual cancer diagnoses in the US.
Hearing Aids Might Curb Dementia Risk Associated With Hearing Loss
September 12, 2025
Researchers concluded that their findings support a proactive approach to hearing loss management.
Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause May Be Safe After Stroke
September 12, 2025
Authors hope these data give patients and clinicians more confidence in their treatment decisions.
New Vaccination Guidance for Adults With Heart Disease
September 5, 2025
The American College of Cardiology has published new immunization guidance for adults with cardiovascular disease.
Human Screwworm Case Confirmed in US
September 12, 2025
The HHS statement noted that the new case poses little risk to national public health.
Survey: Many US Adults Unaware of HPV, Its Link to Cancer
September 12, 2025
A new study published in JAMA Oncology suggests many people in the US remain unaware of the virus, its link to cervical and oral cancers, or the HPV vaccine.
New Report on School Active Shooter Drills Weighs Psychological Effects
September 5, 2025
The active shooter drill may be a necessary precaution in schools, but the potential for psychological aftershocks can and should be mitigated, the report says.
1 in 4 US Adults With Diabetes Used Injectable GLP-1 Drugs Last Year
September 5, 2025
New data from the CDC reveal that almost 27% of adults diagnosed with diabetes used injectable GLP-1 drugs in 2024, often while taking some other diabetes medication.
Specialized Equipment No Better Than Simple Gear for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
September 5, 2025
New research suggests that a pared-down approach may be just as effective as gym-based treatment, possibly expanding rehabilitation options for patients.
FDA Requires Stronger Opioid Pain Medication Warning Labels
September 5, 2025
According to the FDA, this decision follows a public advisory meeting in May to discuss data about the risks of long-term opioid use.
New Study Questions Antibiotic Use Guidelines for Cirrhosis With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
September 5, 2025
A new meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights the limited evidence base supporting this current international guidelines.
Smoking Cessation Linked to Recovery From Other Substance Use Disorders
September 5, 2025
People who stop smoking may have an easier time quitting other drugs, according to a new cohort study from National Institute on Drug Abuse researchers.
Wegovy Now Approved for Treatment of Severe Liver Disease
September 5, 2025
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis affects 6% of US adults and can lead to advanced liver scarring, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant.
Twenty Years After Hurricane Katrina, What Are Its Legacy and Lessons?
August 29, 2025
The storm permanently transformed the physical landscape and psyche of the Gulf Coast, with a profound toll on health in New Orleans and surrounding areas in the 20 years since.
FDA Panel Casts SSRIs During Pregnancy as Risky—Many Experts Disagree
August 15, 2025
An FDA spokesperson described the panel as part of the agency’s pursuit of "rigorous, evidence-based standards", but some professional groups expressed concerns about the discussion.
HHS Bans Tax-Funded Health Services for Undocumented Immigrants
August 8, 2025
On July 10, HHS announced that undocumented migrants will no longer have access to any of the department’s services classified as federal public benefits.
US Life Expectancy is Rebounding
August 8, 2025
2023 marked the second consecutive year of improvement.
Study: No Link Between Aluminum in Childhood Vaccines and Chronic Disorders
August 8, 2025
None of the 50 chronic diseases included in the study had moderate to large relative increases in risk associated with cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccines in the first 2 years of life.
Study: Vapes Beat Nicotine Replacement Therapy as a Smoking Cessation Tool
August 1, 2025
New evidence suggests that e-cigarettes may be an effective smoking cessation aid for socially disadvantaged populations.
Medication Timing Could Influence Hypertension Treatment
August 1, 2025
After 12 weeks, the average decrease in nighttime systolic blood pressure was 3 mm Hg greater in the bedtime dosing group.
New Research Finds Long-Term Shifts in Heart Disease Mortality
July 25, 2025
Over the last several decades, the nature of heart disease deaths in the United States has evolved.
WHO Report Suggests Likely Zoonotic Origin of COVID-19, Doesn’t Rule Out Lab Leak
July 25, 2025
The authors cited a metagenomic analysis of animal and environmental samples from the Huanan seafood market as the most convincing evidence for zoonotic spillover.
CMS, Commercial Insurers Vow to Streamline Prior Authorization
July 18, 2025
Existing prior authorization procedures have been criticized for burdening clinicians with paperwork, stalling treatments as patients await a coverage decision, or preventing patients from receiving care at all.
Live Science
Weed May be Bad for Your Heart, Whether You Smoke or Consume Edibles
June 3, 2025
Smoking cannabis and consuming THC edibles are both linked to impaired blood vessel dilation, possibly through separate mechanisms, a study finds.
Solution to 'Cocktail Party Problem' Could Help People with Hearing Loss
May 10, 2025
Researchers drew inspiration from the auditory system to design a solution for the "cocktail party problem."
Nopal Magazine
Maybe Freud was Onto Something
Summer 2025
Poetry, print only.
He's So Babygirl
Winter 2025
Fiction, print only
Scienceline
AI Music is More Common – and Harder to Catch – Than Ever
May 19, 2025
As text-to-music generators proliferate, detection tools are trying to catch up.
Over a Year After Workplace Violence Bill, are Georgia Hospitals Safer?
February 13, 2025
Effects of the 2023 Safer Hospitals Act could become clear as more hospital police departments are formed in coming years.
Robotaxis: Should we be on Board?
December 11, 2024
Automation safety experts say robotaxi concerns persist, but the technology works best with limited routes and human backups
Can Lifestyle Hacks Really Extend Your Lifespan?
December 2, 2024
In Brooklyn, longevity researchers debate whether aging is a disease to be treated or a natural stage of life.
Two U.S. Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for Genetic Research
October 7, 2024
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun recognized for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene expression.
Texas Monthly
Why Texas Bats Need a Better Commute
November 11, 2024
A new study tracked bat activity in Fort Worth and found that these “sky puppies” need just the right kind of tree canopy to thrive.
The Transmitter
Waves of Calcium Activity Dictate Eye Structure in Flies
December 12, 2025
Synchronized signals in non-neuronal retinal cells draw the tiny compartments of a fruit fly’s compound eye into alignment during pupal development.
Neurophysiology Data-Sharing System Faces Funding Cliff
November 17, 2025
After the primary grant supporting Neurodata Without Borders ends in March 2026, the platform may no longer be maintained or kept up to date.
Image Integrity Issues Create New Headache for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
October 30, 2025
First-time sleuths found potentially problematic images in hundreds of papers about early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Engrams in Amygdala Lean on Astrocytes to Solidify Memories
October 15, 2025
Disrupting the astrocyte-neuronal dynamic in mice destabilizes their memory of fear conditioning.
Facial Movements Telegraph Cognition in Mice
September 30, 2025
If you give a mouse a decision, its thought process may show on its face.
In Memoriam: Stephanie "Steve" Shirley, Autism Philanthropist
September 25, 2025
Fueled by business success and her son, she played an outsized role in British autism research.
Alzheimer’s Paper Retracted Over Apparent Image Duplication
September 23, 2025
The editors of Neurobiology of Disease, which published the paper, also questioned how the study’s experimental protocols received ethical approval.
Paper by Memory Institute Director Garners Expression of Concern Over Image Integrity
September 16, 2025
The notice, posted last week in Nature, follows a recent string of corrections to at least three other articles by Li-Huei Tsai’s lab.