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Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts

A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia and other respiratory infections-to obtain cholesterol and other essential lipids directly from the human body.

16 Jan 2026

Hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable efficient inhaled mRNA vaccine delivery to the lungs

Novel hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable effective vaccine delivery in the lungs and the targeted activation of immune cells.

16 Jan 2026

Study reveals how ketogenic diet protects against epilepsy seizures

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have revealed how the popular, low-carb ketogenic diet protects against epilepsy seizures and possibly neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

16 Jan 2026

Web-based cytometry atlas reveals immune signatures across pancreatic cancer treatments

Oncologists have achieved some immune system responses in patients with pancreatic cancers using various combinations of vaccines and immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs, but it's not always clear which therapy is inducing what type of response.

16 Jan 2026

Gut microbiota analysis offers insights into how ultra processed foods affect health

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora.

16 Jan 2026

Study reveals how antibiotic resistant bacteria delay chronic wound healing

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new way that could speed up the healing of chronic wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

16 Jan 2026

Alternative splicing of DOC2A gene shown to drive schizophrenia risk

In an important new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A gene in schizophrenia.

16 Jan 2026

PSA-based tool improves decision making for prostate cancer screening and treatment

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.

16 Jan 2026

Purdue-developed LENN system enhances stability and targeting of mRNA cancer therapies

Published, peer-reviewed research shows a patent-pending, virus-mimicking platform technology developed at Purdue University improves upon traditional methods of targeting bladder cancer cells with messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies.

16 Jan 2026

University of Cincinnati receives AMA grant to advance precision medical education

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has been selected as a recipient of an American Medical Association (AMA) grant to use artificial intelligence to advance physician training through personalized learning.

16 Jan 2026

Monolithic photocurable hyaluronic acid patch achieves strong wet adhesion for durotomy repair

Durotomy is a common neurosurgical complication involving a tear in the dura mater, the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

16 Jan 2026

Study provides a new paradigm for managing transplant‑related immune complications

Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is one of the most serious complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‑HSCT).

16 Jan 2026

Age-related sperm changes at imprint regions linked to autism risk

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 12 of Aging-US on December 29, 2025, titled "Age-specific DNA methylation alterations in sperm at imprint control regions may contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring."

16 Jan 2026

Targeting microRNA communication reverses pancreatic cancer's immune suppression

In a unique finding, researchers at Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center discovered that when pancreatic cancer cells send out tiny particles that are packed with certain microRNA molecules, nearby immune cells called macrophages are reprogrammed to help the tumor grow instead of engaging in their regular role of fighting the tumor.

16 Jan 2026

AI identifies promising CDK9 inhibitors for cancer treatment

A new and important discovery comes from the field of oncological research thanks to the joint work of researchers from the Sbarro Institute in Philadelphia, the National Cancer Institute – Pascale Foundation, and the University of Pisa.

16 Jan 2026

New markers improve detection of aggressive breast cancer cells in the blood

Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies.

16 Jan 2026

Natural brakes on inflammation could treat chronic diseases

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation – a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide.

16 Jan 2026

New noninvasive technique can quickly collect 3D images of the human body

In a proof-of-concept study funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have shown that an innovative, noninvasive technique can be used to quickly collect 3D images of the human body, from head to foot.

16 Jan 2026

Raising the minimum wage is linked to fewer dangerous pregnancy complications

Findings indicate that higher minimum wages are linked to reduced maternal hypertensive disorders, emphasizing the impact of economic policy on health outcomes.

16 Jan 2026

Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

16 Jan 2026

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Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts

Hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable efficient inhaled mRNA vaccine delivery to the lungs

Study reveals how ketogenic diet protects against epilepsy seizures

Web-based cytometry atlas reveals immune signatures across pancreatic cancer treatments

Gut microbiota analysis offers insights into how ultra processed foods affect health

Study reveals how antibiotic resistant bacteria delay chronic wound healing

Alternative splicing of DOC2A gene shown to drive schizophrenia risk

PSA-based tool improves decision making for prostate cancer screening and treatment

Purdue-developed LENN system enhances stability and targeting of mRNA cancer therapies

University of Cincinnati receives AMA grant to advance precision medical education

Monolithic photocurable hyaluronic acid patch achieves strong wet adhesion for durotomy repair

Study provides a new paradigm for managing transplant‑related immune complications

Age-related sperm changes at imprint regions linked to autism risk

Targeting microRNA communication reverses pancreatic cancer's immune suppression

AI identifies promising CDK9 inhibitors for cancer treatment

New markers improve detection of aggressive breast cancer cells in the blood

Natural brakes on inflammation could treat chronic diseases

New noninvasive technique can quickly collect 3D images of the human body

Raising the minimum wage is linked to fewer dangerous pregnancy complications

Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers

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