Research news this hour:

  • Pegylated MGF Peptide: Potential Implications in Cellular and Skeletal Muscle Research April 3, 2025 4:40 am News Blaze Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor (PEG-MGF) is a modified variant of Mechano Growth Factor (MGF), an isoform of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), which is expressed in response to mechanical stress or tissue damage. The pegylation process, involving the …
  • Why we compare our children to others April 3, 2025 3:31 am Deseret News - Utah Ever since my Instagram algorithm first sensed my impending fatherhood and bombarded me with its baby propaganda, I had felt the compulsion to make sure that everything my child had — and would become — not only measured up, but exceeded expectations. …
  • Non-Invasive Ultrasound Treatment Shows Promise for Neuropathic Pain Relief: Researchers April 3, 2025 3:26 am Imaging Technology News - New Jersey March 31, 2025 — Neuropathic pain affects up to 10 percent of the global population and can be challenging to manage effectively with existing medications. As a possible alternative treatment option, scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes …
  • Mount Sinai launches AI center to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery April 3, 2025 3:12 am Medical News The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center, a bold endeavor that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug development. The new Center will integrate AI with traditional drug …
  • Vibrant Pink Skies: Unraveling the Science Behind the Stunning Phenomenon April 3, 2025 2:16 am Bioengineer.org Organoids have emerged as transformative models in the fields of science and medicine, offering an innovative approach for disease modeling, drug testing, and the exploration of developmental processes. This emerging technology provides substantial …
  • Stanford Science Fellows 2025 cohort is largest ever April 3, 2025 2:09 am Stanford News - California Eleven postdoctoral scholars have been selected as 2025 Stanford Science Fellows, marking the largest cohort since the highly competitive program was first launched in 2020. The SSF program aims to support scholars while advancing foundational science and …
  • Study Reveals How Alcohol Abuse Damages Cognition April 3, 2025 1:17 am ScienceDaily For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Rats exposed to high amounts of alcohol exhibited poor decision-making during a …
  • Debating the Legacy of Neuroscientist Wilder Penfield April 3, 2025 12:50 am Evolution News & Science Today - Washington Photo source: Wikimedia Commons. Editor’s note: Pre-order your copy of The Immortal Mind, by Dr. Egnor and science journalist Denyse O’Leary, now and get free extras. See here for more information! Author’s note: Robert J. Marks and I submitted a paper to …
  • Brain implant helps woman with paralysis speak with her own voice again April 3, 2025 12:49 am Popular Science Researchers have developed a new method for intercepting neural signals from the brain of a person with paralysis and translating them into audible speech—all in near real-time. The result is a brain-computer interface (BCI) system similar to an advanced …
  • Grant Worth Up to $5 Million aids Research for Cerebellar Disorders April 3, 2025 12:26 am Newswise DALLAS – April 02, 2025 – A multidisciplinary team of UT Southwestern Medical Center specialists, led by Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., and Peter Tsai, M.D., Ph.D., has received a grant worth up to $5 million from the Raynor Cerebellum Project to develop …
  • Georgia State University Honors Research, Scholarly Excellence at 2025 Ignite Awards April 3, 2025 12:00 am Georgia State University ATLANTA — Georgia State University celebrated excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity across the university at the 2025 Ignite Awards, held March 27. The awards are given to faculty, staff and postdoctoral researchers and students whose …
  • China accelerates brain chip development as Beinao No.1 leads human trials April 2, 2025 11:46 pm The American Bazaar A major Chinese brain-computer interface (BCI) initiative is gaining momentum, with plans to implant its Beinao No.1 brain chip in 13 patients by the end of this year, potentially surpassing U.S. rivals like Elon Musk’s Neuralink in human trial numbers and …
  • Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor April 2, 2025 11:29 pm @theU - Utah I’ve always wanted my scientific work to be tied to larger societal issues, such as our current mental health crisis. That’s why I joined Moriel Zelikowsky’s lab, where everyone focuses on how different kinds of stress can affect behavior. I was drawn to a …
  • Politics endangers America's classrooms April 2, 2025 11:06 pm The Emory Wheel - Georgia Restrictions in education are surging across the United States, with legislators and school boards targeting content deemed controversial. This wave of censorship mirrors changes seen in institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, where leadership …
  • Heavy Alcohol Use Causes Long-Term Brain Damage April 2, 2025 10:52 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making. In a rat model, animals exposed to high alcohol levels performed significantly …
  • Does Your Mind Shape Reality? April 2, 2025 10:51 pm Psychology Today "No phenomenon is a real phenomenon until it is an observed phenomenon." — John Archibald Wheeler We used to think the observer was a passive witness to the universe. What if the observer is actually part of the equation? For over a century, …
  • I asked scientists about the best exercise for longevity - and they all said the same 3 workouts April 2, 2025 10:50 pm Woman & Home The best exercise for longevity has been confirmed by exercise scientists. Well, the best three exercises that, when combined together in a healthy and sustainable routine, have proven benefits to help us live better and for longer. Longevity is the …
  • Flirting and the Brain April 2, 2025 10:45 pm Psychology Today Flirting is a social behavior rooted in neurobiology and evolutionary psychology. When we flirt, our brains transmit sophisticated cues designed to help us find suitable mates. Research investigating the science of attraction began in the 1800s when …
  • Breakthrough brain-to-voice tech brings natural speech within reach for paralyzed patients April 2, 2025 10:44 pm TechSpot Forward-looking: Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco, have developed a brain-computer interface system capable of restoring naturalistic speech to individuals with severe paralysis. The …
  • Urbanowski: April is Arts, Culture & Creativity Month in California April 2, 2025 10:34 pm San José Spotlight - California Arts, Culture & Creativity Month is a statewide celebration organized by arts advocates, civic leaders and artists across the state to uplift the intrinsic value of arts, culture and creativity. In 2019, Arts, Culture & Creativity Month was …