Brazilian city program stops dengue epidemic amid global outbreak
Brazil’s dengue breakthrough in Niterói uses Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes to cut infections, spurring a nationwide rollout protecting millions worldwide
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Family history modifies breast cancer risk for gene variants
Family history modifies breast cancer risk for gene variants ATM, CHEK2, and PALB2, suggesting personalized risk assessment and tailored screening for carriers
Kiss-shrink-run mechanism solves key neurotransmission mystery
“`html Researchers have identified a new three-step process for neurotransmitter release that resolves a central, decades-long debate in neuroscience. A…
Behavioral therapies prove equally effective for irritable bowel syndrome
A comprehensive new analysis of dozens of clinical trials has concluded that behavioral therapies are a highly effective treatment for…
New drug offers potential treatment for sleep apnea
New drug tirzepatide (Zepbound) gains FDA approval for obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, with significant AHI reduction linked to weight loss
X-chromosome gene increases women’s risk for Alzheimer’s and MS
Researchers have identified a specific gene on the X chromosome that drives heightened inflammation in the female brain, providing a…
Scientists Link SGK1 Protein to Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults with Childhood Trauma
Researchers link brain protein SGK1 to higher depression and suicide risk in adults with childhood trauma, pointing to targeted antidepressants for patients
Police use of ketamine for mental health faces regulatory hurdles
Regulators scrutinize ketamine use by crews in mental-health crises as lawmakers push tighter rules after Elijah McClain and concerns over excited delirium
Single-base gene editing reverses a leading cause of heart disease
Base editing corrects the MYH7 R403Q mutation causing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in human cells and mice, signaling a potential one-dose permanent cure
Approach-avoidance behavior reshapes the brain’s interpretation of facial emotions
The simple acts of moving toward or away from another person can fundamentally alter how our brains perceive their facial…