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Bladder macrophages form immune barrier against bloodstream infections, study finds

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A research team led by Prof. Zeng Zhutian from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has identified and named a novel population of bladder-resident macrophages, termed suburothelial perivascular macrophages (suPVMs), which can prevent hematogenous dissemination of uropathogens by releasing macrophage extracellular traps (METs). This finding has been published in Immunity.

Researchers warn of extreme heat risk ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, some researchers are sounding the alarm bell about the risk posed by extreme heat in many of the 16 North American host cities, including Toronto.

Compound found in common herbs inspires potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s disease

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The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory. “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance,” says Ophelia in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found in rosemary and sage—carnosic acid—for its impact on Alzheimer’s disease. In the disease, which is the leading cause of dementia and the sixth-leading cause of death in the US, inflammation is one component that often leads to cognitive decline.

Intranasal herpes infection may produce neurobehavioral symptoms

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Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms.

Chronic stress and obesity work together to accelerate pancreatic cancer development and growth, study finds

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A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the deadliest malignancies. The paper is published in the journal Molecular Cancer Research.

Genes combined with immune response to Epstein-Barr virus increase MS risk, study finds

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In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk factors can be linked to a greatly increased risk of MS.

‘Rescue’ mutations can protect liver from damage in patients with genetic disorder

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Acquired DNA mutations found in the SERPINA1 gene can protect liver cells from damage in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, new research shows. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a genetic condition caused by inherited mutations in SERPINA1, that can cause lung and liver disease.

Whether we imagine navigation or navigate in real life, our brainwaves look the same

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Physical and imagined movement through real-world environments may use the same neural mechanism in the brain, suggests a Nature Human Behaviour paper. The findings might help us to better understand human memory in real-world settings.

Good parenting helps, but has limits under major deprivation

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Good parenting can make all the difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information, and an increasing amount of early-childhood development research has shown that parent training is a worthy investment to improve childhood outcomes.

Study raises concern about opioid prescribing to injured Australian workers

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Thousands of injured Victorian employees are receiving high-risk opioid prescriptions, Monash University-led research has found.

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Engineers create first immunocompetent leukemia device for CAR T immunotherapy screening

Improvements to patient recovery strategies lower long-term opioid usage after colorectal surgery

Proteins important in brain communication have different roles than previously thought

Hidden bias may leave women and older adults underdiagnosed for HIV in Spain

Bladder macrophages form immune barrier against bloodstream infections, study finds

Researchers warn of extreme heat risk ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Compound found in common herbs inspires potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s disease

Intranasal herpes infection may produce neurobehavioral symptoms

Chronic stress and obesity work together to accelerate pancreatic cancer development and growth, study finds

Genes combined with immune response to Epstein-Barr virus increase MS risk, study finds

‘Rescue’ mutations can protect liver from damage in patients with genetic disorder

Whether we imagine navigation or navigate in real life, our brainwaves look the same

Good parenting helps, but has limits under major deprivation

Study raises concern about opioid prescribing to injured Australian workers

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