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Capacity of Certain Unicellular Organisms to Stick Together May Be Key to Animal Evolution

Indiana University — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:40:39 EST

A unicellular relative to animals reveals that the capacity to stick to each other was key to the evolution of animals. It forms stable aggregates when interacting with a specific bacterium. Observations of these aggregates suggest that cell aggregation could have played a role in animal origins.

American University Expert Available for Commentary and Analysis of the Economic and Cultural Aspects of 2026 FIFA World Cup

American University — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:40:17 EST

Cancer-Associated Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease

Mount Sinai Health System — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:35:38 EST

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, working with collaborators at Boston Children's Hospital, have identified cancer-associated genetic mutations in specialized brain immune cells that may contribute to the chronic inflammation and neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's disease.

Improving Protein Folding May Lead to New Diabetes Treatments

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:35:17 EST

Origami masters turn simple sheets of paper into ornate sculptures. In the origami of life, our cells must fold proteins into specific three-dimensional shapes before they can carry out their biological jobs. This folding process goes awry as prediabetes progresses into diabetes. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and the University of Michigan published findings June 1, 2026, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealing new insights into how insulin-producing cells manage protein folding--and how this system can be thrown out of balance.

Diane M. Simeone, MD, Named Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair

University of California San Diego — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:30:10 EST

Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporters Amy and Bill Koman, the Unviersity of California San Diego has established the Koman Family Presidential Director's Chair to support the leadership of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health -- reinforcing the university's commitment to advancing transformative cancer research, clinical care and education.

How Tufts Researchers Are Tackling Chronic Lyme Disease

Tufts University — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:30:02 EST

Tufts researchers working to find solutions to post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

The Apex of RHIC Physics: 2026 Users' Meeting Recap

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:26 EST

Scientists conducting research at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS), and the supporting accelerator complex at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory gathered at the Lab May 11-13 for the annual RHIC & AGS Users' Meeting.

Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:25:26 EST

As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Cedars-Sinai and Select Medical.

AAPT's Cunningham Selected as 2026-2027 Council on Undergraduate Research Treasurer, Line to Presidency

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:20:14 EST

Beth A. Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers, has been selected to serve on the Council on Undergraduate Research Board of Directors as an officer in the presidential line.

Smart Devices as Evidence

George Washington University — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:15:09 EST

Discovery of Condensate 'Storage Units' in Cells Points to New Cancer Research and Treatment Targets

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:10:12 EST

A team of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers has discovered large droplets of proteins known as condensates near inactive chromosome regions within the cell nucleus that are a feature of some cancer cells and may hold clues for better anticancer strategies.

L2-CPI: High-Resolution Computational Phase Imaging with an Arbitrary Field of View

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:30:39 EST

High-resolution phase imaging is vital for nanomanufacturing and bioimaging, but is often limited by the trade-off between resolution and field of view. Scientists in China have developed L2-CPI, a computational phase imaging technique that achieves an arbitrary field of view with diffraction-limited resolution.

UCLA Health Launches Research-Driven Center of Excellence to Evaluate AI Implementation in Health Care

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:20:03 EST

UCLA Health has announced the launch of a center committed to the real-world evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and implementation practices in health care through rigorous testing and innovative research.

Mesothelioma Cases and Deaths Rise Despite Decades of Asbestos Regulation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 EST

Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the U.S. despite decades of asbestos regulation and reduced industrial use. The study also found little improvement in survival and showed that this cancer continues to disproportionately affect women and several high-risk states tied to shipbuilding, mining and legacy asbestos exposure.

JMIR Report: The Frontier of Women's Health Care Innovation

JMIR Publications — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:14 EST

JMIR Publications released a News and Perspectives story on technological innovations in women's health care.

Ancient DNA Study of Post-Roman Europeans Reveals the Emergence of a Complex New Society

Stony Brook University — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST

The fall of the Roman Empire led to a tumultuous period of political, demographic and cultural change in Western Europe from the 4th to 6th centuries in the Common Era (CE). A new study that uses ancient human DNA analyses combined with archeological finds is helping scientists to frame a better picture of the Early Medieval people who inhabited Western Europe and the societies they created. Their findings are explained in a paper published in Science.

Making the Invisible Visible: Microscope Breakthrough Will Open Unprecedented View into Our Cells

biohub — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST

In a landmark achievement in biological imaging, researchers at Biohub and the University of California, Berkeley today announced the successful demonstration of the laser phase plate, a novel device that dramatically improves the contrast of images produced by cryo-electron microscopes, opening up an entirely new view of human biology.

Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Lasting Imprint in Kids' Brains

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST

Hundreds of factors influence children's lives, from sleep, stress and screen time to health history and parenting. A study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows how strongly these factors are reflected in brain development. Socioeconomic factors account for 16% of variation in children's brain function and align with brain structure and function much more strongly than any other factor, including IQ.

Researchers Use Argonne Supercomputer to Illuminate the Subatomic Particle That Helps Hold Matter Together

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:10:03 EST

An Argonne-led team used an ALCF supercomputer to produce 3D images of the pion, offering new insight into quark behavior and advancing understanding of the origins of matter.

NASA's Chandra Discovers Possible Supernova Remnant in Galactic Center

Chandra X-ray Observatory — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST

Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our Milky Way galaxy.

ASTRO Leaders to Join House Cancer Caucus for Briefing on Radiation Therapy Access

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:48 EST

Physician experts from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will join House Cancer Caucus leaders in Washington on July 14 for an in-person briefing on policies to support patient access to advances in cancer care. Lunch will be provided.

Endometriosis y miomas: Una experta explica los avances que ofrecen a las mujeres opciones de tratamiento menos invasivas

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:23 EST

La endometriosis y los miomas uterinos son dos de las afecciones ginecologicas mas frecuentes. Aunque presentan diferencias importantes, tambien tienen aspectos en comun. Ambas pueden provocar complicaciones graves, afectar a la fertilidad y causar sintomas relacionados con el ciclo menstrual. Ademas, ambas son objeto de innovaciones medicas destinadas a ofrecer a las mujeres mejores opciones terapeuticas, explica Megan Wasson, D.O., ginecologa y jefa de ginecologia en Mayo Clinic en Arizona.

Endometriose e miomas: especialista explica avancos que oferecem as mulheres opcoes menos invasivas de tratamento

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:16 EST

Endometriose e miomas uterinos sao dois dos condicoes ginecologicos mais frequentes. Embora apresentem diferencas importantes, tambem tem pontos em comum. Ambos podem levar a complicacoes graves, afetar a fertilidade e causar sintomas relacionados ao ciclo menstrual. E ambos sao foco de inovacoes medicas voltadas a oferecer melhores opcoes de tratamento para as mulheres, explica Megan Wasson, D.O., ginecologista e chefe de ginecologia da Mayo Clinic no Arizona.

Endometriosis and Fibroids: Expert Explains Advances Giving Women Less Invasive Treatment Options

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:15 EST

-- Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also have things in common. Both can lead to serious complications, affect fertility and have symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. And both are the focus of medical innovations to give women better treatment options, explains Megan Wasson, D.O., a gynecologist and chair of gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

2025 CiteScore Rankings Confirm JMIR Publications' Impact

JMIR Publications — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 EST

Scopus has officially released its 2025 CiteScore rankings, highlighting impressive growth and citation impact across 28 JMIR Publications journals. Among the rated titles, 14 ranked in the top quartile of their subject categories, 8 secured a percentile rank of 90% or higher, and 2 received a CiteScore for the first time.