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Deep brain stimulation shows promise in reducing severe stuttering

While stuttering was believed to have purely psychological causes up until about 30 years ago, scientists today attribute it to a variety of factors capable of contributing to its development.

9 Oct 2025

Study links skin conditions to worse outcomes in mental health patients

Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse outcomes, including suicidality and depression.

9 Oct 2025

Researchers develop AI system to decode the human immune system

Researchers explore the human immune system by looking at the active components, namely the various genes and cells involved.

9 Oct 2025

New gene therapy reverses symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorders in mice

In an exciting scientific first, researchers at the Allen Institute successfully designed a new gene therapy that reversed symptoms related to SYNGAP1-related disorders (SRD) in mice.

9 Oct 2025

PAHO and OAS launch first Inter-American Mental Health Week

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) joins the Organization of American States (OAS) to celebrate the first ever Inter-American Mental Health Week during the second week of October.

9 Oct 2025

Third-sector services prove more effective at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas

New research reveals that 'third-sector' services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programmes at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas.

9 Oct 2025

Women show peak cognitive performance during ovulation but exercise matters more

Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL.

9 Oct 2025

New blood atlas reveals how diseases leave unique protein signatures

A new study has mapped the distinct molecular "fingerprints" that 59 diseases leave in an individual's blood protein – which would enable blood tests to discern troubling signs from those that are more common.

9 Oct 2025

Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children's have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing osteosarcoma, the most common type of malignant bone tumor in children and young adults.

9 Oct 2025

Portable sensor can accurately detect synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarette and biological samples

Even though electronic cigarettes do not contain any illicit substances, the liquid can cause serious health problems.

9 Oct 2025

Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers

Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers.

9 Oct 2025

Breakthrough in cancer therapy targets key protein interaction to suppress tumors

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics have identified chemical compounds that can precisely block the interaction between the major cancer-driving gene RAS, and a key pathway for tumor growth.

9 Oct 2025

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns.

9 Oct 2025

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with Type 1 diabetes.

9 Oct 2025

First global standard published to measure outcomes in dengue treatment trials

The first global standard which harmonizes what outcomes to measure in dengue treatment trials has been published this week in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Co-led by researchers at King's and the University of Oxford, this solves a longstanding discrepancy in terms of what is measured in these trials.

9 Oct 2025

Nanoparticle vaccine shows promise in preventing multiple cancers in mice

A study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers demonstrates that their nanoparticle-based vaccine can effectively prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice.

9 Oct 2025

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is proud to announce the release of Best Practices for the Development of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cellular Therapies, a comprehensive, interactive new resource designed to accelerate the translation of human pluripotent stem cell (PSC)-derived therapies into clinical trials and commercial use.

9 Oct 2025

Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes

A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the brain tumor within just 25 minutes.

9 Oct 2025

Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases

Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the development of Parkinson's disease in adolescence and adulthood, according to new research.

9 Oct 2025

Perlmutter Cancer Center experts shine light on the rise of breast cancer in younger adults

Currently, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women age 20 to 49 in the United States. Compounding this concerning issue, younger patients are being diagnosed at more advanced stages, according to doctors at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, and this points to a greater need for screening, prevention, and breast cancer education.

9 Oct 2025

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Deep brain stimulation shows promise in reducing severe stuttering

Study links skin conditions to worse outcomes in mental health patients

Researchers develop AI system to decode the human immune system

New gene therapy reverses symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorders in mice

PAHO and OAS launch first Inter-American Mental Health Week

Third-sector services prove more effective at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas

Women show peak cognitive performance during ovulation but exercise matters more

New blood atlas reveals how diseases leave unique protein signatures

Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma

Portable sensor can accurately detect synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarette and biological samples

Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers

Breakthrough in cancer therapy targets key protein interaction to suppress tumors

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

First global standard published to measure outcomes in dengue treatment trials

Nanoparticle vaccine shows promise in preventing multiple cancers in mice

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes

Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases

Perlmutter Cancer Center experts shine light on the rise of breast cancer in younger adults

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