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19-Aug-2025

This protein slows the aging brain and we know how to counter it

University of California - San Francisco
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus — the brain region responsible for learning and memory.

Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that’s at the center of this decline. 

Journal

Nature Aging

Funder

Simons Foundation, Bakar Family Foundation, U.S. National Science Foundation, Hillblom Foundation, Bakar Aging Research Institute, Marc and Lynne Benioff, NIH/National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Institutes of Health

18-Aug-2025

Researchers find intensive blood pressure targets are cost-effective

Mass General Brigham
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research led by investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that the health benefits of more aggressive blood pressure control outweigh concerns about overtreating people with high blood pressure readings.

Journal

Annals of Internal Medicine

Funder

U.S. National Science Foundation, NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

18-Aug-2025

U. Iowa research identifies promising new target for treating rare, aggressive childhood cancer

University of Iowa Health Care
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new University of Iowa study delving into the genetic drivers of a rare, aggressive childhood cancer has revealed metabolic frailties in the cancer cells that might be exploited to improved treatments for patients.

Journal

Science Advances

Funder

Children's Tumor Foundation, NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences, American Heart Association, NIH/National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, NIH/National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH/National Cancer Institute

18-Aug-2025

Research spotlight: organoids could make gene therapy trials safer by identifying hidden risks early on

Massachusetts General Hospital
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers found that one of the viral variants used to deliver gene therapy treatment caused significant harm to kidney cells by triggering inflammation, DNA damage, and fibrosis.

Journal

Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

Funder

NIH/National Institutes of Health

18-Aug-2025

New method advances reliability of AI with applications in medical diagnostics

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Two studies led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Ludwig Center, and Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering researchers report on a powerful new method that significantly improves the reliability and accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) for many applications.

Journal

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Funder

NIH/National Institutes of Health