The brain does not only cooperate; it also competes. So determines an international study by the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Pompeu Fabra University and the Montreal Neurological Institute in Canada, published in Nature Neuroscience. The study reveals that the human brain—as well as those of macaques and mice—functions thanks to a constant balance between these two forces. Using advanced whole-brain computer modelling, the researchers have shown that, while specialized circuits cooperate internally, there are long-range competitive interactions among them to manage limited resources. Replicating this balance could bring us closer to the  creation of digital copies of an individual’s brain, a key breakthrough in precision medicine and for developing AI models with greater computational capacity.

The eye is a highly specialized optical and mechanical system whose structural integrity and visual performance rely heavily on the precise arrangement of the extracellular matrix (ECM). As the primary structural protein of the ocular ECM, collagen provides not only physical support through its hierarchical self-assembled structure but also regulates cellular behavior via bioactive sequences. However, bridging the gap from natural tissues to synthetic biological scaffolds to achieve precise emulation of the complex microenvironments in the cornea, sclera, and retina remains a core challenge in ocular tissue engineering.  The review article titled "Ocular collagen: From architecture to biomaterials," published in Eye Discovery (2026) by researchers from East China University of Science and Technology, systematically evaluates the distribution logic of collagen across various ocular tissues. It discusses cutting-edge progress in constructing high-performance ophthalmic repair materials using physical, chemical, and biological methodologies.

Opening a narrowed vein damaged by deep vein thrombosis can effectively treat an often painful complication following a blood clot, according to a major clinical trial co-led by WashU Medicine.

Dr. James Earnest, an assistant professor at UCF's Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is leading two new research projects to examine how humans build an immune response to dengue and the Zika viruses over time, in pursuit of creating better preventative measures. Dr. Earnest’s research is backed by subcontracts to the Uganda Virus Research Institute through Wellcome and Emory University in partnership with the National Institutes of Health totaling more than $1 million.

Study published on Eurosurveillance estimates the infection represents a considerable burden in the EU/EEA for the disease, with marked differences between countries and among key populations, and underscores importance of targeted public health interventions.

Pennington Generation meets families where they are. Visiting communities throughout the state, the Pennington Biomedical Healthy Moves bus and Pennington Generation staff bring the study to your area, making it easier for families to participate throughout their lifetime. Data collected through the Pennington Generation can be used to help create effective programs that improve children's health and development over the lifespan.