Discover how the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study uncovered community-level factors influencing chronic health condition risks, and how that can improve care.

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) today announced that the 2026 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health will be awarded to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the leading national not-for-profit organization focused specifically on understanding the biological and psychological causes of suicide and preventing suicide.

A large retrospective study suggests the tissue, previously associated with better cardiovascular health, could also impact mental health. 

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has opened registration and abstract submissions for the ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting, taking place 15-18 June 2027 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California, USA. Marking the 25th anniversary of the ISSCR Annual Meeting, this hallmark event will bring together the global stem cell community to share groundbreaking discoveries, explore transformative technologies, and advance the future of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. 

Every organ and tissue progressively loses function as it ages, but aging tissues retain a latent capacity for rejuvenation. A new study, led by Wyss Institute Core Faculty member George Church, used gene expression data and machine learning to develop a novel “transcriptomic age predictor,” which pinpoints the “transcriptional age” of cells. Using this predictor as a readout in an over-expression screen, the team identified the RNA processing factor SRSF1and demonstrated that it can rejuvenate several “hallmarks of aging,” and significantly increase the healthspan and lifespan of aged mice. 

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor of Accounting Dr. Katie Matt, collaborating with Daniel Hebert of Syracuse University, has published new research examining fraud in the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a key COVID-19 relief initiative for small businesses. Using publicly prosecuted fraud cases, the researchers found that limited oversight and verification procedures enabled widespread abuse, including the use of falsified financial records, fictitious businesses, and weak application screening processes. The research underscores the challenge of balancing the rapid distribution of emergency aid with accountability safeguards that protect taxpayer resources and ensure assistance reaches intended recipients. Their findings offer practical recommendations for policymakers designing future disaster and economic relief programs.