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Medical Xpress / Near-atomic imaging reveals promising target for 'Brain on Fire' condition

Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.

Tech Xplore / Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

Jan 16, 2026 in Internet
Medical Xpress / Increased levels of Alzheimer's-linked protein found in some with long COVID

A study of 227 individuals who experienced neurocognitive difficulties post COVID-19 infection—such as headaches, vertigo, balance dysregulation, changes in taste/smell, and brain fog—displayed a significant increase ...

Phys.org / Plants use bacterial-like gene to make alkaloids, offering new route for sustainable medicines

Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals, using them in painkillers, treatments for disease and household products such as caffeine and nicotine.

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Tiny RNA molecules in sperm can have big impact on health of babies

Mounting evidence from research on nematodes to mice indicate that a father's environment, such as what he eats or if he is exposed to stress or toxicants, can lead to metabolic and behavioral disorders in his offspring.

Jan 13, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How psoriasis affects joints: Researchers discover how inflammatory cells migrate from the skin

Approximately 20% to 30% of all people who suffer from psoriasis also develop painful inflammation in their joints over time. If left untreated, this condition known as psoriatic arthritis can lead to permanent damage to ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Arthritis & Rheumatism
Phys.org / Overlooked decline in grazing livestock brings risks and opportunities

For decades, researchers have focused on the problem of overgrazing, in which expanding herds of cattle and other livestock degrade grasslands, steppes and desert plains. But a new global study reveals that in large regions ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / A new tool could tell us how consciousness works

Consciousness is famously a "hard problem" of science: We don't precisely know how the physical matter in our brains translates into thoughts, sensations, and feelings. But an emerging research tool called transcranial focused ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Getting a grip on aging: Study pinpoints brain region tied to frailty

A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.

Jan 13, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / World-first ice archive to guard secrets of melting glaciers

Scientists on Wednesday sealed ancient chunks of glacial ice in a first-of-its-kind sanctuary in Antarctica in the hope of preserving these fast-disappearing records of Earth's past climate for centuries to come.

Jan 14, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Hydrogel cilia set new standard in microrobotics

Cilia are micrometer-sized biological structures that occur frequently in nature. Their characteristic high-frequency, three-dimensional beating motions (5–40 Hz) play indispensable roles inside the body.

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high

A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. However, with high enough emissions, growing zones could shrink ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology