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Medical Xpress / Lab-grown neurofibromatosis 1 tumors reveal how benign growths turn malignant

A research team from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has developed a new experimental model based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that makes it possible to reproduce in the laboratory the progression ...

Jun 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / SCD1 enzyme in lipid metabolism sheds light on resistance of certain cancers to treatment

The Cancer Metabolism and Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory at the University of Liège has uncovered a previously unrecognized mechanism that promotes cancer cell survival under therapeutic pressure. Published in MedComm, ...

Jun 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Can supplements keep your brain sharp? Why the evidence is more complicated than it seems

Many of us would like to keep our brains sharp as we get older. That has helped create a growing market for "brain-health" supplements. These include fish oil capsules and postbiotics, the beneficial, nonliving compounds ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / EU Commission's draft legislation on pesticides: European researchers highlight the risks

The European Commission has presented a new legislative package. It is intended to reform key provisions that have hitherto governed the approval of pesticides. The "Food and Feed Safety simplification package" is part of ...

Jun 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / How intermittent fasting may shield the brain from chronic stress

Chronic stress, the prolonged exposure to psychological and/or physical strain, is known to be a risk factor for depression, anxiety and some other psychiatric disorders. Past studies suggest that chronic stress disrupts ...

Jun 16, 2026
Phys.org / New nanotube membranes reveal unusually fast lithium-ion transport

Researchers have developed a novel class of nanotube membranes that enable ultrafast ion transport. The findings open new pathways for high-efficiency clean energy generation, lithium recovery and molecular separation.

Jun 20, 2026
Tech Xplore / Understand 'phishing?' Think again: Why cybersecurity language is failing us

Cyberattacks now cost the global economy trillions, yet most people still struggle to understand what actually happens when a breach occurs. Research by Associate Professor Sky Marsen, an applied linguist and communications ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Electron-Ion Collider's radiofrequency controls system passes first real-world test

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a key early milestone in developing radiofrequency control systems for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)—a next-generation research facility that ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient amber fossil captures mites marching in line

Many animals exhibit fascinating collective behaviors, which allow them to move, search for food, reproduce and avoid threats more effectively than they would alone. One of these behaviors is queuing migration, which essentially ...

Jun 17, 2026
Phys.org / Plant‑based products need to be easier to find and consistently affordable for shoppers

There is strong evidence that transitioning from animal to more plant-based diets could improve human and planetary health, but progress has been slow. This is partly due to a misunderstanding of what drives the behavior ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Younger adults overlook nearby biodiversity as species names fade from memory

Many young adults are familiar with common species such as dandelions or sparrows. In contrast, plants and birds typical of fields, meadows and other agricultural habitats are significantly less well known. This is shown ...

Jun 19, 2026
Phys.org / Analyzing wildfire behavior can help detect risk zones earlier and support fire‑smart strategies

Fire-smart risk assessment is needed to tackle the scale of wildfire destruction, which is a growing reality across the globe. Hazardous fires are more intense and more frequent, fueled both by climate change and by the no ...

Jun 22, 2026