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Medical Xpress / Dual beta rhythms could guide more precise Parkinson's brain stimulation

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studying Parkinson's disease have discovered a previously unrecognized sequence of abnormal activity across multiple regions of the brain, providing a new level of understanding ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Turning up protein production: A new genetic approach to polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited cause of kidney failure. Despite decades of research, treatment options for the disease remain limited, and many patients ultimately require ...

Aug 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Promising new weight loss and diabetes treatment helps burn fat while keeping muscle in preclinical study

Over the past five years, medications called GLP-1s have revolutionized the treatment of metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease. Sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, ...

Aug 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / How preference for sons affects women's mental health in rural India

In rural India, having a son is a strong social expectation that puts pressure on women to bear male children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines how a firstborn son affects the well-being ...

Aug 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost

Europe's largest video game show, Gamescom, opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne, with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Dry landscapes and newly fallowed fields may raise California Valley fever risk

Researchers at UC San Diego and UC Berkeley have found that certain landscapes surrounding California communities are associated with differing rates of Valley fever, a fungal respiratory infection caused by inhaling spores ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / The brain isn't hardwired to read—here's how we pull it off and why some are better at it than others

For an experienced reader, recognizing the words on this page feels effortless. Yet, evolutionarily speaking, your brain shouldn't be able to read. Reading has existed for too short a time to have shaped a dedicated center ...

Aug 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / A single genetic test can uncover causes of previously unexplained premature ovarian insufficiency

Premature ovarian insufficiency affects up to 3.5% of women and is an important cause of female infertility. However, in most cases, the underlying cause remains unknown. A recent study by researchers at the University of ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Genetic evidence reveals how goosegrass colonized a newly formed volcanic island

Opportunities to directly observe how life colonizes newly formed land and how ecosystems subsequently develop are exceedingly rare. In a study published in the Journal of Plant Research, researchers at University of Tsukuba ...

Aug 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany

Self-driving car company Waymo said Tuesday it will launch its robotaxis in the German city of Munich next year, marking the U.S. group's first foray into the European Union.

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover

A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to U.K. researchers.

Aug 23, 2026
Phys.org / Gentle chemical glow helps scientists capture sharper images of living cells

We reach for brighter, better lighting for sharper pictures, whether we're photographing a puppy or a microscopic cell. In most cases, the light comes from outside the object being photographed. A recent study explored a ...

Aug 19, 2026