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Phys.org / What this AI epitope library means for vaccines, immunotherapy and biosensors

A new tool makes it possible to screen millions of tiny protein fragments and select those that can be recognized by the immune system. The CIC biomaGUNE Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials has developed epiGPTope, ...

Apr 7, 2026
Phys.org / Dual-drug nanotherapy crosses blood–brain barrier, improving survival in preclinical glioblastoma models

Mayo Clinic researchers developed an experimental nanotherapy that delivers two cancer drugs directly to brain tumors, according to a study published in Communications Medicine. The strategy extended survival in preclinical ...

Apr 6, 2026
Phys.org / New York Bight is a key spring habitat for endangered sei whales, research reveals

A new study led by scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) reveals that endangered sei whales regularly use the New York Bight as a key spring habitat, underscoring ...

Apr 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study finds hunger hit mental health harder than job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic

Not having enough food may have had a greater negative effect on mental health in the United States than unemployment or loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The ...

Apr 6, 2026
Phys.org / Stitching precise patterns—with lasers

Just as embroiderers, with needle and thread, can transform plain fabric into an intricate pattern, engineers can use lasers and polymers to create flexible, complex structures that could transform life-saving sensing technology. ...

Apr 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Unions play key role in keeping direct care workers in the workforce, suggests study

Unionization and working for a public employer are associated with significantly lower turnover among direct care workers (DCW), a group that provides daily care for older adults and those who are disabled and unable to care ...

Apr 8, 2026
Phys.org / Spring cold snaps harm nesting tree swallows, but some show resilience

Warming temperatures from climate change cause tree swallows to nest up to two weeks earlier than they did in the 1970s, but early spring cold snaps can hinder nestlings' growth and survival, according to a new study that ...

Apr 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / A new add-on for combat PTSD treatment: MRI-guided TMS significantly reduces symptoms in clinical trial

An advanced version of a procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells in treating depression was significantly effective for 85% of active military and veterans suffering from combat post-traumatic stress ...

Apr 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists test new ways to regrow joints damaged by arthritis

Good news: Scientists may be closer to a new way to treat arthritis.

Apr 7, 2026
Phys.org / The good life requires two things, self‑knowledge and friends. You can't have one without the other

Friends can help us with all kinds of things in life. How could I forget moving that piano for friends in Chicago? Fortunately, none of us ended up in the ER.

Apr 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rethinking the gut microbiome: Health is not about staying the same, say experts

At any moment, your body hosts trillions of microorganisms, on your skin, in your hair, and especially in your gut. Together they form the microbiome. It plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Yet ...

Apr 9, 2026
Phys.org / Social honey bees stay cool: How groups mitigate heat-triggered hormone spikes

Heat can change a honey bee's hormone levels, but only if the bee is alone. New research from MSU entomologist Zachary Huang shows that isolated honey bees experience a rapid hormonal rise when exposed to high temperatures, ...

Apr 7, 2026