Life Sciences

Apr. 19, 2026

Study Finds ChatGPT Use Weakens Brain Connectivity in Young Adults

MIT researchers warn of 'cognitive debt' as AI-generated content replaces critical thinking skills

Apr. 18, 2026

Songbird Brains Grow New Neurons, Offering Clues for Humans

Researchers at Boston University discover zebra finches' brain cells aggressively forge new pathways, which could inform human brain repair.

Apr. 18, 2026

Engineered Liver Tissue Grows On-Demand In Mice

Researchers develop a synthetic biology strategy to trigger expansion of implanted liver constructs without requiring host liver injury.

Apr. 16, 2026

Rare Brain Mutations May Spark Neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD

Localized genetic changes could 'seed' the spread of devastating diseases, study suggests

Apr. 16, 2026

Thermo Fisher Unveils New Applied Biosystems PCR Thermal Cycler

Next-gen system aims to boost flexibility, speed, and reproducibility for complex lab workflows.

Apr. 15, 2026

MIT Unveils Needle-Free Glucose Monitoring Tech for Smartwatches

New light-based sensor can accurately measure blood sugar without drawing blood.

Apr. 15, 2026

AI Uncovers Adult Thymus as Key to Cancer Immunotherapy Success

Researchers find the thymus gland remains active in adults, impacting longevity and immunotherapy outcomes.

Apr. 15, 2026

ImmuVia Partners with Quantori to Accelerate Cancer Therapy Development

Biotechnology company selects Q-Scientist platform to streamline computational workflows and compress timelines for lead candidate IMV-M

Apr. 15, 2026

Rett Syndrome Study Hints at Personalized Therapies

MIT neuroscientists find two different MECP2 mutations have distinct effects on brain organoid structure and function

Apr. 14, 2026

ELRIG Launches Inaugural US Drug Discovery Conference

The free-to-attend event will take place at Pfizer's Cambridge, MA facility in June 2026.

Apr. 14, 2026

ELRIG Announces Inaugural US Drug Discovery Conference

The free-to-attend event takes place at Pfizer in Cambridge, MA from June 16-17, 2026.

Apr. 14, 2026

Scientists Discover Rare Genetic Disorder Affecting Brain Development

Researchers identify a new congenital disorder of glycosylation that disrupts normal protein function.