Feb. 21, 2026
Lab-Grown Retinas Uncover Sharpness of Vision, Could Treat Vision Loss
New research using lab-grown retinal tissue reveals how the human eye develops high-definition vision, which could lead to future treatments for vision problems.
Feb. 21, 2026
New Myelin Maps Boost Insight Into Nerve Disorders
Johns Hopkins scientists create detailed 3D maps of oligodendrocytes, the cells that form myelin and support brain health.
Feb. 21, 2026
Breakthrough Maps Reveal Myelin-Making Mouse Brain Cells
Johns Hopkins scientists create detailed maps of oligodendrocytes, the cells that form myelin and support brain health.
Feb. 14, 2026
Vitamin A & Thyroid Hormones Key to Sharp Human Vision Development
Study reveals new insights into how the human eye develops high-acuity vision during fetal development.
Feb. 11, 2026
Epigenetic Shifts Drive Pancreatic Cancer Spread
Johns Hopkins researchers find gene KLF5 fuels growth of metastatic pancreatic tumors through epigenetic changes, not DNA mutations.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bonobo Surprises Scientists with Pretend Tea Party Skills
Ape's ability to track imaginary objects challenges assumptions about animal intelligence
Feb. 9, 2026
Bonobos Demonstrate Capacity for Pretend Play, Study Finds
Research suggests great apes possess imagination skills once thought unique to humans.
Feb. 8, 2026
Apes Show Ability to Imagine During 'Tea Party' Experiments, Scientists Excited
New research suggests apes share the human capacity for pretending and imagination.
