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Researchers discovered why some Huntington disease patients develop symptoms a decade earlier than others. The breakthrough points to a promising treatment target that could delay disease progression.
Salk Institute researchers have found that immune cells in the brain mistakenly attack healthy nerve cells in ALS patients, and blocking this process helped mice live longer. The discovery could open new paths for treating this devastating disease that affects 35,000 Americans.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are leading a national effort to create self-improving AI tools that could solve major challenges in energy, health, and materials science. The Genesis Mission's ModCon program is building a foundation that helps researchers across the country make discoveries faster than ever before.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown type of cell death that may explain how Alzheimer's destroys neurons, opening doors to potential new treatments. The finding could account for up to 20% of brain cell loss in dementia patients.
Researchers discovered how Alzheimer's disease travels between brain cells—and identified a potential way to block its spread before it damages healthy neurons. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that slow the disease instead of just managing symptoms.
Researchers discovered a new type of brain wave that rotates like a spiral, potentially coordinating how we sense the world and move our bodies. The breakthrough could unlock mysteries about memory, movement, and how different brain regions work together.
Microsoft just launched a platform that lets AI agents handle the tedious parts of scientific research, freeing scientists to focus on breakthroughs. Early users are already designing better batteries, developing new drugs, and exploring cleaner energy solutions.
Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes discovered how the brain actually removes waste proteins, revealing a system that breaks down in Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that reopen clogged drainage routes before toxic proteins accumulate.
Researchers discovered how melanoma cells bypass aging to become deadly, uncovering a hidden genetic partnership that keeps tumors dividing indefinitely. The breakthrough reveals a potential new target for future cancer treatments.
Scientists just overturned 30 years of textbook science about how noses work, creating the first detailed "smell maps" that show receptors are precisely organized, not random. The discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the sense of smell across all mammals.
Researchers mapping pregnancy at the cellular level found a completely new type of cell that appears only when a woman is pregnant. These mystery cells may help explain how the body creates the perfect environment for a growing baby.
A 31-year-old man in India went to the doctor with a urinary tract infection and left with an astonishing discovery: he'd been living his entire life with an extra kidney. Modern medical imaging revealed what his body had been hiding in plain sight for three decades.