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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 23-Jun-2026 15:15 ET (23-Jun-2026 19:15 GMT/UTC)

10-Apr-2026

Negative effects of artificial sweeteners may pass on to next generation, mouse research suggests

Artificial sweeteners are a popular alternative to sugar, often included in low-sugar or no-sugar foods and beverages marketed at people looking to improve their health. But new research in mice suggests that these sweeteners could have unexpected health impacts which can be passed on to offspring and even to the second generation. The changes observed by the scientists, including gene expression, glucose tolerance, and the fecal microbiome, could potentially increase vulnerability to metabolic health conditions like diabetes — the very problem the sweeteners were trying to solve.

Journal: Frontiers in Nutrition
Funder: Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, Universidad de Chile

9-Apr-2026

New study clears the way for improving devices and treatment for respiratory disorders

University of Technology Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A computational study shows for the first time how different parts of the human airway experience levels of pressure and friction from breathing therapy devices.

The study shows the potential to support the design of better devices and personalised treatment settings for patients with conditions such as bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and postoperative atelectasis.

Journal: Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology

9-Apr-2026

Epigenetic suppression of RASAL1 by HDAC3 and cofactor YY1 promotes fibroblast-myofibroblast transition and renal fibrosis

Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study aimed to define the epigenetic mechanism underlying RASAL1 repression and to clarify its contribution to fibroblast activation and renal fibrogenesis.

Journal: Research
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Project, Yancheng Key Research and Development Plan (Social Development) Project

9-Apr-2026

Alzheimer’s-linked protein tau play a role in cell division

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

All processes such as wound healing, hair growth, and the replacement of old cells with new ones depend on cell division. During this process, chromosomes inside the cell must be evenly divided between two daughter cells. Even slight errors can lead to cellular abnormalities.

A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has recently uncovered new clues suggesting that a protein called tau plays an important role in this highly regulated process. The findings were published in the international journal Nature Communications.

Journal: Nature Communications

9-Apr-2026

Quitting tobacco could give major economic uplift to 20 million + households in India

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Quitting tobacco could give a major economic uplift to the incomes of more than 20 million households in India, suggests an economic analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. While the greatest impact would be felt in rural areas and among the poorest households, 7 million middle income families would also stand to benefit, the estimates suggest.

Journal: BMJ Global Health

9-Apr-2026

Study identifies why nightmares persist in children and how to break the cycle

University of Oklahoma
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle.

Journal: Frontiers in Sleep
Funder: Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

9-Apr-2026

Stem Cell Reports appoints Hongmei Wang as associate editor

International Society for Stem Cell Research
Business Announcement

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hongmei Wang, Ph.D., as an Associate Editor of its journal, Stem Cell Reports. Dr. Wang is a professor of State Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute of Zoology (IOZ), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

‍An internationally recognized leader in developmental and reproductive biology, Dr. Wang brings deep expertise in early embryo and placental development, and advanced in vitro modeling systems. Her laboratory investigates the mechanisms that govern embryonic and placental development in non-human primates and humans, with the long-term goal of improving understanding of pregnancy health and exploring culture systems that support extra-uterine embryogenesis. Her work advances understanding of developmental diseases and holds potential for improving reproductive health outcomes.

9-Apr-2026

Advanced CT scan analysis may help identify different forms of sarcoidosis

National Jewish Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have identified a new method for analyzing chest CT scans that may help physicians better understand the different forms of sarcoidosis, a complex inflammatory lung disease that affects more than 150,000 people in the United States. In a new study published in Scientific Reports(Opens in a new window), scientists at National Jewish Health and colleagues used a computer-based imaging technique known as radiomics to analyze subtle patterns in lung scans from 320 people with sarcoidosis. The approach identified four distinct imaging profiles that were linked to differences in lung function and disease severity and gave insight into potential uses of radiomics to advance diagnosis and patient care.

Journal: Scientific Reports

9-Apr-2026

Once active, always active

University of Montreal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A sweeping study spanning a decade shows that playing actively with your toddler, limiting screen time and ensuring adequate sleep from age two leave a lasting imprint on how children move through life.

Journal: Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Funder: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Sport Canada