Autophagy is essentially the 'rubbish collection' of our cells. If there are problems in this process, which is so important for our health, diseases such as Parkinson's can result. In their latest study, leading cell biologists at the Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna investigated mitophagy – a form of autophagy – and came to a remarkable conclusion: the researchers have described a new trigger for mitophagy. This discovery has led to a reassessment of the hierarchy of factors that trigger autophagy. The newly discovered signalling pathways could also open up novel therapeutic options. The study has been published in the renowned journal Nature Cell Biology.

Long-term success of dental implants depends not just on bone integration but also on the health of surrounding gum tissue.

The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC),presents significant new research and implementation outcomes at the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto, Canada. These include data from multi-site healthcare system implementation projects and the expansion of DAC’s research footprint across five continents.

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 will provide opportunities to engage with leading scientists and industry innovators, explore recent research and development achievements, and participate in the international microbiome community that is transforming approaches to medicine, nutrition, and preventive healthcare.

Bonn, July 25, 2025 – Despite unclear evidence and contrary to national and international guidelines, the practice of fundal pressure continues to be used in many maternity clinics. A new qualitative study conducted as part of the MAM-Care research project at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) – in cooperation with the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Cologne – is the first to systematically investigate how women subjectively experience this controversial obstetric procedure.

The laminin-411 protein is vital for the formation of the myelin membrane by oligodendrocytes, report researchers from Japan. Furthermore, the A4G47 peptide from the E8 region of laminin-411 was found to be the main active amino acid sequence that drives myelin formation. The research findings have the potential to transform current cell culture practices to study myelination and may enable the development of novel therapeutic agents to treat demyelinating diseases.