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Brain extracellular space from an overlooked dimension to catalyst of a novel neuroscience paradigm

Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A review paper by scientists at Peking University Third Hospital investigates underlying determinants of low translational success of central nervous system drugs and therapeutic devices, reviews the historical and technical bottlenecks that lead to the neglect of ECS research, and emphasizes its transformative potential in reshaping therapeutic strategies.

The review paper, published on Mar 4, 2026 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.

Journal: Cyborg and Bionic Systems

Exploring preterm baby brain development

Society for Neuroscience
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Mouse study advances understanding of how a mild health event that babies born prematurely experience leads to adverse brain development outcomes and poor memory into adulthood.

Journal: JNeurosci
Funder: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

New blood marker reduces the risk of a false diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Lund University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease are making early diagnosis increasingly feasible. However, the fact that the markers being measured change long before any symptoms develop represents a challenge. Research led by Lund University in Sweden shows that a previously unused blood marker, when combined with those markers already in use, can significantly reduce the risk of misleading diagnoses.

Journal: The Lancet Neurology
Funder: Alzheimer Association, Vetenskapsrådet, Alzheimerfonden, Hjärnfonden, ALF, Rönnströms stiftelse

Registrations open for São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Obesity

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

School at the State University of Campinas (Brazil) features comprehensive content, including epidemiological aspects, genetic nutrition, epigenetics, molecular and cellular aspects, and advances in preventive and therapeutic interventions. Register by Ma

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Fathers’ mental health deteriorates long after the birth of their child

Karolinska Institutet
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Fathers in Sweden are less likely to receive a psychiatric diagnosis during their partner’s pregnancy and in the months following the birth of their child. However, diagnoses of depression and stress-related disorders increase a year later, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Sichuan University in China.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Kids who lose a parent to homicide, suicide or drug overdose are more likely to die as children

University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Childhood deaths are significantly higher among children who lose a parent to drug overdose, homicide or suicide compared to the general child population, a new University of Michigan study found.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Childhood mortality by parental cause of death

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: This statewide cohort study found that childhood mortality is significantly higher among children bereaved by parental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide compared with the general child population. Parental homicide was associated with the highest risk of mortality in children and highlights the need for research into potential explanations, such as the impact on family restructuring and mental health.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Long-term cardiometabolic outcomes in children with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: The results this cohort study suggest that children ages 7 to 17 with metabolically healthy obesity at treatment initiation have an increased associated long-term risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia compared with their peers in the general population. Reduction in BMI z score in pediatric obesity treatment was associated with reduced cardiometabolic risk in children with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity to the same extent. Therefore, treatment should also be recommended for children with obesity who appear metabolically healthy.

Journal: JAMA Pediatrics

Sleep health dimensions from wearables and transdiagnostic mental health in young adolescents

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: Using Fitbit data in a longitudinal cohort of 3,393 young adolescents, 6 sleep health dimensions were identified: irregularity, timing, duration, social jetlag, weekend oversleep, and continuity. Greater irregularity was associated with higher concurrent transdiagnostic mental health symptoms, whereas shorter duration was associated with higher symptoms at 1-year follow-up. These findings demonstrate the multidimensional nature of adolescent sleep health and can help guide selection of sleep health domains and representative measures to enhance reproducibility and suggest potential intervention targets.

Journal: JAMA Pediatrics