PTSD is Associated with Advanced Epigenetic Age in 45,091 US Military Veterans https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.07.26359954v1

Patients turn up at ER after striking out on new virtual service: doctor Premier says changes being made daily to address issues with Virtual Care NB tj.news/new-brunswic...

Patients turn up at ER after striking out on new virtual service: doctor

A New Brunswick doctor who co-founded eVisitNB says he’s now seeing patients turn up in his Waterville emergency department for prescription renewals following the provincial defunding of his virtual ...

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www.latimes.com/california/s... The Trump administration rolled back the Endangered Species Act on Friday, slashing protections to the habitats of endangered species and paving the way for more drilling and mining. 🧪🌎

Trump slashes wildlife protections, putting endangered California animals at risk

The Trump administration rolled back the Endangered Species Act on Friday, slashing protections to the habitats of endangered species and paving the way for more drilling and mining.

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In resected 𝘈𝘓𝘒-positive non–small-cell lung cancer, treatment with ensartinib, a second-generation ALK inhibitor, led to higher disease-free survival than placebo. Learn more about the ELEVATE trial in a short Quick Take video: https://nej.md/4f3LD9u

“It sounds kind of gimmicky, but somehow the flavors work together,” said local resident Harrison Peters, who was surprised the sharp, herby flavors of northern Mexico and the beefy, cheesy decadence of southern Texas worked together on the same plate.

Daring Fusion Restaurant Mixes Texan, Mexican Flavors

AMARILLO, TX—Expressing astonishment over the unorthodox combination of the two distinct cuisines, local customers described the remarkable culinary innovation they experienced Thursday at the grand o...

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🧪Progress made in building a senescence atlas to help map #aging and develop strategies to combat the detrimental effects that contribute to disease and distinct natural aging. Are senolytics the answer, if senescence is a defence against cancer? @cellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Muscle aging may be about quality, not just size. New research suggests shifts in water inside vs. outside muscle cells may help explain changes in strength and mobility. Read more in Physiological Reports: https://ow.ly/7Iux50ZaIvP APS Publications #ArticlesInPress #AgingResearch 🧪 📷: iStock

Are you blonde, brunette or redhead? Believe it or not, there are #physiology differences based on hair color that can affect pain threshold, melanoma risk and more. Check out this piece from The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/jfj050Z8fT6 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪 📷: iStock

🧪Progress made in building a senescence atlas to help map #aging and develop strategies to combat the detrimental effects that contribute to disease and distinct natural aging. Are senolytics the answer, if senescence is a defence against cancer? @cellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Stretching ~1,200 km across part of the Indian Ocean's Diamantina Zone (4.5-7 km deep), this vast whale "necropolis" consists of five modern and 476 fossil whale-falls that support thriving communities of brittle stars, bone-eating worms, and chemosynthetic clams! 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

On June 14th, Switzerland will vote on whether to become the only country in the world to officially cap its population, with a limit of 10 million people until 2050. The initiative could upend the nation’s economy and rupture ties with the European Union. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/E69c-6

53,014 plasma profiles and 50,228 MRI scans reveal 404 proteins linked to heart and 76 to brain. New horizons for disease therapy! PMID:41927926, Nat Cardiovasc Res 2026 https://doi.org/10.1038/s44161-026-00799-2 #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪

Large-scale identification of protein biomarkers and therapeutic targets in heart and brain disease | Nature Cardiovascular Research

Neurological complications frequently impact morbidity, mortality and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease, yet the biological mediators connecting cardiovascular and neurological disease are poorly understood. Here we leverage data from 53,014 individuals with plasma proteomic profiles and 50,228 with cardiac and brain magnetic resonance imaging from the UK Biobank to identify circulating proteins correlated with imaging-derived phenotypes (IDPs); 404 and 76 proteins were associated with cardiac or brain IDPs, and 37 with both. Expression analyses suggested these proteins largely originate from fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, and macrophages in the arterial vasculature. Pathway analyses highlighted cytokine and vasculature-related processes for cardiac IDPs-associated proteins and extracellular matrix pathways in brain IDPs-associated proteins. Mendelian randomization and genetic colocalization supported causal roles for over 63% of these proteins in disease patho

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The path to treat brain disease or injury could be the 👃 nose. 🧪Research shows delivery of extracellular vehicles from stem cells via a nasal route of administration, reduced signs of dementia; cooling neurological inflammation in mice. Will it pass the sniff test for humans? doi.org/10.1002/jev2...

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Eugene Braunwald, ‘Icon’ of Modern Cardiology, Dies at 96

Eugene Braunwald, ‘Icon’ of Modern Cardiology, Dies at 96

Eugene Braunwald, ‘Icon’ of Modern Cardiology, Dies at 96 hdellabella@crf.org Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:08 Yael L. Maxwell With a career in medicine spanning eight decades, Braunwald will be remembered for his impact on every corner of the field.

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The path to treat brain disease or injury could be the 👃 nose. 🧪Research shows delivery of extracellular vehicles from stem cells via a nasal route of administration, reduced signs of dementia; cooling neurological inflammation in mice. Will it pass the sniff test for humans? doi.org/10.1002/jev2...

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Nearly 60% higher risk of MS seen for people with diabetes in new study But no greater risk of developing diabetes found for multiple sclerosis patients multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2...

Nearly 60% higher risk of MS seen for people with diabetes: Study

A new analysis suggests having diabetes may significantly increase a person's risk of MS, though no evidence was found a reverse association.

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ICYMI: Maryland is leading the way. The state just passed a bill to ban surveillance-based pricing and dynamic pricing at grocery stores—protecting families from being charged more based on their data. This is what putting people over profits looks like.

Medical schools must continue to teach students about structural barriers to care. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s decision to drop a requirement to teach about equity is worrisome. By Uché Blackstock. www.statnews.com/2026/04/15/l... via @statnews.com

Medical schools must continue to teach students about structural barriers to care

“Patients don’t experience illness in a vacuum,” writes Uché Blackstock.

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It still seems unreal to me that humans will soon be flying back to the moon! They will be returning to Earth at a speed of 40.000 km/h, the fastest ever reentry of a crewed spacecraft. This remastered video shows a similar reentry from the #Artemis 1 mission back in 2022 at 9x speed. 🔭🧪

The latest eruption at Kilauea appears to be starting! We should see large lava fountains soon. Tune in live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKu...

Quantum computers are coming sooner than expected. Now's a good time to check if your encrypted messenger has moved to post-quantum cryptography. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Yikes, Encryption’s Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early

Google moved up its estimated deadline for quantum preparedness in cryptography to 2029—only 33 months from now. That’s earlier than previous deadlines, and they proposed the new post-quantum

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A new magnetic particle mouse model of stroke Importantly, no craniotomy is required, avoiding a major confounder that causes massive surgery-induced inflammation. Read the article "A minimally invasive thrombotic model to study stroke in awake mice" www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A minimally invasive thrombotic model to study stroke in awake mice - Nature Communications

Rodent stroke models are crucial but often invasive and limited in translational relevance. Here, the authors show that magnetic particle delivery creates a reproducible, minimally invasive thrombotic...

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Fun little paper we published last month got picked up by earth.com. The author got it mostly right. There was no press release so he seemed to go above and beyond and read the paper and some citations in it and used references. Nice work. #scicomm 🧪 www.earth.com/news/antarct...

Antarctic researchers solve long-standing Blood Falls mystery

Antarctic glacier bleeds red water, and scientists reveal hidden pressure beneath the mysterious millennial ice.

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APS member Douglas R. Seals overcame a series of challenges to forge a successful career in science. "You, not your environment, are the master of your fate," he says. Read more about his journey in the January issue of #TPhysMag: https://ow.ly/8H0m50YeERN #Physiology #Inspiration 🧪

Building a Life in Science Against the Odds

A physiologist reflects on resilience, resourcefulness, and building a successful research career in unconventional and often challenging environments.

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Researchers discovered a new photoreceptor! A hybrid rod-like cone is found in some fish species that live at depths of up to 200 m allowing them to see in gloomy water. Read the OPN story: https://bit.ly/40kKXW8 #vision #photoreceptor #technology 💡 ⚛️ 🧪

Skype-a-scientist does small grants ($300-$1000) for creative #SciComm projects in your local community! You don't have to be a scientist to apply. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🧪 #BlueSci

SCIENCE IRL: SciComm mini-grant 2026

Skype a Scientist is offering $300-$1,000 mini-grants to support boots-on-the-ground science communication. The Science IRL mini-grants will support projects that put either 1) important science mess...

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🧪 An interesting 3-way competition continues to take form (& shots at each other) in scientific publishing. Society, Open Access, & Traditional Publishers. All are accused of "impact" flaws, inaccessibility, citation gaming, predatory practices, or profiteering from free intellectual labour. 1/2

This is where my prediction comes true: the insane opposition to mRNA vaccines, without any scientific basis, is going to start killing people. Tip of the iceberg, and we’re all on the boat. 🧪 ⚕️ #medsky

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says | CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the technology tha...

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