Nature Aging · 28 Aug 2026
Closing the gap in Alzheimer's disease research through the Sex | Gender in Neurodegeneration consortium
A Nature Aging piece on coordinating sex and gender analyses in neurodegeneration research.
- cognition
- aging
- research
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Nature Aging · 28 Aug 2026
Leaky oocytes propagate cGAS-STING signaling
Commentary on mitochondrial DNA leakage and inflammatory signaling in oocytes.
- aging
- inflammation
- research
Nature Aging · 28 Aug 2026
Mitochondrial DNA leakage in oocytes activates cGAS-STING signaling to drive ovarian aging
Primary research on mtDNA leakage and ovarian aging pathways.
- aging
- mitochondria
- research
Cell Metabolism · 28 Aug 2026
Host metadherin coordinates hepatic lipid metabolism and CD8+ T cell immunity
Tang et al. identify host MTDH as a mediator linking tumor-liver crosstalk to lipid metabolism and immunity.
- metabolic
- research
ScienceDaily · 28 Aug 2026
Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Light-activated drugs helped blind mice perceive light again without gene therapy or implants.
- research
- vision
ScienceDaily · 28 Aug 2026
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
UK testing found naturally occurring fungal toxins in plant-based meats and drinks, with concentrations below recommended limits.
- nutrition
- food
Cell Metabolism · 27 Aug 2026
Effect of diet macronutrient content on the cardiometabolic response to weight loss
Petersen et al. report cardiometabolic responses to 10% weight loss on different macronutrient patterns, including a ketogenic diet comparison.
- metabolic
- nutrition
- research
Cell Metabolism · 26 Aug 2026
The microbiota at the interface of environmental toxicants and the brain
Perspective on gut microbiota as a determinant of how environmental toxicants reach the brain.
- cognition
- metabolic
- research
ACSM · 26 Aug 2026
Science Spotlight | Late August 2026
ACSM published a roundtable statement on the components of fitness.
- fitness
- training
ACSM · 26 Aug 2026
What myosin fragmentation is teaching us about exercise and atrophy
Skeletal muscle adapts to the balance between protein synthesis and breakdown; myosin fragmentation is a window into atrophy.
- muscle
- training
- research
Frontiers in Aging · 20 Aug 2026
Grip strength as a systems biomarker of aging
Grip strength remains one of the most robust predictors of mortality and healthspan; this paper examines neuromuscular constraints.
- aging
- muscle
- research
Frontiers in Aging · 18 Aug 2026
Age-related hearing loss persisted in mice with improved healthspan
Hearing difficulty is common after 65; mouse work asks whether healthspan interventions spare the auditory system.
- aging
- research
WHO · 25 Feb 2026
WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize collaboration on health system delivery
WHO leadership highlighted collaboration on health system delivery and emergency relief.
- public-health
NIH/NLM PubMed · 30 Jan 2026
PubMed 2026 Baseline Released
The National Library of Medicine released the 2026 production year PubMed Baseline files.
- research
- tools
MedlinePlus · 16 Oct 2024
Two New Medical Tests Added to MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus added two new medical test topics to its consumer encyclopedia.
- education
MedlinePlus · 16 Jul 2024
Test Your Knowledge Quizzes Added to MedlinePlus
Consumer quizzes added to MedlinePlus for health literacy practice.
- education