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ScienceDaily · 15 Sept 2026 · Research
A newly discovered communication system in the microscopic “antennae” of cells may help explain how some congenital heart defects develop. When genetic mutations disrupt this system, the effects may extend beyond the heart to organs including the brain, kidneys, and skeleton.
ScienceDaily · 15 Sept 2026 · Research
Ancient DNA reveals that plague was already killing hunter-gatherers in Siberia 5,500 years ago, long before cities and flea-driven epidemics. The prehistoric strains may have been especially dangerous because they carried a genetic factor capable of provoking severe immune reactions.
ScienceDaily · 14 Sept 2026 · Research
A wearable device has revealed nighttime hormone surges that may expose a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure. The discovery could help explain why primary aldosteronism often escapes standard blood tests and point toward a more accurate way to diagnose it.
NIH/NLM PubMed · 13 Feb 2024 · Research
Links on PubMed are now underlined on mouseover. This update is based on recommendations from the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
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ACSM · 11 Aug 2026 · Exercise
ACSM journal sites have been updated! The ACSM journal websites have a new look and features. You can now find issue highlights from the Editors-in-Chief and featured articles about journal websites, along with the latest information about journal initiatives, calls for papers, and more. Access to all the ACSM journals can be found here: ACSM Journals Congratulations to the ACSM journals for […] The post Scienc
NIH/NLM PubMed · 4 Jun 2024 · Research
PubMed search syntax now supports expanded use of the asterisk (*) wildcard character. Previously, a wildcard could only be used for truncation at the end of a term or phrase to search for alternate endings. With this update, wildcards can be used in the middle of a term or phrase, and multiple wildcards can be used in the same term or phrase.
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NIH/NLM PubMed · 2 Dec 2024 · Research
Searches in All Fields [all] for terms matching Pharmacological Action now follow PubMed syntax rules for Automatic Term Mapping (ATM).
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NIH/NLM PubMed · 31 May 2025 · Research
On or after July 28, PubMed will reintroduce the ability to customize subject lines and body text when emailing search results or citations. With this update, the email feature will also require My NCBI login, and PubMed emails will only be sent to the email address associated with the My NCBI account.
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ScienceDaily · 18 Sept 2026 · Research
Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help rapidly rebuild damaged tissue. Their descendants become far more resistant to future damage, revealing a mechanism that could improve healing but may also help cancers return after treatment.
ScienceDaily · 18 Sept 2026 · Aging
Newer blood thinners may do more than prevent strokes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and atrial fibrillation. Researchers found that patients taking NOACs experienced a slower decline in cognitive function than those using warfarin or no blood thinners. The effect was modest each year but could add up over time.
ScienceDaily · 18 Sept 2026 · Nutrition
Scientists found that declining levels of the brain protein Menin may help drive aging, with lower levels in mice linked to inflammation, cognitive decline, weaker bones, and thinner skin. Restoring Menin reversed several age-related changes, while the amino acid D-serine improved cognition, hinting at a potentially intriguing new target for healthy aging.
WHO · 17 May 2024 · Research
Ireland is becoming a global leader in the field of innovation in harnessing digital technologies as a tool to address various barriers for access to care. In alignment with WHO, Ireland recognizes the importance of mobilizing assistive technology to help the 2.5 billion people in need globally, including older persons, people with disabilities, and those living with health conditions. This includes ensuring equitabl
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