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1-Jun-2026

Mount Sinai researchers uncover a substantial genetic component to postpartum psychosis, advancing understanding of severe maternal mental illness

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Study finds postpartum psychosis is strongly influenced by genetics and reveals links to cholesterol metabolism, immune biology, and psychiatric disorders

Journal

Molecular Psychiatry

Funder

Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, All of Us Research Program

1-Jun-2026

The Y chromosome is home to surprising jumping genes

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a new study in the journal Current Biology, researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School are studying deer mice to outline how the Y chromosome defends itself against decay by acquiring gene families, holding its own to maintain fertility.

Journal

Current Biology

1-Jun-2026

 

Study is first demonstration of gene transcription measurement in the living brain

Rice University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bioengineers at Rice have developed a way to map DNA transcription profiles in living brain tissue with great accuracy based solely on a blood sample.

Journal

Nature Communications

Funder

David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

1-Jun-2026

 

Lab research suggests magnetic particle imaging may help researchers find more effective ways to deliver cell therapies

Johns Hopkins Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they used a form of magnetic imaging to track cell therapy injections commonly used to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers.

Journal

Science Advances

Funder

Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund

1-Jun-2026

What is the link between HIV and chronic pain?

Society for Neuroscience
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Mouse study reveals a mechanism linking HIV to chronic pain. Targeting each of the molecular players in this mechanism alleviates pain and may hold treatment promise for HIV-associated pain, though more work is needed.

Journal

JNeurosci