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Millions suffering needlessly with curable hepatitis C, new analysis reveals

University of Virginia Health System
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Millions of Americans are still battling potentially deadly hepatitis C even though they could be cured with antiviral drugs they are not receiving, a new analysis reveals. The alarming trend threatens both many Americans’ health and federal goals to eliminate the disease in the United States.

Funder: Arnold Venture

New insights into cardiovascular disease in women from the Framingham Heart Study

Boston University School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

For most of the 20th century, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was perceived to be a predominantly male condition, leading to systematic under-recognition and under-treatment in women. Since its inception in 1948, the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), one of the longest-running epidemiological studies in the world, has changed this understanding by demonstrating that CVD is not only a major cause of morbidity and mortality in women, but that certain risk factors and subtypes of CVD may affect women more severely than men.

Using published reports with Framingham Heart Study data collected during nearly eight decades of follow-up, researchers concluded that women’s CVD is biologically different than CVD in men, and not just a delayed manifestation. These findings underline the need for risk assessment, prevention, and clinical care of CVD separately for men and women.

Journal: JACC Advances

Construction, control, and application of cyborg animal composed of biological and electromechanical systems

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

A review paper by scientists from Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Science provided a comprehensive overview of cyborg animals within the framework of animal taxonomy, summarizing the current state of research from a zoological perspective.

The new research paper, published on Mar. 26 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, delivers a systematic, holistic overview of cyborg animals—revolutionary biohybrid robots that merge living organisms innate biological capabilities with artificial electromechanical control, addressing the fundamental limitations of traditional rigid silicon-based robots.

Journal: Cyborg and Bionic Systems

Insilico Medicine announces industry’s first longevity board to accelerate AI-driven aging research for drug discovery

InSilico Medicine
Business Announcement

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 21, 2026 — Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”, 3696.HK), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, today announced the strategic formation of the industry’s first Longevity Board (Board). The initiative provides scientific oversight and strategic guidance for AI-enabled aging research and drug discovery, accelerating the development of therapeutics that target the fundamental biological processes of aging and advancing a shift from reactive disease care to proactive healthspan and peakspan extension. The Board will oversee the work in life models, biomarkers of aging, identification of dual-purpose targets implicated in aging, longevity and disease, and clinical development validating the effects of therapeutics on the hallmarks of aging using biomarkers and foundation models.

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric low-grade gliomas in China (2024)

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Pediatric low-grade gliomas (pLGGs) exhibit distinct biological and clinical characteristics compared to adult gliomas, and their treatment strategies differ substantially from those used in adults. Since the release of the 2016 World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System and its subsequent updates, significant advances have been made in understanding the diagnosis and management of pLGGs. Therefore, updated guidelines tailored to current clinical practice are needed. In this document, we present the consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pLGGs in China. The recommendations were developed through a comprehensive review of relevant domestic and international guidelines and literature, combined with expert consensus meetings and external peer review to ensure rigorous validation. The guideline integrates the levels of evidence from published studies, expert consensus, and practical clinical considerations. All recommendations were reviewed and approved by a multidisciplinary panel of experts from the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group. This guideline is intended to serve as guidance for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric neuro-oncology, as well as for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers participating in the management of pLGGs.

Journal: Neurosurgical Subspecialties

Early immune responses linked to protective HIV antibodies

University of Gothenburg
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Some people living with HIV develop antibodies capable of neutralizing many different strains of the virus. New research links this to immune responses that occur early in infection. The findings come from an international research collaboration that includes the University of Gothenburg.

Journal: PLOS Pathogens

New research reveals cell proteins that drive severe viral infections

Umea University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at Umeå University have identified two human cell proteins, NUP98 and NUP153, that play a crucial role in how viruses such as tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate in the body. The findings challenge existing views of how these viruses exploit human cells and point to new, promising targets for future antiviral drugs.

Journal: Nature Communications

New genetic insights into developmental dysplasia of the hip

Editorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A new multiethnic study finds that variations in three genes related to collagen and bone formation are linked to DDH. Other downstream genes are also linked to hip osteoarthritis. These findings point to possible mechanisms behind DDH and potential targets for new therapies against hip osteoarthritis.

Journal: Bone Research
Funder: Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, The Japanese College of Rheumatology, Economic and Social Research Council

Chinese Medical Journal article review explores artificial intelligence in heart failure management

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming heart failure (HF) management, offering advances from early risk prediction to treatment and continuous monitoring. A recent review led by Professor Yi-Da Tang highlights how AI integrates electronic health records, multimodal imaging, and wearable technologies to enable personalized HF care. While challenges in generalizability, interpretability, and reliability remain, ongoing innovation and validation efforts are expected to accelerate clinical translation and improve outcomes for HF patients.

Journal: Chinese Medical Journal
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Peking University Medicine Plus X Pilot Program – Artificial Intelligence and Medical Development Initiative