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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Dec-2025 15:11 ET (27-Dec-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)

25-Sep-2025

New protein interaction map sheds light on how brain cell communication breaks down in Alzheimer’s disease

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

A new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers one of the most comprehensive views yet of how brain cells interact in Alzheimer’s disease, mapping protein networks that reveal communication failures and point to new therapeutic opportunities. Published online in Cell on September 25, the study analyzed protein activity in brain tissue from nearly 200 individuals. The researchers discovered that disruptions in communication between neurons and supporting brain cells called glia—specifically astrocytes and microglia—are closely linked to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. One protein in particular, called AHNAK, was identified as a top driver of these harmful interactions.

Journal: Cell
Funder: National Institute on Aging

25-Sep-2025

New survey reveals that in response to high beef prices, 60% of shoppers are buying less beef or rejecting beef altogether

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Reports and Proceedings

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that in response to current high beef prices, 60% of shoppers are buying less beef or skipping buying beef altogether.

25-Sep-2025

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center joins leading cancer research centers to reinforce importance of HPV vaccination to prevent cancer

Virginia Commonwealth University
Business Announcement

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, along with 61 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers, several leading national cancer health organizations and the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, have endorsed a joint statement urging the nation’s health care systems, health care providers, parents, caregivers and the public to choose the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for cancer prevention.

25-Sep-2025

uOttawa medical scientist leading team bolstering Canada's ability to respond to future pandemics, public health emergencies

University of Ottawa
Grant and Award Announcement

With $3M in new federal funding over two years, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine molecular virologist Dr. Marc-André Langlois and a multidisciplinary team of collaborators will be a vital part of Canada’s ability to respond effectively to infectious disease threats & future pandemics. With this investment from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the national network of experts led by Dr. Langlois will be able to support large-scale scientific research, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen the country’s ability to face future health emergencies.

Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

25-Sep-2025

Global virus network launches multi-country mpox diagnostic evaluation to close global preparedness gaps

Global Virus Network
Business Announcement

GVN is warning against complacency and urges accelerating efforts to strengthen outbreak readiness.

25-Sep-2025

Deadly pathogens found in commercial raw cat foods

Cornell University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of commercial raw cat foods detected disease-causing microbes, including some that are resistant to antibiotics, creating risks for both pets and their owners, according to a new Cornell University study.

Journal: Communications Biology

25-Sep-2025

Study shows mucus contains molecules that block Salmonella infection

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

MIT researchers identified mucins that defend against Salmonella and other bacteria that cause diarrhea. They now hope to create synthetic mucins that could help prevent or treat Salmonella and other foodborne infections.

Journal: Cell
Funder: U.S. Army Research Office, U.S. Army Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies, U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. National Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, U.S. National Institutes of Health, German Research Foundation