The paper introduces DAC’s “6 x 5 strategy” — six foundational pillars over five years — to advance early detection, timely care, data-driven systems, and equitable innovation. A new Pan-African Task Force has been launched to implement the plan and promote brain health as an engine of inclusive development and economic resilience.

Targeted drug delivery to tumors is crucial for effective and safe treatment of cancer. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Okayama University have developed a pH-responsive nanomaterial using graphene oxide and polyglycerol for cancer drug delivery. The surface of the developed nanomaterial changes its charge in an acidic tumor environment and enables uptake of drugs by cancer cells while avoiding immune clearance. This innovative approach opens doors to precision-driven and more efficient cancer therapies.

Over 25 years of studying individuals aged 80 and older — dubbed “SuperAgers” — Northwestern University scientists have seen some notable lifestyle and personality differences between SuperAgers and those aging typically — such as being social and gregarious — but “it’s really what we’ve found in their brains that’s been so earth-shattering for us,” the corresponding author said. 

In a recent review published in Science Bulletin, Professor Chen-Yu Zhang’s group at Nanjing University has introduced the concept of “RNA immunity”—a previously underrecognized antiviral mechanism in mammals. This form of immunity centers on small RNA molecules that identify and silence viral genetic material through precise base pairing, offering a fundamentally different strategy from the traditional protein-based immune systems. The authors argue that this RNA-based mechanism may constitute a “hidden line of defense” against viral infections.

Bethesda, MD (Aug. 1, 2025) – Despite social media helping to increase awareness of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among the public (81% of health care providers agree) and advancements in treatment over the past decade, IBS symptoms continue to significantly impact patients' daily lives and productivity, according to a new survey released by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), in partnership with The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) agency.