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Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) affects a large portion of the world’s population and is a common cause of chronic jaw pain and difficulty chewing and speaking. Among these conditions, temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) is the most common degenerative disease of the temporomandibular joint, characterized by progressive cartilage damage, inflammation, and structural changes in the surrounding tissues. Although TMJ-OA has similarities to osteoarthritis of other joints such as the knee, its biological mechanisms are still poorly understood as far fewer clinical samples and studies are available on TMJ-OA. To address this gap, researchers used advanced genomic and imaging techniques to investigate the…
Fluorescent proteins have revolutionized science, allowing researchers to tag and visualize individual molecules in living cells, tissues, and animals. Researchers have used these tools to watch viruses infect cells in real time, watch cells collect garbage, and track the signaling that drives tumor growth. Salk scientists and collaborators at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have advanced this visualization technology. This new technology, called visible spectrum antigen-stabilized fluorescent nanobodies (VIS-Fbs), has been validated in multiple mammalian cell types and provides a powerful tool for a wide range of life science research applications. This research nature method April 22, 2026. “This…
A new study in mice shows that cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function are building their own far-reaching connections. These pathways appear to connect distant regions in ways that have not been previously mapped. Experts usually describe the brain as a network of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit information by sending signals to each other. These neurons are maintained by another type of brain cell, astrocytes, which transport nutrients and transport waste products. The study, led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, found that astrocytes, like neurons, form organized webs that allow them to send…
A newly described prehistoric reptile is giving scientists a surprising look into how some ancient animals changed the way they moved as they grew. Researchers say this “unusual” crocodile relative likely started walking on all fours and adopted a two-legged stance as an adult. a species called Sonselascus cedarbelonged to a group of reptiles known as Shubosauridae. Many members of this group closely resembled the ornithomimid dinosaurs that coexisted with them during the Late Triassic period (about 225-201 million years ago). Fossil evidence of bipedalism In a peer-reviewed study published in Journal of Vertebrate Paleontologyscientists from the University of Washington’s…
Thousands of real patient testimonies reveal how inconsistent care, ignored pain, and unequal treatment continue to shape women’s experiences with common but often painful procedures. Research: From pain gaslighting to gender bias in women’s descriptions of hysteroscopies: A qualitative reflexive thematic analysis. Image credit: Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock.com new women’s health This study analyzed impromptu real-life conversations shared on Mumsnet to explore the clinical, organizational, and personal factors that shape women’s hysteroscopy experiences. The need to improve the provision of hysteroscopy services Hysteroscopy is a common medical procedure in which a doctor examines the uterus. This is often the first step in…
Research published in journals Social cognitive and affective neuroscience This provides evidence that the brain’s reward system generates a powerful urge to seek information about what might have been, even if that information causes emotional distress. The findings suggest that the human brain treats the satisfaction of curiosity as an internal reward that can outweigh the negative emotion of regret. This research helps explain why people often feel an uncontrollable desire to explore alternative realities, such as seeing the price of a house they didn’t buy or the price of a stock they didn’t invest in. Humans have a unique…
Merck’s $1 billion deal with Google Cloud aims to boost its AI credentials, and the US pharmaceutical giant has some big plans for its commercial teams. On Thursday, April 22, Merck announced a new agreement with the tech giant to give pharmaceutical companies access to Google’s Agent AI platform across their research and development operations, manufacturing, sales teams, and corporate functions. Agenttic AI functions as an autonomous AI system, capable of taking on increasingly complex functions and using digital tools with limited human oversight. The focus, at least initially, will be on the commercial side. In an interview with Fierce…
Children with long-term COVID-19 infections are falling behind academically and having social difficulties, and a new study reveals the condition can quietly disrupt learning, attention and peer relationships during key developmental years. Research: School difficulties and prolonged COVID-19 infection in children and adolescents. Image credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com Children living with a long-term infection with COVID-19 may have difficulty doing schoolwork and other school activities, a new study published in an academic journal reports. academic pediatrics. Long-term symptoms of coronavirus disrupt key stages of children’s development Long-term coronaviruses are defined as a group of chronic diseases that persist for months to years…
Deerfield Group has launched software designed to help pharmaceutical brands’ marketing teams keep their salespeople on message. Deerfield, a Pennsylvania-based marketing, communications and media agency, said it developed the software to solve a persistent problem facing sales and marketing teams. Life sciences companies want to give their field teams the flexibility to personalize customer interactions, but they need to maintain brand consistency and compliance. The agency is pitching a product called Prismatiq as a way for brand marketing teams to centralize approved content and deploy it to field teams with built-in guardrails. Your team can see which assets your sales…
Scientists have developed a new type of nanoelectronic device that can significantly reduce the energy consumed by artificial intelligence systems. This innovation works by copying the way the human brain processes information, providing a more efficient alternative to today’s power-hungry AI hardware. A research team led by the University of Cambridge has developed an improved version of hafnium oxide that acts as a highly stable, low-energy ‘memristor’. The memristor is a component designed to replicate how neurons connect and communicate in the brain. Their findings were published in the magazine scientific progress. Why current AI systems use so much energy…