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Scientists have discovered an amazing variety of marine life hidden deep under the sea off the coast of Ningaloo, Western Australia. This includes evidence of giant squid and several other species that may be unknown to science. The discovery comes from research led by Curtin University that investigated the Cape Ranges and Croats submarine canyon, about 1,200 kilometers north of Perth. The expedition was led by the Western Australian Museum aboard the Schmidt Oceanographic Institute’s research vessel R/V. falconsresearchers collected more than 1,000 samples from depths reaching 4,510 meters. Rather than relying solely on cameras or captive animals, the researchers…
Early and accurate prognostic assessment is important to prevent disease progression in liver failure. Thyroid hormones (TH), especially triiodothyronine (T3), are important metabolic regulators and play an important role in liver regeneration. Liver failure is often associated with non-thyroid disease syndrome (NTIS), which is characterized by normal or slightly elevated TSH and T4 but low T3. This review examines the pathophysiological regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis in liver failure, focuses on the prognostic value of the TH profile (TSH, T3, T4), and discusses the controversy surrounding TH replacement therapy (THRT) in acute chronic liver failure (ACLF) with NTIS. introduction…
Using artificial intelligence for creative tasks tends to make human outcomes more uniform at the population level. Recent preprint research provides evidence that while these tools may improve individual performance, they contribute to an overall reduction in the diversity of ideas among different users. This widespread reliance on automated assistance can reduce the scope of concepts in collaborative environments. Generative artificial intelligence refers to computer programs that can create new text, images, or other media based on a user’s instructions. The most common of these tools rely on large language models. Developers build these models by feeding them billions of…
New Meta-Analysis in May 2026 Issue JNCCN – National Comprehensive Cancer Network Journal provide the latest evidence that methylphenidate-type psychostimulants, a class of drugs that increase the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, can provide meaningful relief from cancer-related fatigue. According to some estimates, cancer-related fatigue affects nearly three-quarters of people living with cancer, yet remains one of the most undertreated conditions in oncology. According to the findings of this study, use of the prescription drugs methylphenidate (MPH) or dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH) was associated with significant improvements in fatigue scores compared to placebo across widely validated scales. These effects…
Even in the primary visual cortex, a brain region named for its specialized role in processing the basic features of what we see, not all neurons ultimately respond to the call to process properties of visual input. Perhaps that’s because each neuron receives a wide variety of inputs through thousands of circuit connections, or “synapses,” and must choose whether to respond to visual or other information. In a new study in mice, neuroscientists at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have uncovered how visual processing neurons bring order to this input and accomplish…
The FDA aims to save money on approved drugs. Through the newly proposed reuse initiative, the agency hopes to help address unmet medical needs by discovering new uses for previously approved medicines. New uses for previously approved drugs, whether for new indications or new eligible patient populations, will leverage existing safety data to accelerate treatment availability, the FDA explained in a May 11 release. “Despite promising science, too many patients lack effective treatment options,” explained outgoing FDA Commissioner Marty McCulley, M.D., in a statement. “Drug repurposing allows us to better leverage available scientific data to provide effective treatment options to…
A research project led by the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA) and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona, in collaboration with the Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB) of the CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Centíficas), has successfully designed and tested a gluten-degrading molecule that could be a promising ally in the management of the autoimmune disease celiac disease. It is caused by ingesting gluten and other prolamins found in cereals. Currently, there is a complete lack of treatment options other than a gluten-free diet, and maintaining a gluten-free diet is…
For decades, scientists believed that dinosaur fossils were nothing more than mineralized rocks, and that the original biological material had long been destroyed over time. But an extraordinary study centered on the remarkably preserved Edmontosaurus fossil casts serious doubt on that assumption. Researchers led by the University of Liverpool have found strong evidence that traces of the original organic molecules, including collagen, are still present in dinosaur bones from around 66 million years ago. The discovery adds powerful new support to a controversial idea that has divided paleontologists for more than 30 years. Preserved collagen found in dinosaur bones The…
Artificial intelligence disease detection and care coordination platform Viz.ai on Thursday announced an integrated AI solution to help healthcare organizations streamline respiratory care. The newly announced Viz Pulmonary Suite combines acute and chronic pulmonary workflows into one solution and integrates with electronic health records (EHRs) within the Viz platform. The company says it is the “first comprehensive” AI-driven solution for this kind of care. Dr. Tim Showalter, Viz.ai’s chief medical officer, told Fierce Healthcare that the studio ensures “the right patient is seen by the right doctor at the right time.” “This suite includes several features that provide a lot…
Generic drug giant Sun Pharma is recalling one lot of its chemotherapy drug in the United States as particulate contamination issues resurface in the FDA’s recall registry. Sun’s voluntary recall concerns a single batch containing 675 vials of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposomal Injection, a chemotherapy drug used to treat ovarian cancer, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and multiple myeloma, according to a notice posted on the FDA’s website. The Mumbai-based company is recalling batches after “glass particles were found in some of the vials being manufactured.” Intravenous administration of drugs containing the particles can have serious health effects, but Sun said in its May…