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For more than two centuries, scientists have tried and failed to grow dolomite in the lab under conditions thought to match the way dolomite forms in nature. Recent research has finally changed that. Researchers at the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University in Sapporo have successfully developed a new theory based on detailed atomic simulations. Their research solves a long-standing geological puzzle known as the “dolomite problem.” Dolomite is a widespread mineral found in iconic locations such as Italy’s Dolomite Mountains, Niagara Falls, and Utah’s Hoodoo. It is abundant in rocks that are more than 100 million years old, but…

Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread by coughing and sneezing, and even a small drop in vaccination coverage can lead to an outbreak. As of 2026, California is reporting the highest annual measles cases in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers began investigating gaps in measles-related knowledge and vaccination rates. A study led by the University of California, Riverside found significant gaps in knowledge, vaccination status, and acceptance of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine among patients visiting emergency departments across the United States. Published in American Journal of Emergency Medicinethis study investigates how misinformation…

More than 64,000 proteomics datasets are currently flowing through ProteomeXchange, and the consortium’s latest updates demonstrate how smarter standards, powerful reuse tools, and AI-enabled resources are reshaping biological data sharing. Database Update: ProteomeXchange Consortium 2026: Making Proteomics Data Fair. Image credit: Christoph Burgstedt /Shutterstock In a recent database update paper published in a journal Nucleic acid researchan international team of authors discussed recent advances, data growth, standardization, and future directions of the ProteomeXchange consortium, which enables FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) proteomics data sharing. Background of proteomics data sharing and FAIR principles What happens when thousands of biological datasets go…

Younger children and teens often have built-in opportunities to stay active through physical education classes, sports, and extracurricular activities.But once you graduate from high school, these structured options often disappear. And national polls suggest many young people are struggling to stay active during this transition. One in three parents say their children between the ages of 18 and 25 are rarely or inactive, according to the University of Michigan Health Center CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. “Physical activity has a huge impact on overall health, but many people are unable to maintain the same level of…

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, found that teens who started using marijuana showed slower improvement in their thinking and memory skills as they grew up. This study was published on April 20, 2026. neuropsychopharmacologyanalyzed data from more than 11,000 participants in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, the largest longitudinal study of brain development in American youth. “Adolescence is a critical time for brain development, and what we’re seeing is that teens who start using cannabis aren’t improving at the same rate as other young people,” said Dr. Natasha Wade, assistant professor of psychiatry at the…

The specific combination of bacteria living in a person’s gut can predict the likelihood that melanoma will return after surgery or immunotherapy. Immunotherapy helps immune cells target cancer cells. That’s according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center. Previous studies have shown that 25% to 40% of melanoma patients experience cancer recurrence despite these two standard approaches, but it has been difficult to predict which patients will experience cancer recurrence. Magazine published online on April 17th cellA study of 674 patients in a global clinical trial found that differences in the…

When asking ChatGPT and other AI models for advice, people often share very personal details such as age, gender, mental health history, and even medical diagnoses such as autism to get a better answer. But new research from Virginia Tech suggests that these disclosures could change the advice of AI models in ways that closely track common stereotypes about people with autism. Up to 70% of the time, AI will cause autistic people to avoid socializing. Some users objected to this in strong terms. In April, Caleb Wong, a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science, published a…

Amanda Saratzis, MD, FAANS, FCNS – Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, Oncology, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Each May, Brain Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of the most complex and underserved areas of oncology: brain cancer and other central nervous system (CNS) cancers. Although advances have been made in precision medicine and neuro-oncology in recent years, patients with rare brain tumors still face systemic barriers such as delayed diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and limited treatment options, often with devastating outcomes.Rare brain tumors, such as diffuse midline glioma (DMG), are defined not only by their low…

The Department of Justice has filed a motion seeking an immediate asset freeze and receivership against telemedicine company Geal Sea and its CEO Kyle Robertson for allegedly fraudulent prescriptions and other deceptive practices, according to court documents. The Department of Justice last week filed an amended complaint against Geelsea and its CEO and founder Kyle Robertson, co-founder and former chief executive officer of mental health startup Celebral. “Defendant Kyle Robertson engaged in widespread misconduct at two successive telehealth companies he founded and led over the past six years, Cerebral, Inc. and then Geal Sea, Inc., harming tens of thousands of…

Temperature alone can cause you to miss the real danger. This study shows that humidity can sharply increase health risks in both hot and cold weather, and that these combined threats may become more common with climate change. Research: In the context of climate change, humidity can amplify temperature-related health risks. Image credit: Quality Stock Arts / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal scientific reporta group of researchers assessed how combined exposure to temperature and humidity affects health risks and identified high-risk thresholds under climate change scenarios. Temperature and humidity risk background What if the real danger…