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Partners in crime – genes ATP13A2 and GBA1 interact to drive neurodegeneration

February 12, 2026 anne, fruit fly, GBA1, lysosomes, Neurodegeneration, Parkinson's Disease, Research, risk factors

The findings reveal promising biological pathways that could be explored in future therapies.

Breakthrough in human norovirus research: scientists overcome major obstacle to grow and study the virus

February 5, 2026 chemokines, human intestinal enteroids, human norovirus, mini guts, organoids, Research, TAK 779, viral growth

Growing and maintaining norovirus strains in the lab allows researchers to advance studies of viral structure, antiviral drug screening and vaccine development.

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These 22 genes could put people at risk of long-term health conditions following common viral infection

February 3, 2026 Cancer, chronic conditions, chronic lung disease, Epstein-Barr virus, heart disease, immune system genes, Lupus, Research

Differences in these genes help explain why Epstein-Barr Virus can have lasting health effects in some people but not others.

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New cell markers to track the most aggressive breast cancer in blood

January 29, 2026 cancer detection, circulating tumor cells, liquid biopsy, metastatic cancer, patent, Research, triple-negative breast cancer

Tumor cells that were frequently undetectable using standard markers became clearly visible when the team applied the new marker combination.

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How too much of a good thing leads to neurodegenerative disease

January 27, 2026 ALS, nuclear pore, overactive protein, protein quality control, protein trafficking, Research, TDP-43, VCP inhibitors

This study opens the door to new strategies for potentially slowing or preventing VCP-linked neurodegeneration.

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Fruit fly pigmentation helps researchers discover genes that control brain dopamine and sleep

January 22, 2026 clu, dopamine, fruit fly, fruit fly pigmentation, mask, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Sleep Disorders

The findings offer new possibilities to restore in people disruptions in dopamine that have been associated with disorders such as addiction, depression, sleep disorders and schizophrenia.

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TAMEST 2026 High-risk, High Impact Hill Prize awarded to Baylor faculty

January 20, 2026 antibiotic resistance, Evolution, Hill Prize, Research, TAMEST

Rosenberg’s proposal was chosen for her groundbreaking strategy to combat antibiotic resistance by targeting the evolutionary process itself.

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Immunotherapy honing in on multiple targets shows promise in pancreatic cancer

January 15, 2026 cancer treatment, Immunotherapy, pancreatic cancer, Research, T cell therapy, tumor-associated antigens

This novel immunotherapy may help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells in a way that other immunotherapies have not been able to do thus far.

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Mouse model reveals unsuspected effects of muscular dystrophy in the GI

January 13, 2026 DM1, DMPK, GI, MBNL, MLC20, muscular dystrophy, Research

This study not only uncovered a key mechanism but points at new ways to develop treatments that could make a difference in people living with DM1.

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