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Pervasive patterns in bird songs resemble those in human speech and song and are independent of vocal learning
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 556-561, October 2026.
Constructing the history of a contested region
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 492-492, October 2026.
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Cell atlas of brain aneurysms reveals fibroblast–macrophage crosstalk
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02368-zBrain aneurysms are a major cause of stroke worldwide, yet the cellular mechanisms that drive vessel instability remain poorly defined. A combined single-cell and spatial transcriptomic atlas of aneurysm tissue shows previously unrecognized…
Coproduction Without Youth? Closing the Participation Gap in Digital Mental Health Research
Young people are among the most intensive users of digital and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)–enabled mental health tools, yet they remain underrepresented in the research and design processes that shape these technologies. Although participatory approaches such as co-design and patient…
Supporting Student Mental Health With the Safespace Generative AI Chatbot: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbots have the potential to provide personalized mental health support to individuals at scale. Objective: This study evaluates the feasibility and usage patterns of the Safespace GenAI chatbot, an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven smartphone app that…
STAT+: Eli Lilly dives into hair loss treatments with investment in AI startup Absci
Eli Lilly is investing in a small startup developing a medication to spur hair growth, and potentially also treat endometriosis.
STAT+: U.S. health spending rose sharply in 2025, thanks to GLP-1 use and more care
People are getting more care and using lots of GLP-1 drugs, fueling a sharp increase in health care spending.
Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday.
Clinical trial set to test two drugs for fast-growing Ebola outbreak
A clinical trial testing two drugs against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which is driving a fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa, is set to begin next week, WHO officials said.
Europe’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants
Europe is in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave, and the grid is being pushed to its limits as people turn to fans and air-conditioning to try to stay cool. Some power plants won’t be online to help handle…
STAT+: A dispatch on AI from BIOtech’s big summer bash
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: Brittany Trang brings the latest from BIO on how biotech companies are approaching artificial intelligence.
The Download: introducing the Engineering issue
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Engineering issue We can’t fix everything, but we can be ambitious. We can take…
Hedgehog signaling enhances the Schwann-like and nerve repair-supportive properties of ectomesenchymal stem cells
IntroductionPeripheral nerve injury (PNI) is characterized by limited regenerative capacity and incomplete functional recovery. Schwann cells (SCs) are essential for nerve repair, but their clinical application is constrained by limited availability. Ectomesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs), derived from neural crest lineage,…
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: mechanisms, applications, and research progress
This review systematically examines the mechanisms of action, optimization of stimulation parameters and targets, and the research progress in the application of taVNS for neurological disorders and systemic conditions. Rather than merely cataloging existing findings, this review critically synthesizes recent…
Microglia derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells are regulated by osteopontin, an endogenous extracellular matrix protein maintaining immune homeostasis
IntroductionMicroglia are brain-resident immune cells responsible for maintaining homeostasis, coordinating responses to injury and disease, and mediating regeneration. Upon activation, they undergo dynamic changes in morphology, gene expression, and function, reflecting the nature and context of the stimuli encountered. Although…
Enhancing hematoma expansion prediction in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage based on habitat and perihematomal edema radiomics from non-contrast CT: a dual-center study
ObjectivesCharacterizing the microenvironmental habitats within the hematoma may yield crucial imaging biomarkers and improve the early prediction of hematoma expansion (HE) in patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). Our objective was to construct and validate a combined model that integrates…
The metabolic layer of cognition: integrating metabolomics, breathomics, and systems neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience has made substantial progress in mapping neural activity underlying perception, memory, and decision-making. However, widely used methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrophysiology primarily measure indirect physiological correlates of neuronal activity and provide limited access to…
Global research landscape, knowledge structure, and emerging trends in adverse childhood experiences and personality disorders: a bibliometric analysis
BackgroundThe relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and personality disorders (PDs) has attracted sustained attention in psychiatry, psychology, and public health. Existing studies have mainly examined epidemiological associations, specific PDs diagnoses, or mechanisms, whereas bibliometric evidence mapping the field’s knowledge…
Adjunctive berberine for schizophrenia with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAntipsychotic-induced metabolic syndrome complicates the clinical management of schizophrenia. This investigation seeks to examine berberine’s efficacy and safety as adjunctive therapy in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome.MethodsA thorough literature search was executed across international (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE) and Chinese…
Prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care: a meta-analysis of self‐report instruments
BackgroundAlthough the prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care has been widely reported, the estimates vary substantially. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care and…
Shared reading is associated with fewer emotional/behavioral problems and better prosocial behavior in preschool children: a cross-sectional study in western China
BackgroundThe home literacy environment, particularly shared reading, plays a critical role in preschool children’s cognitive and socioemotional development. However, its associations with emotional and behavioral problems remain underexplored in large-scale studies. This study examined the relationship between shared reading and…
Global trends and neurobiological frontiers of manual therapy in sleep disorders: integrating bibliometrics with clinical evidence
BackgroundSleep disorders not only impair nocturnal rest but also significantly compromise daytime functioning, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. Beyond conventional pharmacological treatments, manual therapy has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention. Specifically, emerging evidence suggests its benefits may extend…
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Pervasive patterns in bird songs resemble those in human speech and song and are independent of vocal learning
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 556-561, October 2026.
Constructing the history of a contested region
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 492-492, October 2026.
News
3083 results
Cell atlas of brain aneurysms reveals fibroblast–macrophage crosstalk
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02368-zBrain aneurysms are a major cause of stroke worldwide, yet the cellular mechanisms that drive vessel instability remain poorly defined. A combined single-cell and spatial transcriptomic atlas of aneurysm tissue shows previously unrecognized…
Coproduction Without Youth? Closing the Participation Gap in Digital Mental Health Research
Young people are among the most intensive users of digital and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)–enabled mental health tools, yet they remain underrepresented in the research and design processes that shape these technologies. Although participatory approaches such as co-design and patient…
Supporting Student Mental Health With the Safespace Generative AI Chatbot: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbots have the potential to provide personalized mental health support to individuals at scale. Objective: This study evaluates the feasibility and usage patterns of the Safespace GenAI chatbot, an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven smartphone app that…
STAT+: Eli Lilly dives into hair loss treatments with investment in AI startup Absci
Eli Lilly is investing in a small startup developing a medication to spur hair growth, and potentially also treat endometriosis.
STAT+: U.S. health spending rose sharply in 2025, thanks to GLP-1 use and more care
People are getting more care and using lots of GLP-1 drugs, fueling a sharp increase in health care spending.
Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals
A judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors in Texas from getting access to the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals on Wednesday.
Clinical trial set to test two drugs for fast-growing Ebola outbreak
A clinical trial testing two drugs against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, which is driving a fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa, is set to begin next week, WHO officials said.
Europe’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants
Europe is in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave, and the grid is being pushed to its limits as people turn to fans and air-conditioning to try to stay cool. Some power plants won’t be online to help handle…
STAT+: A dispatch on AI from BIOtech’s big summer bash
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: Brittany Trang brings the latest from BIO on how biotech companies are approaching artificial intelligence.
The Download: introducing the Engineering issue
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Engineering issue We can’t fix everything, but we can be ambitious. We can take…
Hedgehog signaling enhances the Schwann-like and nerve repair-supportive properties of ectomesenchymal stem cells
IntroductionPeripheral nerve injury (PNI) is characterized by limited regenerative capacity and incomplete functional recovery. Schwann cells (SCs) are essential for nerve repair, but their clinical application is constrained by limited availability. Ectomesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs), derived from neural crest lineage,…
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: mechanisms, applications, and research progress
This review systematically examines the mechanisms of action, optimization of stimulation parameters and targets, and the research progress in the application of taVNS for neurological disorders and systemic conditions. Rather than merely cataloging existing findings, this review critically synthesizes recent…
Microglia derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells are regulated by osteopontin, an endogenous extracellular matrix protein maintaining immune homeostasis
IntroductionMicroglia are brain-resident immune cells responsible for maintaining homeostasis, coordinating responses to injury and disease, and mediating regeneration. Upon activation, they undergo dynamic changes in morphology, gene expression, and function, reflecting the nature and context of the stimuli encountered. Although…
Enhancing hematoma expansion prediction in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage based on habitat and perihematomal edema radiomics from non-contrast CT: a dual-center study
ObjectivesCharacterizing the microenvironmental habitats within the hematoma may yield crucial imaging biomarkers and improve the early prediction of hematoma expansion (HE) in patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). Our objective was to construct and validate a combined model that integrates…
The metabolic layer of cognition: integrating metabolomics, breathomics, and systems neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience has made substantial progress in mapping neural activity underlying perception, memory, and decision-making. However, widely used methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrophysiology primarily measure indirect physiological correlates of neuronal activity and provide limited access to…
Global research landscape, knowledge structure, and emerging trends in adverse childhood experiences and personality disorders: a bibliometric analysis
BackgroundThe relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and personality disorders (PDs) has attracted sustained attention in psychiatry, psychology, and public health. Existing studies have mainly examined epidemiological associations, specific PDs diagnoses, or mechanisms, whereas bibliometric evidence mapping the field’s knowledge…
Adjunctive berberine for schizophrenia with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAntipsychotic-induced metabolic syndrome complicates the clinical management of schizophrenia. This investigation seeks to examine berberine’s efficacy and safety as adjunctive therapy in schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome.MethodsA thorough literature search was executed across international (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE) and Chinese…
Prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care: a meta-analysis of self‐report instruments
BackgroundAlthough the prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care has been widely reported, the estimates vary substantially. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care and…
Shared reading is associated with fewer emotional/behavioral problems and better prosocial behavior in preschool children: a cross-sectional study in western China
BackgroundThe home literacy environment, particularly shared reading, plays a critical role in preschool children’s cognitive and socioemotional development. However, its associations with emotional and behavioral problems remain underexplored in large-scale studies. This study examined the relationship between shared reading and…
Global trends and neurobiological frontiers of manual therapy in sleep disorders: integrating bibliometrics with clinical evidence
BackgroundSleep disorders not only impair nocturnal rest but also significantly compromise daytime functioning, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. Beyond conventional pharmacological treatments, manual therapy has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention. Specifically, emerging evidence suggests its benefits may extend…