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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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Inspiring, shaping and sustaining an African research & development agenda
Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04480-wWhy Africa needs regional R&D hubs for basic science and translation research to accelerate local manufacturing.
Automated reanalysis of genomic data for rare disease diagnostics at scale
Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04477-5Talos, a new tool for the automated analysis of genomic data, demonstrates the feasibility and diagnostic utility of systematic reanalyses of data in rare diseases.
STAT+: Wagering on FDA changes, Regenxbio will submit Duchenne gene therapy for approval
Regenxbio plans to submit its Duchenne gene therapy for FDA approval, just a month after it said that regulators wanted to see another trial.
FDA finally analyzed its own youth tobacco data
Government can't restrict SNAP dollars on candy, diminishing returns for IVF add-ons, and other health news
STAT+: Ophthalmology venture grabs investors’ attention, raises $330 million
A startup developing treatments for eye diseases has raised $330 million from investors as it readies for late-stage testing.
All challenges big and small
When I was 18, I skipped my high school graduation and headed to Kuwait. It was 1991, the first Gulf War had just ended, and the country was in complete chaos. There was little to no electricity, aside from generator…
This flying solar-powered platform could deliver better internet from the air
As soon as August, a giant silver bullet will cut its way through the dry air of the southwestern US and cross the Pacific to reach the coast of Japan. Once there, the roughly 200-foot-long craft, built by the New…
Opinion: New human embryo editing advances require tough conversations on ethical boundaries
Scientists can’t ignore the ethical complexities of new embryo editing advances.
Opinion: How I used public radio to recruit 20,000 participants for a peer-reviewed study on walking breaks
“With the right structure, Americans will roll up their sleeves, do the science, and trust the result,” Manoush Zomorodi writes.
Effectiveness of Neuroplasticity-Targeted Supplements on Neuroinflammatory Markers, ADHD Symptom Severity, and Clinical Scores in Children
Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Inulin; Dietary Supplement: Probiotic; Dietary Supplement: Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Dietary Supplement: Thiamine; Other: Placebo Sponsors: Khyber Medical University Peshawar; Khyber Teaching Hospital Recruiting
Fasting, Exercise, and Diet to Activate Autophagy in Depression
Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; Overweight (BMI > 25) Interventions: Procedure: Performance test Sponsors: University of Zurich; ETH Zurich; University Hospital, Bonn Not yet recruiting
NAVO:J School-Based Group Intervention for Adolescent Mental Health
Conditions: Resilience; Depression Interventions: Behavioral: NAVO:J (digital mental health platform) Sponsors: Ajou University School of Medicine Not yet recruiting
Pre-Pilot WINGS+++: mHealth to Improve MOUD Uptake in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and PTSD
Conditions: Opioid-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Intimate Partner Violence (IPV); Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Domestic Violence; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD); Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Interventions: Behavioral: Pre-Pilot WINGS++++ Sponsors: Dawn A. Goddard-Eckrich; National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); City…
Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring for Burnout and Retention Risk in Postgraduate Nurses
Conditions: Burnout; Sleep Disturbance; Occupational Stress; Mental Health; Nurse Retention; Fatigue Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring Sponsors: Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: Cerebellar aging is spatially heterogeneous and supports cognitive resilience in later life
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 23 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02374-1Author Correction: Cerebellar aging is spatially heterogeneous and supports cognitive resilience in later life
STAT+: FDA drops enforcement against Whoop after it tweaks blood pressure feature
The FDA told wearable maker Whoop last week that it would not take further enforcement action over the company's blood pressure feature.
A man of many words
Brian Sietsema has a favorite word. It’s somewhat surprising that he can choose just one. He’s the person spellers rely on to confirm pronunciations and answer questions about the roots of the words they’re given at the Scripps National Spelling…
Super Mario is mathier than you think
Here’s a problem you probably didn’t solve in school: You’re an ambitious young plumber from Brooklyn in a world inhabited by violent human-size mushrooms called Goombas. The love of your life has been kidnapped, so you embark on a quest…
Heads in the game
The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game…
Stand Up for Research, Innovation, and Education
Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions and affordable education Advances that increase US health, security, and prosperity Our community is standing up for MIT and its mission to…
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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
Inspiring, shaping and sustaining an African research & development agenda
Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04480-wWhy Africa needs regional R&D hubs for basic science and translation research to accelerate local manufacturing.
Automated reanalysis of genomic data for rare disease diagnostics at scale
Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04477-5Talos, a new tool for the automated analysis of genomic data, demonstrates the feasibility and diagnostic utility of systematic reanalyses of data in rare diseases.
STAT+: Wagering on FDA changes, Regenxbio will submit Duchenne gene therapy for approval
Regenxbio plans to submit its Duchenne gene therapy for FDA approval, just a month after it said that regulators wanted to see another trial.
FDA finally analyzed its own youth tobacco data
Government can't restrict SNAP dollars on candy, diminishing returns for IVF add-ons, and other health news
STAT+: Ophthalmology venture grabs investors’ attention, raises $330 million
A startup developing treatments for eye diseases has raised $330 million from investors as it readies for late-stage testing.
All challenges big and small
When I was 18, I skipped my high school graduation and headed to Kuwait. It was 1991, the first Gulf War had just ended, and the country was in complete chaos. There was little to no electricity, aside from generator…
This flying solar-powered platform could deliver better internet from the air
As soon as August, a giant silver bullet will cut its way through the dry air of the southwestern US and cross the Pacific to reach the coast of Japan. Once there, the roughly 200-foot-long craft, built by the New…
Opinion: New human embryo editing advances require tough conversations on ethical boundaries
Scientists can’t ignore the ethical complexities of new embryo editing advances.
Opinion: How I used public radio to recruit 20,000 participants for a peer-reviewed study on walking breaks
“With the right structure, Americans will roll up their sleeves, do the science, and trust the result,” Manoush Zomorodi writes.
Effectiveness of Neuroplasticity-Targeted Supplements on Neuroinflammatory Markers, ADHD Symptom Severity, and Clinical Scores in Children
Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Inulin; Dietary Supplement: Probiotic; Dietary Supplement: Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Dietary Supplement: Thiamine; Other: Placebo Sponsors: Khyber Medical University Peshawar; Khyber Teaching Hospital Recruiting
Fasting, Exercise, and Diet to Activate Autophagy in Depression
Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; Overweight (BMI > 25) Interventions: Procedure: Performance test Sponsors: University of Zurich; ETH Zurich; University Hospital, Bonn Not yet recruiting
NAVO:J School-Based Group Intervention for Adolescent Mental Health
Conditions: Resilience; Depression Interventions: Behavioral: NAVO:J (digital mental health platform) Sponsors: Ajou University School of Medicine Not yet recruiting
Pre-Pilot WINGS+++: mHealth to Improve MOUD Uptake in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and PTSD
Conditions: Opioid-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Intimate Partner Violence (IPV); Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Domestic Violence; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD); Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Interventions: Behavioral: Pre-Pilot WINGS++++ Sponsors: Dawn A. Goddard-Eckrich; National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); City…
Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring for Burnout and Retention Risk in Postgraduate Nurses
Conditions: Burnout; Sleep Disturbance; Occupational Stress; Mental Health; Nurse Retention; Fatigue Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring Sponsors: Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: Cerebellar aging is spatially heterogeneous and supports cognitive resilience in later life
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 23 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02374-1Author Correction: Cerebellar aging is spatially heterogeneous and supports cognitive resilience in later life
STAT+: FDA drops enforcement against Whoop after it tweaks blood pressure feature
The FDA told wearable maker Whoop last week that it would not take further enforcement action over the company's blood pressure feature.
A man of many words
Brian Sietsema has a favorite word. It’s somewhat surprising that he can choose just one. He’s the person spellers rely on to confirm pronunciations and answer questions about the roots of the words they’re given at the Scripps National Spelling…
Super Mario is mathier than you think
Here’s a problem you probably didn’t solve in school: You’re an ambitious young plumber from Brooklyn in a world inhabited by violent human-size mushrooms called Goombas. The love of your life has been kidnapped, so you embark on a quest…
Heads in the game
The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game…
Stand Up for Research, Innovation, and Education
Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions and affordable education Advances that increase US health, security, and prosperity Our community is standing up for MIT and its mission to…