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Expression of Concern for: Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro
Expression of Concern for: “Nicotine breaks down preformed Alzheimer’s β-amyloid fibrils in vitro,” by Ono et al. (Biol Psychiatry 2002; 52:880–886); https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(02)01417-8.
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Early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafness
BackgroundCochlear implantation is a common treatment for adults with single-sided deafness (SSD), but patient-reported benefits vary. The relationships among tinnitus burden, perceived hearing ability, psychological distress, disease-specific health-related quality of life, and whether early postoperative outcomes predict later results are…
Brain-gut communication and potential applications of microecological treatments in stroke
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease with high incidence rates, serious disability and increased mortality rates, thereby posing a serious threat to human health. The mechanisms of brain-gut communication have gradually emerged in recent times. This article focuses on the gut-brain…
Reliability of ultra-thin metal films integrated onto embossed and bonded liquid-crystal-polymer (LCP) sheets for neural-interface applications
Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is increasingly used in flexible implantable bioelectronic devices due to its low moisture uptake, chemical stability, and ability to form robust thermoplastic bonds. However, integrating fine-pitch thin-film metallization into bonded embossed LCP structures presents challenges related…
Direct and indirect associations of hypochondriasis with suicidality in psychiatric outpatients: mediating roles of anxiety and depression
IntroductionAlthough both hypochondriasis and suicidality are common in psychiatric patients and related to anxiety and depression, their association in psychiatric patients remains unclear. This study investigated the direct association of hypochondriasis with suicidality and the indirect associations via anxiety and…
Gut microbiota profiles in anorexia nervosa: associations with disease severity, BMI, and history of childhood trauma
Study objectivesEmerging evidence suggests a possible link between anorexia nervosa (AN) and alterations in the gut microbiota. This study aimed to characterize the gut microbiota profile in a cohort of Chinese female patients with AN.MethodA comparative analysis of the gut…
The conversing military chaplain: time allocation, task salience, and competencies among Swedish military chaplains
Military chaplaincy is an established yet multifaceted practice within military organizations and is exposed to particular stressors such as the use of violence, ethical dilemmas, loss, and existential vulnerability. This study examines how a Swedish normative framework for Military Soul…
Preoperative anxiety and depression symptoms are associated with poorer clinical outcomes following corrective surgery for adult equinocavovarus foot
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the preoperative psychological status of adult patients with equinocavovarus foot deformity and to examine the association between preoperative anxiety/depressive symptoms and the clinical outcomes of corrective surgery in this population.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on…
Artificial allosteric protein switches with machine-learning-designed receptors
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03081-9Allosteric biosensors are constructed by combining reporter proteins with machine-learning-designed receptor domains.
Inducible, split base editors for in vivo cancer functional genomics
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03077-5Inducible base editors enhance cancer genomic screens in vivo.
Structure-centric searching enables global mapping of the public metabolome
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03082-8StructureMASST enables pan-repository MS/MS searches using a chemical name or structure.
Closing the gap on antifungal resistance
Nature Medicine, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04334-5Drug-resistant fungal disease must be addressed in the 2026 update to the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance
Rapid expansion of genotype D1.1 A(H5N1) influenza viruses in wild birds across North America during the 2024 migratory season
Nature Medicine, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04300-1Using active and passive genomic surveillance, researchers observed the rapid spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 D1.1 viruses in wild birds during the 2024 migratory season, which coincided with detection in humans,…
Proteomic risk score for early prediction of kidney disease progression in individuals with APOL1 high-risk genotypes
Nature Medicine, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04337-2For individuals with APOL1 high-risk genotypes, which are enriched in individuals of African ancestry, a nine-protein proteomic risk score enables early prediction of kidney disease progression and may, thereby, enable early intervention.
An acetylated Tau-174 CSF biomarker discriminates between TDP-43 and tau pathology in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration
Nature Medicine, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04341-6A new cerebrospinal fluid biomarker, AcTau174, was elevated in frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TAR DNA-binding protein (FTLD-TDP), distinguishing this pathology from FTLD-Tau, and was associated with disease severity and progression in FTLD-TDP.
Amyloid-β-driven glymphatic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease model mice is driven by Ca2+-mediated increases in astrocytic cholesterol
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02261-9This study uncovers how amyloid-β boosts astrocyte calcium activity, increasing cholesterol and disrupting brain waste clearance in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model. Targeting astrocyte calcium or cholesterol restores clearance and improves cognition.
Trump DOJ report says Biden administration treated anti-abortion protestors unfairly
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Cyberscammers are bypassing banks’ security with illicit tools sold on Telegram
From inside a money-laundering center in Cambodia, an employee opens a popular Vietnamese banking app on his phone. The app asks him to upload a photo associated with the account, so he clicks on a picture of a 30-something Asian…
Call for expert – Research & report on deinstitutionalisation and psychosocial disabilities in Europe
Seeking an expert to support the development of a study on deinstitutionalisation (DI) and psychosocial disabilities in Europe, exploring how mental health systems and disability-inclusive policies can be better aligned at the EU level. The post Call for expert –…