A study in Particle and Fibre Toxicology finds that inhaled exogenous iron indeed reaches the brain, where, in the female brain it can produce features of Alzheimer’s disease, while in male brain it can alter volume of regions involved in Parkinson’s disease.

Cumulative blood pressure load is an effective indicator for predicting the progression of arterial stiffness and incidence of diabetic kidney disease, finds a study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology.

Curious how hospitals can run complex clinical trials? Clinical research units (CRUs) might be the secret weapon. A Review published in Systematic Reviews demonstrates that they help boost both the quantity and quality of research while keeping patient safety at the forefront.

A study published in #BMCPsychiatry highlights the significant associations between cognitive performance, hemorheological parameters, and biochemical markers in male patients with schizophrenia in remission.

A study published in #BMCCancer evaluates the effectiveness of “Peer2Me”, a three-month one-to-one peer mentoring program, designed to improve self-efficacy among young adult cancer survivors.

Higher dietary acid load is associated with an increased risk of gallstone disease, finds a study published in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. Further studies are warranted.

A study published in #BMCPsychiatry highlights the critical association of clinical and sociodemographic factors with the frequency of manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder patients.

An article published in @GenomeBiology presents CellMemory: a bottlenecked transformer with improved generalizability designed for the hierarchical interpretation of out-of-distribution cells.

A study published in #BMCPsychology finds that self-deprecating humor can serve as an effective strategy for celebrities to navigate cyber spoofing, particularly when addressing a distant audience.

A study in Molecular Cancer suggests that the anti-diabetic drug Pioglitazone reduces prostate cancer cell proliferation and induces metabolic and epithelial changes, highlighting its potential of repurposing metabolic drugs for PCa therapy.

A study published in Translational Neurodegeneration provides insights into therapeutic strategies for alleviating dysregulations of vesicular transport and synaptic function in patients with synucleinopathies.

A study published in @BMCBiology finds that Uloboridae spiders have indeed lost their venom apparatus while still retaining toxin-like genes, with toxicity of their digestive fluids likely compensating for the absence of venom and ensuring prey digestion.

Biotechnology for the Environment journal calls for submissions to its collection ‘Biotech Innovations for a Greener Future’ that focuses on environmental management, protection, and sustainability. The journal is offering full APC waivers for articles submitted by Dec 31, 2025.

A study published in the Nutrition Journal highlights that spicy foods may slow comprehensive and organ-specific biological aging, especially metabolic and kidney biological aging.

A study published in #BMCPublicHealth finds that in England, other-than-white ethnic groups, older females above 60, older males above 80, and people living in areas of multiple deprivation are disproportionately undiagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Compared to intravenous sedation, volatile sedation may increase mortality among mechanically ventilated critically ill adults, finds a study published in @Crit_Care.

A study in @GenomeBiology provides insights into the characteristics of malignant cells with high mitochondrial RNA, challenging current quality control practices in tumor single-cell RNA-seq analyses.

A study published in @BMCMedicine finds that individuals in low- and middle-income countries with primary school education had better heart health than those with no schooling or higher education.

A study in #BMCGastroEnterol finds that lower relative fat mass levels are associated with lower odds of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and severe hepatic steatosis among U.S. adults.

A higher dietary index for gut microbiota is associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal cancer including esophageal cancer and colorectal cancer, finds a study published in the Nutrition Journal.