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Mar 2026
LGB+ NHS workers who disclose their identity tend to earn more
This study examines pay dynamics in the NHS, revealing that LGB+ identity disclosure is linked to higher earnings, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies.
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Mar 2026
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal that the brain can interpret as touch. While scientists have long known that a protein called PIEZO2 acts as a key sensor for touch, it remained unclear why PIEZO2 is specialized for the localized mechanical forces experienced by sensory neurons, whereas its close relative PIEZO1 responds to broader mechanical stresses such as those generated when cells stretch, as occurs in blood vessels.
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Mar 2026
Unmasking the hyper-active circuitry of early Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at King's College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Mar 2026
Redefining the "aging brain" through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single trendline, they now realize that vast individual differences require a more predictive and personalized approach. As they uncover more factors that affect cognition over time, they are realizing that modeling the aging brain requires more diverse data than traditionally captured.
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Mar 2026
Targeting Wnt signaling to solve the dental pulp challenge
Dental pulp regeneration remains a major clinical challenge. Researchers have discovered that SMAD7 directly forms a transcriptional complex with β-catenin in human dental pulp stem cells, activating Wnt signaling and promoting regenerative gene expression.
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Mar 2026
Navigating the structural challenges of AI in radiology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to redefine how radiology is practiced, as well as highlight specific challenges for radiology departments, according to new research from the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).
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Mar 2026
Identifying common genetic markers for multiple sclerosis
A new study published in Neurology and led by Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that people of South Asian, African and European ancestry share many of the same genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Mar 2026
The Weight Of Stress: Helping Parents May Protect Children From Obesity
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical definition of obese.
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Mar 2026
New peptide fragments teach the gut to tolerate food
In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you-yet when you put it in your mouth, your body is able to tolerate it and process it without any detriment to your health in a process called oral tolerance. How does the human body make that decision between tolerance and rejection?
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Mar 2026
Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A large cohort study of more than 600,000 US veterans with type 2 diabetes found that initiating GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with lower risks of developing substance use disorders compared with SGLT-2 inhibitors. Among veterans with existing substance use disorders, GLP-1 receptor agonist use was also linked to fewer overdose events, hospitalizations, and suicide-related outcomes.
