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Feb 2026
Study identifies mitochondrial circular RNAs in aging and senescence
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 10, 2026, titled "Aging-associated mitochondrial circular RNAs."
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Feb 2026
Study reframes amygdala as the sophisticated learning arbiter
A Dartmouth study challenges the conventional view that the amygdala-the two-sided structure deep in the brain involved in emotion, learning, and decision making-is simply the brain's primitive "fear center," reflexively driving us to avoid the things we fear, from high places and tight spaces to spiders and large crowds.
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Feb 2026
Comparing denture cleansers for effectiveness against Candida biofilms
Candida species, particularly Candida albicans, are major contributors to denture-induced stomatitis because of their ability to form biofilms on removable dental prostheses.
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Feb 2026
Automated platform finds unexpected enhancers for mRNA therapeutics
Integrating AI with advanced robotics to create self-driving labs (SDL) is a promising approach to tackling molecular discovery.
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Feb 2026
Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in elusive HIV reservoir clones
A new study has overcome a long-standing challenge-how to isolate and study elusive HIV-infected cells called authentic reservoir clones (ARCs) that evade the immune system, making the disease difficult to cure.
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Feb 2026
Early-life telomere length tied to seabird survival
A new study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kittiwakes (members of the gull family).
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Feb 2026
Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases.
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Feb 2026
Study reveals knowledge gaps about menstrual health in elite women’s football
Elite European women’s football players and staff show substantial knowledge gaps about menstrual health and hormonal contraception despite widespread openness to discussion. The study highlights the need for structured education to support informed health decisions while clarifying that perceived performance effects are not consistently supported by scientific evidence.
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Feb 2026
Hip exoskeleton reduces walking effort in stroke survivors
A leading cause of disability in the United States is hemiparesis, a condition where impaired motor control, muscle weakness, and spasticity affect one side of the body.
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Feb 2026
ARPA-H-funded PROSPR program focuses on the biological hallmarks of aging
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has received an award as part of the PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience (PROSPR) program within the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate research on the biological hallmarks of aging.
