The University of California San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Health, in collaboration with UC San Francisco and UCSF Health, have joined the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), expanding clinical trial access and advancing obstetric care for patients in Southern California. Established in 1986, the MFMU Network conducts research that focuses on pregnancy and newborn health.  “Joining the ...

Patients with triple-negative breast cancer have different treatment responses Computational tools that predict treatment response historically overlook gene expression changes relative to the tumor microenvironment New computational approach outperformed current methods for predicting chemotherapy response in patients with triple-negative breast cancer Biomarker also directs some patients to alternative therapy and highlights population-specific differences between Asian and European tumors Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new computational approach designed to better account for changes in gene expression within tumors ...

February 17, 2026 — The Brain Trauma Foundation has updated the 2001 evidence-based guidelines for the care of patients with penetrating traumatic brain injury (pTBI). A working group of more than 30 expert panelists developed over 30 new evidence-based recommendations. To provide a bridge between these recommendations and complexities of care at the bedside, panelists also used a rigorous Delphi process to develop consensus statements as well as treatment algorithms for the guidelines. The guidelines and algorithms are published together as a supplement to the March 2026 issue of Neurosurgery, the ...

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study, which pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians across 21 countries. The research found that 42.6% of musicians reported tinnitus (ringing in the ears), compared ...

People with ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, are up to four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than the general population. Low‑grade dysplasia (LGD) — abnormal or precancerous lesions — can be an early warning sign, but only a fraction of UC‑LGD cases progress to cancer. This makes it challenging for clinicians and patients to make informed care decisions, ranging from continued surveillance to preventative surgery. Now, a new study led by researchers at University ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic collaborated with New Phase Ltd. to install the first magnetic nanoparticle-mediated hyperthermia machine for cancer research in the U.S. Hyperthermia is a procedure that uses heat to damage and kill cancer cells. The investigational machine will support research evaluating the safety, feasibility and potential effectiveness of this approach in cancer treatment. "We have known for more than a century that temperature is the Achilles' heel of cancer, but conventional hyperthermia has limitations and is not widely available," says Scott Lester, M.D., a radiation ...

La Jolla, CA and Palo Alto, CA—The Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines at Scripps Research and Kainomyx, Inc., today announced a new research collaboration to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation antimalarial drugs. This partnership, supported by the Gates Foundation, brings together Calibr-Skaggs’ world-class drug discovery platform and Kainomyx’s innovative focus on cytoskeletal targets in the Plasmodium species of the parasite that are responsible for the deadliest form of malaria. Meeting the Unmet Need in Malaria Malaria remains one of the world’s most devastating infectious diseases, with over 280 million ...

The Jackson Laboratory–New York Stem Cell Foundation Collaborative (JAX-NYSCF) today announced a five-year strategic research collaboration with GSK focused on advancing human cellular models of neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease. The collaboration reflects a strategic focus that brings together human stem cell research, advanced data science tools, and large-scale research systems to help close a long-standing gap between scientific discovery and the development of new medicines. The goal is to generate ...

(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – February 17, 2026) Liquid biopsies, which test body fluids that contain cancerous material, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), are a noninvasive way to learn about a cancer’s biology. However, technological limitations with the small amount of ctDNA available from pediatric brain tumor liquid biopsies have previously stymied broad use of the approach for those patients. To address this, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists, in collaboration with scientists at the Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ), German Cancer Research ...

Cambridge, MA, February 17, 2025 — Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”, 3696.HK), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have entered into a collaborative research agreement aimed at discovering new therapeutic targets for gastroesophageal malignancies. The initiative builds on MSK’s global leadership in this field under the direction of Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD, Carroll and Milton Petrie Chair; Chief, GI ...

A new UCLA investigator-initiated study sponsored by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy before surgery is safe and shows promise for some patients with borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer, a disease that has historically been difficult to treat. The findings, published in Nature Communications, show that while the combination did not produce a clear survival advantage for most patients, a notable subset experienced unusually ...

Imagine a “smart fluid” whose internal structure can be rearranged just by changing temperature. In a new study in Matter, researchers report a way to overcome a long-standing limitation in a class of “smart fluids” called nematic liquid crystal microcolloids, allowing for reconfigurable self-assembly of micrometer-sized particles dispersed in a nematic liquid crystal host. The persistent challenge has been that conventional microparticles can induce strong distortions and topological defects in the liquid crystal, which in turn can drive irreversible sticking and clumping, making ...

New York, NY — For years, rising rates of myopia — or nearsightedness — have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry suggests the story may be more complicated — and more human. In a new study to be published in Cell Reports, researchers propose that myopia may be driven less by screens themselves and more by a common indoor visual habit: prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments, which limits how much light reaches ...

SEATTLE – February 17, 2026 – Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists reached a crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen estimated to infect 95% of the global population that is linked to multiple types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic health conditions. Using mice with human antibody genes, the research team developed new genetically human monoclonal antibodies that prevent two key antigens on the surface of the virus from binding to and entering human immune cells. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the ...

In an early test of how AI can be used to decipher large amounts of health data, researchers at UC San Francisco and Wayne State University found that generative AI tools could perform orders of magnitude faster — and in some cases better than computer science teams that had spent months poring over the data.   Teams of scientists and scientists paired with AI were given the same task: predict preterm birth based on data from more than 1,000 pregnant women.   Even a junior research duo composed of a master’s student at UCSF, Reuben Sarwal, and a high school ...

About The Study: In this analysis of 6 pooled cohorts, higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a cancer diagnosis were associated with lower risk of cancer mortality among people previously diagnosed with 1 of 7 cancers not commonly studied for their association with MVPA. These findings suggest that it is important for health care professionals to promote physical activity for longevity and overall health among people living with and beyond cancer.  Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Erika Rees-Punia, PhD, email erika.rees-punia@cancer.org. To ...

About The Study: This cohort study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) suggests that a more advanced CKD stage was associated with increased incidence of cognitive impairment. These findings underscore CKD severity as a risk factor for cognitive decline across the CKD spectrum.  Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Tanika N. Kelly, PhD, MPH, email tkelly5@uic.edu, To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/ (doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.59834) Editor’s ...

PALM DESERT, Ca., February 17, 2026 — New research highlighting the growing potential of radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPT) to improve outcomes for people with cancer will be presented at the inaugural Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium, taking place in Palm Desert, California, and online starting today. Studies at the meeting, sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), span established uses of RPT and early signals for new indications, while also addressing what clinics need in place to safely offer these treatments as they move into ...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [February 17, 2026] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today published new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcomas. This is the 7th NCCN Guidelines® for a pediatric cancer, expanding the overall library to cover 91 topics in cancer care. The guidelines present the latest evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations for nearly every type of cancer plus prevention, screening, survivorship, and supportive care. NCCN Guidelines are updated at least once a year and help cancer care providers worldwide ...

Four New York University faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: Danique Jeurissen, an assistant professor of neural science, and Marvin Parasram, an assistant professor of chemistry, as well as Florian Schäfer and Joseph Tassarotti, assistant professors in NYU’s Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science. “The Sloan Research Fellows are among the most promising early-career researchers in the US and Canada, already driving meaningful progress in their respective disciplines,” says Stacie Bloom, president and chief executive officer of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. “We look forward to seeing ...

The way we understand the movement of our own bodies plays an important role when learning physical skills, from sports to dancing. But a new study finds this phenomenon works very differently for people learning to use robotic prosthetic devices. “When people first start walking with a prosthetic leg, they think their bodies are moving more awkwardly than they really are,” says Helen Huang, corresponding author of a paper on the work. “With practice, as their performance improves, people still do a poor job of assessing how their bodies move, but they are inaccurate in a very ...

What types of photos make people reach for their wallets? New Stanford University-led research suggests that brain activity can help forecast which wildlife images will inspire people to engage online and donate to conservation causes. The insights could help environmental organizations design more effective communications campaigns. The findings suggest that socioemotional features, such as visible faces or cues that encourage viewers to infer an animal’s mental state, played a key role in driving engagement. The ...

New research shows that short periods of extreme heat and drought during flowering could become one of the biggest threats to global wheat production in the coming decades.  As the climate changes, farmers around the world are facing more frequent and intense weather extremes. While drought has long been seen as the main danger to wheat crops, this new study suggests that heatwaves at a key moment in the plant’s life cycle may soon pose an even greater risk.  Flowering: a critical moment:  Dr Mikhail Semenov, ...

Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare, severe genetic skin disorder caused by ABCA12 mutations, leading to defective lipid transport and loss of skin barrier function. Infants present with thick, armor-like plates, deep fissures, ectropion, and eclabium, with high risks of dehydration, infection, and respiratory failure. Historically fatal, survival has improved with neonatal intensive care and systemic retinoids. This review covers pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management, genetic counseling, and emerging gene-based therapies. Introduction HI is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. Newborns are encased in rigid hyperkeratotic ...

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic geological feature of tectonic activity. Published in The Planetary Science Journal Dec. 24, 2025, the analysis performed by scientists at the National Air and Space Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies and colleagues reveals for the first time that SMRs are geologically young and are widespread across the lunar maria—the vast, dark plains on the moon’s surface. ...