Sugar molecules help keep the brain's electrical signals on track
Sugarcoating isn't just for making things taste or sound sweeter. In the brain, complex sugar molecules decorate key proteins and help them function.
Jul 16, 2026
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Carbohydrates: News and Research on Glycoconjugates
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New research clears the way to healing lung diseases
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a form of the ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Wearable microneedle patch tracks antibiotic levels in real time, preclinical tests show
Wearable devices have transformed how people track exercise, sleep, heart rate and other vital signs. Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are now exploring whether similar technologies ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Forget GLP-1s—GLP-3s show promise in phase 3 weight loss and diabetes trial
Phase 3 clinical trial results (TRANSCEND-T2D-1) published in The Lancet report that retatrutide, an investigational once-weekly injection for diabetes management, can significantly improve blood sugar levels and lead to ...
Jul 11, 2026
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Malaria vaccine quest narrows as shared parasite targets emerge in liver
Scientists have identified targets on the malaria-causing parasite that could be key to developing a universal vaccine against one of humankind's oldest and deadliest diseases. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Three genes may link six mental disorders through shared biomarkers
Different neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are characterized by highly distinct ...
Molecule found on cancer cell surfaces may lead to new therapies
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have identified a molecule on the surface of cells that could be a promising therapeutic target against cancer. This molecule plays an important role ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Simple eating window can rival dietitian advice in pre-diabetes study
A major Australian clinical trial has found that timing when you eat can be just as effective as traditional dietitian-led advice in trying to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Jun 16, 2026
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Genetic marker may flag severe IBD earlier in some patients
In the largest genetic study of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) traits to date, researchers have identified a genetic marker associated with more severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease—the major forms of IBD.
Jun 15, 2026
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ADA: Once-weekly cagrilintide + semaglutide promising in type 2 diabetes
Once-weekly cagrilintide, an amylin receptor agonist, plus semaglutide is efficacious for adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise, receiving metformin with or without a sodium glucose cotransporter ...
Jun 12, 2026
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