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Recent advancements in wearable technology continue to transform the landscape of healthcare, particularly in the realm of cardiovascular monitoring. A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), under the leadership of Professor Keon Jae Lee, has made significant strides with the development of an innovative framework that focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered wearable blood pressure sensors. These devices promise to revolutionize cardiovascular health management by facilitating continuous, non-invasive, and real-time blood pressure monitoring, ultimately aiming to combat hypertension, a condition affecting over a billion individuals globally. Hypertension, recognized as a leading chronic disease, poses considerable…

The Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative has initiated a transformative funding opportunity aimed at the research community, specifically targeting the advancement of Parkinson’s disease (PD) studies. The latest call for applications under the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) 2025 Technical Track signals a concerted effort to harness innovative tools that can catalyze research and expedite therapeutic discoveries in this complex and multifaceted disease. This funding model promises substantial financial backing, offering grants of up to $2 million per year for three years, accumulating to a potential total of $6 million per awarded project. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder…

A groundbreaking advancement in the field of protein purification has emerged from scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Researchers have developed a novel method that leverages the principles of physics instead of traditional chemistry, significantly improving the efficiency and gentleness of protein extraction from cellular environments. This innovative technique is set to transform practices in molecular biology and molecular medicine, where pure proteins are crucial for investigation and pharmaceutical applications. For decades, scientists have relied on affinity chromatography to isolate proteins from cell extracts and cultures. This conventional method involves passing the sample through a chromatography column packed…

A groundbreaking study, recently published in the esteemed journal Aging-US, has unveiled that environmental chemical exposures may significantly impact epigenetic aging, a crucial factor in understanding longevity and health in humans. The research focuses on individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), where the interplay between exposure to various harmful chemicals and the biological aging process was meticulously explored. The findings signal a profound connection between environmental pollutants and the acceleration of aging, underlining the dire need for public health interventions aimed at reducing such exposures. The investigation was led by a team from Stanford University, spearheaded…

Photo credit: Benjamin Williams via Unsplash. I have been reviewing neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell’s book Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will. See Part 1 here. Once again, to keep the strands of the argument straight, I’m going in order, following the subtitle. “Will” We have seen how Dr. Mitchell’s book successfully defends the reality of freedom against the claim of determinism. But this doesn’t finish the job. “Free” is only half of “free will,” after all. We are not trying to talk about mere random firings of neurons in the brain.  Mitchell acknowledges that randomness alone does not constitute free will.…

New research emerges from the Illinois Institute of Technology, shedding light on the potential health benefits of fresh mango consumption, particularly concerning its effects on insulin resistance and sensitivity. This study, which targets adults who are overweight or obese, underscores the significance of dietary choices in managing cardiometabolic health, aiming to convey a pivotal message about the role of fruit in our diets. The findings suggest that the inclusion of fresh mangoes in daily nutrition may not only be enjoyable but could also lead to substantial health improvements, particularly for individuals facing the challenges of maintaining healthy insulin levels. The…

Neuroscience has always stood at the forefront of medical research, offering groundbreaking insights into the complexities and mysteries of the human brain. In May 2025, this remarkable field witnessed a significant paradigm shift as two distinguished scientists, Professors Michelle Monje and Frank Winkler, were jointly awarded The Brain Prize for their pioneering contributions to the understanding of gliomas. These types of brain tumors are notoriously difficult to treat and remain the leading cause of brain tumor-related mortality in both pediatric and adult populations. The award ceremony, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, marks a milestone not just for the recipients but for…

This issue contains the latest methods in ecology and evolution. Read to find out about this month’s featured articles and the article behind our cover! Featured Bayesian views of generalized additive modelling This study aims to highlight useful links (and differences) between Bayesian and frequentist approaches to smoothing, as detailed in the statistical literature, in an accessible way, with a focus on the mgcv implementation. By harnessing these links researchers can expand the set of modelling tools we have at our disposal, as well as our understanding of how existing methods work. Two important topics for quantitative ecologists are covered in…

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we are excited to share a collection of blog posts showcasing the work of some of the BES community. In each post, they discuss their experiences in ecology, as well as what this year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, means to them. What work do you do?   I’m really interested in how spatial context and scale impact eco-evolutionary dynamics. Right now, I’m using orchids as a model system to understand how spatial and temporal variation in things like community assemblages, climate, geologic formations, and pollinator relationships impact niche evolution, divergence, and hybridization. To answer these questions,…

New Haven, Conn. — The intricate interplay between childhood adversity and mental health has long fascinated researchers, particularly in the realm of anxiety disorders that can arise during adulthood. A new study from Yale University illuminates this complex relationship, suggesting that the timing and nature of adversity during crucial periods of brain development can significantly influence an individual’s susceptibility to anxiety later in life. This groundbreaking research reveals critical insights that could reshape how we understand resilience and vulnerability in mental health contexts. Research indicates that young individuals who endure traumatic or stressful experiences during formative years are 40% more…