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Researchers Reveal How Inhaled Nanoplastics Trigger Lung Inflammation

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:10 EST

- Polyethylene and polypropylene nanoparticles cause acute lung inflammation in a mouse model, revealing how two widely used plastics affect the lungs - Oxidative stress in lung immune cells helps explain the inflammatory response, highlighting the need to consider particle surface area in safety assessments

Single-Pill Combination Helps More Patients Control Hypertension

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:30:00 EST

Antihypertensive medications combined into a single pill lowered blood pressure more effectively than typical treatment with multiple pills for patients in Jamaica and Colombia, a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

HSS Study Highlights Potential for CAR T-Cell Therapy to Transform Lupus Treatment

Hospital for Special Surgery — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:30:00 EST

A type of cellular therapy originally developed to treat cancer is showing promise as a potential treatment for people with difficult-to-treat lupus, according to a new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, the approach is increasingly being investigated for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study, CAR T-Cell Therapy in SLE: A Pooled Analysis, was presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, ACR Convergence 2026.

Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy May Improve Heart Function in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Compared to Oral Medication

Mount Sinai Health System — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:50:55 EST

Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could help improve long-term outcomes for these complex cases

UT MD Anderson and P-Cure Collaborate to Advance First Compact Upright Dual-Modality Proton and Helium Ion Therapy Platform

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:10 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and P-Cure Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance to advance the development and clinical validation of a next-generation particle therapy platform designed to deliver both proton and helium ion therapy from a single compact upright treatment system.

FSU Meteorologist Honored with American Geophysical Union Award for Advancing Knowledge of Hurricane Development

Florida State University — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:35:39 EST

Associate Professor of Meteorology and Environmental Science Allison Wing is the first faculty member from FSU to receive the Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award from the American Geophysical Union, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research in the Earth and space sciences.

Judy Ou Connects the Dots Between Environment and Cancer

University of Utah Health — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:35:13 EST

Ou works to keep patients and families healthier by learning how the world around us affects our health.

University of Miami School of Architecture to represent the United States at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale with Earth Craft

University of Miami — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:56 EST

The University of Miami School of Architecture has been selected by the U.S. Department of State to commission, organize and curate the exhibition of the United States Pavilion at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Mount Sinai Study Identifies Single Amino Acid Change That Alters Andes Virus Protein Behavior in Human Cells

Mount Sinai Health System — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:06 EST

Research compares rodent- and human-derived Andes virus isolates and identifies differences in viral protein movement and particle release

Is It a Sinus Infection, Allergies, or Both?

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:25:02 EST

If you have frequent sinus symptoms that follow a seasonal pattern, allergies may be the root cause. Seasonal allergies can cause congestion, drainage, facial pressure, and fatigue. The inflammation they trigger can also increase the risk of bacterial sinusitis, a common form of sinus infection.

How AI Could Change the Way We Spend Our Free Time

College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:20:35 EST

Monika Stodolska spends two hours a week riding horses. At home, on occasion, she turns to artificial intelligence to help interpret the instructor's advice. For the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty member, that is a promising use of technology: helping her get more from an activity that takes place far from a screen. But the same technology that helps someone become a better rider could also encourage people to surrender the choices, challenges and relationships that make leisure worthwhile.

Putting Patients and Families at the Center of Bladder Exstrophy Care

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:20:31 EST

The 2026 Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community conference at Children's Hospital Los Angeles combined clinical education with family-led conversations. As one of just 10 ABEC Centers of Excellence nationwide, CHLA is a major referral center for bladder exstrophy, a rare and complex condition in which the bladder and related organs develop outside a baby's body.

Coal-Derived Carbon Nanodots Enable Next-Generation 2D Electronics

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:15:54 EST

An advanced material derived from coal could be the key to overcoming a major obstacle in next-generation microelectronics. Researchers with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering have partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory to show that coal-derived carbon nanodots enable the growth of ultrathin insulating dielectric layers on the two-dimensional semiconductor molybdenum disulfide.

Celebrating 25 Years of Lifesaving Cardiovascular Research

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:15:15 EST

An 82-year-old man credits a coronary artery calcium test he received in 2001 with leading to changes in his lifestyle and medical therapy that are keeping him alive and healthy today. This type of assessment has now become part of routine clinical care for some adults with intermediate-level risk for atherosclerosis and follows 25 years of research dedicated to improving cardiovascular disease risk prediction and prevention.

The Virtues of Visualizing Science

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:15:14 EST

A giant outdoor art exhibit in downtown Chicago displays scientific visualizations from Argonne and the Electronic Visualization Laboratory in the University of Illinois Chicago. The exhibit reminds us of the power of design and value of visualization.

Illinois Researchers Give Quantum Light a Place to Wait

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:20 EST

Researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering have developed a chip-based quantum memory for longer-term photon storage.

Medicine and Bio Leaders Convene for Future of Oncology Summit

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:15 EST

Yale Cancer Center and BioCT sponsored summit will bring together 400+ attendees and 70+ speakers across science, technology, and investment.

Mindfulness Therapy Assisted by Ketamine May Strengthen Body Awareness to Reduce Opioid Cravings

University of California San Diego — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:15 EST

New findings suggest ketamine may enhance mindfulness therapy by helping people better recognize and respond to internal body signals tied to craving and emotional regulation.

Military Spouses on the Move: Cedars-Sinai Supports Families, Careers

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:52 EST

For military spouses, finding a job can mean confronting an obstacle course of skeptical interviewers, questions about employment gaps and offers for positions far below their qualifications.

Classifying Non-Equilibrium Phases of Matter

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:37 EST

Illinois physicists devise a new way to define and categorize non-equilibrium mixed-state phases of matter, providing an alternative definition that solves issues plaguing existing classification methods.

UVA Batten Expert: Midterm Margins Show More Than Backlash, and Point to a Busy Two Years for a Democratic Congress

University of Virginia — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:19 EST

EXPERTS AVAILABLE: Measles cases surpass 5,000 in U.S.

UTHealth Houston — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:02 EST

UA Little Rock Makes History with $266 Million Centennial Campaign

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:00 EST

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has reached a new milestone in its history, raising a record $266.5 million through its Centennial Campaign and exceeding a fundraising goal that was the most ambitious the university had ever undertaken.

Teen is Seizure-Free After Long Journey with Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:47 EST

Christopher Sepulveda was just 2 years old when his parents noticed something was wrong. Christopher began experiencing involuntary movements of his mouth and eyes, and episodes when he would freeze and not move for nearly two minutes-- something their pediatrician at the time said could be a tic disorder. But Christoper's parents were certain it was something else.

Point-of-Care Detection Without Lab-Grade Equipment for RNA Viruses Zika, Hepatitis C

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:37 EST

A new protocol detects RNA viruses such as Zika and hepatitis C without traditional medical laboratory equipment. Requiring only a handheld reader and a portable heater, it has the potential to bring rapid testing to low-income regions where low accessibility and availability often hinder time-sensitive diagnoses and treatments.