Researchers may have found a way to prevent toxic protein clumps from forming by targeting mechanisms upstream of both diseases in a single therapeutic strategy.
Year: 2026
DNA Repair Gene EXO1 Can Turn Dangerous When Overproduced Creating Cancer Vulnerability
Scientists found that a gene normally tasked with protecting DNA starts acting like molecular scissors cutting too aggressively when cells overproduce it.
Nicotine Vapes Likely Cause Lung and Oral Cancers Comprehensive Study Concludes
Researchers drew on human biomarkers animal studies and laboratory data to determine e-cigarettes pose a significant cancer risk challenging the ‘harmless’ narrative.
Southwest Monsoon Finally Advances Into Mumbai Region After Record Dry June Spell
Deep-layer monsoonal moisture reached Mumbai and south Gujarat on June 22 bringing the first significant relief from weeks of dry conditions and water shortages.
India Facing Its Driest June in 146 Years as Rainfall Deficit Reaches 46% Below Normal
Data from the India Meteorological Department showed the country received just 53.1 mm of rainfall against a normal of 97.6 mm between June 4 and June 22.
Clinical Trial Tests Whether High-Dose Vitamin B3 Can Fight Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
Scientists found niacin may help revive immune pathways that aggressive brain tumours typically suppress making it a candidate for trials in high-grade glioblastoma.
T. Rex Took 40 Years to Reach Full Size New Study of 17 Tyrannosaur Fossils Finds
Tyrannosaurus rex grew far more slowly than previously believed according to new fossil evidence pushing back estimates of how long the giant predator took to mature.
Scientists Discover Heliconius Butterflies Evolved Extraordinary Lifespans with Little Age-Related Decline
Researchers found that Heliconius butterflies live several times longer than close relatives and show surprisingly few physical signs of ageing across their lifespan.
Hantavirus and Ebola Back in Spotlight as Health Officials Warn of Fast-Moving Infectious Disease Threats
Health authorities flagged resurgent concern about two dangerous pathogens noting Hantavirus can cause severe heart and lung complications and has no specific treatment.
Snopes Examines Viral Art Museum Hoax About Man Who Invented Histories for Every Painting
The tale of a museum visitor who allegedly provided fabricated biographies for all artworks was investigated and found to be a misrepresented or unverified anecdote.