Here, Jennifer M. Lund & team report immune cells mobilize and co-localize in the vaginal epithelium, expressing cytotoxic, inflammatory and immunoregulatory genes that may promote tissue homeostasis to limit damage:
The image shows visualization of cells on a representative tissue section for spatial transcriptomics.
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Scientists are developing a “sponge” that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers.
Adding coronary CT angiography (CCTA) data to traditional risk scores and coronary artery calcium scoring improved risk prediction for first coronary events over nearly 8 years of follow-up.
While the clinical impact was modest in a low-risk population, CCTA enhanced risk discrimination and reclassification, particularly among those considered low risk by conventional models.
This cohort study assesses whether coronary computed tomography angiography improves risk prediction beyond traditional risk factors and coronary artery calcium score in identifying individuals at risk of first coronary events.
Secondary bacterial infections are a common complication in influenza A infection, but targets for prevention are lacking.
Here, Susanne Herold & team suggest that targeting neutrophil-driven alveolar macrophage death in severe influenza pneumonia strengthens host defense and prevents the transition to secondary bacterial infection:
The figure shows leukocyte infiltration in mouse lung tissue caused by pneumococcal infection a week after influenza A infection.
1Department of Medicine V, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), member of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
2Institute of Lung Health (ILH), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
3Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), Hessen, Germany.
What risk does wildfire smoke pose during late-term pregnancies? This is what a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology hopes to a | Earth And The Environment
Dr. Martin Picard tells the ‘story behind the paper’ for “A human brain map of mitochondrial respiratory capacity and diversity”. An amazing effort with a valuable dataset as the result!
This is the story of how we produced the first brain map of mitochondria—or the human brain bioenergetic landscape. The paper was published in the journal Nature.
What if the AIs of 2026 don’t just assist humans—but outthink, outcreate, and outpace them? This video breaks down why experts are calling the next wave of artificial intelligence “wild,” unpredictable, and unlike anything we’ve seen before.
From autonomous AI agents that can run businesses to models that learn continuously without retraining, 2026 is shaping up to be the year AI crosses invisible psychological and technological lines. We explore the breakthroughs most people aren’t paying attention to—and why they matter more than flashy demos.
You’ll discover how AI reasoning, memory, creativity, and decision-making are evolving fast, and why this shift could quietly redefine work, power, and human relevance. These aren’t sci-fi concepts anymore—they’re already being tested behind closed doors.
This video also reveals the hidden risks, ethical tensions, and control problems emerging as AI systems become less tool-like and more independent. By the end, you’ll understand why 2026 may be remembered as the year AI stopped feeling artificial.
What will AI be capable of in 2026? Why are experts worried about next-generation AI? How will AI change jobs and creativity? Are autonomous AI agents dangerous? Is AI evolving faster than humans can adapt?
