KAIST study discovers how the brain processes movement based on level of depressive symptoms

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

Can changing your posture change your mood? Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended this line of research by showing that, when people perform the same "depressed" body movements, their...

Miro1 protein linked to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

A protein called Miro1 found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with Type 2 diabetes may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future treatments that help the body regulate blood sugar, according to a study published...

First patient dosed in Phase 1 clinical trial of new cancer drug

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

On August 18, 2026, in Japan, the Department of New Experimental Therapeutics and Early-Phase 1 Drug Development Service at Kansai Medical University Hospital, led by Professor Toshio SHIMIZU, administered DS1025 to the first patient worldwide as part of a global,...

Researchers use AI to identify early-stage inhibitors for antiviral therapy

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

Viral infections can be difficult to treat as viruses evolve rapidly, allowing them to develop resistance to drugs designed to attack viral proteins directly. Read Original...

Study reveals mature immune functions in embryonic neutrophils

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

Neutrophils are white blood cells that form part of the body's first line of defence. Researchers have now demonstrated for the first time that neutrophils are found in many tissues during embryonic development, and that they can perform the same functions as adult...