Mice given brain organoids to study human neural development
Scientists bred mice lacking most cortex and implanted brain organoids, advancing models to probe human brain development, disease and related ethics.
Lasker Awards honor sleep science, hemophilia advances
The Lasker Awards recognize breakthroughs in sleep regulation and hemophilia A treatment, and honor Michael J. Fox for advancing Parkinson’s research.
Sea squirts aging study links diet to cognitive recovery
Sea squirts aging research in mice found plasmalogen supplements improved memory, reduced inflammation, and restored synapses, according to scientists.
FDA peptides advisory could widen access to unapproved drugs
An FDA advisory supports allowing six unapproved peptide products through compounding pharmacies, prompting debate over safety, evidence and oversight.