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  • Conductive plastic mimics heart cell ion signaling for first time
    on June 3, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    For the first time, scientists have succeeded in artificially mimicking the ion signaling of heart muscle cells. To succeed, researchers at LiU have used organic electronics based on conductive plastics. The findings, published in Nature Communications, pave the way for new types of prostheses, heart implants and sensors in the long term.

  • Antibiotics for common sore throats have very limited effect on strep spread
    on June 3, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Antibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the population, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. Instead, health care needs to quickly recognize warning signs of a serious infection.

  • New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting previously unknown vulnerability
    on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a new antibiotic that kills some of the world’s most dangerous and drug-resistant bacteria—and does so by targeting a previously unknown vulnerability, opening the door to an entirely new class of treatments. The new compound, called manikomycin, was identified by a team led by McMaster Professor Gerry Wright and has shown early effectiveness against priority pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Klebsiella.

  • Why drinking alcohol may make you reach for chips and pizza
    on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Drinking alcohol may lead people to overconsume savory ultra-processed foods, according to new research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, with researchers suggesting this may contribute to excess energy intake and weight gain.

  • 1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret
    on June 3, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited access to professional help still remains one of the largest roadblocks to effectively dealing with mental health issues. Soon after AI chatbots entered the market, many people began turning to tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini for more than just information. They started leaning on these generative AI models for emotional reassurance and everyday psychological support.