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  • A precise neuronal mechanism allows the brain to plan future routes to remembered goals
    on August 6, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    When humans and other animals move through familiar or unfamiliar environments, their brains rely on numerous intricate neural processes to decide which path to take next. Past studies have identified a specific population of cells in the hippocampus, a structure deep within the brain, that appears to play a key role in spatial navigation.

  • Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeños sickens hundreds
    on August 6, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to fresh jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, according to federal health officials.

  • Finding new osteoarthritis medicines via AI and genetics
    on August 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful joint disease and a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, therapies for osteoarthritis are limited and focus on symptom management. Now, researchers are combining genetic studies of Utah families with AI-based molecular biology tools to find new medications that may ultimately help treat OA at its source.

  • A new front in the fight against malaria: Experimental bed nets halt parasite growth inside mosquitoes
    on August 6, 2026 at 6:40 pm

    Flaminia Catteruccia is not a mosquito lover; she won’t hesitate to kill one if it lands on her arm. But she does respect their adaptability and resilience. “They’ve been on the planet for 400 million years—much longer than humans,” Catteruccia points out. “Trying to eradicate them is probably impossible. Even if it were feasible, it would have huge repercussions for our food chain and our environment.”

  • The neuroscience behind a ‘runner’s high’
    on August 6, 2026 at 6:20 pm

    While most runners are chasing a new goal or a personal best, some are chasing something slightly more elusive: a runner’s high.