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Most people approach weight loss as a simple equation of “eat less and move more.” However, if calorie counting were the only factor, the multi-billion-dollar weight-loss industry would have solved the obesity crisis decades ago.  The reality is that weight management is less about what happens in the kitchen and more about what happens between the ears. Understanding the psychology of weight loss is the missing link for those who have spent years trapped in a cycle of “yo-yo” dieting. The importance of weight loss psychology cannot be overstated. Research consistently shows that while restrictive diets can drive short-term results,…

Eli Lilly plans to expand its hearing loss therapy pipeline by collaborating with Seamless Therapeutics to apply the company’s next-generation gene-editing approach, based on programmable recombinases, to develop and commercialize hearing loss treatments—a deal that could generate more than $1.12 billion for the German startup. Under a strategic global research collaboration and licensing agreement with Lilly, Seamless has agreed to design and program site-specific recombinases directed toward correcting mutations in undisclosed genes of interest related to hearing loss. Seamless has agreed to grant Lilly an exclusive license to the programmed recombinases to advance through preclinical and clinical drug development and…

Boiling chicken is one of the most fundamental skills in the culinary world, yet it is often the most misunderstood. Whether you are preparing a lean protein for meal prep, making a comforting pot of soup, or simply cooking a bland diet for a pet, knowing how long to boil chicken is the difference between a tender, juicy meal and a rubbery, unappetizing one. The time it takes to boil chicken is not a “one size fits all” answer. It depends heavily on the cut of the meat, whether the bone is still intact, and whether you are starting from…

This postdoc explores fundamental cancer mechanisms and tests promising anti-tumor therapies across multiple cancer types.Image credit:Dept. of Biology/Biochem, University of Houston, ©iStock.com, Artur PlawgoAbhinav Bagchi is a postdoctoral researcher in Ratna Ray’s research group at Saint Louis University. In this Postdoc Portrait, he shares his passion for research and his drive to advance understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer.Q | What’s your research background? I received my PhD in Biology from the University of Houston and am currently appointed as a postdoctoral fellow at Saint Louis University. I received my graduate training in cancer and molecular biology. Currently, I…

Credit: ChrisChrisW/iStock/Getty Images Changing the gut microbiome of patients with kidney, lung or skin cancer using fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can help improve outcomes and slow progression when combined with immunotherapy. Results from three studies published in Nature Medicine show a combination of FMT and immunotherapy and/or other cancer drugs significantly improved outcomes for patients. The researchers believe stool transplantation in the form of FMT reshapes the gut microbiome in a way that favors anti‑tumor immunity and reduces immunosuppressive signals, rather than by simply adding good bacteria in place of bad. Two papers looked at patients with metastatic kidney cancer,…

For many, the autumn season is synonymous with a crisp glass of apple-based refreshment. However, standing in the beverage aisle often leads to a common culinary conundrum: apple cider vs apple juice. While they both originate from the same fruit, these two beverages are far from identical. Understanding the difference between apple cider and apple juice is essential for anyone looking to optimize their nutrition, elevate their cooking, or simply enjoy the best flavor profile for the occasion. In the simplest terms, the difference between apple cider and apple juice lies in the processing. One is raw, robust, and fleeting,…

Researchers measured levels of PFAS in the bodies of pilot whales.Image credit:© iStock.com, eco2drewPolyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are everyday household chemicals that have left a significant mark on the natural world. Since they were first invented in the 1930s, PFAS have been incorporated into cleaning products, water-resistant fabrics, nonstick cookware, shampoo, and eye makeup. PFAS break down very slowly in the environment. Through groundwater contamination and bioaccumulation, PFAS have become ubiquitous. Researchers have found these chemicals in human and animal blood, rainwater, and even Arctic ice caps.1 The presence of these chemicals in our bodies and the environment has become a major…

Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center say they have mapped how cancer cells move through different chromosomal states over time and show that these changes don’t occur at random. The research, published in Nature Communications, details the use of a new computational tool called ALFA-K to discover that gains and losses of whole chromosomes shape tumor growth, and that cancer evolution follows measurable rules of adaptation that can be used to predict how cancers evolve and potentially inform ways to guide treatments by predicting chromosomal changes before treatment resistance occurs. “Cancer evolves. As tumors grow,…

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technology, has been named in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private technology companies in the UK.The Sunday Times 100 Tech list recognizes companies based on three-year revenue growth, highlighting businesses that have demonstrated sustained commercial momentum and technological impact. Refeyn ranked 39th in the hardware category, reflecting revenue growth of approximately 40% over the last three years.The ranking places Refeyn among a cohort of high-growth UK technology firms spanning sectors including the life sciences, energy and sustainability, telecommunications, and digital technology.“Being recognized in The Sunday Times…

Credit: S-S-S / iStock / Getty Images Plus Gene editing has fluctuated between promise and reality for a decade. At the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, that tension hadn’t dissipated, but the tone had shifted. This year’s biggest updates weren’t about platform power or hypotheticals. Instead, they were rooted in clinical data, manufacturability, access, and, most critically, business success.  In these video interviews, I met with the brass of four gene editing companies—Mammoth Biosciences, Caribou Biosciences, Stylus Medicine, and RheumaGEN—each offering different but interconnected solutions, each attacking a distinct bottleneck on the path from elegant edit to broadly accessible therapy.    Trevor Martin (co-founder and CEO Mammoth Biosciences)  Mammoth Biosciences,…