Research & Innovations

How Your Brain Decides When to Eat and When to Stop

Rutgers scientists discovered how two brain circuits battle over hunger and fullness—opening the door to smarter weight-loss drugs.

The Weekend Sleep Sweet Spot That Calms Teen Anxiety

A new study shows that teens who get just the right amount of extra weekend sleep—up to two hours—experience fewer anxiety symptoms. The catch? Too much can backfire.

Every Breath You Take Is Uniquely Yours

A wearable device reveals your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint—and it could predict mood, weight, and cognition. Welcome to the era of breath-based biometrics.

Gene Therapy Breakthrough Targets Lungs with Precision

A targeted delivery system is rewriting the rules of respiratory medicine, bringing gene-editing tools directly to lung cells. A leap for cystic fibrosis and cancer therapy.

Sea Cucumbers Could Hold Key to Stopping Cancer Spread

Sea cucumbers might do more than clean the ocean—they could revolutionize cancer therapy. Learn how a sugar compound found in these marine creatures stops cancer in its tracks.

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