Brian Kobilka’s path to biochemical research might have been unconventional, but it led to a Nobel Prize.

Scientists found that caffeine activates an ancient cellular energy system involved in stress resistance, DNA repair, and growth. The discovery could help explain caffeine’s links to healthier aging and may point toward new ways to target the same pathway.

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed invasive tumor type in women. One in 8 women living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Men can also get breast cancer, but the number of cases is much smaller. How does breast cancer begin? Breast cancer begins when breast cells start to … Continue reading Spotlight On: Breast Cancer

Have you ever gotten sick during one of the busiest, most stressful periods of your life? You might think it’s terrible luck that you don’t feel well when you can least afford to. But maybe it is not a cruel coincidence. Maybe being busy and frazzled is exact reason you’re under the weather. When you … Continue reading Why Do We Get Sick When We’re Stressed Out?

Modern life is ruining our wrists. We can all do something about it, but it helps to start early.

When we scroll through social media, we’re often bombarded with diet plans claiming to be the perfect solution for everyone. With so many conflicting recommendations, how do we know which nutrition patterns are actually right for us? The reality is that everyone responds to food differently. Think about eating a sugary slice of cake. While … Continue reading Can Our Genes Tell Us What to Eat?

APS opposes a rewrite of NSF grants policy document that aligns with proposed OMB revision of federal grantmaking rules.

Fall is around the corner, and coffee shops everywhere are rolling out their pumpkin spice-flavored warm drinks. The drink feels warm to the touch because of the temperature, but somehow the pumpki…

I recently heard a talk at the 2026 American College of Sports Medicine national meeting describe a case that quietly rearranged how I think through aging physiology. Researchers studied an Olympic rower throughout his 20-year career. During this time, his maximum heart rate fell by about 20 beats per minute, which is the same decline … Continue reading Aging Well: Is Your Heart’s Pumping Power the Secret?

Researchers are learning more about the ways symptoms can emerge, disappear and evolve.

Cities are getting brighter at night with well-lit crosswalks, sidewalks and paths through parks and wooded areas. Lighting can make it easier for drivers, bicyclists and runners to navigate the darkness safely. But increased lighting has unintended consequences for wildlife, including songbirds. Just like humans, songbirds are active during the day and sleep at night. … Continue reading Maybe Birds Need Sleep Masks Too

Join advocates from around the country for the 2026 Rally for Medical Research! The Hill Day will take place on Thursday, September 17, with advocates ... Read moreHome

Research shows it's sometimes good for us to poke fun at ourselves, but not always. Here's how to harness the benefits, while avoiding the pitfalls.

When you hear “nanotechnology,” the image that comes to mind may be one from a recent movie you have seen, maybe in the Avengers franchise or the Terminator series. Many of these films use nanotechnology in what may seem like an unrealistic way to make some science fiction “movie magic.” Nanotechnology is being studied as … Continue reading Nanotechnology in Physiology: The Science Behind the Science Fiction

Mental health problems in the biomedical research community are rampant—here are ways to address them.