Biotechnology digest · 2026-09-24

Child's metastatic liver cancer vanishes after two experimental cell-therapy shots — First-of-kind pediatric success suggests new avenue for treating aggressive childhood cancers

Sources:[18] singularityhub.com

Five distinct brain connectivity subtypes of depression identified via MEG — Subtyping could enable more precise, personalized treatments for major depression

Sources:[19] neurosciencenews.com

First 3D brain lipid atlas reveals 539 hidden biochemical zones — "Lipizones" show white matter is a patchwork, not uniform, opening new research paths

Sources:[22] neurosciencenews.com

"Angry" astrocytes, not neurons, found driving seizures in childhood epilepsy — Human brain organoids reveal astrocyte hyperactivity as target for tuberous sclerosis complex

Sources:[23] neurosciencenews.com

MIT develops ingestible paper battery for biodegradable medical devices — Powers internal devices then safely breaks down, avoiding surgical removal or toxic risks

Sources:[25] spectrum.ieee.org

Daily stress may cause lasting structural heart changes raising stroke risk — Mechanistic link between chronic psychological stress and cardiovascular damage established

Sources:[3] sciencealert.com

Toxoplasma "mind control" parasite manipulation may have simpler explanation — Reassessment of how cat parasite alters host behavior challenges prior assumptions

Sources:[4] sciencealert.com

Motor cortex redrawn into 16 functional subregions in mouse — Precision blueprint advances research into motor control, ALS, and frontotemporal dementia

Sources:[21] neurosciencenews.com

Ancient midbrain circuit in glassfish decodes social escape cues — Transparent fish reveal neural basis for collective defense against predators

Sources:[20] neurosciencenews.com

Cortical feedback slashes neural chaos by 93% to stabilize vision — Computational model explains how stable perception persists amid fluctuating brain activity

Sources:[24] neurosciencenews.com