Unraveling the genetic puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease

As Australia’s population ages, we’re hearing a growing number of stories about complex diseases with cognitive and behavioral effects.

Why you don't need to stress about cortisol ruining your waistline—or your face
If you've been unfortunate enough to scroll through TikTok lately, the algorithm may have convinced you that cortisol, your body's main stress hormone, is ruining your life.
Human protein HSF2 helps wake up sleeping cancer-linked viruses, study finds
A newly established team of researchers at Åbo Akademi University, led by Academy Research Fellow Silvia Gramolelli (Faculty of Science and Engineering), has discovered an additional function for Heat Shock Factor 2 (HSF2), a human transcription factor not previously associated with viral processes.
Efanesoctocog alfa not cost-effective for prophylaxis in hemophilia A
For U.S. patients with severe hemophilia A, prophylaxis with efanesoctocog alfa is neither conventionally nor distributionally cost-effective, according to a study published online April 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Disparities identified in linkage to care for children with hepatitis C
Primary hepatitis C virus (HCV) care cascade outcomes are low among children with HCV, with racial and ethnic disparities identified in care access, according to a study published online April 18 in Pediatrics.
Burnout still high for Veterans Health Administration health care workers
Burnout remains above prepandemic levels for health care workers at the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA), according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open.