Science News - January 26, 2026
Heat greatly increases the risk of salt deficiency in older adults
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that high outdoor temperatures are strongly associated with severe hyponatremia, a potentially life-threatening condition caused by low sodium levels in the blood.
Science News - January 21, 2026
WEF report: The top four emerging life science technologies of 2025
The World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 report explores the technologies that are set to have a significant impact on our lives, here are the ones with life science applications.
Science News - January 14, 2026
New funding brings international top researchers to Finland
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) has allocated a total of 27.5 million euros for the recruitment of top-level researchers from outside Finland.
Funding - January 14, 2026
Up to USD 26.7 million for development of multivalent filovirus vaccines
The scientists will spearhead the development of new vaccines that aim to provide comprehensive protection against multiple lethal filoviruses, including Ebola virus, Sudan virus, Bundibugyo virus, and Marburg virus. Funding from CEPI and the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme Backed by up to USD 26.7 million in funding from CEPI and the European Union’s Horizon […]
Science News - January 12, 2026
Risk of multimorbidity predicted with blood test
A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases, and how quickly, a new Swedish study shows.
Science News - January 7, 2026
New study: Home blood tests – new possibilities for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists in Sweden, the US and several other European countries have carried out the first large-scale validation of an easily accessible test method that is independent of geographical proximity to specialized healthcare infrastructure.
