Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Unveiling the Journey Behind a Breakthrough in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
New paper demonstrates effectiveness of exosome isolation technology in detecting Stage I and II pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
How we respond to stressors
Behind the Paper: Risk for diagnosis or treatment of mood or anxiety disorders in adults after SARS-CoV-2 infection, 2020–2022 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-024-02414-x
Exploring the advanced material cultures 45,000 years ago in East Asia
An international team has reported Initial Upper Palaeolithic archaeological remains dating to 45,000 years ago from the Shiyu site in northern China. Shiyu is the oldest and easternmost site of its kind. The discovery reshapes our understanding of the timing and routes of human migration in Asia.
A potential patient stratification biomarker for Parkinson's disease based on LRRK2-mediated cellular alterations in peripheral blood
A recent study substantiates a role for increased LRRK2 kinase activity in some idiopathic Parkinson's disease patients and suggests that blood-based patient stratification approaches hold promise in nominating patients who may benefit from LRRK2-related therapeutics.
