Puja Bhattacharjee

The end of leaded gasoline was hailed as a major public health victory, but researchers warn that lead pollution remains a persistent threat in Metro Manila, driven largely by industry, waste processing and vehicle emissions.

A study from Japan demonstrates that wastewater monitoring can accurately forecast influenza A and B outbreaks up to a week earlier than traditional surveillance.

The study shows that specific parvalbumin-positive neurons in the prefrontal cortex control cocaine-seeking behaviour and could be targeted for addiction treatment.

Warming oceans, shrinking food supplies, and extreme heatwaves are pushing Japan’s iconic fish toward colder waters.

Japanese researchers have developed a reverse genetics system that enables the generation and study of infectious noroviruses without the use of cultured cells.

At the summit of Mount Fuji, researchers tracked blood flow in climbers’ brains and found that shifts in how blood moves through key arteries may hold the answer to acute mountain sickness.

As children worldwide spend more time seated and less time active, Japanese researchers have discovered that even minimal amounts of physical activity can make a significant impact.

Korean researchers have found a protein called Numb that may block the brain’s natural antidepressant response, especially in older patients.

The study reveals that PELOTA-mediated RNA surveillance links ribosome quality control to longevity through autophagy regulation.