The researcher Daily Briefings
Trump White House directs NIH to study ‘regret’ after transgender people transition
In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the scientific community, the Trump administration has quietly ordered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to refocus transgender health research—this time, on regret.
Postdoctoral Positions in University of Chicago
If you are interested in pursuing a postdoc at UChicago, we suggest you review the departments and laboratories and postdoctoral training grants, and directly contact any faculty that you wish to work with. Some current postdoctoral opportunities are listed below.
New Study Links Lung Inflammation and Immune Cell Damage to Long Covid
A groundbreaking new study published in Science has uncovered a critical mechanism behind the lingering lung damage seen in many patients with Long Covid, offering a potential path toward new therapies for the condition that continues to afflict millions worldwide.
Brain–Computer Interfaces Achieve Near-Real-Time Speech Translation
Recent advancements in brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) have significantly enhanced the speed and fluidity of speech generation, bringing the technology closer to the pace of natural conversation. A newly developed brain-reading implant has enabled a woman with paralysis to hear synthesized speech corresponding to her intended verbalizations in near real time.
How Genetic Research Revealed Ludwig van Beethoven’s Hidden Paternity
Genetic testing revealed that Ludwig van Beethoven, born in 1770, was not biologically related to Werner or other living van Beethovens. This discovery, made by Belgian geneticist Maarten Larmuseau, highlights the power of modern science to uncover long-buried family secrets—and challenges our assumptions about kinship, legacy, and history.
