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University of Warwick research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of a symptom of a brain that is declining. Traditional views of cognitive aging suggest that declines […]

A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD medications but the new findings, coupled with […]

Scientists from Southampton are investigating how gut health might influence our brain, immune system and mental wellbeing. They say it could potentially lead to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, and dementia. Academics from the University of Southampton will lead a new gut-immunology-brain axis network launching in the UK […]

New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ability, adding to their well-known physical effects. Published in the International Journal of Obesity, the […]

One in three Americans is likely to be affected by a brain disorder in their lifetime. Many of these conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease or severe developmental disorders, have no reliable treatment. To develop therapies for these complex and often devastating conditions, scientists need to first understand how the brain works […]

Preclinical models that accurately predict clinical outcomes are vital for advancing cancer therapeutics. Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX) models—created by implanting human tumor fragments into immunodeficient mice—maintain the architecture, stromal elements, and molecular heterogeneity of the original tumor. They’re essential for testing new drugs, understanding resistance, and discovering predictive biomarkers. What Are […]

Four years after its inception, NewLimit's quest to extend healthy human lifespan through cellular reprogramming has attracted substantial financial backing. The biotech startup, co-founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has secured $130 million in Series B funding led by Kleiner Perkins, building on their $40 million Series A from two […]

Transform your fertility journey while helping others create families—there is an innovative egg sharing program that benefits everyone involved. The assisted fertility market is changing dramatically as women navigate career aspirations alongside family planning. A company called Cofertility has come forward with an innovative solution: freeze your eggs at no […]

In a major milestone for cancer research, the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory helped reduce the time between cancer diagnosis and pathology report processing from 22 months to just 14 months, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology developed by ORNL's research team. This significant step forward, announced by the […]

Understanding how neurons repair genomic errors in DNA sheds light on aging and neurodegenerative disease progression. Brain cells receive sensory inputs from the outside world and send signals throughout the body telling organs and muscles what to do. Although neurons comprise only 10% of brain cells, their functional and genomic […]