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Genome-wide analysis of brain age identifies 59 associated loci and unveils relationships with mental and physical health

October 6, 2025

Ethical approval This study used individual-level data from the UKB (www.ukbiobank.ac.uk) and LIFE-Adult (www.uniklinikum-leipzig.de/einrichtungen/life)26,29,30. Both studies were conducted…

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October 6, 2025

A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…

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NYU Langone strengthens world-leading GI cancer program with renowned leaders

October 6, 2025

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have been awarded a $22.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War…

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SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function

October 6, 2025

Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds…

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Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk

October 3, 2025

Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms…

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Te Atatū Peninsula mum suffers aneurysm while tucking children into bed

October 3, 2025

Jessie Teece suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm last Sunday. Photo / Givealittle Halloran and Teece…

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Mapping the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution

October 3, 2025

Obesity has long been acknowledged as a risk factor for a wide range of diseases, but a more…

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October 3, 2025

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a powerful new technology that can map the…

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October 3, 2025

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to…

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October 2, 2025

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Harvard shows that a non-drug, wearable device can…

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October 1, 2025

Scientists have identified a biological explanation for Long COVID brain fog, revealing a potential path toward diagnosis and…

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Charity funding boosts research into inclusion body myopathy at Aston University

October 1, 2025

An advanced AI tool can detect tiny brain lesions that cause severe epilepsy in children, allowing faster diagnosis,…

Genome-wide analysis of brain age identifies 59 associated loci and unveils relationships with mental and physical health

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

Moffitt awarded $22.4 million grant to lead novel studies and clinical trials for leptomeningeal disease

Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury

Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk

Te Atatū Peninsula mum suffers aneurysm while tucking children into bed

Cell messengers signal amyloid plaque buildup in obese individuals

Scientists discover new protein family regulating motility and DNA uptake

Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents

Wearable patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs — Harvard Gazette

Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog

AI tool detects tiny brain lesions to improve epilepsy treatment in children