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Lifestyle, prevention, and diagnostic research in dementia

24 clusters · 85 sources · last updated

Latest: Brain health habits to help prevent dementia and cognitive decline

Research continues to link lifestyle habits with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and cognitive decline. Studies from King’s College London indicate that dietary modifications—such as increasing fruit an

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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

169 clusters · 1286 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño threatens global commodity supplies and prices

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with NOAA reporting a 95 percent chance of a ‘very strong’ event between September and December, and a 75 percent probability of it reaching intensities not seen since 1950. The

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Collagen supplement claims and emerging evidence

16 clusters · 57 sources · last updated

Latest: Anti-aging efficacy: Science vs. hype in supplements and skincare

As of September 2026, the use of collagen, biotin, and probiotics for skin and joint health continues to gain popularity, though clinical evidence remains mixed. While hydrolyzed collagen peptides may modestly improve sk

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Unknown hominin ancestry in modern humans

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Researchers discover two unknown ancestral lineages in human DNA

Researchers from UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins have identified two previously unknown hominin lineages within modern human DNA. Using a new computational tool called TRACE (TRacking Archaic Contributions via ARG Estimati

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Research on individualized human aging patterns

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: King’s College London study reveals biological aging is highly individual

Scientific research has increasingly indicated that human aging is a non-linear, individualized process rather than a uniform progression. Studies suggest that aging occurs through complex, tissue-specific trajectories a

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Autism molecular mapping research

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: UCSF researchers map protein interactions to advance autism drug discovery

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Institute of Quantitative Biosciences have developed a molecular map of autism using artificial intelligence and brain organoids—lab-grown tissues that mo

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Lifestyle factors and biological mechanisms of brain aging

119 clusters · 342 sources · last updated

Latest: Multilingualism linked to slower brain aging in new study

Research continues to link lifestyle and biological factors to cognitive health and the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies published in Nature regarding brain organoids—laboratory-grown human stem c

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Psilocybin research and therapeutic outcomes

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Psilocybin may prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage

Research into psilocybin has transitioned from exploring microdosing protocols to evaluating structured, state-regulated therapeutic programs. Initial reports focused on microdosing guides, though clinical evidence remai

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European mountain vegetation and biodiversity shifts

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: European mountain plant species face loss due to rising temperatures

Research conducted via the GLORIA monitoring network indicates significant shifts in European mountain vegetation due to warming temperatures. An initial study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution observed a process

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AI-driven design of functional viral genomes

3 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: AI-designed synthetic viruses spark biosecurity concerns

Researchers from Stanford University, the Arc Institute, and the Broad Institute have utilized generative AI models—specifically the ‘Evo 1’ and ‘Evo 2’ genomic language models—to design and synthesize functional viral g

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Resurgence of 1960 population growth doomsday model

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Mathematical models predict timelines for human extinction

A 1960 scientific study titled ‘Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A. D. 2026’ has resurfaced on social media, drawing renewed attention to its mathematical projections regarding global population growth. Authored by Heinz

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China solar expansion and bird biodiversity loss

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Solar energy expansion in China linked to bird biodiversity loss

A study published in the journal Science indicates that China’s rapid expansion of solar energy infrastructure is linked to a decline in local bird biodiversity. Researchers analyzed 2,344 Chinese counties from 2014 to 2

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Biological mechanisms of skin aging and inflammation

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Latest: Scientific studies reveal genetic and microbial drivers of skin aging

Scientific research has identified specific molecular and biological drivers of age-related skin inflammation and aging. Initial findings led by Dr. Guiomar Solanas and Dr. Salvador Aznar Benitah highlight a mechanism wh

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Paleoclimatological studies of carbon and climate

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum study links warming to forest degradation

Scientific research into Earth’s geological history continues to examine the relationship between carbon cycles and climate shifts. Studies of the Carboniferous period indicate that a massive natural decarbonisation even

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Neuroscience research on memory retention mechanisms

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Brain research suggests memories persist despite significant synapse loss

Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Tsukuba have identified a mechanism that allows for long-term memory retention despite significant loss of synaptic connections. By

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Candida auris outbreak in US hospitals

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Candida auris fungus persists in hair follicles, complicating healthcare infection control

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to monitor Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, as it spreads through healthcare settings. As of late July 2026, the agency reported 3,437 confirmed

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Research on Cepaea nemoralis mucus versatility

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Researchers discover how snails adapt mucus properties

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, have published a study in the journal Science regarding the versatile properties of m

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