Biology

Natural compound rejuvenates aging immune cells in 28 days

Natural compound UA rejuvenates immune cells in middle age, reducing inflammation and chronic disease risk.

New vulnerability found in Lyme disease bacteria

Manganese: both shield and weakness in Lyme disease bacteria.

ADHD linked to early brain differences in limbic system

Kids with ADHD show early, stable brain disruptions in the limbic system, affecting emotional and cognitive processing.

Challenges in studying microplastics in human brain

Study highlights methodological limitations in detecting microplastics in human brain tissues.

Study links bipolar disorder in children to tick-borne infections

92% of children with bipolar disorder showed signs of tick-borne infections in a new study.

Ancient RNA reveals mammoth's final moments

Scientists sequenced RNA from a 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth, offering a snapshot of its final moments.

Psilocin may reduce alcohol consumption by calming stress-related brain activity

Psilocin, derived from magic mushrooms, reduces alcohol consumption by calming stress-related brain activity in mice.

City raccoons evolving shorter snouts

Urban raccoons are evolving shorter snouts, a sign of domestication, according to a new study.

Stanford researchers link Epstein-Barr virus to lupus

Stanford researchers discover how Epstein-Barr virus triggers lupus, offering hope for new treatments.

Gut bacteria and autism link questioned

New study questions the link between gut bacteria and autism, urging caution in interpreting popular claims.