| Autism and ADHD May Share a Hidden Brain-Gene Signature |
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2026-02-23 12:19:19 +00:00
 Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is linked to patterns of brain connectivity associated with genes connected to autism and ADHD. A study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that the biology underlying autism and ADHD does not fit neatly into current diagnostic categories. Although clinicians have long […]
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| The Secret to Fighting Alzheimer’s May Be Hiding in Your Muscles |
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2026-02-23 11:54:13 +00:00
 The study’s findings suggest that the key to combating Alzheimer’s disease may lie not only in the brain but also in our muscles. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive condition marked by memory loss and declining cognitive function, and there is still no cure. Among the many factors that influence brain health, regular physical activity […]
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| Stanford Scientists Cure Type 1 Diabetes in Mice Without Insulin or Immune Suppression |
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2026-02-23 11:29:55 +00:00
 An “immune system reset” eliminated autoimmune, or Type 1, diabetes in mice in a study conducted at Stanford Medicine. Researchers say the strategy could also have potential for treating other autoimmune diseases and improving outcomes in organ transplantation. In a new study from Stanford Medicine, researchers reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice using a combined […]
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| Living Near Nuclear Power Plants Linked to Higher Cancer Mortality Nationwide |
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2026-02-23 10:00:46 +00:00
 The closer a county is to a nuclear power plant, the higher its cancer death rate appears to be—raising new questions about nuclear energy’s hidden health costs. Counties located closer to operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) show higher cancer death rates than those farther away, even after researchers adjusted for income, education, environmental conditions, smoking, […]
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| Newly Discovered “Hybrid” Eye Cell Challenges 150 Years of Biology |
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2026-02-23 02:26:26 +00:00
 A newly discovered visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae is reshaping long-held assumptions about how vertebrates see the world. Down in the ocean’s “twilight zone,” sunlight fades fast. Colors disappear, shadows soften, and even small improvements in sensitivity can mean the difference between finding food and going hungry. Now, researchers say deep-sea fish larvae have […]
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| As the Planet Warms Nature’s Engine Is Grinding to a Halt |
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2026-02-23 01:51:23 +00:00
 As the planet heats up, the natural engine that keeps ecosystems turning is quietly slowing down. For years, many ecologists have predicted that as global warming intensifies, nature would change more rapidly. As temperatures climb and climate zones shift, species were expected to disappear from some regions while expanding into others at increasing speed. The […]
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| Scientists Find the Gene That Could Save the World’s Bananas |
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2026-02-23 01:16:24 +00:00
 A wild banana’s hidden gene may help save the world’s favorite fruit from a relentless fungal threat. Scientists have identified a powerful source of natural resistance to a fungal disease that threatens banana crops worldwide, uncovering it in a wild subspecies of the fruit. Researchers at The University of Queensland, led by Dr. Andrew Chen […]
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| Ancient Dusty Galaxies Discovered at the Edge of the Universe Rewrite Cosmic History |
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2026-02-22 22:12:54 +00:00
 Astronomers have uncovered a hidden population of dusty galaxies that formed just one billion years after the Big Bang, offering a new glimpse into the universe’s formative years. An international collaboration of 48 astronomers from 14 countries, led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has identified a previously hidden group of dusty, star-forming […]
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| The Moon Is Still Shrinking and Scientists Just Found New Moonquake Zones |
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2026-02-22 21:37:52 +00:00
 Scientists have mapped thousands of young tectonic ridges across the Moon, showing it is still slowly shrinking. These ridges may mark previously unknown sources of moonquakes. Scientists have completed the first worldwide map and detailed study of small mare ridges (SMRs), subtle surface features that signal tectonic activity on the Moon. The research, published in […]
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| Mars’ Missing Water Mystery Takes an Unexpected Turn |
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2026-02-22 21:02:58 +00:00
 New research shows that an intense regional dust storm transported unusually high amounts of water vapor into Mars’ upper atmosphere, boosting hydrogen escape. The discovery reshapes understanding of how the planet gradually lost its water. Today, Mars is known as a cold, dry desert. Yet its landscape tells a very different story about its distant […]
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| Aging Makes the Brain Leaky but Exercise Fights Back |
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2026-02-22 17:48:24 +00:00
 Exercise may protect memory by sealing the aging brain’s defenses from the outside in. Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that helps explain why regular exercise benefits memory and thinking skills. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain’s natural defense system, helping protect it from age-related decline. Aging and […]
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| Nearsightedness Is Surging Worldwide and the Cause May Be Hiding Indoors |
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2026-02-22 17:13:16 +00:00
 Dim indoor light and prolonged close focus may be quietly fueling the global rise in nearsightedness. For many years, the sharp rise in myopia — or nearsightedness — has largely been blamed on growing screen use, especially among children and young adults. However, researchers at the SUNY College of Optometry say the explanation may be […]
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| Popular Sugar Substitutes Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline |
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2026-02-22 16:38:19 +00:00
 A long-term study of Brazilian adults found that higher intake of several widely used artificial sweeteners was linked to faster cognitive decline, especially in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners is often framed as an easy health win, but a large new study suggests the story may be more […]
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| You Don’t Make 200 Food Decisions a Day, Scientists Say |
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2026-02-22 14:01:27 +00:00
 The alarming claim that we make 200 daily food decisions isn’t exposing hidden habits, it’s exposing a misleading number. Numbers often drive health advice. They are meant to inform, motivate, and guide behavior. But not every widely shared statistic rests on solid scientific ground. One long repeated claim says people make more than 200 food-related […]
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| This 125 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Had Spikes Like a Porcupine |
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2026-02-22 13:26:24 +00:00
 A 125-million-year-old dinosaur discovered in China had hollow, porcupine-like spikes never before seen in dinosaurs. For more than 200 years, paleontologists have studied a major group of plant-eating dinosaurs known as Iguanodontia. These dinosaurs, including the well-known Iguanodon, were first described in the early 19th century and are recognized for their beak-like mouths and strong […]
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| This 16-Hour Surgery Saved an 11-Year-Old With a New Heart and Liver |
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2026-02-22 03:33:13 +00:00
 A rare dual heart and liver transplant gave an 11-year-old girl a new chance at life. Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) has carried out its first combined heart and liver transplant, marking a major milestone for the hospital. The highly complex procedure required coordination among dozens of specialists representing 25 multidisciplinary teams. Across the United […]
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| Scientists Found Cancer’s Invisibility Switch |
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2026-02-22 02:58:54 +00:00
 Scientists may have uncovered the molecular switch that lets cancer hide in plain sight. Could this discovery change how scientists approach cancer treatment? Laboratory results suggest it might. An international team of researchers has identified a critical biological process that helps pancreatic cancer grow and avoid detection by the immune system. When they interfered with […]
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| Why Scientists Are Urging Caution About a Common Ingredient in Semaglutide and Ozempic |
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2026-02-22 02:23:15 +00:00
 A new animal study raises important questions about a little-known ingredient used in oral weight-loss medications. A pill can feel simpler than a shot, but it also changes what else your body is exposed to. Researchers at Adelaide University report that salcaprozate sodium (SNAC), the ingredient used to help semaglutide tablets get absorbed, may do […]
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