Artificial intelligence can now generate detailed maps highlighting differences in how distinct parts of the brain age, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Developed by University of Southern California researchers, the deep learning model analyzes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from nearly 15,000 individuals to map … Read more
According to a study published in BMC Biology, researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and Howard University have discovered that modern human immune responses bear genetic marks of ancient battles with infectious diseases, while also identifying rare variants linked to severe COVID-19. The findings bridge human evolution and infectious disease. … Read more
Cellular instructions for activating genes have remained nearly unchanged across two billion years of evolution, while the mechanisms used to switch genes off vary widely across branches of life, according to a study published in Nature Genetics by the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona. Researchers used a new profiling method called iChIP2 to … Read more
Traditional Japanese medicine Bofutsushosan, widely used to treat obesity, may also protect aging tissues from destructive fibrosis, according to a preclinical study published in Phytomedicine. Researchers at the University of Osaka and Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. found that the multi-ingredient formula reduced scar-like tissue buildup in the liver and fat tissue of mice fed a … Read more
According to special relativity, a photon crossing a billion light-years accumulates no elapsed time along its path, experiencing zero proper time between its emission and absorption. While observers on Earth measure a journey lasting a billion years, the photon’s path contains no elapsed time, exposing how differently the universe treats light, motion, and time. Time … Read more
Just 30 minutes in a traditional Finnish sauna causes every major type of white blood cell to temporarily surge into the bloodstream, according to new research published in the journal Temperature. The study, which tracked 51 adults, reveals that passive heat exposure simulates a physiological state of immune surveillance by mobilizing defense cells from storage … Read more
Recent research reveals that arthropod fertilization often relies on sperm cooperation rather than individual competition, reshaping evolutionary biology understandings of reproduction. According to a study published in Nature Communications by evolutionary biologists from Syracuse University, the University of Siena, and the University of Szeged, sperm cells in numerous species form coordinated groups using sperm-associated material … Read more
According to a study published July 14 in the journal Environmental Pollution, exposure to glyphosate during midpregnancy increases the likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth before 37 weeks. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and analyzing 1,450 women, the investigation found that higher urinary concentrations of the active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup products specifically … Read more
Natural language processing models that analyze the exact words children use when talking about stressful events prove better at predicting future mental health problems than a panel of human experts, according to a study published in Nature Mental Health. Researchers at Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences found that evaluating recorded interviews of more than … Read more
Adults living in coastal communities in England and Wales face a significantly higher risk of chronic health conditions in midlife compared to those who move away, driven by a combination of neighbourhood deprivation and selective migration trends, according to a study published in BMJ Public Health and led by UCL researchers. Coastal Health Inequalities Linked … Read more