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Early Trauma Hardwires the Brain for Aggression and Self-Harm
Summary: A new study reveals that aggression and self-harm share a biological foundation in the brain’s response to early-life trauma. Researchers discovered that trauma increases activity in calcium channels within…
Insights from worms could help scientists harness the power of dietary restriction for longevity
fmo-2 overexpression alters C. elegans sensory perception and foraging behavior. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adx3018 The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but…
Artificial proteins offer new path for fast, sustainable and biocompatible energy storage devices
The modified proteins are deposited onto electrodes for their conductivity to be characterized. Credit: CIC biomaGUNE Researchers have managed to modify a class of proteins to give them the ability…
Antibiotic Doxycycline May Cut Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: A large population-based study suggests that doxycycline, a common antibiotic, may reduce the risk of schizophrenia when prescribed to adolescents receiving mental health care. Researchers analyzed data from more…
Astrophotographer captures fiery plasma dancing above the sun in stunning close-up video
Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured a mesmerizing view of the sun, this time showing a cloud of hydrogen plasma twisting and dancing above the solar surface, suspended by powerful magnetic…
AI Can Spot Lies, But Not as Well as Humans Can
Summary: A large-scale study tested whether AI personas can detect when humans are lying—and found that while AI can sometimes spot deception, it’s still far from trustworthy. Across 12 experiments…
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
Protecting public health abroad benefits Americans. In a globalized world, diseases and their social and economic impacts do not stay within national boundaries. Increased rates of untreated HIV in any…
Study shows why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase dementia risk
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to an increase in an individual’s risk of dementia. In research published in…
