Summary: Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes brain circuits tied to fear and anxiety. Using advanced circuit-mapping techniques, they…
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Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens. Low-intensity resistance activities like light weights were most effective…
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Outside temperature is displayed in comparison to the inside temperature of a vehicle on Thursday June 26, 2025 in Belle Glade, Fla. during an event to raise awareness about the…
Gene therapy reduces stroke risk factors in sickle cell disease patients
Corresponding author Akshay Sharma, MBBS, MSc, St. Jude Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy talks to St. Jude patient enrolled on the reported clinical trial, Corey Luellen. Credit:…
Soldier’s wrist purse discovered at Roman legionary camp
Archaeologists have discovered a fragment of a soldier’s wrist purse at the site of a temporary Roman camp in South Moravia, Czech Republic. The camp was established by the 10th…
Lost equestrian sculpture found buried in Toul
Archaeologists from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) have discovered an equestrian sculpture during excavations in Toul, France. The discovery was made while conducting a study of the…
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals—the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!“—can no longer be trusted. We’ve…
Detailed atlas reveals how pesticides affect gut bacteria and hints at probiotic interventions
Gut bacteria accumulate pesticides without altering them. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-59747-6 While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system,…
Death Isn’t the End: AI Brings Lost Voices Back to Life
Summary: A new paper explores how generative AI is transforming the way we interact with the dead, from virtual reality reunions to lifelike digital avatars. These “generative ghosts” can remember,…
Brain Injury Could Explain Sudden Criminal Behavior
Summary: A new study has found that damage to a specific white matter pathway in the brain—the right uncinate fasciculus—may increase the likelihood of criminal or violent behavior following brain…
