How do nestling birds cope with heat? – Functional Ecologists

In this new blog post, Mary Woodruff presents her recent work ‘Heat alters diverse thermal tolerance mechanisms: An organismal framework for studying climate change effects in a wild bird‘. She…

Exploring Great Britain’s limestone pavements  – Functional Ecologists

In this blog post Carly Stevens, professor at University of Lancaster, presents her work ‘Large changes in vegetation composition seen over the last 50 years in British limestone pavements’. She…

SSRIs May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Summary: A new study based on data from 18,740 dementia patients suggests that antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. Researchers found that patients taking antidepressants, particularly SSRIs like escitalopram, citalopram, and…

Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health

Summary: A decade-long study reveals how childhood adversity alters brain development, increasing risks for mental health disorders and substance use. Researchers found that teens who experienced early adversity showed delayed…

Carbon labeling for food? App helps shoppers choose climate-friendly options in the grocery store

“Consumers are willing to make more sustainable food choices, but lack reliable information to identify the more environmentally-friendly options,” said [The George Institute for Global Health and Imperial College London…

How fish biologists discovered birds of paradise have fluorescent feathers

With flashy feathers and fancy moves, birds of paradise are already known for extravagant looks. But a trick that boosts that zing has been overlooked by science, until now. In…

How a puffin patrol in Iceland is saving the iconic seabirds

A small, rocky island off Iceland is home to the world’s largest breeding colony of Atlantic puffins. When breeding season is in full swing, around 1.5 million adults pair up…

Low-Normal B12 Levels Linked to Slower Brain Processing

Summary: Even when within the normal range, lower levels of vitamin B12 may contribute to cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers found that older adults with lower biologically…

Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function

Summary: Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led to higher levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC), an enzyme that…

Repurposed Blood Pressure Drug May Treat ADHD

Summary: A new study suggests that amlodipine, a widely used blood pressure medication, could help manage ADHD symptoms. Researchers tested five potential drugs in rats bred for ADHD-like behaviors, and…