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Author: Celia Ford
Smoking Alters Your Immune System for Years After You Quit
By switching genes on and off, cigarettes have a long-lasting effect on immunity, and appear to…
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal…
Here’s Scientific Proof Your Cat Will Eat Almost Anything
Free-ranging domestic cats eat over 2,000 animal species across the globe, including hundreds at risk of…
This Pill Tracks Your Vitals From the Inside
An ingestible “digital pill” that measures heart rate and breathing from inside the stomach could detect…
Nearly Everyone With Mild Cognitive Impairment Goes Undiagnosed
Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only…
A Groundbreaking Human Brain Cell Atlas Just Dropped
The comprehensive collection of 21 studies attempts to map all the brain’s cell types, and offers…
California Nixes a Bill to Decriminalize Plant-Based Psychedelics
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 58, which would have allowed adults to possess small…
A Lab Just 3D-Printed a Neural Network of Living Brain Cells
Mini-brains that work and grow like their full-sized counterparts could offer an alternative to animal testing,…
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes…