Biology & Life Sciences
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Caffeine Consumption in Children Linked to Brain Differences, Shorter Sleep and Later Mental Health Symptoms
A study linked caffeine consumption with differences in brain structure, shorter sleep and later mental health symptoms. Soft drinks accounted for much of the association with lower cortical surface area,…
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Why Large Dogs Age Faster: Scientists Find a Clue in Their DNA
Why do large dogs age faster and live shorter lives than small dogs? A study of 894 dogs found DNA-level signs of faster aging associated with body size, offering new…
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Microplastics May Worsen Liver Injury, Mouse Study Finds
A new mouse study investigates how microplastics may affect the liver, revealing links to inflammation, altered cellular patterns and the PPARα–ANXA2 pathway. The findings offer insights into possible mechanisms of…
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Cartilage Regeneration Breakthrough: Scientists Unlock a New Way to Fight Osteoarthritis
A new study finds that blocking 15-PGDH triggers cartilage regeneration in aged mice and human osteoarthritis tissue, opening a new path to treatment.
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CBASS Antiphage Defense Reveals How Bacteria Sense Phage Infection
CBASS antiphage defense detects phage protease activity, revealing how bacteria sense infection and offering insights into phage-host compatibility.
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Can Bacteria Remember? Research Shows How Their Past Shapes Their Future
New research suggests that individual E. coli can adapt differently based on previous environmental changes. Exploring bacterial memory, scientists show how repeated nutrient fluctuations influence future responses, while a model…
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Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Heart Changes in UK Biobank Study
Nighttime light exposure was associated with changes in heart structure and function in more than 11,000 UK Biobank participants. Researchers also found links with higher risks of heart failure, stroke,…
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Indoor Light Supports Healthy Ageing in Older Adults
Indoor light supports healthy ageing by influencing sleep, physical activity and daily biological rhythms in older adults. In a study of 202 adults across three European cities, greater exposure to…
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Physical Inactivity Linked to 5.3 Million Deaths: The Hidden Cost of Sitting Too Much
It begins quietly. No alarms or sudden illness. A day spent sitting, another evening on screens, a routine that feels normal. These small choices and lazy days connect to a…
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Belly Fat and Heart Failure: Why Waist Size Matters more than Weight
Imagine standing in front of a mirror and feeling reassured because your weight falls within a normal range. The number on the scale looks fine. But body weight alone does…
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