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05/02/2026

Affecting more than 830 million people worldwide, diabetes is a debilitating and chronic illness. The vast majority—91%—suffer from type 2 diabetes, which usually develops in adulthood. But growing research suggests remission can often happen faster than people realize with changes to exercise, diet, and lifestyle.

Learn what the experts say about reversing diabetes: https://on.natgeo.com/4qw7hHj

04/02/2026

A new study suggests we don't age gradually, as has been traditionally believed. Instead, we age at two significant "bursts" across our post-puberty lifespan: one in our mid-40s, the other in our early 60s after a surge in molecular changes.

These molecular changes could explain sudden signs of aging such as the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, graying hair, muscle and joint pain, and increased vulnerability to viral infections.

Learn more about these bursts and ways to reduce their impact: https://on.natgeo.com/4k8c1kL

02/02/2026

We’ve long thought of epigenetic memory as an on/off switch — genes either fully activated or fully repressed. But a new study from MIT engineers reveals something far more nuanced: cells actually remember gene activity on a dimmer dial, not a binary switch.

It opens the door to discovering new cell types and understanding previously hidden biological behaviors. https://news.mit.edu/2025/study-finds-cell-memory-can-be-more-like-dimmer-dial-0909

27/01/2026

Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you moving.

27/01/2026

04/01/2026

International chess masters, Olympic gold medallists and Nobel prize-winning scientists were rarely child prodigies, a review reveals. Likewise, early childhood successes and intense training programmes have rarely led to top achievement at a global level in the adult world.

The analysis – based on 19 studies involving nearly 35,000 high-performing people – shows that the vast majority of adults who lead worldwide rankings in their field of expertise grew up participating in a broad range of activities, only gradually developing their most proficient skill...

Read more here: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509261-high-achieving-adults-rarely-began-as-child-prodigies/

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04/01/2026

Resetting cortisol can unlock powerful fat loss, but as gynecologist Dr. Miranda Harris warns, the margin for error is thin. Now she reveals how to leverage cortisol correctly and avoid the hidden traps. See how to avoid traps.

11/12/2025

🧬 Mental illness has just been linked to a single gene

In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified the first single gene that can directly cause psychiatric illness—without the influence of other genetic or environmental factors.

The gene, GRIN2A, plays a key role in regulating NMDA receptors in the brain, which are vital for communication between neurons.

Variants of this gene have now been linked to early-onset schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, even in patients who showed no other neurological symptoms like seizures or intellectual disabilities. That finding challenges the long-held belief that mental illness arises only from complex genetic interactions.

Even more promising, researchers discovered that some individuals with GRIN2A mutations responded to L-serine, a common dietary supplement known to boost NMDA receptor activity. This suggests that for certain patients, psychiatric symptoms may be treated by targeting the precise biological mechanism behind them. The study, based on the largest international registry of GRIN2A patients, marks a shift toward personalized medicine in mental health—offering hope that one day, treatments could address root genetic causes rather than just managing symptoms.

Source: Helbig, K. L., et al. (2025). GRIN2A null variants confer a high risk for early-onset schizophrenia and other mental disorders and potentially enable precision therapy. Molecular Psychiatry.

11/12/2025

Many Autism Cases May Be Preventable

Researchers developed a “three-hit” model showing that autism may result from the combined effects of genetic vulnerability, early environmental triggers, and chronic activation of the cell danger response.

When this stress-response system remains switched on during critical developmental periods, it can interfere with brain maturation and lead to ASD symptoms.

The framework suggests that many cases could be mitigated through prenatal and early-life screening to identify at-risk infants before symptoms appear.

This approach reframes autism as a neurometabolic condition shaped by modifiable biological processes.

https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-asd-preventable-30034/

11/12/2025

A recent study suggests that major depressive disorder is deeply connected to the immune system.

Read about the research via the link in the comments!

11/12/2025

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from depression, but many aren’t properly diagnosed or effectively treated.

Now, researchers at Stanford have identified six distinct subtypes of depression—each with unique patterns that could lead to more precise, tailored care for patients.

Learn more about these six types and the innovative study behind them: https://on.natgeo.com/3YdnNjn