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The study, published in the Lancet, a British medical journal, offers the most comprehensive estimate to date of mental disorders’ prevalence in China, with 191m cases in 2023 (equivalent to about one ...
Growth rings on a fossil bone suggest at least one mammal ancestor gave birth to live young rather than laying eggs 236 million years ago.
You will be redirected to our submission process. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy represents a major advance in ...
Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
A small longitudinal study reveals that as people’s political loyalties evolve, their brain activity patterns shift in tandem. These neural changes are driven more by shifting group identity than by alterations in…
New fMRI research shows that dog brains do more than just separate good moods from bad. Canines display distinct neural patterns for human smiles and can neurologically differentiate between specific negative emotions…
A new psychological study reveals that when heterosexual men are sexually aroused, they are more likely to ignore a woman’s facial expressions and incorrectly assume she is flirting based solely on her revealing…
Estrogen-only menopause therapy in older women was linked to less Alzheimer’s brain pathology at autopsy but may not prevent the disease.
A new study reveals how exercise boosts mental health. Researchers found that regular physical activity reduces psychological symptoms by acting as a distraction from repetitive negative thinking and training the body to…
A 26-kilogram plastic garment, flown on a model human torso on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, may one day protect astronauts from solar storms.
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often start school with lower working memory scores. A large study tracking students through fifth grade reveals how mentally stimulating activities like reading and puzzles can…
In the lab, female frogs were less likely to choose preferred males as mating calls increased, potentially giving other males a better shot.
Here’s the scene: You’re catching up with a friend over coffee when your elbow clips your cup, sending espresso all over her brand-new phone. You feel awful. You mop up the spill, apologize five times, and bolt—then
Ozempic-like drugs appear to weaken more than hunger—they may also reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances. Scientists are increasingly tracing this effect to the lateral septum, a brain region that…
A study found that people who used estrogen-only menopausal hormonal therapy were less likely to show increased Alzheimer’s disease pathology, and lower chances of memory decline and a dementia ...
A recently developed psychedelic compound promotes brain plasticity and reduces anxiety in mice without triggering gastrointestinal distress. The findings provide a chemical blueprint for designing safer, more tolerable…
Scientists have pinpointed a brain network—and its distinctive electrical rhythm—that appears to drive the benefits of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. The discovery could lead to more precise…
A large study tracking children for over a decade reveals that early intellectual giftedness rarely lasts into adulthood. The findings suggest that genetic factors guide cognitive development far more than a child's…
Astro Health Inc., a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence digital health company, today announced that its first peer-reviewed research from its clinical study at LA General Medical Center has ...
New research indicates that adults who frequently consume cannabis have higher baseline cortisol levels immediately upon waking. Interestingly, this elevated morning stress hormone is closely linked to experiencing…
Autistic individuals often mask their traits to navigate social situations, a practice linked to poor mental health. A new study suggests these negative outcomes may actually be driven by underlying social anxiety rather…
Many Israelis are experiencing anxiety and stress – but they do not know that part of the solution is right outside their home.
A recent study published in Nature Mental Health identifies 19 core dimensions of positive mental health. By consulting experts across multiple disciplines, the research offers a standardized framework to define and…
Shin-ichi Tanoue, a student from Nara University of Education presenting his poster research at ACAP2026. Recognized as one of ...
Genetic screening that identifies cancer-linked mutations in newborns could give doctors a head start on treatment, but it comes with risks.
Children’s National-led study highlights the benefits of treating major depression during pregnancy and the importance of ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificancePhenotypes cannot be predicted solely from the presence of a pathogenic allele, as individuals carrying identical mutations…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceUnderstanding how genes regulate one another is fundamental to biology, yet existing methods for single-cell CRISPR…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceSelective inhibition of the protein ARID1B shows promise as a therapy for the ~9% of human cancers that have mutations in…
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