Gum disease may quietly damage the brain, scientists warn
Adults who suffer from gum disease could be more likely to show signs of injury in the brain’s white matter, according to new research published on October 22, 2025, in…
Scientists just found a surprising twist in Earth’s extinction story
For years, many scientists have warned that Earth is undergoing another mass extinction, with species disappearing faster than ever before. These warnings often rely on projecting extinction data from the…
Scientists just found a surprising link between gray hair and cancer
Throughout life, our cells are continually exposed to both internal and external influences that can harm DNA. This DNA damage is a well-known factor in the development of aging and…
Scientists reversed brain aging and memory loss in mice
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed “young” immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of laboratory mice, according to findings published…
Scientists discover how a high-fat keto diet could keep your brain young
Protecting your brain’s energy and keeping your mind sharp might start with what’s on your plate. Foods such as fish and seafood, meat, non-starchy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs, and…
Scientists detect hidden brain damage years before MS symptoms
By the time most people begin seeking help for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been quietly injuring the brain for years. Until recently, scientists were uncertain which cells…
Scientists create LED light that kills cancer cells without harming healthy ones
Scientists have developed a promising cancer therapy that uses LED light and ultra-thin flakes of tin to eliminate cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy and other invasive…
Scientists just debunked the calcium and dementia myth
New findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University, and the University of Western Australia show no evidence that taking calcium alone increases the risk of developing dementia over time.…
Scientists find the brain’s hidden pulse that may predict Alzheimer’s
Scientists at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have created a pioneering brain imaging method that captures…
Scientists build artificial neurons that work like real ones
Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an artificial neuron whose electrical activity closely matches that of natural brain cells. The innovation builds on the team’s earlier research…