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Researchers discover circulating immune cells that drive fibrosis, revealing a new therapeutic target to prevent scar tissue formation.

A study of 436 adults with severe mental illness found that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day was associated with longer telomeres, equivalent to a biological age around five years younger than non-drinkers.

A genomic analysis shows that transcription start sites are 35% more mutation-prone than expected, making them one of the genome’s most vulnerable regions. Many of these errors arise as mosaic mutations during early embryonic cell divisions.

An Emory University study of 215 pregnant women provides the first biological evidence connecting heat exposure to preterm birth. Metabolomic profiling showed that hotter temperatures disrupt key stress- and energy-related molecules.

Large-scale profiling links specific blood proteins to 5 and 10-year mortality risk, offering potential tools for early clinical intervention.

A new analysis shows that 54% of the US population is affected by a medical condition that affects nervous system health, including migraine, diabetic neuropathy and stroke.

UC San Diego researchers identified 11 genetic regions tied to delay discounting, preferring smaller immediate rewards over larger delayed ones. These genes overlap with pathways involved in cognition, dopamine signaling and metabolism.

A new study shows that a specific subset of mutations in the POLE gene is strongly associated with durable responses to immunotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

A controlled feeding trial found that older adults who cut ultra-processed foods automatically consumed fewer calories, lost total and abdominal fat and improved insulin sensitivity. Both plant- and animal-protein diets showed similar benefits.

A new EEG analysis shows that DMT reduces structure in theta, alpha and beta brainwaves, shifting neural activity away from its usual balance between order and randomness. Larger disruptions were tracked with stronger reports of ego death.