The ‘Spirit Molecule’ Defends the Brain Against Stroke in Mice, Breakthrough Study Shows - Good News Network

DMT can be found everywhere in nature, and is in fact produced endogenously in the human brain, the same organ that it protected from stroke.

Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids - Neuroscience News

Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage.

University of Minnesota researchers hope to discover secrets of aging well - Star Tribune

Funded by a federal “high risk, high reward” grant, the study will examine the neurological hallmarks of people who are resilient to aging.

Jason McLellan - MacArthur Foundation

Characterizing and engineering viral protein structures to develop vaccines for infectious diseases.

Vision scientist Teresa Puthussery receives MacArthur ‘genius’ award - Berkeley News

Puthussery’s discoveries about the retina are paving the way for new treatments for eye disease and vision loss

How do microplastics affect the gut? - Medical News Today

Exposure to microplastics may increase the acidity of gut microbes and lead to patterns similar to those linked to health issues like colorectal cancer, new research suggests.

RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here's what to watch for - NPR

The health secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.

Sperm sequencing reveals extensive positive selection in the male germline - Nature

A combination of whole-genome NanoSeq with deep whole-exome and targeted NanoSeq is used to accurately characterize mutation rates and genes under positive selection in sperm cells.

A Better Design for Pill Cases - Core77

Brothers Tavish and Breton Rice shared an unfortunate experience: Watching their father, who suffers from a neurological condition, struggle with the vessels containing his numerous medications. "We watched our father go through every issue imaginable with hi…

A parabrachial hub for need-state control of enduring pain - Nature

Activity in a set of parabranchial neurons in the mouse brain is increased during chronic pain, predicts coping behaviour, and can be modulated by circuits activated by survival threats.

Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds - WCVB

A new study reveals the risks of tramadol for chronic pain outweigh its limited benefits

7 Worst Hot Dogs That Are Full of Fillers - Eat This Not That

Dietitians warn these 7 hot dogs are full of fillers, preservatives, and excess sodium that make them unhealthy.

What Am I Doing Tracking My Blood Sugar? - The Cut

What happened when I tried out a continuous glucose monitor — the latest trendy wearable on the market.

Poor Sleep Tied to Accelerated Brain Aging - Medscape

Poor-quality sleep is linked to accelerated brain aging. Imaging results showed that adults with poor sleep quality had brains that appeared older than their chronological age.

What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day - The Detroit News

Every time you eat a meal, you’re hosting a dinner party. Your guests are the trillions of microbes that live in your gut.

Worried about splitting up the MMR vaccine into three separate shots? You should be, this doctor says - CNN

While President Donald Trump is pushing to split the MMR vaccine into three shots, experts say there’s no scientific reason for it, and it could lead to lower vaccination rates.