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Summary: New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function. Using a genome-wide epigenetic analysis, scientists identified four key methylation sites—ATE1, SERPINB9P1, CHST11, and FOXP1—linked to maltreatment. Changes in FOXP1 were especially important, correlating with reduced gray matter in brain regions tied to emotion and memory. These findings highlight how early trauma …

REMEMBER COVID? PLENTY of people have already moved past the lockdowns, social distancing, and other protective measures. But for people with long COVID—symptoms that continue to linger for months or years—the pandemic isn’t over. According to the World Health Organization, for every 100 people infected, 6 developed long COVID. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms was brain fog—severe …

The total solar eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024, temporarily reset the biological clocks of some bird species, according to new research. The eclipse created a dramatic spectacle as the moon moved between Earth and the sun, plunging midday into a few moments of total darkness along a path from Mazatlán, Mexico, to St. Johns in Newfoundland, Canada. …

Scientists uncover biological cause of Long COVID brain fog in major breakthrough  Euronews.com Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog  ScienceDaily New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog  News-Medical Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog  SciTechDaily New research sheds light on why brain fog is a common symptom of long COVID.  Psychology Today Source link

On Thursday, a team of researchers led by Microsoft announced that they had discovered, and possibly patched, what they’re terming a biological zero-day—an unrecognized security hole in a system that protects us from biological threats. The system at risk screens purchases of DNA sequences to determine when someone’s ordering DNA that encodes a toxin or dangerous virus. But, the researchers …

Scientists have identified a biological explanation for Long COVID brain fog, revealing a potential path toward diagnosis and treatment. Credit: Stock Researchers employed a specialized brain imaging technique to identify a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for Long COVID. More than four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are still working to fully understand the lingering effects …

While slowing down the aging process, expensive supplements and intricate exercise regimens are usually at the center stage. But new research suggests that the real secret might be much more straightforward — walking.A study in the Annals of Human Biology assessed data from 5,823 American adults and determined that at least 150 minutes of walking per week was associated with …

Summary: A new study shows that lifelong social advantages—from early parental warmth to adult friendships and community support—can slow biological aging. Researchers analyzed over 2,100 participants and found that those with stronger, more consistent social connections had younger biological ages according to epigenetic clocks GrimAge and DunedinPACE. They also had lower inflammation, with reduced levels of interleukin-6, a molecule linked …

Protein-based quantum bits (qubits) could be the key to accelerating biological research at the smallest of scales, thanks to a new scientific breakthrough. Researchers from the University of Chicago have discovered a way to turn a fluorescent protein into a biological qubit that can be built directly inside a cell, then used as a way to detect magnetic and electrical …

Feeling lonely and cut off from others does not just sting emotionally. Loneliness changes our internal biology in ways that are linked to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even early death. A large study of more than 42,000 adults measured thousands of proteins in blood. The researchers mapped how loneliness and social isolation line up with immune system …