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During lucid dreaming, a state in which one is aware that one is asleep, one can intentionally change one’s perceived physical form to experience life as an animal or another gender. Researchers recently investigated how deeply the mind can simulate these alternative identities by asking volunteers to transform into wolves or opposite-sex versions of themselves while dreaming. The experiment published in The International Journal of Dream Research suggests that the subconscious mind is highly adaptable and can create entirely new physical sensations and emotional states. Lucid dreaming occurs when a person is aware that they are dreaming but remains physically…

The number of Christians in the United States has stabilized after years of decline. But only a few of the people who line up for church on Sunday morning hear about the state of the earth, which the Bible requires stewards to do. A 2025 study found that nearly 90% of U.S. faith leaders across all major Christian denominations believe in at least some human-caused climate change, but only about half have discussed it with their congregations. Stiliano Silopoulos, one of the study’s researchers and an assistant professor in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University, said there are…

A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that those with lower plasma levels of vitamin C tended to have less gray matter in their brains and less connectivity between a set of brain regions known as the default mode network. Haruka Nagaya of Hirosaki University and colleagues published these findings in an open access journal. Pro Swan June 10, 2026. Previous research has shown a link between a diet high in vitamin C and a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. However, few studies have directly examined the potential association between plasma vitamin C levels and brain…

To better understand what causes symptoms of Rett syndrome, researchers at the Duncan Neurological Institute (Duncan NRI) at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital took a closer look at pre-symptomatic brain cells in mice that model Rett syndrome. They identified a set of malfunctioning genes and specific cell types that are early susceptible to genetic changes. This research Science progresses. Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that primarily affects girls. Girls with Rett syndrome usually develop normally during infancy, but between the ages of 6 and 18 months, they begin to lose skills such as language,…

Traditional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, often lack specificity and can damage both cancer cells and healthy cells, causing serious side effects. With this in mind, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) developed DNA nanostructures called tetrahedra and modified them by attaching a molecule derived from vitamin E called alpha-tocopherol succinate (αT). This molecule can interfere with important functions within cancer cells while acting protectively in healthy cells. By incorporating αT into DNA tetrahedra, researchers were able to significantly enhance cellular uptake, improve anticancer efficacy, and eliminate cancer cells more selectively and effectively. At the heart of…

Baby boomers, Millennials, and Gen A new study from Northwestern University found that one in three middle-aged American adults between the ages of 35 and 64 cannot consistently read prescription instructions correctly, understand medical forms, or recall details of doctor visits involved in diagnosing chronic conditions. These skills – also known as health literacy – are important for managing common conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes that commonly develop in midlife. I never expected this problem to become so prevalent, but it’s shocking to think that people are in their mid-to-late 30s and into their…

The University of Toronto’s Acceleration Consortium (AC) and Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) today announced a formal partnership to help address persistent challenges in biomedicine and early drug discovery: developing bioactive molecules with drug-like properties, advancing understanding of human health and disease, and revitalizing drug discovery programs. The Acceleration Consortium is driving an innovative era of scientific discovery, and this partnership will double the power of Canadian-led pharmaceutical innovation. Combining AC’s global self-driving lab expertise with SGC’s open science leadership will speed the discovery, design and testing of new medicines, giving patients faster access to potentially life-saving and more effective…

Vega Health, a startup that helps health systems evaluate and implement AI, has partnered with Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) to license its AI model. Five of PCCI’s AI models are now available on the Vega Health Marketplace and accessible to Vega customers. The model has been validated in a real hospital environment. Most models focus on clinical decision support, population health, or social determinants of health. Vega’s goal is to elevate innovations that might otherwise go unnoticed. “One of the things we want to do at Vega Health is bring a lot of these use cases to market…

The Australian government has filed the largest-ever lawsuit against American chemical giant 3M and its local subsidiary. The government is seeking A$2 billion in damages for past and future costs of investigating and managing “permanent chemical” contamination by firefighting foam at around 30 defense sites. The government claims the company withheld internal testing that showed these foams caused significant environmental damage. 3M has vowed to protect itself. What’s interesting is the range. State-run facilities such as public water utilities are unlikely to be included. The lawsuit also avoids mentioning the potential effects on human health. This is at least in…

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life, including socializing, office work, and healthcare, but there has been little data quantifying how these changes have affected quality of life during the pandemic and over the long term, especially on a national scale. Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan conducted a national survey of adults aged 20 to 85 to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) across Japan and within each prefecture or region over three fiscal years (fiscal years): 2017, 2020, and 2024. In Japan, the fiscal year begins on April 1st and ends on March 31st of…