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A new Stanford University-led study provides the strongest evidence yet for why some marine animals survived Earth’s largest mass extinction, while many others disappeared forever. The discovery not only explains how modern marine ecosystems arose, but also offers a warning glimpse of how today’s ocean warming could affect marine life. About 252 million years ago, about 96% of marine species and 70% of land animals became extinct during the Permian-Triassic extinction event, often referred to as the “Great Extinction.” But the devastation was not evenly distributed across the tree of life. Before their extinction, the ancient ocean floor was dominated…

Parkinson’s disease may spread throughout the brain with the help of two proteins on the surface of motor neurons, according to a new study from Yale University School of Medicine (YSM). This discovery could open the door to treatments aimed not only at managing symptoms but also slowing or even stopping the progression of the disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease in which brain cells gradually become damaged and die. A key feature of the disease is the accumulation of a misfolded protein called alpha-synuclein. This toxic protein moves from one neuron to another, making symptoms worse over…

A drug long used to treat high blood pressure may help make an important class of cancer drugs even more effective, according to new research from Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC). The study found that the FDA-approved drug telmisartan significantly increased the cancer-killing activity of the targeted therapy olaparib, raising the possibility that more patients would benefit from the treatment. The survey results are Cancer Immunotherapy Journal. “This study shows that a common, safe, well-tolerated, convenient and inexpensive drug has the potential to significantly improve the effectiveness of an important type of cancer treatment,” said Tyler J. Kriel, MD, MPH, FACP,…

For decades, intelligence tests have measured general knowledge by asking questions based on traditional academic subjects. Recent research has revealed that information learned through personal life experience and information learned in the classroom are actually driven by the very same underlying mental abilities. The study, published in the journal Intelligence, suggests that human knowledge is a deeply unifying property, regardless of the environment in which it is acquired. Human intelligence has traditionally been divided by psychologists into two broad conceptual categories. Fluid intelligence describes the active ability to solve new problems, adapt to unfamiliar situations, and recognize underlying patterns without…

People with severe mental disorders who drink up to four cups of coffee a day can look about five years younger in their cellular age than people who don’t drink coffee. Recent research has identified an optimal period of moderate coffee consumption associated with the longer protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. The study was published in the journal BMJ Mental Health. People with severe mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often have a lower life expectancy compared to the general population. This early mortality rate often leads to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers,…

Eating a diet rich in plants, fish, and olive oil tends to be associated with improved mental health and emotional resilience in older adults. Recent research published in journals BMJ Open Our findings suggest that a Mediterranean-style diet provides a protective buffer for psychological health, even during times of widespread social stress, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings provide evidence that nutrition plays an important role in helping older adults maintain a positive outlook on life. The Mediterranean diet is a dietary method based on the traditional diet of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This dietary pattern focuses on…

A new study from University Hospitals Conner Hall Health reports that an insurance-supported integrative oncology program led to clinically meaningful improvements in cancer-related symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, depression, nausea, and fatigue. The results of this study highlight a scalable model that has the potential to provide future integrative therapies within routine oncology care. The results of this study were recently JCO Oncology Practice. The study, titled “Implementation and Patient-Reported Outcomes of an Insurance-Supported Integrative Oncology Symptom Management Program,” evaluated the first 16 months of the Conner Hall Health Integrative Oncology (CWHIO) Symptom Management Clinic. The clinic provided 1,924…

The 13th Annual Aging Research & Drug Discovery (ARDD) Conference, the world’s largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology, will be held at Harvard University’s David Rubenstein Treehouse from October 1-3, 2026. Marking the start of the high-profile Boston Longevity Week, this groundbreaking event is officially hosted by Insilico Medicine, which also anchors the conference as a Tier 1 sponsor alongside Eli Lilly. As longevity science rapidly moves from theoretical concepts to multibillion-dollar treatment pipelines, ARDD 2026 has established itself as the premier global nexus that brings together basic science, clinical research, major pharmaceutical companies, and institutional investors. Moving the conference…

In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is critical. Chemists increasingly want molecules with three-dimensional atomic structures because they have the potential to be more potent and selective in the body, but the additional chemical steps required to build that complexity are time-consuming and expensive. As it turns out, molecular complexity can be built in fewer steps using a surprisingly simple tool: an off-the-shelf blue LED light and off-the-shelf chemical building blocks familiar to second-year organic chemistry students. That’s according to a new study co-led by the University at Buffalo published Thursday (July 9). science. The researchers mixed familiar chemical…

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced the launch of Nigel, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant developed specifically for gastroenterology and hepatology. Built using AGA’s trusted clinical guidance and developed in collaboration with experts Dennis L. Shun, MD, MHS, Bradley C. Steady, MD, and Allie T. Strauss, MD, MIE, Nigel provides clinicians with fast, evidence-based answers designed for the complexities of gastrointestinal disease care. As gastroenterologists, we need answers we can trust in our practice. Nigel offers just that. With guideline-driven answers in seconds, you can have more confidence in your clinical decisions without wondering where the information…