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A new neuroimaging study reveals that the amygdala—the brain's emotion center—grows significantly from the fetal stage to early childhood. This growth is steeper in boys, and early left amygdala size is linked to later…
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Childhood trauma can leave a lasting mark on brain development. A new study reveals how these early neurobiological changes elevate anxiety and reduce self-control, paving the way for chronic procrastination in…
A novel test measuring how people describe and physically sniff odors can accurately distinguish Parkinson's disease from other causes of smell loss. The findings suggest the disease alters sensory processing rather than…
Could a future wearable device detect signs of emotional stress by analyzing blood flow in your fingertip? Recent research indicates this might be ...
Individuals who score higher in dark personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy also report a stronger internal drive to start their own businesses. The findings suggest that socially undesirable traits provide…
What makes a greener wipe? Researchers have more to say about bamboo's ecological risks, given limited carbon footprint data.
New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests that experiencing personal hardship does not directly cause conspiracy beliefs. Instead, adversity tends to foster a sense of injustice, which then…
Scientists have identified the edge of galaxy IC 1101 and crowned it with the title of largest known galaxy.
Scientists at UCL have developed a framework for stress-testing how AI chatbots respond to vulnerable users, helping researchers identify weaknesses and test ways to make mental health interactions ...
Marine heatwaves are emerging as a threat not just to coral reefs and fisheries, but to human health and well-being. Researchers warn that unusually hot oceans can fuel stronger storms, trigger harmful algal blooms…
A one-year study tracking high school students suggests addictive use of short-form videos limits teenagers' ability to focus on the future. This shortened perspective makes it harder for them to bounce back from…
A new study suggests that the advanced brain aging often seen in people with anxiety and depression is partly explained by differences in cognitive skills like memory and processing speed, rather than the psychiatric…
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The smart health rehab cities program administration has unveiled an expanded ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in scientific writing, but their effect on individual productivity is difficult to…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceOpen crystal lattices such as cubic diamond are central to three-dimensional photonic band-gap materials, yet their…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceVision begins in the retina, an accessible outpost of the brain located at the back of the eye. When we directly view an…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceDespite their widespread use, immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) remains effective in only a small subset of patients…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceWhy do behavior, lifespan, and reproduction evolve together? The pace-of-life syndrome (POLS) predicts such integration, yet…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMany diseases, particularly age-related diseases, are thought to involve oxidative stress. Vascular abnormalities occur in…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificancePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a fatal disease of obscure etiology with no effective treatment options. endoplasmic…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceOur understanding of immune mechanisms within the tuberculosis (TB) granuloma has advanced greatly with the advent of…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMicrobial protein production using a two-stage process with acetate as an intermediate can provide a sustainable and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceLichens are ubiquitous in most terrestrial ecosystems and yet remain poorly understood. In lichens, fungi form a mutualistic…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceEnzyme emergence is an ongoing process that began ~4 billion years ago. Here, we show that the modern biosphere-scale…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceA major challenge in managing food-related water scarcity lies in the mismatch between basin-scale hydrological systems and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceAccurate chromosome segregation during cell division depends on precise regulation of force-generating motor proteins in the…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMalnutrition weakens the intestinal barrier, allowing bacteria to translocate from the gut and cause invasive infections…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceRetrotransposons encode a protein with nicking endonuclease and reverse transcriptase activities. This protein binds…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceHow is generative AI shaping the public funding landscape? Using confidential NSF and NIH proposal submissions from two…
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