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Dementia with Lewy bodies accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of all dementia diagnoses.
Compared to Alzheimer’s, dementia with Lewy bodies often leads to a quicker decline in memory and daily function.
Joshua Shavit
JWST spots the most distant spiral galaxy yet, shaking up what we know about early galaxy formation.
SpaceMost distant spiral galaxy ever found shatters theories of cosmic formationJoseph Shavit
Researchers have created JRT, a non-hallucinogenic cousin of LSD that rebuilds brain connections and may treat schizophrenia safely.
HealthNew LSD-like drug could revolutionize mental health treatmentJoshua Shavit
Scientists reveal DNA entropy as a new, accurate way to measure aging—offering insight beyond traditional methylation methods.
HealthScientists make a breakthrough in measuring aging through DNARebecca Shavit
Lake Agassiz no longer exists, however, it was one of the largest lakes in North America during the last ice age at an estimated size of around 170,000 square miles.
DiscoveriesNorth America’s 6th Great Lake was larger than the other great lakes combinedJoseph Shavit
A Denisovan jawbone from Taiwan proves these ancient humans lived in warm climates, reshaping our view of human evolution.
DiscoveriesDenisovan jawbone discovery unlocks secrets of ancient human migrationRebecca Shavit
New Ssn enzymes cut single-stranded DNA with precision, unlocking powerful tools for gene editing, diagnostics, and medicine.
HealthNew enzymes offer breakthrough in genetic editing beyond CRISPRJoshua Shavit
New research shows how stellar sound waves reveal star age and mass, helping scientists understand the galaxy’s history.
SpaceSound waves unlock hidden secrets inside starsMac Oliveau
Scientists discover how phosphorus molecules form in space, helping trace the origin of life on Earth.
SpacePhosphorus from space could help explain the origins of life on EarthJoshua Shavit
In Brazil’s Acre state, the Tequinho geoglyph marks what was once a ceremonial hub, connected by straight roads that stretched up to 50 miles through dense rainforest.
DiscoveriesResearchers uncover ancient network of cities hidden in the Amazon rainforestJoshua Shavit
A new study suggests that statins might ease the mental decline linked to Alzheimer's disease.
HealthCholesterol-lowering drugs help combat Alzheimer’s diseaseJoseph Shavit
This landmark finding sheds new light on how the brain forms and stores memories, deepening our understanding of the biology behind learning.
HealthScientists discover evidence of memory storage outside the brainRebecca Shavit
A distant galaxy stopped forming stars just 700 million years after the Big Bang, challenging cosmic formation models.
SpacePrematurely dead galaxy challenges what scientists knew about the early universeMac Oliveau
Resistant starch, present in foods such as underripe bananas, oats, and legumes, escapes digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine.
HealthEating green bananas can lower your risk of cancer by over 60%Joseph Shavit
Discoveries3,000-year-old biblical structure unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of DavidRebecca Shavit
The movement of Earth's tectonic plates shape the planet's surface. This three-dimensional image shows a map of Earth's tectonic plates.
DiscoveriesNew study challenges what we know about how Earth’s surface evolvedMac Oliveau
Research explores why some crave gossip attention while others dread it
HealthSurprising reasons why people actually want to be gossiped aboutJoshua Shavit