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Association between gut microbiota and sarcopenia in older adults: a cross-sectional analysis from the second wave of the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS)
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that specific gut microbial profiles are significantly associated with sarcopenia. Akkermansia and Lactobacillus were associated with sarcopenia, although greater Roseburia levels were beneficial. These microbial signatures are associated with sarcopenia and warrant further longitudinal investigation.
Seeking the right match: a hermeneutic phenomenological study of how older adults negotiate anthropomorphic perceptions, role identity and functional needs in elderly care robots
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Path analysis of subjective health status, healthy lifestyle habits, and successful aging in Korean older adults: path differences by age
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What matters most to the patient - a qualitative study of older patients in a geriatric ward
CONCLUSIONS: What mattered most to the patients was closely related to the World Health Organization's recommendations for ethical and good quality health care. Generally, the patients agreed on what mattered most. Further studies are needed to enrich the understanding of what is important to older patients.
Feeling Younger as an Indicator of Better Overall Intrinsic Capacities in the INSPIRE-T Cohort
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that feeling younger than one's age is associated with better overall intrinsic capacities at baseline and lesser decline over the monitoring period. Routine assessment of subjective age could help to identify individuals who may benefit from prevention strategies and could promote patient-centered care by providing deeper insights into individuals' perceptions of aging.
Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for Alzheimer’s—it could offer a broader treatment strategy.
Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength training and mind-body exercises help, they are best used alongside aerobic workouts. The findings also confirm that exercise is a safe and essential part of treatment.
Measles explodes in Bangladesh after vaccination breakdown, killing hundreds of children
Changes to government’s vaccine purchase system after 2024 revolution led to nationwide shortages, gaps in immunity
Daily briefing: ‘A true pioneer and maverick’, Craig Venter dead at 79
US lawmakers vote to reject Trump’s massive budget cuts — but call for substantial decreases
Why cows burp methane: new ‘cellular organ’ discovered in gut microbes
‘Beyond COP’ climate summit puts scientists at the centre of the action
All life runs on 20 amino acids. These cells run key machinery on just 19
Forest pests hit trees hard as temperatures rise
Blood test hints at breast-tumour response to treatment
Continuously graded-doped SnO<sub>2</sub> for efficient n–i–p perovskite solar cells
To defeat gerrymandering, we must go back to the drawing board
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6797, April 2026.
Deeper detection limits in astronomical imaging using self-supervised spatiotemporal denoising
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6797, April 2026.
Bypassing the yellow phase for extremely stable formamidinium lead iodide perovskite solar cells
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6797, April 2026.
Toward life with a 19–amino acid alphabet through generative artificial intelligence design
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6797, April 2026.