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The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought

1 week 6 days ago
A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recognizing faces become more specialized as neurotypical children grow older, but show much less change in autistic children. The discovery could help explain why some autistic people have difficulty recognizing faces and reading emotions.

Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch

1 week 6 days ago
Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising new ability of immune cells that could change how we understand long-term immunity. Researchers found that T cells can actually sense how stiff their surrounding tissues are, using these physical signals to help determine whether they develop into long-lasting memory cells that protect against future infections.

The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut

2 weeks ago
The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for about 15% of the variation in biological aging rates. Some bacterial species were associated with slower aging, while others were linked to accelerated aging.

Common drugs may help dangerous viruses spread through the body

2 weeks ago
A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can weaken a crucial immune defense against influenza, COVID-19, and other infections. By suppressing genes that normally fight viruses, these medications may leave patients more vulnerable to infection.

The use of biological age and artificial intelligence in health care

2 weeks ago
This commentary highlights the age illusion and advocates integrating biological age and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance clinical precision in health care. By synthesizing geroscience and machine learning, practitioners and scientists can effectively bridge the gap between experimental biomarkers and personalized medicine and longevity care. This contribution is timely as the importance of biological age and predictive analytics offer transformative potential for diagnostics while...
Pawel Kordowitzki

Survey of the human proteostasis network: translation, protein folding, and organelle-specific systems

2 weeks ago
The condition of having a healthy, functional proteome is known as protein homeostasis, or proteostasis. Maintaining proteostasis is the province of the proteostasis network, which consists of the cellular components that regulate protein synthesis, folding, localization, and degradation. The proteostasis network is a fundamental functional unit in biology with relevance to many diseases. Despite its importance, the human proteostasis network has until now lacked a precise definition, limiting...
Evan T Powers