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Daily briefing: Different people’s brains process colours in the same way
Protests are infectious: mapping rural unrest in Revolutionary France
Head start: fossil clues about how bodies evolved from two-fold to five-fold symmetry
Bug bites convince UK doctor to support mosquito research centre
Emerging strategies, applications and challenges of targeting NAD<sup>+</sup> in the clinic
The X-Age Project to construct a Chinese aging clock
Towards a personalized approach in senolytic trials
AI chatbots are already biasing research — we must establish guidelines for their use now
A revolution is sweeping Europe’s farms: can it save agriculture?
Global geopolitics should not stall science — 5 ways to push back
Strengthen the science behind the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Life scientists: educate others to help strengthen biosecurity
Use computing royalties to kick-start biodiversity fund
Creativity is essential to the ethos of universities
Remembering David Baltimore, a titan who transformed biology and spoke bluntly
The influential Nobel laureate ran institutions, trained future scientific leaders, survived a scandal, and shaped policy
Microscopic robots navigate ‘artificial spacetimes’
Light-guided bots are steered through mazes like spacecraft tugged by gravity
A role for lithium in Alzheimer disease
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COVID-19 accelerates vascular aging
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Cerebrospinal fluid draining lymphatics in health and disease: advances and controversies
The meninges, consisting of the dura, arachnoid and pia mater that surround the brain and spinal cord, have been recognized from the earliest anatomical studies. First identified in 1787, lymphatic vessels in the dura are now receiving greater attention as their contribution to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) clearance in diverse neurological conditions is being investigated. New methods have increased the understanding of dural lymphatics, but much is still being learned about their heterogeneity,...
Enhancing healthspan with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): a comprehensive review of its multifaceted geroprotective benefits
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine, has gained significant scientific recognition for its potential to promote healthy aging. Traditionally used as a Rasayana or rejuvenator, this potent adaptogen helps the body manage stress and enhance vitality. This review synthesises extensive evidence for its multifaceted anti-aging capabilities, which target key hallmarks of the aging process. The mechanisms underpinning its effects include enhancing telomerase activity...