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Fish oil's cancer effects depend on an enzyme, ALOX15. Without it, supplements may not prevent colorectal tumors. EPA forms worked better than DHA in mice. Consult a doctor before use.
Exercise like running, swimming, or dancing effectively reduces depression and anxiety symptoms, often matching or exceeding medication and therapy. Group or supervised sessions are most beneficial.
A brain parasite can infect immune cells designed to kill it. Research shows these cells use an enzyme called caspase-8 to self-destruct, killing the parasite and controlling the infection.
Myopia may be caused by insufficient light reaching the retina during sustained close-up work in dim indoor lighting, not screens alone.
Top AI researchers are leaving academia for high-paying industry jobs, threatening academic innovation and collaboration. This shift risks overemphasizing individual "genius" over team-based science, which is more effective for complex problems.
A 300-million-year-old fossil reveals one of the oldest vertebrate herbivores, pushing back the timeline for plant-eating animals. Other news: EU restricts Chinese participation in key research; brain connectivity sex differences grow with age; scientists fight misinformation online.
Nature's latest issue includes articles on topics like genetically engineered plants, ancient climate clues, and job listings for research positions.
A study in Nature examines how X's (formerly Twitter) feed algorithm influences political views and polarization.
Microsoft's glass storage can hold 4.8TB of data for over 10,000 years, offering a durable alternative to degrading hard drives.
Autistic advocate Sondra Williams, misdiagnosed for years, pushes for greater autistic involvement in research to shift focus from "curing" to understanding.
Microsoft created a long-lasting data storage system using glass.
Baby chickens react like humans to the "bouba-kiki" effect, linking sounds to shapes, suggesting a pre-language trait.