Genetic link found between iron deficiency and Crohn’s disease | Researchers identify gene mutation, PTPN2, that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1086673
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Genetic and biological clues point to inflammation’s role in mental health. A large study in the Netherlands has found that inflammation is consistently linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as subtle impairments in cognitive function—particularly memory and attention.
https://www.psypost.org/genetic-and-biological-clues-point-to-inflammations-role-in-mental-health/
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High levels of microplastics and microrubber pollution in a remote, protected Mediterranean Cladocora caespitosa coral bed
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X25005454
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Researchers have developed a liquid-based chemical conversion coating technique that uses cavitation bubbles to create thick, corrosion-resistant magnesium phosphate layers on magnesium alloy surfaces, offering a cost-effective way to strengthen lightweight materials for electric vehicles
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1086209
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U.S. Research Leadership at a Crossroads — The Impact of Reducing NIH Indirect-Cost Coverage
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2502451
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“I can't compromise the quality of my life I'm sorry”: Privileged individuals in the United Kingdom show little willingness to change high-carbon lifestyles
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629625001951
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The rate of climate change is far too fast relative to how slow corals can expand their geographic range into higher latitudes to compensate for the warming
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adr2545
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First detection of a rare methanol isotope in a protoplanetary disk provides insight into the building blocks of life
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/adc7b2
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Psychology is getting more robust. Meta-analysis of >240k papers shows how psychology pivoted to publishing starkly stronger findings since the replication crisis began
https://www.science.org/content/article/big-win-dubious-statistical-results-are-becoming-less-common-psychology
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Alzheimer’s blood test can spot people with early symptoms. Researchers found the blood test was highly accurate, with 95% sensitivity, which means it was 95% accurate in picking up people with memory problems, with very few cases missed
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/07/alzheimers-blood-test-can-spot-people-with-early-symptoms-study-suggests
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Obeying orders lowers moral responsibility perception in the brain. People were asked to make moral decisions to inflict harm either freely or under coercion, and brain scans showed reduced neural markers of agency when following orders, with no difference found between civilians and officer cadets.
https://neurosciencenews.com/moral-perception-neuroscience-29229/
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Researchers have warned that the spread of misinformation continues to increase, and it has been identified as a significant threat to society and public health. Social media also enabled misinformation to have a global reach
https://academic.oup.com/heapro/article/40/2/daaf023/8100645
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Taurine is not a reliable biomarker of aging, major longitudinal study finds. A large-scale study reveals little to no connection between taurine levels and the aging process in humans, monkeys, or mice. Researchers conclude that taurine supplements are unnecessary with a healthy diet.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl2116
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A study found "significant reductions in prescription drug claims per enrollee of $34–42 annually in the small group insurance market following recreational cannabis legalization."
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hec.4967
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Study analyzed over 740,000 posts on Reddit to explore how autism is discussed and experienced by individuals. Autistic communities view these traits as differences rather than deficits, with many challenges arising from societal expectations and the pressure to mask neurodivergent traits.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aur.70066
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Scientists from SETI document for the first time humpback whales producing large bubble rings during interactions with humans. This may represent play or communication, and contributes to SETI’s broader goal of studying non-human intelligence to aid in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
https://www.seti.org/press-release/whaleseti-curious-humpback-whales-approach-humans-and-blow-bubble-smoke-rings
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New research shows a clear link between ADHD and irritable bowel syndrome, suggesting gut health could be a key factor in understanding and managing ADHD symptoms.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-04303-x
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A new trial shows mailing cervical cancer self-test kits doubled screening rates in underserved communities.
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.2971
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Use of Common Psychiatric Medications and Risk and Prognosis of ALS
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2834877?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamanetworkopen.2025.14437
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Poorer children more likely to age faster than affluent counterparts, study finds. Biological disadvantages may be shaped in first decade of a child’s life depending on family affluence. Children from higher affluence had longer telomeres and lower cortisol levels compared with low affluence.
https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2025/jun/05/poorer-children-more-likely-age-faster-affluent-counterparts-study
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Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients. Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Patients who had been taking GLP-1 RAs for more than 30 months had more than three times the risk.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/05/weight-loss-drugs-risk-of-eye-damage-diabetic-patients-study
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Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought
https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/channels/news/methane-leaks-dormant-oil-and-gas-wells-canada-are-seven-times-worse-thought-mcgill-study-suggests-365629
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Psychedelics may buffer against PTSD: Survivors of Nova music festival massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023 who consumed classic psychedelics (psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, or 2C-B) at the time reported significantly lower levels of anxiety and post-traumatic symptoms 3 weeks after the attack.
https://www.psypost.org/psychedelics-may-buffer-against-ptsd-finds-new-study-of-survivors-of-nova-music-festival-massacre/
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Men dating a woman at least 7 years younger than themselves had a substantially higher overall relationship satisfaction than men dating women at least 7 years older. No such effect was found in women. Younger women who dated older men perceived financial stability as higher with an older partner.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-asymmetric-brain/202506/age-gaps-in-relationships-which-partner-is-happier
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A new study finds no evidence of T cell exhaustion after multiple SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccinations – even in frail older adults and immunosuppressed individuals.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-60216-3
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Objectively-Assessed Napping Behaviors Predict Mortality in Middle-to-Older Aged Adults
https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/48/Supplement_1/A152/8135607?login=false
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Possible anti-aging compounds found in blood bacteria: three molecules produced by a bacterium in the blood, reduced damage and inflammatory responses in human skin cell cultures
https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/june/possible-anti-aging-compounds-found-in-blood-bacteria.html
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Drug-free pain relief game progresses to the next level in clinical trial | PainWave, a game-like app with a headset, it "trains" patients to rewire brain signals in order to relieve pain.
https://newatlas.com/chronic-pain/drug-free-pain-relief-game/
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Young adults who experience ghosting are more likely to ghost others. Those who experienced breadcrumbing were more likely to breadcrumb others. People who reported higher moral disengagement, toxic disinhibition, and psychological distress were more likely to engage in ghosting and breadcrumbing.
https://www.psypost.org/young-adults-who-experienced-ghosting-are-more-likely-to-ghost-others/
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Vegetarians Are More Rebellious (and Power Hungry) Than You Think | Analysis found that vegetarians actually care less about tradition, conformity, and even benevolence than meat-eaters do. They score higher on values like achievement, stimulation, and power.
https://www.zmescience.com/science/psychology-science/vegetarians-psychology-values-study/
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