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Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as an Editorial Assistant, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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Microdosing Psychedelics: Hype, Hope or Science?

Microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin is gaining popularity, but science remains inconclusive. Small studies report modest benefits in mood, focus and sleep, though placebo effects loom large.

3D rendering of neurons with amyloid-beta plaques, characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain Age Identified as Strongest Predictor of Alzheimer's and Death

Stanford researchers developed a blood test that measures the biological age of individual organs by analyzing protein levels. The method predicts disease risk and mortality better than chronological age.

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Psychedelics May Slow Aging at the Cellular Level

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that psilocybin improved cell longevity and boosted survival in aged mice. Lab-grown cells exposed to psilocin lived longer and showed better stress resistance.

Microscopic view of bone marrow cells, relevant to liquid biopsy analysis in cancer diagnostics.

RNA-Based Liquid Biopsy Detects Early Colon Cancer With 95% Accuracy

A study from the University of Chicago introduces an RNA-based liquid biopsy that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy. The test overcomes the limitations of DNA-based methods.

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Dementia Patients Are Now Living Longer

A multinational study led by the University of Waterloo found that older adults diagnosed with dementia are living longer than in the early 2000s. Data from over 1.2 million people showed declining mortality in five of eight regions studied.

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Crete Bacteria Show Promise As Fast-Acting Mosquito Killers

Researchers identified bacterial isolates from Crete that rapidly kill mosquito larvae by producing insecticidal metabolites. Some strains achieved full larval mortality within 24 hours.

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Women With ADHD Face Higher Risk of Severe PMS Symptoms

A UK study found women with ADHD are significantly more likely to meet criteria for provisional PMDD, with risk highest among those also experiencing depression or anxiety. The results highlight the overlooked link between ADHD and hormonal shifts.

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Industry Insight

Precision Medicine at Novo Nordisk Uses AI To Combat Obesity

Novo Nordisk’s Transformational Prevention Unit (TPU) integrates AI, omics, and genomics to predict obesity risk and tailor interventions. By focusing on personalized solutions, TPU aims to prevent obesity and reduce the incidence of related diseases

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Beyond GLP-1s: Rethinking Obesity Treatment for the Long Term

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise in treating obesity, with benefits including weight loss and improved metabolic health. However, concerns about long-term safety, cost, and accessibility remain.

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Disposable E-Cigarettes Emit More Heavy Metals Than Traditional Cigarettes

UC Davis researchers found that popular disposable e-cigarettes emit high levels of metals like lead, nickel and chromium, with some levels exceeding safety thresholds. The study suggests that these metals leach from the heating elements.

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