Global Intelligence Database
A new mathematical model reveals that space radiation causes complex, clustered lesions in DNA far more often than clean breaks. These "dirty" injuries confuse repair mechanisms, leading to delayed genetic fractures that physical shielding struggles to prevent.
By Cucinotta
A review of 51 studies reveals that river plumes are vital, yet overlooked, foraging grounds for seabirds. While these freshwater outflows offer a buffer against climate change, they also expose marine predators to concentrated pollutants.
By Morais, Chiaradia, Reina
A landmark study reveals that brain atrophy in Parkinson's disease follows a dual-front attack. The damage spreads through the brain's interconnected pathways, like a contagion on a transport network, while certain regions are inherently more vulnerable due to their genetic makeup.
By Vo, Tremblay, Rahayel, Al-Bachari, Berendse, Bright, Cendes, d'Angremont, Dalrymple-Alford, Debove, Dirkx, Druzgal, Garraux, Helmich, Hu, Jahanshad, Johansson, Klein, Laansma, McMillan, Melzer, Misic, Mosley, Owens-Walton, Parkes, Pellicano, Piras, Poston, Rango, Rummel, Schwingenschuh, Suette, Thompson, Tosun, Tsai, van Balkom, van den Heuvel, van der Werf, van Heese, Vriend, Wang, Wiest, Yasuda, Dagher
A crucial protein known as REST masterfully directs gene activity, shaping the developing brain and protecting it during normal ageing. However, when this powerful regulator falters, it becomes implicated in serious neurodegenerative diseases, making it a major focus for new therapeutic strategies.
By Eva, Shenoy, Gupta, Palanivel, Salkar, Nasab, Chitranshi, Mirzaei, You, Graham, Basavarajappa, Gupta