Global Intelligence Database
Analysis of over 900,000 genomes reveals that repetitive DNA sequences expand significantly with age, driven by inherited genetic modifiers. These somatic mutations are strongly linked to severe kidney and liver diseases, challenging the assumption that our genome remains static throughout life.
By Hujoel, Handsaker, Tang, Kamitaki, Mukamel, Rubinacci, Palamara, McCarroll, Loh
Researchers investigating psilocybin have discovered that the drug fundamentally alters how the brain processes contextual information. By combining brain scans with visual tests like the Ebbinghaus illusion, the study suggests this disruption of contextual computation could be the primary mechanism driving psychedelic experiences.
By Aqil, de Hollander, Vreugdenhil, Knapen, Dumoulin
A major new meta-analysis has uncovered a significant link between working in pharmaceutical plants and an increased risk of specific cancers. The findings suggest that potential occupational exposure to hazardous substances is elevating the danger for workers, particularly for cancers of the urinary, blood-forming, and lymphatic systems.
By Moon, Mun