Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation

The brain has its own built in immune defenses that help detect threats and protect nerve cells. But growing evidence suggests that in Alzheimer’s disease, these immune cells become stuck in a state of chronic activation. Instead of helping, they trigger ongoing inflammation that can damage the connections between brain…

Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age

Cancer becomes more common with age and is often harder to treat in older adults. Yet most cancer studies in mice do not reflect that reality. Fewer than 10% of mouse experiments use aged animals, with researchers typically relying on mice that roughly correspond to humans in their early 20s.…

Chimpanzees and bonobos have human-like friend circles, study finds

Humans often organize their relationships into layers, spending the most time with a small group of close friends and family while maintaining weaker connections with a larger number of acquaintances. A new international study suggests that this pattern is not unique to people. Researchers from Utrecht University and Universidad Carlos…

MotoGp: Bezzecchi trionfa al Mugello davanti a Martin – Moto – Ansa.it

Marco Bezzecchi, partito dalla pole, trionfa al Mugello davanti al compagno di squadra in Aprilia Jorge Martin e allunga in testa alla classifica del motomondiale. Per l’azzurro è il primo successo sul circuito di casa. Terza al traguardo arriva la Ducati di Pecco Bagnaia. Riproduzione riservata © Copyright ANSA Source…

The secret to pigeons’ incredible navigation was hiding in their liver

How pigeons can travel hundreds of miles and still find their way home has puzzled scientists for decades. New research suggests the answer may lie in an unexpected place: the liver. According to a study published in Science, pigeons may use specialized immune cells in their livers to detect Earth’s…

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

More than one billion people worldwide now live with obesity, a condition that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Yet losing weight and keeping it off can be extremely difficult. The body does not simply respond to fewer calories in a straightforward way. Signals…

Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes

Fish oil may have a surprising role in the fight against insulin resistance, especially in a form of type 2 diabetes that is often overlooked. A Brazilian study published in Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduced glucose intolerance and weakened insulin resistance in rats that were…