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Episode 333
Published 3Â weeks, 4Â days ago
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Scientists have discovered that many Alzheimer's patients are simultaneously battling a second lesser-known brain disorder, raising urgent questions about how the disease is diagnosed and treated. A surprising large-scale study has revealed that serotonin — the brain's 'happiness chemical' — may be quietly driving the progression of a common and serious heart valve condition. Researchers have identified a mysterious 'protector protein' that could hold the key to reversing hair loss by keeping follicle stem cells alive through a critical regenerative window. In genetics, non-coding DNA once dismissed as genomic 'dark matter' has been found to harbor mutations that trigger diabetes in newborns, potentially reshaping how infants are screened. Meanwhile, a global network of radio telescopes has captured unprecedented images of black hole jets radiating the energy of ten thousand suns, offering a landmark confirmation of how black holes sculpt entire galaxies.
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