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Kerry Day
With over 10 years experience in medical research, Kerry has a passion for converting complex medical and scientific literature into easy-to-read articles for both a scientific and general audience. She believes that accurate and compelling scientific news can enhance public understanding and may be a powerful enabler for improving people’s lives.
Study finds a 1% reduction in body weight can attenuate brain aging
Using brain imaging, scientists discover reduced brain aging after just 18 months of healthy diet and exercise.
Discovery of a natural anti-stress pathway could help anxiety
A pathway in the brain that forms its natural stress response could be used to make new treatments for anxiety.
Super seaweed from sustainable aquaculture
A new cultivation method enhances the concentration of valuable compounds in seaweeds with substantial environmental benefits.
Novel lung model to test drugs and understand infections
New lung model raises hopes for more realistic modeling of new drugs and therapies.
Satisfying relationships can help prevent chronic illnesses
A new study finds that the quality of our relationships later in life can affect our chances of developing chronic disease.
Why do our brains prioritize emotional memory?
Understanding how our brain regulates emotional memory could help treat disorders such as depression or PTSD.
Paid parental leave protects mental health, review finds
An extensive review adds to the mounting evidence that paid parental leave protects long-term mental health in both mothers and fathers.
New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease via brain-derived protein
A sensitive blood test has been developed to detect a protein biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease known as brain-derived tau.
A revolutionary treatment for sleeping sickness
A new drug called acoziborole in clinical trials offers hope as an easy-to-administer treatment for sleeping sickness in remote areas.