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  • Sibling study finds birth order neurodevelopmental differences appear within the first year of life
    on March 9, 2026 at 6:20 pm

    Birth order has long been linked to differences in cognition, with firstborn children often outperforming their later-born siblings. Parental engagement and interaction have been suggested as potential influences on this difference. However, only a few studies have compared siblings within the same family, particularly in the first year of life, making it difficult to fully separate birth order from broader family background factors. Such within-family comparisons may help address this gap.

  • Why coordination improves after brain circuits mature: Astrocytes may be the missing link
    on March 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    A new study reveals that astrocytes—star-shaped support cells traditionally viewed as passive partners of neurons—play a previously underappreciated role in the maturation of coordinated movement.

  • Why lungs age unevenly: Vulnerable cells may guide new therapies
    on March 9, 2026 at 5:40 pm

    Aging is associated with increased risk for nearly every lung disease, including acute conditions like pneumonia and chronic diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. Now, one of the most comprehensive analyses of human lung aging has found that not all cells age equally.

  • How AI can assist clinicians in identifying high-risk patients with bloodstream infection
    on March 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    Bloodstream infections (BSI) can turn deadly fast, particularly for patients with weakened immune systems. A new study from Houston Methodist Research Institute finds that artificial intelligence can assist clinicians in identifying previously unseen patterns of infection in patients.

  • ‘Asian flush’ mutation may trigger ferroptosis during heart attacks, study reveals
    on March 9, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    About 40% of East Asians suffer from alcohol intolerance, known as “Asian Flush Syndrome,” caused by an ALDH2 genetic mutation. Beyond facial flushing, this mutation carries serious cardiovascular risks. Carriers experience more severe heart damage during heart attacks, though the mechanism was unclear.