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US researchers have identified specific brain circuits affected by psilocybin, which may lead to new pain and mental health management options. The active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms gently activates serotonin receptors, turning these signals “to just the right level.”Mice with chronic nerve injury and inflammatory pain received a single dose of the compound. Psilocybin reduced pain and pain-induced anxiety and depression-like behaviors in these animals, with the benefits lasting almost two weeks. “As an anesthesiologist, I frequently care for people undergoing surgery who suffer from both chronic pain and depression. In many cases, they’re not sure which condition…

The genome is more than a linear code; it is a dynamic structure whose three-dimensional folding dictates how genes are regulated. Traditional sequencing technologies capture base-level variation but miss the architectural context that determines functional impact. By integrating sequence data with spatial genome mapping, researchers can detect structural variants, enhancer hijacking events, and other regulatory disruptions while interpreting their biological consequences. Mathew Easterday Chief Executive Officer Dovetail GenomicsIn this Innovation Spotlight, Mathew Easterday, the chief executive officer of Dovetail Genomics, discusses the importance of combining DNA sequence and structure analysis in a single assay. Dovetail Genomics’ LinkPrep™ technology allows researchers…

But it’s not just about avoiding harmful habits—it’s also about adopting protective ones. Nourishing your body with whole foods, getting enough sleep, and managing stress through mindfulness or social connection all contribute to a longer, healthier life. Even small shifts—like swapping processed foods for nutrient-dense meals, taking daily walks, or prioritizing sleep—can make a measurable difference.

We break it down.

In this exclusive, Dearica Hamby shares how she prioritizes nutrition with support from MegaFood supplements.She fuels with pasta or rice-heavy meals pre-game, snacks like applesauce mid-game and lighter eats post-game.Hamby’s go-to comfort order? Papa John’s pepperoni pizza—no dips needed. With the WNBA finals starting tonight, checking in with former Las Vegas Aces player and all-star Dearica Hamby last week was coincidentally perfect timing. Now a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, Hamby has had perhaps her best season in the league this year, achieving her highest field-goal percentage and the most points she’s scored in a season—all while balancing motherhood.…

Kidman’s crispy orecchiette recipe was featured in Paul Newman’s 1998 cookbook.The pasta gets pan-fried for a crunchy, golden texture that pasta lovers will crave.Finished with broccoli, garlic, pine nuts and Parm, it’s a dish full of flavor and flair. Nicole Kidman has publicly admitted (on several occasions) to being a not-great cook. But having created a dish so tasty that it was included in Paul Newman’s 1998 Newman’s Own Cookbook, we think the award-winning actress is actually a better cook than she might think. And this simple pasta dish is proof. The flavors in Kidman’s Crispy Orecchiette With Broccoli, Pine…

Often referred to as a separated shoulder, this injury doesn’t actually affect the shoulder joint. It is the acromioclavicular (AC) joint between your collarbone and shoulder blade.The AC joint is held in place by strong ligaments and is important for a stable shoulder. If these ligaments become damaged, movement of your shoulder will be limited as you heal.Being aware of exercises to avoid can help prevent your AC joint injury from worsening.Recognizing an AC Joint InjuryAC joint injuries are caused by trauma to the outside of your shoulder, according to Cleveland Clinic. This can happen due to car accidents, falls, and…

After upstream bioprocessing, such as developing a cell line or microorganism that can produce an intended product, a bioprocessor turns to downstream steps to capture and purify that product, as well as subjecting it to quality control (QC). Upstream and downstream processes both contain bottlenecks—in some cases, upstream improvements can even exacerbate downstream bottlenecks. GEN asked several experts to describe the most important downstream bottlenecks and how they address them. “The first step is to identify the bottleneck and its root cause,” write Cytiva’s Silke Steinhilber, PhD, director of product management, filtration, hardware, and consumables, and Ruth de la Fuente…

 Sustainable Innovation for Cell Counting Without Slides Reduce plastic waste, remove disposable slide costs, and automate cell counting in your lab with DeNovix CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counters. The CellDrop features dual fluorescence and brightfield optics, as well as variable height sample chamber to make cell counting fast, simple and reproducible.CellDrop is the only automated cell counter that eliminates the costs and plastic waste associated with cell counting slides. DeNovix patented DirectPipette™ technology replaces hemocytometers and slides traditionally used in cell counting equipment with a permanent, wipe clean sample chamber. Not only does this innovation improve the sustainable practices of a lab,…

Asked about the factors that mattered to them when choosing a formula product, 40% of the mothers named quality, 40% mentioned nutrients and ingredients, and 30% named health and safety, according to a YouGov survey of 6,800 women commissioned by Arla Foods Ingredients.Factors associated with quality included naturality, closeness to breast milk and organic status, the supplier told NutraIngredients.When shown a list of health benefits and asked to pick three that were most important when buying formula, healthy growth scored highest (chosen by 61%), followed by immunity (56%) and gut comfort (44%). The highest priority in terms of product labeling…