It has been fascinating to learn about brown fat and its potential health benefits. Whereas white fat (the jiggly tissue around the belly) stores extra calories, brown fat actually burns it to generate heat. Here's my news story on this topic in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Some of the latest GLP-1 drug candidates are specifically targeting brain conditions, not weight loss. The decision by pharma companies follow several promising results of clinical trials in substance use disorders led by academics. I wrote about this trend in my latest story for @nature.com

Over a century ago, Santiago Ramón j Cajal declared that in the adult mammal brain "nothing may be regenerated”. But is the tide now turning? @marilenharo.bsky.social explores the new evidence and fierce debate in a feature >>

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Exclusive in @nature.com: A Canadian startup just completed first test of a method to stem emissions from thawing permafrost, placing woody mats on areas of rapid erosion. Researchers say the concept is promising, but faces steep obstacles to scaling up in the Arctic.
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Can adult brains grow new neurons? I had the chance to report on this fascinating question for @nature.com and speak with scientists on both sides of a decades-long debate about adult neurogenesis . Here's what I've learned from them: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

With comments from @cmyeaton.bsky.social, @jbloomlab.bsky.social, @scottehensley.bsky.social, @jameshay.bsky.social and Alex Greninger. Thank you for contributing!

The flu season seems to be off to an early start in the Northern Hemisphere and scientists are worried about one particular mutation. That means it's a good idea to go get vaccinated as soon as possible!

I wrote about what the early data tell us: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized the treatment of obesity. But some people still don't respond to them and scientists are trying to understand why. In this news story for @nature.com, I explore how that has become one of the key questions of obesity research. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Wealthy donors in Brazil are starting to invest in science. And they want to bring more people with them.

Brazilian organizations are discussing a local association inspired by the Science Philanthropy Alliance, in a push to boost private donations to research.

I wrote about it for @nature.com: