Accelerated Aging and Early-Onset Cancers

A study suggests that an increase in cancers among people under 55 may be related to accelerated aging in recent generations. Experts say more research is needed to fully understand this link.

Study on Accelerated Aging and Early-Onset Cancers

A study suggests that an increase in cancers among people under 55 may be related to accelerated aging in recent generations. Experts say the development of early-onset cancers could be linked to factors like chronic inflammation and environmental insults. The full findings are expected to be published later this year.

Decline in Fertility Rates Among Women

Women globally are having fewer children by choice, not due to declining fertility rates. Experts attribute this trend to factors like increased education, access to contraception, and changing norms. Claims by Nicole Shanahan suggesting a decline in women's fertility due to environmental factors like electromagnetic pollution and pharmaceuticals are not supported by scientific evidence.

The Science of Siblings: Understanding Autism in Identical Twins

The Science of Siblings explores how identical twins Sam and John Fetters, both on the autism spectrum, showcase the mystery of how a highly genetic disorder can manifest differently in siblings who share the same genome. The twins' story sheds light on the interplay between genetics and environmental factors in autism development.