The current status quo for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis relies heavily on the onset of cognitive decline. By that stage, the proteopathies (disease-causing misfolding proteins in the brain) have likely spread notably. This delays intervention, reducing the likelihood of effective symptom management or lifespan extension.

We’ve all seen the headlines and climate action plans shouting “net-zero by 2050,” right? It’s easy to assume that this means we’re aiming for a complete stop in the pollutants we emit. But here’s the catch: the “net” in “net-zero” means that we’re not aiming to drive production of carbon dioxide to zero — instead, it means striving to balance inputs and outputs so that we reach an equilibrium.

As of today, scientists have estimated 10 million to 14 million species on Earth, of which only 1.2 million are included in our database of known species, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. In 2023, 968 new species were discovered.