Nautilus

A new report from Nautilus explores how the severity and timing of menopause symptoms could serve as early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk. Researchers are increasingly examining the links between hormonal changes in midlife and long-term brain health, suggesting that women's menopause experiences may offer clinicians valuable clues for earlier detection of dementia.

A new Nautilus article examines the idea that some psychosis may be caused by the body's own immune system attacking the brain, a process likened to 'fire' in neural tissue. The piece explores autoimmune mechanisms behind psychiatric symptoms and what they could mean for diagnosis and treatment. Readers are sharing the article as interest grows in immune-related explanations for mental illness.

A Nautilus article examines how snail shells could be used to reconstruct prehistoric cyclone activity. The shells may preserve chemical records of past storms, offering scientists a way to map where and how often cyclones struck thousands of years ago. Readers are sharing the piece as an example of how small natural archives can illuminate ancient climate patterns.

Nautilus explores whether donor hearts, after transplantation, biologically adapt to the age of their new host rather than retaining the age of the original donor. The piece examines emerging research into how transplanted organs age, raising questions about cellular rejuvenation and what it could mean for transplant medicine and long-term outcomes for recipients.