Juno Sparx
Articles by Juno Sparx
ASTROPHYSICS
The Star That Shouldn't Exist: A Massive Sun-Like Object Challenges Stellar Evolution
Astronomers have found a star with elemental abundances that defy every model of how stars form and age — and it's sitting right in our galactic backyard.
NEUROSCIENCE
Glial Cells Are Running More of Your Brain Than You Think
New single-cell sequencing data reveals that astrocytes actively encode memories — a function previously attributed exclusively to neurons. The neuron-centric model of cognition may need a serious overhaul.
MEDICINE
The Microbiome-Brain Axis Just Got a Direct Neural Route — And It Bypasses the Blood
Researchers have traced a previously unknown neural pathway from gut bacteria directly to the brainstem. The implications for psychiatric conditions linked to gut dysbiosis are significant.