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June 2026 3 notes

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I, for one, would like to be able to re-grow a finger if necessary

This gif is in no way accurate but I had fun making it in Midjourney.

Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost after all—it may simply be switched off. Using a two-stage treatment, researchers redirected the body’s normal healing response away from scar formation and toward regrowth, successfully restoring bone, joints, ligaments, and tendons after amputation in animal studies.

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On the power of 'nutraceuticals'

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A meta-review found that several nutraceuticals (omega-3s, SAMe, curcumin, saffron) either enhanced the effects of antidepressants or performed better than antidepressants alone for adult depression, with side-effect rates similar to placebo. The review highlighted that adjunctive use of these supplements often provided superior efficacy compared to either treatment alone.

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Being happy 'in' your life vs. being happy 'with' your life

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The note highlights a podcast episode from Ologies featuring Dr. Laurie Santos that explores the difference between being happy "in" your life versus "with" your life, drawing on happiness research. The author found the episode so valuable that they shared it with nearly all their Signal contacts.

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