POLICY GUIDANCE

May 23 2025HEALTH

Longevity Gaps: The Hidden Health Issues

Life expectancy is a big deal. It's like a report card for a country's health. It shows how long people live on average. This number is influenced by many factors. Some are short-term, like a bad flu season. Others are long-term, like lifestyle choices. Understanding what causes differences in life expectancy can help shape better health policies. This can lead to mo...

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

The BRAIN Initiative's Data-Sharing Maze: A Neuroscientist's Guide

Ever wondered how neuroscientists share their data? The BRAIN Initiative has set up a complex data-sharing network with seven different archives. Each has its own rules, making it a bit like navigating a maze. But why so complicated? Well, it allows specialized archives to cater to specific research groups. Think of it like having different libraries for different ty...

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