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The Human Upgrade · October 2, 2026 · 00:10:37

Vagus Nerve Memory, Cat Cancer Genes, Inherited Intelligence, Mulberry Microbes, and Vitamin D : 1548

Host Dave Asprey examines new research on vagus nerve stimulation for cognitive impairment, genetic similarities between cat and human cancers, a twin study on inherited intelligence, mulberry compounds and the gut microbiome, and the complex relationship between magnesium and vitamin D metabolism. The episode separates promising biological mechanisms from proven interventions, cautioning listeners not to extrapolate lab findings to consumer products or health claims. Several studies discussed predate this week’s coverage; this is a research roundup, not a list of newly published trials.

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Ear Stimulation of Vagus Nerve Shows Cognitive Improvement00:00:18
In a 24-week trial, participants with mild cognitive impairment who received electrical stimulation at vagus-innervated ear points improved by an average of 3.2 points on a cognitive test, compared to 0.3 points with sham stimulation.
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Cat Tumors Share Cancer Genes with Humans00:01:51
Analysis of 493 cat tumor samples across 13 cancer types revealed alterations in genes like TP53, and the mutation FBXW7 might predict drug sensitivity in lab-grown feline mammary tumors.

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