New option for treating prostate cancer

New option for treating prostate cancer

    11 Nov 2024

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Despite medical advances...

Dog-owner interaction is reflected in heart rate variability

Dog-owner interaction is reflected in heart rate variability

    10 Nov 2024

A study at the University of Jyväskylä showed that the heart rate variability of...

Groundbreaking research unlocks precision therapy for drug-resistant leukaemia

Groundbreaking research unlocks precision therapy for drug-resistant leukaemia

    10 Nov 2024

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have identified an inherited genetic variation...

Current test accommodations for students with blindness do not fully address their needs

Current test accommodations for students with blindness do not fully address their needs

    09 Nov 2024

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that the current accommodations for examinees with...

Signals from the gut could transform rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Signals from the gut could transform rheumatoid arthritis treatment

    09 Nov 2024

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window...

Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases

Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases

    08 Nov 2024

Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that...

Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells

Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells

    08 Nov 2024

Even treated with the most advanced therapies, patients with glioblastoma — an aggressive brain...

Sleepiness during the day may be tied to pre-dementia syndrome

Sleepiness during the day may be tied to pre-dementia syndrome

    07 Nov 2024

Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due...

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

    07 Nov 2024

New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity — such as...

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

    06 Nov 2024

When it comes to fighting climate change, electric buses are a triple threat: they...

Toward better surgical outcomes in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery

Toward better surgical outcomes in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery

    06 Nov 2024

When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to...

Persistent problems with AI-assisted genomic studies

Persistent problems with AI-assisted genomic studies

    05 Nov 2024

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are warning that artificial intelligence tools gaining popularity in the...

Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes

Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes

    05 Nov 2024

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new...

Increased rates of severe human infections caused by Streptococcus subspecies

Increased rates of severe human infections caused by Streptococcus subspecies

    04 Nov 2024

A concerning increase in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key...

The Salton Sea — an area rich with lithium — is a hot spot for child respiratory issues

The Salton Sea — an area rich with lithium — is a hot spot for child respiratory issues

    04 Nov 2024

Windblown dust from the shrinking Salton Sea harms the respiratory health of children living...

Exposure to particular sources of air pollution is harmful to children’s learning and memory

Exposure to particular sources of air pollution is harmful to children’s learning and memory

    03 Nov 2024

A new USC study involving 8,500 children from across the country reveals that a...

Researchers challenge longstanding theories in cellular reprogramming

Researchers challenge longstanding theories in cellular reprogramming

    03 Nov 2024

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered that a...

Water fern gains more evidence as safe potential global food insecurity solution

Water fern gains more evidence as safe potential global food insecurity solution

    02 Nov 2024

Is the floating freshwater fern commonly called Carolina azolla the potential answer to global...

Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease

Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease

    02 Nov 2024

A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can...

Immune system review provides insight into more effective biotechnology

Immune system review provides insight into more effective biotechnology

    01 Nov 2024

Macrophage cells are the immune system’s frontline soldiers, early on the scene to protect...

Sleeping for 2: Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

Sleeping for 2: Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

    01 Nov 2024

While many people believe that poor sleep during pregnancy is inevitable, new research has...

Researchers identify ‘sweet spot’ for safe surgery after heart attack

Researchers identify ‘sweet spot’ for safe surgery after heart attack

    31 Oct 2024

After a heart attack, aging adults face double or triple the risk of life-threatening...

Nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics

Nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics

    31 Oct 2024

In a recent study, an international research team with significant involvement from MedUni Vienna...

Smell loss linked to 100-plus diseases

Smell loss linked to 100-plus diseases

    30 Oct 2024

Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with The Oxford...

Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species

Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species

    30 Oct 2024

Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice...

AI in healthcare: New research shows promise and limitations of physicians working with GPT-4 for decision making

AI in healthcare: New research shows promise and limitations of physicians working with GPT-4 for decision making

    29 Oct 2024

Published in JAMA Network Open, a collaborative team of researchers from the University of...

Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns

Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns

    29 Oct 2024

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to...

Invisible anatomy in the fruit fly uterus

Invisible anatomy in the fruit fly uterus

    28 Oct 2024

You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit...

Studying Wikipedia browsing habits to learn how people learn

Studying Wikipedia browsing habits to learn how people learn

    28 Oct 2024

At one point or another, you may have gone online looking for a specific...

Scientific discovery scratching beneath the surface of itchiness

Scientific discovery scratching beneath the surface of itchiness

    27 Oct 2024

Ever had an itchy nose or, worse, an unreachable spot on your back that...

Psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidates

Psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidates

    27 Oct 2024

It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social...

Asthma and fine particulate matter

Asthma and fine particulate matter

    26 Oct 2024

Asthma is currently an incurable disease that severely impairs quality of life, with recurring...

Skeletal muscle health amid growing use of weight loss medications

Skeletal muscle health amid growing use of weight loss medications

    26 Oct 2024

A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal...

Researchers develop low-cost device that detects cancer in an hour

Researchers develop low-cost device that detects cancer in an hour

    25 Oct 2024

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have created a portable device...

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

    25 Oct 2024

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states — more than...

Mouse study sheds light on secret to maintaining a youthful immune system

Mouse study sheds light on secret to maintaining a youthful immune system

    24 Oct 2024

What keeps some immune systems youthful and effective in warding off age-related diseases? In...

What standing on one leg can tell you: Biological age

What standing on one leg can tell you: Biological age

    24 Oct 2024

How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more...

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

    23 Oct 2024

Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer...

Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%

Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%

    22 Oct 2024

Eight cities in the United States have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which contribute...

Stalking ribosomes: How cancer cells pull poker faces

Stalking ribosomes: How cancer cells pull poker faces

    22 Oct 2024

The protein factories of our cells are much more diverse than we thought they...

New study urges enhanced recruitment strategies to help address US primary care physician shortages

New study urges enhanced recruitment strategies to help address US primary care physician shortages

    21 Oct 2024

Finding sound strategies to meet the growing demand for primary care, especially in underserved...

Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation

Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation

    21 Oct 2024

A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic...

Why breast cancer spreads to bone

Why breast cancer spreads to bone

    20 Oct 2024

Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey, have developed an...

‘Paving the way’ for improved treatment of premature aging disease

‘Paving the way’ for improved treatment of premature aging disease

    20 Oct 2024

A new University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved...

Protein shakeup: Researchers uncover new function of a protein that may unlock age-related illnesses

Protein shakeup: Researchers uncover new function of a protein that may unlock age-related illnesses

    19 Oct 2024

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which...

Healthy diet may help keep low grade prostate cancer from progressing to more dangerous states during active surveillance, study suggests

Healthy diet may help keep low grade prostate cancer from progressing to more dangerous states during active surveillance, study suggests

    19 Oct 2024

In a peer-reviewed study believed to be the first of its kind published, a...

Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds

Increased autism risk linked to Y chromosome, study finds

    18 Oct 2024

Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a Geisinger...

Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world

Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world

    18 Oct 2024

Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around...

Fearful memories of others seen in mouse brain

Fearful memories of others seen in mouse brain

    17 Oct 2024

How do we distinguish threat from safety? It’s a question important not just in...

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

    17 Oct 2024

Food allergies are a major health problem worldwide. In some countries, up to 10%...

Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

    16 Oct 2024

The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant...

Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

    16 Oct 2024

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder — also known as ADHD — is typically thought of as...

Defective sperm doubles the risk of preeclampsia

Defective sperm doubles the risk of preeclampsia

    15 Oct 2024

For the first time, researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk...

Targeting ‘undruggable’ diseases: New levels of detail in targeted protein degradation

Targeting ‘undruggable’ diseases: New levels of detail in targeted protein degradation

    14 Oct 2024

Researchers at the University of Dundee have revealed in the greatest detail yet the...

A new target for anxiety disorders

A new target for anxiety disorders

    14 Oct 2024

Scientists at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have...

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth

    13 Oct 2024

In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo...

How do we recognize other people’s emotions?

How do we recognize other people’s emotions?

    13 Oct 2024

A person’s facial expression provides crucial information for us to recognize their emotions. But...

New paradigm of drug discovery with world’s first atomic editing?

New paradigm of drug discovery with world’s first atomic editing?

    12 Oct 2024

In pioneering drug development, the new technology that enables the easy and rapid editing...

Researchers identify signs tied to more severe cases of RSV

Researchers identify signs tied to more severe cases of RSV

    12 Oct 2024

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children due...

How your skin tone could affect your meds

How your skin tone could affect your meds

    11 Oct 2024

Skin pigmentation may act as a “sponge” for some medications, potentially influencing the speed...

A look into ‘mirror molecules’ may lead to new medicines

A look into ‘mirror molecules’ may lead to new medicines

    11 Oct 2024

A University of Texas at Dallas chemist and his colleagues have developed a new...

Do people with MS have an increased risk of cancer?

Do people with MS have an increased risk of cancer?

    10 Oct 2024

A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people...

In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve

In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve

    10 Oct 2024

Male fruit flies have several tricks for finding a mate, from sensing pheromones in...

Team engineers new enzyme to produce synthetic genetic material

Team engineers new enzyme to produce synthetic genetic material

    09 Oct 2024

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has engineered an efficient...

Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

    09 Oct 2024

As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the...

Harnessing natural killer T cells to advance cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors

Harnessing natural killer T cells to advance cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors

    08 Oct 2024

In the fight against cancer, chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy has achieved...

Common consumer product chemicals now tied to cardiac electrical changes

Common consumer product chemicals now tied to cardiac electrical changes

    08 Oct 2024

Environmental phenols are found in a wide range of common consumer products. They include...

Preventing organ transplant rejection | ScienceDaily

Preventing organ transplant rejection | ScienceDaily

    07 Oct 2024

Organ transplantation is an incredible medical accomplishment that unfortunately still presents significant unsolved challenges,...

Multiple myeloma: Cilta-cel found highly effective in real-world study

Multiple myeloma: Cilta-cel found highly effective in real-world study

    07 Oct 2024

In the first study to report real-world outcomes from ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel), a chimeric...

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

    06 Oct 2024

In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a...

Role of ophthalmic acid in motor function control

Role of ophthalmic acid in motor function control

    06 Oct 2024

A research team from the University of California, Irvine is the first to reveal...

Real-time data shows what happens when people lose their balance

Real-time data shows what happens when people lose their balance

    05 Oct 2024

Researchers at Virginia Tech are using wrist-worn voice recorders to capture real-world data to...

New therapeutic target for cardiac arrhythmias emerges

New therapeutic target for cardiac arrhythmias emerges

    05 Oct 2024

A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine —...

Hoarding disorder: ‘Sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise

Hoarding disorder: ‘Sensory CBT’ treatment strategy shows promise

    04 Oct 2024

Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy...

Turning brain cells on using the power of light

Turning brain cells on using the power of light

    04 Oct 2024

University of Rochester researchers have demonstrated a noninvasive method using BL-OG, or bioluminescent optogenetics,...

New risk scoring system to account for role of chronic illness in post-surgery mortality

New risk scoring system to account for role of chronic illness in post-surgery mortality

    03 Oct 2024

A UCLA research team has created the Comorbid Operative Risk Evaluation (CORE) score to...

Unpacking polar sea ice | ScienceDaily

Unpacking polar sea ice | ScienceDaily

    03 Oct 2024

Polar sea ice is ever-changing. It shrinks, expands, moves, breaks apart, reforms in response...

Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains

Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains

    02 Oct 2024

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal...

Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

    02 Oct 2024

A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne...

One in three Americans has a dysfunctional metabolism, but intermittent fasting could help

One in three Americans has a dysfunctional metabolism, but intermittent fasting could help

    01 Oct 2024

More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster...

Could a bout of COVID protect you from a severe case of flu?

Could a bout of COVID protect you from a severe case of flu?

    01 Oct 2024

More than 200 viruses can infect and cause disease in humans; most of us...

Babies born after fertility treatment have higher risk of heart defects, study suggests

Babies born after fertility treatment have higher risk of heart defects, study suggests

    30 Sep 2024

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in...

How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain?

How are pronouns processed in the memory-region of our brain?

    30 Sep 2024

Read the following sentence: “Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked into the bar, she...

In or out of a biological cell: Who transports what here?

In or out of a biological cell: Who transports what here?

    29 Sep 2024

Transport proteins are responsible for the ongoing movement of substrates into and out of...

Research reveals impact of gut microbiome on hormone levels in mice

Research reveals impact of gut microbiome on hormone levels in mice

    29 Sep 2024

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the balance of bacteria in...

Scientists design new drug to fight malaria

Scientists design new drug to fight malaria

    28 Sep 2024

In 2022, nearly 619,000 global deaths due to malaria were caused by Plasmodium falciparum,...

Rates of sudden unexpected infant death changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rates of sudden unexpected infant death changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

    28 Sep 2024

The risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)...

Programming cells to target brain tumors

Programming cells to target brain tumors

    27 Sep 2024

Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumour, with an average...

A method of ‘look twice, forgive once’ can sustain social cooperation

A method of ‘look twice, forgive once’ can sustain social cooperation

    27 Sep 2024

The theory of indirect reciprocity holds that people who earn a good reputation by...

Pigs may be transmission route of rat hepatitis E to humans

Pigs may be transmission route of rat hepatitis E to humans

    26 Sep 2024

New research suggests that pigs may function as a transmission vehicle for a strain...

Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B

Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B

    26 Sep 2024

Adults with hemophilia B saw their number of bleeding episodes drop by an average...

Psychedelics excite cells in hippocampus to reduce anxiety

Psychedelics excite cells in hippocampus to reduce anxiety

    25 Sep 2024

A classic psychedelic, similar to LSD, psilocybin and mescalin, was found to activate a...

Better together: Gut microbiome communities’ resilience to drugs

Better together: Gut microbiome communities’ resilience to drugs

    25 Sep 2024

Many human medications can directly inhibit the growth and alter the function of the...

Paving the way for new treatments

Paving the way for new treatments

    24 Sep 2024

Researchers have created a computer program that can unravel the mysteries of how proteins...

Climate science: How a believer becomes a skeptic

Climate science: How a believer becomes a skeptic

    24 Sep 2024

A study of mostly climate science believers shows just how easily information — and...

Bringing lost proteins back home

Bringing lost proteins back home

    23 Sep 2024

Cells are highly controlled spaces that rely on every protein being in the right...

Unlocking the potential of patient-derived organoids for personalized sarcoma treatment

Unlocking the potential of patient-derived organoids for personalized sarcoma treatment

    23 Sep 2024

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed the largest collection...

Researchers identify sex-based differences in immune responses against tumors

Researchers identify sex-based differences in immune responses against tumors

    22 Sep 2024

Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine investigated differences in T-cell responses between...

A two-dose schedule could make HIV vaccines more effective

A two-dose schedule could make HIV vaccines more effective

    22 Sep 2024

One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine...

Fever drives enhanced activity, mitochondrial damage in immune cells

Fever drives enhanced activity, mitochondrial damage in immune cells

    21 Sep 2024

Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also —...

Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding

Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding

    21 Sep 2024

As anyone who’s spent time in the saddle knows, riding a horse can be...

Proteins in tooth enamel offer window into human wellness

Proteins in tooth enamel offer window into human wellness

    20 Sep 2024

A new way of looking at tooth enamel could give scientists a path to...

Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

    20 Sep 2024

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have found that despite legislation in 19 states...

Clinical trial successfully repurposes cancer drug for hereditary bleeding disorder

Clinical trial successfully repurposes cancer drug for hereditary bleeding disorder

    19 Sep 2024

A drug approved for treating the blood cancer multiple myeloma may offer a safe...

Can the MIND diet lower the risk of memory problems later in life?

Can the MIND diet lower the risk of memory problems later in life?

    19 Sep 2024

People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk...

Fruit flies’ visual navigation tactics differ by environment

Fruit flies’ visual navigation tactics differ by environment

    18 Sep 2024

The fruit flies that hover around the apples on your counter have to navigate...

Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal

Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal

    18 Sep 2024

Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in young adults in the...

Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity — even for marmots

Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity — even for marmots

    17 Sep 2024

Adversity early in life can have permanent health consequences for people — even if...

Lower neighborhood opportunity may increase risk for preterm birth

Lower neighborhood opportunity may increase risk for preterm birth

    17 Sep 2024

A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources...

New proteins involved in regulating the cell membrane

New proteins involved in regulating the cell membrane

    16 Sep 2024

Scientists at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS) have uncovered new details...

Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology

    16 Sep 2024

Now, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers believe they have found a way to...

Babies born to women consuming a high fat, sugary diet at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life

Babies born to women consuming a high fat, sugary diet at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life

    15 Sep 2024

Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems...

Antibody-drug conjugate found effective against brain metastases in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer

Antibody-drug conjugate found effective against brain metastases in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer

    15 Sep 2024

A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some...

Key factors that impact long-term weight loss in patients prescribed GLP-1 RA medications

Key factors that impact long-term weight loss in patients prescribed GLP-1 RA medications

    14 Sep 2024

A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss...

Experimental mRNA cancer vaccine shows potential for advanced stage cancer patients in Phase 1 trial

Experimental mRNA cancer vaccine shows potential for advanced stage cancer patients in Phase 1 trial

    14 Sep 2024

Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy...

Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study

Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study

    13 Sep 2024

Research from UC Davis Health found that 22% of adults and 10% of children...

Supported youth become supportive adults, researchers find

Supported youth become supportive adults, researchers find

    13 Sep 2024

Adolescents who had emotional support from friends and relatives, and who were biologically prepared...

Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing

Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing

    12 Sep 2024

Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year,...

Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor

Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor

    12 Sep 2024

Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease, according...

Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests

Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests

    11 Sep 2024

When Ilber Manavbasi attempts a tricky piano riff, he rehearses more than the notes...

Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?

Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?

    11 Sep 2024

In a study from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U)...

Framing climate action as patriotic and status-quo friendly increases liberals’ and conservatives’ belief in climate change

Framing climate action as patriotic and status-quo friendly increases liberals’ and conservatives’ belief in climate change

    10 Sep 2024

Conservatives and liberals may be at odds in their views on environmental issues, but...

New AI can ID brain patterns related to specific behavior

New AI can ID brain patterns related to specific behavior

    10 Sep 2024

Maryam Shanechi, the Sawchuk Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering and founding director of...

Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues

Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues

    09 Sep 2024

As Utah’s Great Salt Lake shrinks, exposing more of its playa, concerns grow about...

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression

    09 Sep 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills...

Low-impact yoga and exercise found to help older women manage urinary incontinence

Low-impact yoga and exercise found to help older women manage urinary incontinence

    08 Sep 2024

Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga...

Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer’s disease

Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer’s disease

    08 Sep 2024

Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked...

Elevating analysis of genomic data with breakthrough mathematical technique

Elevating analysis of genomic data with breakthrough mathematical technique

    07 Sep 2024

A novel approach to analysing single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data has been unveiled by...

Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days

Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days

    07 Sep 2024

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in...

New research on anesthesia unlocks important clues about the nature of consciousness

New research on anesthesia unlocks important clues about the nature of consciousness

    06 Sep 2024

For decades, one of the most fundamental and vexing questions in neuroscience has been:...

Travel could be the best defense against aging

Travel could be the best defense against aging

    06 Sep 2024

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could...

Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

    05 Sep 2024

A £5.77m cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing...

Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked

Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked

    05 Sep 2024

Why do some people feel itchy after a mosquito bite or exposure to an...

Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related safeguards

Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related safeguards

    04 Sep 2024

More hospitals and clinics now offer patients ketamine therapy for severe depression, post-traumatic stress...

New approach can help detect and predict mental health symptoms in teens

New approach can help detect and predict mental health symptoms in teens

    04 Sep 2024

The majority of mental health disorders manifest during adolescence and relate to a multiplex...

Young adults let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment in UK

Young adults let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment in UK

    03 Sep 2024

A national survey in the UK conducted as part of University of Exeter research...

Global South cities lack cooling green spaces

Global South cities lack cooling green spaces

    03 Sep 2024

Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack...

Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

    02 Sep 2024

Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era...

Wearable heart monitor increases diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm

Wearable heart monitor increases diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm

    02 Sep 2024

Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared...

Study combines data, molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery

Study combines data, molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery

    01 Sep 2024

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have...

New findings on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

New findings on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

    01 Sep 2024

Tuberculosis is a confounding scourge. It’s the leading cause of death from infectious disease...

How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough

How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough

    31 Aug 2024

A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at...

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

    31 Aug 2024

The cardiovascular safety of interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation...

Bacteria able to overcome cost of vancomycin resistance in lab setting

Bacteria able to overcome cost of vancomycin resistance in lab setting

    30 Aug 2024

Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study...

Researchers attempted to emulate a clinical trial using data from real patients

Researchers attempted to emulate a clinical trial using data from real patients

    30 Aug 2024

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing...

Geographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s

Geographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s

    29 Aug 2024

A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides...

Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play

Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play

    29 Aug 2024

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds — as measured by levels of gender-conforming play — may...

This new technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development

This new technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development

    28 Aug 2024

One in every three FDA-approved drugs targets a single superfamily of receptors dotting the...

New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome

New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome

    28 Aug 2024

One particular protein lies at the heart of brain development. A master regulator of...

Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally

Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally

    27 Aug 2024

A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be...

A hybrid arrowhead against immune disorders

A hybrid arrowhead against immune disorders

    27 Aug 2024

The so-called immunoproteasome is essential for the cellular immune response. In autoimmune diseases, however,...

Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters

Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters

    26 Aug 2024

The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but...

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos

    26 Aug 2024

A study out of Michigan State University found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given...

Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’

Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’

    25 Aug 2024

Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’...

A switch for immune memory and anti-tumor immunity

A switch for immune memory and anti-tumor immunity

    25 Aug 2024

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system’s...

Researcher finds sound progress in babies’ speech development

Researcher finds sound progress in babies’ speech development

    24 Aug 2024

The sounds babies make in their first year of life may be less random...

Strength training activates cellular waste disposal

Strength training activates cellular waste disposal

    24 Aug 2024

The elimination of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of the body’s...

Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease

Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease

    23 Aug 2024

Formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is an inflammatory disease characterized...

Will EEG be able to read your dreams? The future of the brain activity measure as it marks 100 years

Will EEG be able to read your dreams? The future of the brain activity measure as it marks 100 years

    23 Aug 2024

One hundred years after the human brain’s electrical activity was first recorded, experts are...

Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting

Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting

    22 Aug 2024

In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis...

Early interventions may improve long-term academic achievement in young childhood brain tumor survivors

Early interventions may improve long-term academic achievement in young childhood brain tumor survivors

    22 Aug 2024

Children who survive a brain tumor often experience effects from both the cancer and...

Aceneuramic acid is the first approved drug for GNE myopathy treatment

Aceneuramic acid is the first approved drug for GNE myopathy treatment

    21 Aug 2024

In order to treat an underserved population of patients with a rare condition whose...

How early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy

How early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy

    21 Aug 2024

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown for the first time how...

Heart data unlocks sleep secrets

Heart data unlocks sleep secrets

    20 Aug 2024

We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water....

New way to control the sense of touch

New way to control the sense of touch

    20 Aug 2024

Rutgers researchers have found a new way to manage the receptors that control the...

Rare diseases point to connections between metabolism and immunity

Rare diseases point to connections between metabolism and immunity

    19 Aug 2024

Inherited diseases of metabolism and immunity have more in common than previously recognized, according...

What the trained eye cannot see: Detecting movement defects in early stage Parkinson’s disease

What the trained eye cannot see: Detecting movement defects in early stage Parkinson’s disease

    19 Aug 2024

A technique that uses videos and machine learning to quantify motor symptoms in early-stage...

Eyes on the field: How researchers are working to revolutionize NFL officiating

Eyes on the field: How researchers are working to revolutionize NFL officiating

    18 Aug 2024

Hamza Memon and Nicholas Panzo, students at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine...

Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery

Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery

    18 Aug 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have developed a novel reagent that enhances the precision of...

Engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots

Engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots

    17 Aug 2024

A tiny battery designed by MIT engineers could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous...

Same person, Different place: Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis

Same person, Different place: Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis

    17 Aug 2024

With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer’s disease and...

Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early development

Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early development

    16 Aug 2024

In humans, the process of learning is driven by different groups of cells in...

Over half of iron deficiency cases in large health system still unresolved at three years

Over half of iron deficiency cases in large health system still unresolved at three years

    16 Aug 2024

Over half of people with iron deficiency were found to still have low iron...

International study detects consciousness in unresponsive patients

International study detects consciousness in unresponsive patients

    15 Aug 2024

New research co-led by experts at Mass General Brigham found that brain scans can...

How bread dough gave rise to civilization

How bread dough gave rise to civilization

    15 Aug 2024

A major international study has explained how bread wheat helped to transform the ancient...

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

    14 Aug 2024

In a new study, researchers synthesised data from 206,873 people across 47 studies, finding...

Children born prematurely fall into three groups

Children born prematurely fall into three groups

    14 Aug 2024

About thirteen million babies each year are born prematurely, with preterm birth linked to...

Starvation and adhesion drive formation of keratinocyte patterns in skin

Starvation and adhesion drive formation of keratinocyte patterns in skin

    13 Aug 2024

Cell-cell adhesion-induced patterning in keratinocytes can be explained by just starvation and strong adhesion,...

Scientists identify genes linked to relapse in the most common form of childhood leukemia

Scientists identify genes linked to relapse in the most common form of childhood leukemia

    13 Aug 2024

Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Seattle Children’s and the Children’s Oncology Group...

Machine learning approach helps researchers design better gene-delivery vehicles for gene therapy

Machine learning approach helps researchers design better gene-delivery vehicles for gene therapy

    12 Aug 2024

Gene therapy could potentially cure genetic diseases but it remains a challenge to package...

Cutting a few calories won’t hurt your workout

Cutting a few calories won’t hurt your workout

    12 Aug 2024

A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising,...

Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

    11 Aug 2024

Early-stage trials in Alzheimer’s disease patients and studies in mouse models of the disease...

Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins

Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins

    11 Aug 2024

While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists at...

Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants

Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants

    10 Aug 2024

A discovery by a three-member Albert Einstein College of Medicine research team may boost...

Do smells prime our gut to fight off infection?

Do smells prime our gut to fight off infection?

    10 Aug 2024

Many organisms react to the smell of deadly pathogens by reflexively avoiding them. But...

Electric bandage holds promise for treating chronic wounds

Electric bandage holds promise for treating chronic wounds

    09 Aug 2024

Researchers have developed an inexpensive bandage that uses an electric field to promote healing...

3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality

3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality

    09 Aug 2024

Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought “holy grail” of organ...

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

    08 Aug 2024

Everyone gets sleepy at work from time to time, especially after a big lunch....

Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

    08 Aug 2024

By recruiting the immune system to combat tumor cells, immunotherapy has improved survival rates,...

Genetic ‘episignatures’ guide researchers in identifying causes of unsolved epileptic neurological disorders

Genetic ‘episignatures’ guide researchers in identifying causes of unsolved epileptic neurological disorders

    07 Aug 2024

To effectively treat a disease or disorder, doctors must first know the root cause....

Researchers create new treatment and vaccine for flu and various coronaviruses

Researchers create new treatment and vaccine for flu and various coronaviruses

    07 Aug 2024

A team of researchers, led by the University of Houston, has discovered two new...

Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss

Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss

    06 Aug 2024

A study of horses — which share many important similarities with humans in their...

White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries

White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries

    06 Aug 2024

Injuries, infection and inflammatory diseases that damage the spinal cord can lead to intractable...

Allergy cells’ hidden secret | ScienceDaily

Allergy cells’ hidden secret | ScienceDaily

    05 Aug 2024

Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as...

New compound effective against flesh-eating bacteria

New compound effective against flesh-eating bacteria

    04 Aug 2024

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel...

Discovery of a new population of macrophages promoting lung repair after viral infections

Discovery of a new population of macrophages promoting lung repair after viral infections

    04 Aug 2024

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages,...

New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

    03 Aug 2024

In a new review paper, researchers from the Universities of Arizona, Oxford and Leeds...

What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date

What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date

    03 Aug 2024

Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the...

Drug developed for pancreatic cancer shows promise against most aggressive form of medulloblastoma

Drug developed for pancreatic cancer shows promise against most aggressive form of medulloblastoma

    02 Aug 2024

A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has now been shown to...

Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise

Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise

    02 Aug 2024

Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people’s daily calories. With nearly one...