Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have uncovered physical remains of the lost medieval town of Hamarkaupangen in Hamar, Norway. It is not known when Hamarkaupangen…
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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise Depend on Context
Summary: A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs.…
Adult stem cells discovered in small, non-human primate for first time
Divergence of primate skeletal muscle stem cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58897-x For the first time, researchers have discovered and isolated adult stem cells from a non-human primate. This…
Liquid biopsy test uses RNA modifications to detect early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid…
Review compares efficacy, safety of treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa
The efficacy and safety of currently approved and pipeline medications for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are compared in a systematic literature review and network meta-analysis published online July 2 in…
Timing of Prozac Treatment Shapes Lasting Mood, Brain Changes
Summary: New research reveals that the developmental timing of fluoxetine (Prozac) treatment profoundly influences long-term mood and brain function. In a rodent model, early postnatal treatment in males led to…
Bioinformatics software detects cancer-related changes in single-cell studies
On the left: single-cell analysis of bone marrow samples from patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. On the right: spatial analysis of a murine brain section. In both cases, each point represents…
Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with potential consequences for heart health. Researchers found older adults who reported Monday…
