Credit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pexels Remarkable progress has been made against the HIV epidemic in the last two decades. However, a loss of momentum in fighting HIV across the…
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Masculine Ideals Double Suicide Risk in Men
Summary: Men who strongly adhere to traditional masculine ideologies, such as suppressing emotions and valuing independence, are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those with more…
Flexibility demands influence motor cortex’s involvement in execution of motor sequences, rat study finds
Simplified schematic representation of the motor control system considered in this study, and the hypotheses about how it is used in response to different challenges. Credit: Mizes et al. The…
Study uncovers the secrets of the Nebra Sky Disk
A new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has revealed new insights into the sophisticated techniques used to craft the Nebra Sky Disk. The Nebra Sky Disk is a…
Roman villa discovered in Wiltshire’s Chalke Valley
Archaeologists have discovered a high status Roman villa in the Chalke Valley, located in Wiltshire, England. The site was initially identified by detectorists, who reported finding Roman artefacts to the…
Family History of Mental Illness Increases Aggression Risk in CTE
Summary: A new study reveals that individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and a family history of mental illness have a heightened risk of aggression during adulthood, particularly between ages…
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulation linked to long-lasting brain effects
Visualization of SARS-CoV-2 viral tropism in whole mouse bodies and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persistency in skull marrow and brain. (A–E) SARS-CoV-2-GFP aerosol infection in K18-hACE2 mice. (A) Illustration of SARS-CoV-2-GFP…
Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide, finds study
Latent profile-derived subgroups of men conforming to traditional masculinity ideologies. Credit: Heliyon (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39094 Men commit suicide much more often than women. Those who want to live up to…
Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto…
Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our…
