Excavations at Shakhi Kora provide clues to the origins of early governance

Excavations led by Professor Claudia Glatz of the University of Glasgow have revealed valuable insights into the emergence and rejection of some of the world’s earliest governing institutions. According to…

Why children play the same game or watch the same show over (and over) again

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s a familiar feeling for many parents. No matter what you suggest, your pre-schooler just wants to watch that episode of Bluey again, never mind that…

Prehistoric bakeries uncovered in Burgbernheim

Excavations in Burgbernheim, located within the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district of Germany, have uncovered evidence of early baking practices dating back to the late Bronze Age and early…

Depression Genes in Women Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk

Summary: A new study analyzing genetic data from over 300,000 people revealed that women with a high genetic risk for depression also face a higher likelihood of developing heart disease,…

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to…

Abnormal prenatal blood test results could indicate hidden maternal cancers

Credit: Josh Willink from Pexels Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found previously undetected cancers in 48.6% of pregnant people who had abnormal results for prenatal cell-free DNA…

Evaluating long-term survival and cardiac efficacy of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Fibrotic remodeling in skeletal muscle and heart of DMDMDX rats and impact of delandistrogene moxeparvovec treatment. A recent study published in the journal Human Gene Therapy evaluated the long-term survival…

Spectacular bronze statues found at San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs

Archaeologists have made further discoveries at the San Casciano dei Bagni hot springs in Tuscany, Italy. The site was founded as a sanctuary during the 3rd century BC, which the…

Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Mental Illness

Summary: A new study estimates that childhood lead exposure, peaking between 1960 and 1990 due to leaded gasoline, caused 151 million excess cases of mental illness by 2015. Researchers linked…

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Most prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37 weeks’ gestation. This is a key…