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…
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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…
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public Domain The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the…
Significant archaeological discoveries unearthed in the Olomouc Region
Archaeologists from the Olomouc Archaeological Centre have made several significant discoveries at Dluhonice, located in the Olomouc region of Czechia. The discoveries include an extensive Celtic cremation cemetery from the…
Glioblastoma treatment shows promise in mouse study
GAD activity in immunocompromised setting. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08224-z Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-led researchers have identified a small molecule called gliocidin that kills glioblastoma cells without damaging healthy…
