Family fighting was the best predictor of current symptoms in general psychopathology. Models trained on information about the family yielded the most accurate predictions of psychopathology, and these results were…
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Drug that stops tumors’ blood supply could help kids with bone cancer live longer
Credit: Huy Phan from Pexels Ewing sarcoma is one of the most common bone cancers seen in children, and if it spreads, it can be deadly. One study found that…
Epigraphists identify Ix Ch’ak Ch’een
Archaeologists and epigraphists have identified Ix Ch’ak Ch’een as a ruler of the ancient Maya city of Cobá during the 6th century AD. Located in the Mexican state of Quintana…
Mechanism that aggravates metabolic fatty liver disease discovered
Maider Apodaka and Patricia Aspichueta working in the laboratory. Credit: Laura López An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic…
Ketamine Fails to Outperform Placebo in Major Depression Trial
Summary: A large randomized and blinded clinical trial has found no additional benefit of repeated ketamine infusions over standard inpatient care for treating major depression. The study compared ketamine with…
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new…
Drug prevents congenital heart block recurrence in a high-risk pregnancy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Congenital heart block, sometimes referred to as cardiac neonatal lupus, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that affects babies born to mothers with specific autoantibodies—called…
School disengagement increased during pandemic years
School disengagement (SD) rates were higher during the pandemic years, especially for children with mental health conditions (MHCs), according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Pediatrics. Fiorella B.…
Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old monumental landscape in Jordan
Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a large 5,500-year-old monumental landscape at Murayghat in the rocky hills of central Jordan. The landscape dates to a transitional period when…
Infant brain patterns linked to future reading issues
A newborn infant during an EEG recording. Credit: Sergio Navarrete Arroyo Delays in language and reading development are common, and learning disorders such as dyslexia can significantly affect a child’s…
