A group of killer T cells surround a cancer cell. When a killer T cell makes contact with a target cell, it attaches and spreads over the cell to neutralize…
Category: Humans
Megathrust earthquakes possible cause of Teōtīhuacān decline
A new study, published in the journal Science Direct, suggests that a series of megathrust earthquakes led to the decline and possible abandonment of Teōtīhuacān. Named by the Nahuatl-speaking Aztecs…
Subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-carbidopa beneficial for Parkinson’s disease
Subcutaneous infusion of ND0612 (a levodopa-carbidopa solution) increases on time without troublesome dyskinesia among patients with Parkinson disease, according to a study published online March 15 in The Lancet Neurology.…
Ticagrelor monotherapy cuts bleeding risk in acute coronary syndrome
Treatment with ticagrelor alone results in a lower rate of clinically relevant bleeding compared with ticagrelor and aspirin among patients with an acute coronary syndrome who had percutaneous coronary intervention…
At-home HPV testing boosts cervical cancer screening participation
Mailed at-home self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing increases cervical cancer screening participation in underscreened populations by almost threefold, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the…
UK and Portuguese study strongly suggests ‘superbugs’ are being passed from pets to owners
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Pet dogs and cats play an important role in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says new research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in…
Excavations uncover traces of Kraków Fortress
A team of archaeologists conducting archaeological works at the S52 construction site have uncovered traces of the Kraków Fortress in the Polish city of Kraków. S52 is a Polish highway…
“Supernatural” Experiences Comfort Grieving Pet Owners
Summary: A new study explores the phenomenon of supernatural visits from deceased pets. Analyzing 544 accounts from dog owners on social media, researchers found that about half of these experiences…
How Sex and Gender Shape Our Cognition
Summary: Researchers released a new study examining how sex and gender influence cognitive abilities. The study analyzed eight cognitive tasks and found that while spatial cognition correlates more with biological…
AI vs. Human Empathy: Machine Learning More Empathetic
Summary: AI-generated messages can make recipients feel more “heard” compared to responses from untrained humans. The research demonstrates AI’s superior ability to detect and respond to human emotions, potentially providing…
