Cancer cell with mitochondria in green—the cell’s powerhouses and sites of iron–sulfur cluster production. Credit: Jean-Claude Martinou / UNIGE Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg show that D-cysteine, the “mirror” form…
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Music therapy during surgery reduces anesthetic use and stress responses, study finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study published in the journal Music and Medicine demonstrates that intraoperative music therapy significantly reduces the amount of propofol and fentanyl required during laparoscopic cholecystectomy…
Liver transplantation utilizing grafts donated after euthanasia is feasible, study suggests
A first comparison of liver transplantation in Canada using organs donated after medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has shown good patient survival with outcomes similar to standard organ donation. Credit:…
Tomb of Avar warrior found containing ornate treasures
Archaeologists from the Szent István Király Museum have unearthed an Avar warrior’s tomb near the border of Aba and Székesfehérvár in Hungary. According to experts, the tomb dates to between…
Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood
Summary: The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found…
NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak—what happened in 2019 should be a warning
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The recent confirmation of new measles cases unconnected to international travel suggests the highly contagious disease has likely started spreading through communities, according to Health New…
Combining two brain scans uncovers hidden clues to future teen anxiety
Scientists scanned the brains of teens at age 13 and again at 15 using EEG and fMRI, then combined EEG and fMRI scans to produce a more meaningful picture of…
Bust of Ancient Egyptian goddess unearthed in Turkey
Excavations at Satala in Turkey’s Gümüşhane province have led to the discovery of a bronze bust depicting Isis, an Ancient Egyptian goddess whose worship spread throughout the Greco-Roman world. During…
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain 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…
Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween, by a nutritionist
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Walk through any supermarket at this time of year and you’ll see shelves stacked with Halloween treats. Halloween and candy go hand in hand, but what…
