The discovery of bird flu in dairy cow milk highlighted a previously overlooked target for the H5N1 virus: mammary glands. A new study suggests it’s not unique to cows. An…
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Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder
Summary: A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral…
Scientists create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system
Left, malar rash in a (huNSGW41-derived) Lupus THX mouse (three weeks after pristane injection). Middle, serum antinuclear IgGs (scale bar, 20 μm) and kidney immunopathology (H&E and anti-huIgG immunofluorescence; scale bar,…
Novel treatment improves embryo implantation and live birth rates in infertile women undergoing IVF and ICSI
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are…
Archaeologists discover ornately decorated Tang Dynasty tomb
Archaeologists have discovered an ornately decorated tomb from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) during excavations in China’s Shanxi Province. The tomb was initially uncovered during construction works in Taiyuan, and…
Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Do you find that you daydream a lot? Are you often sluggish and tend to disengage easily when doing a task? You might have cognitive disengagement…
Heart experts have tips on staying safe in the summer heat
As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that heart patients need to take extra precautions to protect themselves. According…
