As public health officials around the world monitor dozens of former passengers and crewmembers of the MV Hondius for signs of hantavirus infection, scientists are hoping to learn more about…
Category: Humans
Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection
At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like…
Imperial purple cloth discovered in Roman infant burials in York
Archaeologists and chemists from the University of York have identified traces of rare imperial purple dye on textile remains recovered from Roman infant burials in York, offering fresh insight into…
Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression
Summary: Researchers developed the first multiscale map of the brain’s histamine system, spanning from genetics to behavior. While histamine is famously linked to allergies, this study highlights its critical, often-overlooked…
Rare Bronze Age neck rings unearthed near Norrköping
Archaeologists working near Norrköping have uncovered two exceptionally rare Bronze Age neck rings buried inside an ancient grave, a discovery experts say may be unique in Sweden. The bronze rings,…
Rare Roman villa near Halberton becomes focus of major community dig
Work has started on a major community archaeology project at a Roman villa site near the English village of Halberton, where experts fear years of ploughing are gradually destroying important…
Massive Bronze Age treasure hoard found beneath Polish field
A large collection of Bronze Age ornaments has been uncovered near the village of Buniatycze in south-eastern Poland. The hoard contains 18 bronze items, mainly bracelets and anklets, weighing about…
Ice Age stone tools in China challenge ideas about early human innovation
Stone tools uncovered at an archaeological site in central China may have been made during a severe Ice Age, according to new research that reshapes ideas about early human innovation.…
