Patient-derived tumor cells (green) growing in a zebrafish embryo with its vascular network labeled in yellow, and its macrophages, a type of immune cell, in red. Credit: Lise Finotto, VIB –…
Category: Humans
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
The device. Credit: George Jenkinson A device has been created that could carry out clinical breast examinations (CBE). The manipulator, designed by a team at the University of Bristol and…
300-metre-long ancient aqueduct found at Giv‘at Hamatos |
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a large section of the upper aqueduct that transported water to the city of Jerusalem, Israel. The discovery was made during archaeological…
Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders
Summary: Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric…
Infant immune systems found to have unique and effective responses to SARS-CoV-2
Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.044 Research led by the University of Tübingen, Germany, along with partners at Stanford University, Emory University and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, U.S., has…
Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood…
New Medicare Advantage plans tailor offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos and LGBTQ+
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with…
Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either…
Sobering data from a global decade-long study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain With New York’s declared state of emergency following flash flooding, there is increasing concern such events will become more common globally. Now a study led by…
Archaeological mission finds hundreds of sealed jars in tomb of Merit-Neith |
An Egyptian-German-Austrian archaeological mission conducting excavations at the tomb of Merit-Neith have uncovered hundreds of sealed ceramic jars. Merit-Neith, meaning “Beloved by Neith”, was a consort and regent during the first dynasty. Despite her…
