How a mouse’s brain bends time

In collaboration with New York University’s Michael Long and Stanford University’s Feng Chen and Shaul Druckmann, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory neuroscientist Arkarup Banerjee is using singing mice, like the one…

US regulatory system failed to prevent thousands of deaths in frontline workers during the pandemic, analysis finds

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis published in the British Medical Journal examines the risks faced by frontline workers in the United States during the pandemic and suggests reforms that…

People Likely to Conceal Contagious Sickness for Social Commitments

Summary: A significant number of people, including healthcare workers, conceal infectious illnesses to maintain their work and social commitments. The study, involving over 4,100 participants, found that 75% had hidden…

Adolescent Stress Alters Brain Genes, Affecting Adult Behavior

Summary: A new study reveals that excessive stress during adolescence can lead to long-lasting changes in gene expression in the brain, particularly those related to bioenergy functions. This research indicates…

Study shows breast cancer rates increasing among younger women

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Diagnoses of breast cancer have increased steadily in women under age 50 over the past two decades, with steeper increases in more recent years, according to…

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

Does living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need? Even though the federal government requires nonprofit hospitals to regularly assess the health needs…

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

The Food and Drug Administration is upping the urgency of its warnings for consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine – commonly called “gas station heroin” – a synthetic drug…

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

These colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, resulting in weight gain. Credit: UC San Diego Health…

Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University…

The Psychological Impact of Forced Human-Pet Separation

Summary: A new study reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights…