Summary: Researchers discovered a biomarker that can predict the impact of early toxic stress on infant cognitive development and health. The study used F2-isoprostane, a marker for oxidative stress, to…
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This protein may be the ‘glue’ that helps COVID virus stick
Credit: CC0 Public Domain When SARS-CoV-2 enters the human body, the virus’ spike protein binds to a cell, allowing the virus to infiltrate and begin replicating. A new study from…
Self-Compassion Is Key to Happier Romantic Relationships
Summary: Self-compassion in romantic relationships leads to greater happiness for both partners. The research, involving 209 heterosexual couples, shows that men particularly benefit when their partner practices self-compassion. This study…
Insurance doesn’t always cover hearing aids for kids
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Joyce Shen was devastated when doctors said her firstborn, Emory, hadn’t passed her newborn hearing screening. Emory was diagnosed with profound sensorineural hearing loss in both…
AA attendance lower among African American, Hispanic and young populations: Study
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a cornerstone of treating alcohol use disorders in the United States. But even today, Americans are not accessing it equally, according…
Bronze Age burial objects indicate ritual deposition of metal
Archaeologists excavating at the Papowo Biskupie archaeological site have uncovered new evidence linking burial rituals with metal depositions. Papowo Biskupie is located at a dried-out lake in northern Poland, where…
Researchers design new open-source technology for interfacing with living neurons
System overview. Credit: Advanced Science (2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306826 Neurons intricately communicate and respond to stimuli within a vast network, orchestrating essential functions from basic bodily processes to complex thoughts. Traditional…
Stressful Life Events Linked to Poor Biological Health
Summary: Researchers have found a strong link between stressful life events and deteriorating biological health. Analyzing blood concentrations of four key biomarkers in over 4,900 participants, the study reveals how…
Significantly restricting movement is most effective in stopping disease spread, SARS-CoV-2 data show
Shortest possible route between Wuhan and Beijing centroids (red) calculated from the China road network (white). Credit: Journal of The Royal Society Interface (2024). DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2023.0425 Researchers from La Trobe…
