Multiple myeloma cured after hepatitis treatment reveals that this cancer can be caused by viruses

The effect of antiviral treatment in hepatitis C virus- and hepatitis B virus-infected multiple myeloma cohorts. (A) Study design and flowchart of hepatitis B virus (HBV)+ (orange) and hepatitis C…

Public release of AI to estimate biological sex from fundus images

Estimation accuracy of the sex estimation AI model developed this time (bar basis: file size of model). Credit: NII The Japanese Ophthalmological Society and the National Institute of Informatics have…

Memory’s Dynamics: How Stress Sharpens Subsequent Recall

Summary: Researchers discovered a fascinating aspect of human memory: our recall becomes sharper following negative experiences. The study utilized image-based experiments with participants to understand memory recall patterns. Participants remembered…

Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, relive old experiences and construct totally new experiences for…

Positive Adult Bond Buffers Against Depression in Kids Facing Adversity

Summary: Positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood significantly contribute to better mental health in adulthood. Analyzing data from the Boricua Youth Study, researchers found that children with…

Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease

Credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels While several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type 2 diabetes, new research published in Diabetologia is among…

Trauma’s Impact on Memory: Sharper Recall After Negative Events

Summary: A new study uncovers a unique aspect of human memory: our ability to recall events is sharper after experiencing negative emotions. The researchers conducted experiments with participants who viewed…

How prenatal chemical exposure shapes child development

Credit: Eco-Environment & Health (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.07.003 Organophosphate esters, commonly used as substitutes for brominated flame retardants, are increasingly present in various environmental media due to their use in consumer…

9th century sword recovered from Vistula River

The Sports and Recreation Centre in Włocławek has announced the recovery of a sword from the Vistula River in Włocławek, Poland. The discovery was made during dredging works on a…

Sexual Rejection Increases Aggression and Stress in Male Fruit Flies

Summary: A new study reveals how fruit flies respond to the stress of repeated mating failures. Researchers observed that male fruit flies facing repeated sexual rejection showed increased activity, aggression,…