Summary: In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of…
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Custom-made 3D lab models could unlock the secret to soft tissue joint diseases
3D model development for joint soft tissue disease. Combining patient-derived cells with relevant matrix components will yield 3D cultures that recapitulate key tissue morphology. Dynamic loading in tendon or ligament…
US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Every two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page of your favorite book or brew a cup of coffee, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth,…
Necklace found in Neolithic grave reveals complex ancient culture |
According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, an ornate necklace discovered in a child’s grave at the ancient village of Ba’ja offers fresh insights into the…
Algorithmic blood test analysis will ease diagnosis of cancer types, guide treatment
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thanks to machine learning algorithms, short pieces of DNA floating in the bloodstream of cancer patients can help doctors diagnose specific types of cancer and choose…
Bridging the Sex Gap: Personalizing Treatments for Mood Disorders
Summary: Researchers explore the advancements made in understanding sex differences in mood disorders since the 2016 NIH mandate to include sex as a biological variable in basic research. Their review…
Archaeologists may have discovered lost settlement of Apancalecan |
In an announcement by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), archaeologists may have discovered the lost settlement of Apancalecan in Mexico’s Costa Grande of Guerrero region. The discovery…
How to tell if symptoms are due to allergies, the common cold, the flu, or COVID-19
Early symptoms of viral infections and allergies can be similar, though allergies can cause itchy eyes, which is less common in viral infections. Also, fevers tend to signify infections. Credit:…
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are…
