Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Olympos in Turkey’s Antalya Province have uncovered a monumental tomb containing an ornate sarcophagus believed to have belonged to a member of the city’s…
Category: Humans
Dopamine Locks in Stress-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Summary: Researchers isolated the exact biochemical circuitry that anchors stress-induced sexual dysfunction. By subjecting Drosophila fruit flies to confinement stress, the research team demonstrated that the neurotransmitter dopamine acts as…
Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under…
Buried church bell discovered during Hostynne roadworks
A church bell buried beneath a roadside verge has been uncovered during utility works in Hostynne, a village in eastern Poland. The discovery was made while contractors were digging a…
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
As public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo work to rein in a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, other countries are establishing protocols for keeping their…
Unmasking the Epigenetic Disparity in Anxiety Disorders
Summary: Researchers have been awarded a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health. The research targets the precise epigenetic networks within…
PFAS leave fingerprints in your blood – researchers are figuring out how forever chemicals transform in your body to read these clues
Virtually every living thing on Earth, from Patagonian penguins to newborn human babies, has been touched by the synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. In fact,…
I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10‑year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care
A disease’s name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment – or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of people…
Study Exposes Risks of Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots
Summary: A new study revealed that while people are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and mental health support, the vast majority of users view these systems as…
