Psychology & Psychiatry
How a high-fat diet can make you anxious
When we're stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new CU Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.
Jun 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gaining a better understanding of brittle bone disease with 3D model featuring biodegradable hydrogel matrix
For someone suffering from brittle bone disease, life is fraught with complications. The slightest misstep, a seemingly harmless fall or even one false move can be all it takes to leave them with a broken arm or leg. And ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Medical research
Reproductive cells drive sex-dependent differences in lifespan, reveal role for vitamin D in improving longevity: Study
Women live longer than men. This isn't unique to humans, either; we see this trend in a wide range of other animals. Biologists have theorized that the discrepancy in life expectancy between sexes might be partly related ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Medical research
Heart regeneration: Researchers discover key role of growth factor
An international research team, coordinated by academics from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS—Policlinico Sant'Orsola Hospital, has identified a key growth factor capable of exerting a proliferative and regenerative ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists find that just thinking about a location activates mental maps in the brain
As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain engages cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex. These maps store information about paths you have taken and locations you have ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Medical research
Scientists engineer human antibodies that could neutralize black widow toxin
There are various types of widow spiders, including black, red, and brown varieties in North and South America, the Australian redback spider, and several button spider species that inhabit South Africa. In Europe, Latrodectus ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds no long-term impact of anesthetics on children
A University of Queensland-led study has found multiple doses of anesthetics do not compromise brain function in young children. The research paper was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Jun 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds animal empathy differs among men
James Cook University researchers investigating men's empathy towards animals have found higher levels in men who own pets versus farmers and non-pet owners. The study is published in Animal Welfare.
Jun 7, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Texas rancher develops anthrax from butchered lamb meat
Anthrax disease in humans is rare and when it does occur, it's usually during hot, dry summers.
Jun 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why do we love to see unlikely animal friendships? A psychology expert explains
The internet is awash with stories and videos of unlikely animal friendships, often with many millions of views. This content typically shows animals from different species showing affection to one another, signifying a bond ...
Jun 6, 2024
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