In the hours and days after a traumatic injury, the gears of circadian clocks fall profoundly out of sync, disrupting…
Gut microbiome differs among ethnicities
Changing the gut microbiome to beat illness really does hold great potential, said a biologist, but first scientists must answer…
So cute you could crush it?
Until now, research exploring how and why cute aggression occurs has been the domain of behavioral psychology. But recently, a…
Single workout can boost metabolism for days
A new study shows neurons in mice that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single…
Negative views of flexible working prevalent, especially among men
Flexible working often leads to negative views from other employees, with 1/3 of all UK workers believing those who work…
Natural selection in the womb can explain health problems in adulthood
Conditions encountered in the womb can have life-long impact on health. Scientists previously assumed this is because embryos respond to…
Vaping cannabis produces stronger effects than smoking cannabis for infrequent users
In a small study of infrequent cannabis users, researchers have shown that, compared with smoking cannabis, vaping it increased the…
Sex-specific effects of DHEA on bone mineral density and body composition
Women 55 and older have an increased risk of bone and muscle loss but therapy with the hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)…
Realistic exposure study supports the use of zinc oxide nanoparticle sunscreens
An important new study provides the first direct evidence that intact zinc oxide nanoparticles neither penetrate the human skin barrier…
New graphene-based sensor design could improve food safety
In the US, more than 100 food recalls were issued in 2017 because of contamination from harmful bacteria such as…