Researchers have found that formerly sedentary young adults who were instructed to exercise regularly for several weeks started choosing healthier…
Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis
Scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that’s been caused by a…
We need to fine-tune our ‘maps’ of the visual cortex
Monkey brain scans have revealed new information about the part of the brain that processes visual information.
Mental health disorders common following mild head injury
A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after…
Breaking new ground in study of malignant pediatric brain tumor
Researchers identified a series of cancer-causing driver gene mutations and discovered that medulloblastoma is perhaps an even more dynamic and…
Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy
Researchers show how PFAS industrial chemicals, which are used in many consumer products, pass through the placenta throughout pregnancy to…
Measuring stress around cells
Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to ‘sculpt’…
New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects
Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an…
New heart valve modeling technique enables customized medical care for patients
Engineers develop noninvasive way to simulate repairs to the heart’s mitral valve allowing surgeons to provide patient-specific treatments.
Babies who hear two languages at home develop advantages in attention
In the study, infants who are exposed to more than one language show better attentional control than infants who are…