Social media has changed how people interact. However, social media use is neither static or specifically linked to certain platforms.…
Oxygen in hyperbaric chamber provides relief after radiotherapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can relieve self-reported symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy against cancer in the pelvic region, a study…
How age affects perception of white LED light
Although LEDs are increasingly used in low-energy lighting and displays, consumers sometimes find their light harsh or unpleasant. Findings from…
A rat’s brain, on and off methamphetamine
Drug addiction is a vicious cycle of reward and withdrawal. Chronic users often relapse because of the unpleasant physical and…
Brands are resilient against ‘fake news’ on social media
‘Fake news’ stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but a new study finds that they likely pose little threat to…
Scientists develop test for uncommon brain diseases
Scientists have developed an ultrasensitive new test to detect abnormal forms of the protein tau associated with uncommon types of…
X marks the spot: Recombination in structurally distinct chromosomes
A recent study has revealed more details about how the synaptonemal complex performs its job, including some surprising subtleties in…
Medical News Today: MCI: Should memory tests score males and females differently?
A new study finds that testing memory with sex-specific scores could lead to more females and fewer males receiving a…
Computational ‘match game’ identifies potential antibiotics
Computational biologists have devised a software tool that can play a high-speed ‘Match Game’ to identify bioactive molecules and the…
Medical News Today: Does the rotavirus vaccine prevent type 1 diabetes?
Scientists present a link between rotavirus infection and type 1 diabetes and suggest vaccination as a method to prevent the…