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American mink regrow their brains in a rare reversal of the domestication process
Farm animals look different from their wild counterparts in many ways, and one difference is consistent: their brains are smaller...
Astronomers identify the earliest strands of the cosmic web
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a team of scientists led by University of Arizona astronomers has discovered a threadlike...
Transformation of immunosuppressive mtKRAS tumors into immunostimulatory tumors by Nerofe and Doxorubicin
“ we demonstrated that the combination of Nerofe and DOX exerts a synergistic effect during mCRC treatment ”Credit: 2023 Ohana...
Bar-Ilan University study reveals disparity in quality of life among COVID-19 survivors from different ethnic groups
A new study conducted by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel has shed light on the long-term impact of COVID-19...
Health professions requiring advanced degrees have few Latinos
WASHINGTON (July 5, 2023)--Although the situation is improving, Latinos and especially Mexican Americans, remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions...
CU Anschutz study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer...
Playing with kids could help improve the mental wellbeing of retirement home residents
A study conducted at a retirement home in South Africa suggests that programs promoting interaction between residents and children may...
Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil
Common drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be made from a chemical from pine trees instead of crude oil...
No increase in mortality for most overweight people, study finds
Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study...
Scent of a woman: Hand odor can reveal a person’s sex
The profile of scent compounds from a person’s hand can be used to predict their sex, according to a new...
Black Americans may face relatively accelerated biological aging because they tend to experience lower socioeconomic status, more neighborhood deprivation and higher air pollution than White Americans
Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287112Credit: Craig Adderley, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287112 Article Title: Contributions of neighborhood social environment and air...
Why the day is 24 hours long: Astrophysicists reveal why Earth’s day was a constant 19.5 hours for over a billion years
A team of astrophysicists at the University of Toronto (U of T) has revealed how the slow and steady lengthening of...
Children’s nature drawings reveal a focus on mammals and birds
When asked to draw their local wildlife, 401 UK schoolchildren aged 7 to 11 most commonly drew mammals and birds, while...
Global science leaders herald new era of ground-breaking climate and sustainability science at Paris Summit & Symposium
“Fundamental Life Science Meets Climate, Environment, and Sustainability” was organized by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) together...
Stressed for a bit? Then don’t click it, cybersecurity experts advise
RICHLAND, Wash.—Workers feeling a specific form of stress are more likely than others to become the victims of a phishing...
BESSY II: What drives ions through polymer membranes
Ion exchange membranes are needed in (photo)electrolysers, fuel cells and batteries to separate ions and enable the desired processes. Polymeric...
David Hulcoop appointed as Open Targets Director
Open Targets has appointed David Hulcoop as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Ian Dunham. Hulcoop will build...
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water
PFAS are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets....
Treating childhood ADHD with stimulant meds not associated with increased substance use later in life, study finds
PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2023 — Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do...
From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies
New research by the University of Liverpool could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials...
