How left brain asymmetry is related to reading ability
Researchers led by Mark Eckert at the Medical University of South Carolina, United States, report that two seemingly opposing theories of language processing are both...
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Blueberry extract may aid wound healing
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented...
A prune—or six—a day may keep inflammation at bay
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute...
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine are using new advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology to uncover new biology that could lead to longer-lasting treatments and new therapeutic...
University of Kentucky patient, domestic violence survivor triumphs, one step at a time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2022) — “Deep breaths, April. Deep breaths.” Credit: Mark Cornelison | University of Kentucky Photo LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2022) — “Deep breaths, April. Deep...
Monkeys routinely consume fruit containing alcohol, shedding light on our own taste for booze
For 25 years, UC Berkeley biologist Robert Dudley has been intrigued by humans' love of alcohol. In 2014, he wrote a book proposing that our...
Cellular structure of the human metathalamus revealed in novel 3D map
The human metathalamus is extremely important for relaying auditory and visual signals to the rest of the brain. However, a detailed, three-dimensional map of the...
Gene linked to hearing in humans also linked to touch in sea anemones
An international team of investigators, including several researchers in biological sciences from the U of A, have published a paper that reports the discovery of...
Penn researchers discover new cell type in human lung with regenerative properties
PHILADELPHIA— A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key role in human lung diseases has been discovered...
Study shows: Fish can calculate
Cichlids and stingrays can perform simple addition and subtraction in the number range of one to five. This has been shown in a recent study...
Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart’s pacemaker cells?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a...
Immune system ‘sentinel’ cells key to maintaining and regulating response to immunotherapy
The presence of dendritic cells, so-called ‘sentinel’ immune cells, is vital to maintain and regulate the balance of the body’s immune response. Researchers have discovered an...
3D facial analysis shows biologic basis for gender-affirming surgery
Gender-affirming facial surgery (GFS) is pursued by transgender individuals who desire facial features that better reflect their gender identity. Until now, there have been few...
Tulane University study shows COVID-19’s lingering impacts on the brain
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection. Credit: Tulane...
Wildfire smoke exposure in early pregnancy affects infant monkey behavior
Infant monkeys conceived while their mothers were naturally exposed to wildfire smoke show behavioral changes compared to animals conceived days later, according to a new...
