by Colin Pritchard, The Conversation Detecting cancer early before it spreads throughout the body can be lifesaving. This is why doctors recommend
Month: November 2022
Different people interpret facial impressions very differently, study reveals
Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should
Stereotypical image of scientist influences trust
How does society regard scientists? The limited research in this area reveals a contradiction. Although people consider scientists to be
Chronic health conditions associated with worse survival rates for patients with metastatic breast cancer
The death rate for women with metastatic breast cancer is linked to the number of chronic health conditions they have,
Rare human intestinal disorder is due to reduction in protein synthesis
A decrease in protein synthesis in the cells of the developing gut contributes to a rare genetic disorder, and an
Researchers find a gut-brain connection for social development
To learn to socialize, zebrafish need to trust their gut. Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections
Hormonal therapy won’t prevent chronic ills after menopause: Expert panel
Experts are once again advising doctors and women against using menopausal hormone therapy to ward off chronic diseases—20 years after
Study finds vascular neck restraint used by law enforcement officers is safe and effective
Many police departments have banned the use of neck restraints, citing safety concerns in the wake of incidents that have
Researchers assess barriers to advanced epilepsy care in New Jersey
For millions of Americans who suffer from epilepsy, advanced monitoring is essential for diagnosis and effective treatment. But in New
Inequality linked to differences in kids’ brain connections
Growing up in a socioeconomically disadvantaged household may have lasting effects on children’s brain development, a large new study suggests.