In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain
Month: September 2023
Genomic sequencing method may help curtail syphilis spread
An easily implemented genome-sequencing method could help public health officials combat America’s ongoing syphilis epidemic, researchers at the University of
Cleared to launch? Ethical guidelines needed for human research in commercial spaceflight
The commercial spaceflight industry is expanding opportunities for scientific research in space, but the industry needs clear ethical guidelines before
Few eligible patients get access to publicly funded weight management programs in England, study shows
Of the more than 1.8 million adults in England with a recorded diagnosis of overweight or obesity, only 3% are
Comprehensive treatment strategy could change prognoses for colorectal cancer patients with metastases
Colorectal cancer (CRC) with synchronous peritoneal metastases (SPM) is a challenging disease to treat with a relatively poor prognosis. However,
Innovative double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel shows promise for intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics
A research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable
Increasing steps by 3,000 per day can lower blood pressure in older adults, study finds
An estimated 80% of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Maintaining healthy blood pressure can protect against
One-hour training is all you need to control a third robotic arm, study finds
One-hour training is enough for people to carry a task alone with their supernumerary robotic arms as effectively as with
Decreasing biodiversity may promote spread of viruses
How are environmental changes, loss of biodiversity, and the spread of pathogens connected? The answer is a puzzle. Researchers from
Small cell lung cancer: New approach to overcoming chemo-resistance
Small cell lung cancer accounts for about 15 percent of all diagnosed lung cancers and is still associated with a