Animal models are a necessary research tool for understanding how diseases develop and how therapies work in biological systems and
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Distinct brain activity triggered by memories of trauma
It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat
A mineral produced by plate tectonics has a global cooling effect
MIT geologists have found that a clay mineral on the seafloor, called smectite, has a surprisingly powerful ability to sequester
Early body contact develops premature babies’ social skills
Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child’s social
Twin research indicates that that a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health
In a study with 22 pairs of identical twins, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have found that a vegan
Climate: Why disinformation is so persistent
Melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, extreme heat waves: the consequences of climate change are more visible than ever, and
Phasing out fossil fuels could save millions of lives
A new study estimates that the mortality burden attributable to air pollution from fossil fuel use is considerably higher than
Researchers discover new classes of RNA for learning and memory
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered a new way ribonucleic acid (RNA) impacts fear-related learning and memory. Professor
Optimistic thinking linked with lower cognitive abilities
Optimistic thinking has long been immortalized in self-help books as the key to happiness, good health and longevity but it
What makes sustainable consumption so difficult
While many people want to achieve major long-term goals — such as improving their diet, quitting smoking or adopting a