A preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators shows that a specific human genetic variant of a receptor that stimulates
Month: December 2023
Riding sound waves in the brain
Brain tumours, brain haemorrhages and neurological and psychological conditions are often hard to treat with medication. And even when effective
Why do some older adults show declines in their spatial memory?
Aging becomes apparent in various ways, one of them being changes in memory function. But some older adults experience a
Hydrogen sulfide regulates neural circuit for respiration
Hydrogen sulfide, recognized by its characteristic rotten egg smell, is synthesized in the respiratory center — an integral brain region
Meditation training can support wellbeing in older adults
Following an 18-month meditation programme can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomised controlled trial by an
Study identifies peptide as key mediator in heavy alcohol drinking
Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
A major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2, study shows
University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the
Decoding flavonoid metabolism: A closer look at plant-based diets
An international team of researchers has elucidated the process by which the major flavonoids naringenin, apigenin, and genistein are metabolized
Filling data gaps to assess the role of education in fertility decline
IIASA researchers have introduced an innovative methodology for reconstructing data on fertility and education, particularly in developing countries with inconsistent