Immune activation in a pregnant woman can have negative effects on the development of fetal brain microglia — or macrophage
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Gut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice, study finds
When scientists transplanted the gut microbes of aged mice into young “germ-free” mice — raised to have no gut microbes
Clinical trial shows promising results in a two-drug combination that curbs methamphetamine use
A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive drug for up
Interventions against misinformation also increase skepticism toward reliable sources
Efforts to tackle false information through fact-checking or media literacy initiatives increases the public’s skepticism toward “fake news.” However, they
Lung organoids unveil secret: How pathogens infect human lung tissue
How do pathogens invade the lungs? Using human lung microtissues, a team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel
Improved prime editing system makes gene-sized edits in human cells at therapeutic levels
Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have improved a gene-editing technology that is now capable of inserting
Benefits of failure are overrated
The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society, according to research published by
Feeling rough after your COVID shot? Congrats, it’s working!
Fewer than 1 in 4 people in the United States have received last year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine, despite a death
Planetary Health Diet associated with lower risk of premature death, lower environmental impact
People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental
Protocol for creating ‘wired miniature brains’
Researchers worldwide can now create highly realistic brain cortical organoids — essentially miniature artificial brains with functioning neural networks —