Most research in human genetics has historically focused on people of European ancestries — a long-standing bias that may limit
Month: July 2024
Electronic prompt for surgeons may reduce breast cancer overtreatment
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers have developed a novel prompt, or ‘nudge’ embedded in the electronic
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
People who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms — otherwise known as magic mushrooms — typically undergo a surreal experience in which their
Morals are key to consumer views on lab-grown meat, study finds
People’s moral values could limit their uptake of lab-grown meat, a study suggests. People who say living a natural life
Study shows promise for a universal influenza vaccine
New research led by Oregon Health & Science University reveals a promising approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine —
Shining light on amyloid architecture
Amyloid-beta (A-beta) aggregates are tangles of proteins most notably associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Despite its constant stint in
Impact of incarceration on youth health
Researcher Samantha Boch has studied the impact of incarceration on child and family health for more than a decade. Her
Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress
Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate as pharmaceutical technology and landslide
These healthcare professionals may be secret weapon against hypertension, study says
When it comes to helping patients with high blood pressure get their hypertension under control, a new Tulane University study
Can consciousness exist in a computer simulation?
Would it be desirable for artificial intelligence to develop consciousness? Not really, for a variety of reasons, according to Dr.
