A research team from Kyushu University in Japan has recently discovered a calcium-based mechanism that plays a key role in
Day: October 11, 2024
People with dyslexia and dyscalculia show less bias, study shows
Dyslexia and dyscalculia are most commonly acknowledged as posing challenges linked to people’s literacy and numeracy. However, a new study
Light pollution disturbs moths even in the dark
The increasing use of artificial light at night is one of the most dramatic human-made changes on earth. Streetlights and
The secret to slimming? Special ‘skinny genes’ double weight loss
The secret to losing weight could all be down to a combination of 14 ‘skinny genes’, a new study has
Researchers succeed in creating two interconnected vascular networks
Researchers at Tampere University have developed a groundbreaking cell culture platform that enables the formation of two distinct but interconnected
Persistent infection could explain long COVID in some people, study finds
Brigham researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood,
Having a sweet tooth is linked to higher risk of depression, diabetes, and stroke, study finds
People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according
How your skin tone could affect your meds
Skin pigmentation may act as a “sponge” for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their
Ultra-sensitive robotic ‘finger’ can take patient pulses, check for lumps
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a soft robotic “finger” with a sophisticated sense
Adding vagus nerve stimulation to training sessions may boost how well sounds are perceived
Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to
