Scratching the skin triggers a series of immune responses culminating in an increased number of activated mast cells — immune
Category: Health
Researchers see health effects across generations from popular weed killer
Washington State University researchers have found a variety of diseases and other health problems in the second- and third-generation offspring
Experiences of ‘ultimate reality’ or ‘God’ confer lasting benefits to mental health
People over the millennia have reported having deeply moving religious experiences either spontaneously or while under the influence of psychedelic
A global database of women scientists is diversifying the face of science
Underrepresentation of women scientists in the public sphere perpetuates the stereotype of the white male scientist and fails both to
Meet B. fragilis, a bacterium that moves into your gut and evolves to make itself at home
MIT researchers have analyzed population genomics and metagenomics to investigate the microbiome evolution of Bacteroides fragilis, one of the most
Strongly agree: The number of response options matter when using a Likert Scale
You’ve probably seen a Likert Scale even if you don’t know the ubiquitous measurement tool by name. In its traditional
Study identifies a hormone that may hinder weight loss
Scientists already know that a hormone called leptin plays a part in the body’s response to weight loss. Fat cells
Advance in CAR T-cell therapy eliminates severe side effects
An advance in the breakthrough cancer treatment known as CAR T-cell therapy appears to eliminate its severe side effects, making
Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams syndrome
Williams Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about one in 10,000 babies born in the United States, produces a
How humans reduce uncertainty in social situations
Do my friends find me funny? Am I making a good impression during this job interview? For most, such questions
