Obesity has become one of the most pressing health issues of the modern age, with over a billion individuals worldwide currently affected. The escalating prevalence of obesity contributes to an…
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Sexually Dimorphic Dopaminergic Circuits Determine Sex Preference and Are Reversed by Stress
Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University, along with collaborating institutions in China, have uncovered new insights into how sexually dimorphic dopamine circuits in the brain influence the sociosexual preferences of mice.…
“GroceryDB” Reveals the Extent of Food Processing in Major US Retailers
A recent study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham has provided an essential resource for consumers and policymakers to better understand the extent of food processing in offerings from…
300 Previously Unknown Genes Linked to Depression in Global Populations
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified nearly 300 new genetic risk factors for major depression across all major global populations, a first in genetic research for this mental health…
Bile Acids Impair T Cell Function and Promote Tumor Growth in Liver Cancer
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment in recent years, offering patients the potential for more personalized and effective therapies. By harnessing the power of the immune system, immunotherapy helps the body’s…
Exploring the Potential of DOP Agonists in Treating Depression and Anxiety
The global burden of anxiety and depression-related disorders is rapidly increasing, contributing to widespread distress and significantly impacting societal productivity. Despite advancements in pharmacology, many existing treatments for these conditions…
CERS2 Gene Mutation Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women with Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes (GD) is a common pregnancy complication, affecting a significant number of women worldwide. While many women experience a return to normal glucose levels after childbirth, there is a…
PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent research from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed concerning evidence about the relationship between PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in…
Xenon Gas Protects Neurons and Reduces Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Mouse Models
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging and perplexing neurodegenerative disorders, with no cure and limited treatment options. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and…
Ultrasound Awakens Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
A recent study from researchers at Concordia University proposes a promising new approach to cancer treatment that leverages ultrasound-guided microbubbles, a technology already commonly used in medical imaging and drug…
Green Tea May Help Preserve Brain Health
Recent research from the Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences has found an intriguing relationship between the consumption of green tea and a reduction in cerebral white matter lesions…
Can Memory Influence Eating Habits and Food Intake?
The connection between memory and eating behavior has long been acknowledged in the realm of psychology and neuroscience, but a recent study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center has provided…
H5N1 Bird Flu Mutates in Humans, Raising Pandemic Fears
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) has uncovered significant findings regarding a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus. For the first…
Tai Chi Chuan Combined with rTMS Improves Sleep and Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Sleep Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment
As the global population ages, sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are becoming increasingly prevalent concerns, particularly among older adults. The prevalence of sleep disorders in this age group…
Astronomers Discover a “Super-Venus” Exoplanet with a Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere
The quest to understand the diverse range of planets beyond our solar system has taken a significant leap forward with recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Using…
Researchers Achieve High-Fidelity Entanglement of Dual-Type Qubits
As the world of quantum computing moves toward building scalable and reliable systems, one of the biggest challenges researchers face is managing errors in quantum computations. Unlike classical computers, which…
Hot Jupiter Found with Unexpected Companions
Hot Jupiters are a class of giant exoplanets that have fascinated astronomers since their discovery. They are similar in mass to Jupiter but orbit much closer to their host stars,…
The Surprising Secret Behind Ancient Chinese Cooking
A groundbreaking new study by archaeologist Xingtao Wei and his team, published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, has revealed remarkable evidence of early human ingenuity in processing bones into…
Astronomers Uncover a Rare Eclipsing Binary System
An international team of astronomers, using data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS), has discovered a new and intriguing eclipsing binary system…
Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Exposure to Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants
Nearly one-third of people in the United States have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that could harm their health. A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at…