New research from the University of Cincinnati bolsters a hypothesis that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a decline in levels of a specific protein, contrary to a prevailing theory that has been rece

On September 5, 2021, light from a very energetic gamma-ray burst (GRB) – an immensely energetic explosion that occurred in a distant galaxy – reached our planet. It had travelled for over 12.8 billio

A person’s body morphology does not appear to provide a reliable cue regarding their level of narcissism, according to new research published in Collabra: Psychology. But the study indicates that peop

A new study led by the University of Helsinki provides evidence that the observed decline of carbon use efficiency and net ecosystem exchange from south to north in the boreal forest may be caused by

Enzymes that rapidly break down plastic bags have been discovered in the saliva of wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives. The enzymes are the first reported to break down polyethylene

DURHAM, N.C. -- An analysis of sediments from five North Carolina lakes near coal-burning power plants has found that coal ash pollution of surface waters has been more persistent and widespread than

Hurricanes have become prolific at producing damaging winds and storm surge. FIU research shows they have also grown to become prolific at making more rain. This dramatic rise in rainfall is reflecte

Banner image: Rhesus macaque seen in a tree. (Credit: CC photo via Wikimedia commons) An obscure family of viruses, already endemic in wild African primates and known to cause fatal Ebola-like sympto

Despite increasing rates of vaccination for COVID-19 in the US, hesitancy continues to be a barrier to the full immunization of the eligible population. Hesitancy appears to be particularly pronounced

A research finding in mice that the drug gabapentin improved rehab compliance after spinal cord injury led scientists to a related, unexpected discovery: Injured mice that didn’t receive gabapentin an

Social Media Use Linked to Developing Depression Regardless of Personality Photo by University Relations Renae Merrill Researchers in public policy and education recently found that young adults who

Co-lead authors: Damien Guironnet, chemical and biomolecular engineering professor at Illinois, and Susannah Scott, Distinguished Professor and Mellichamp Chair of Sustainable Catalytic Processing at

Data and Methods We leverage five data sources; see Supplementary Information Section A for summary statistics.Footnote 2 Our outcome of interest is a categorical variable summarizing PAC pledges (or

Carbon monoxide, aerosol mass and water Table 1 summarizes the per-puff levels of CO, aerosol collected mass (ACM), water and nicotine in the emissions from two e-cigarettes: namely, Berry Blast 57 m

Key Points Question Is there an association between dementia diagnosis and a higher risk of suicide? Findings In this nationally representative case-control study including 594 674 persons in Englan

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More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed. In one third of

“Our study highlights an immune component in this type of cancer that wasn’t fully appreciated before,” said senior author Marcia Haigis, professor of cell biology in the Blavatnik Institute at HMS. “

New research provides additional evidence that political ideology can interfere with logical reasoning. The findings, published in the scientific journal Thinking & Reasoning, shed light on how politi

The accident at reactor four of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 generated the largest release of radioactive material into the environment in human history. The impact of the acute exposure

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Vegan diets are widely promoted as protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, removing all animal foods from a human's diet usually causes unfavorable health consequences. Our hominin a

The current report presents the case of a 76-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who died three weeks after receiving his third COVID-19 vaccination. The patient was first vaccinated in May 202

A research team led by faculty at the Florida State University College of Medicine found the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to cause personality changes, especially in younger adults. The research, publi

A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that both very high and very low levels of magnesium may put people at risk of developing dementia. Share on Pinterest Cashews, almonds, and ban

During the complementary feeding period, any nutritional deficiencies may negatively impact infant growth and neurodevelopment. A healthy diet containing all essential nutrients is strongly recommende

p p p p p The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still in a global pandemic state. Some studies have reported that COVID-19 vaccines had a protective effect against long COVID. However, the c

Sodium myo-inositol transporters (SMIT) are a proposed, indirect target of lithium. SMIT determines the level of available inositol in the cell to act as a substrate for insulin signaling and therefor

Scientists have designed compounds that hit the same key receptor that LSD activates without causing hallucinations. A single dose produced powerful antidepressant and antianxiety effects in mice that

There is a common idea that technology can replace humans in regard to workplace labor, but could they take over the task of emotional support? A study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggest

In this large population-based study on cooking methods, raw, boiling, pan-frying, and toasting showed beneficial profiles for inflammatory markers, while frying and stewing showed detrimental inflamm

“DEEP Surveillance of Brain Cancer Using Self-Functionalized 3D Nanoprobes for Noninvasive Liquid Biopsy” ACS Nano Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-ye

We focused on the Northern High Latitudes (NHL, latitude > 50°N, excluding Greenland) due to their importance for carbon (CO 2 -C, the same hereafter)-climate feedbacks in the Earth system. To minimiz

When wildfire smoke pollutes the air in schoolyards and classrooms, as it does with increasing frequency and severity across the country, it hurts not only children’s health but also their ability to

Satellite datasets Three MODIS datasets (2002–2021) were used in this study, including the LST (MYD11A2, 8-day composites), EVI (MOD13A2, 16-day composites), and yearly land cover type (MCD12Q1) data

Our detailed analysis provides new information on ornaments and the ways in which they were likely used for prehistoric infants. This multi-disciplinary research combined a wide array of methods (GIS,