Life on a volcanic isle appears to give barn owls a blush of red-brown plumage. The high-sulfur environment on such islands influences the birds’ coloration, researchers report March 13 in the Journa

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 14-day intake of whole freeze-dried WB powder on the FAT-ox rate in healthy males during a 40 min submaximal cycling bout. The objectives we

A new study examined comments given on the Reddit forum “r/science” to discover how commenters express negative attitudes towards science. Results showed that these views are most often expressed by d

The presented methodologic approach simplifies the sample preparation to a 10-min-long pre-treatment followed directly by the analysis, thus providing consistently highly sensitive and specific result

1. Introduction Bioactive compounds (BCs) are nutritional agents with diverse potentials exhibiting anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, and anti-metabolic syndrome. The ability of BCs to modula

New research provides evidence that people generally have a positive implicit bias towards women and a negative implicit bias towards men, as well as a similar but less consistent implicit bias in fav

This study demonstrates, for the first time, that the gut microbiome is compositionally and functionally altered in people with social anxiety disorder (SAD) compared with healthy controls. Moreover,

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To determine if postoperative physical activity prevents or delays cancer recurrence, we estimated the confounder-adjusted hazard rates and HR by physical activity category with continuous time. 14 15

Researchers have developed a new technique that appears to be safe and around 80% effective in producing babies of the desired sex, a study suggests. The issue of sex selection raises serious ethical

Coffee is among the most consumed beverages worldwide. Coffee consumption has been associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, but underlying mechanisms are not well understood. In new research, sc

A total of 77,722 (~8.4%) individuals experienced bereavement, 65.8% being females. Among males, bereavement was associated with increase of expenditures the year after, that was 42 Euros per week (95

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: State lawmakers join formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, faith leaders and activists during a rally to launch a post-budget effort to pass parole reforms in New York Stat

More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say a

Heavy metal(loid) pollution in commercial rice The average Cd, As, Hg, Pb, and chromium (Cr) concentrations in rice were 0.068, 0.021, 0.007, 0.065, and 0.121 mg kg−1, respectively, which were far lo

New research provides evidence that a generalized disposition of distrust towards others and society is a central factor contributing to both populist attitudes and conspiratorial mindsets. The findin

Copy Link Older adults with depression are actually aging faster than their peers, UConn Center on Aging researchers report. “These patients show evidence of accelerated biological aging, and poor p

Misophonia is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people, and include breathing, yawning, or chewing. People with misophonia often experience a fight-or-flight

Toronto, ON - A new national study, published in LGBT Health, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are twice as likely to report trouble falling or staying asleep than their straight peer

In laboratory animal studies, a molecule known as TriSb92, developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki, has been confirmed as affording effective protection against coronavirus infection. T

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First it was the eerie images of barrels leaking on the seafloor not far from Catalina Island. Then the shocking realization that the nation’s largest manufacturer of DDT had once used the ocean as a

This article is part of Harvard Medical School’s continuing coverage of COVID-19. At a glance A study found that SARS ‐ CoV ‐ 2 infection during pregnancy was linked to higher risk of neurodevelopme

EDMONTON - The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded. "This event was caused

An new study of German couples has found that individuals with secure emotional attachment are more likely to forgive offences to their partners, but also to be forgiven. Persons with a preoccupied at

In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affe

Continued in-depth analysis of mammal cases during an HPAI outbreak is therefore of paramount importance. This study characterized the HPAI H5N1 viruses detected in the period from December 2021 to Fe

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based material. This discovery could have implications

By combining a robotic system with a beehive, scientists successfully warmed and resurrected a honeybee colony experiencing a perilous winter condition called chill-coma. Beyond revitalizing the froze

NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple substance use disorders

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The loss of abortion rights that followed the overturning of the infamous Roe v Wade case was associated with a 10% increase in the prevalence of mental distress in women in the US, say researchers fr

Although fruit flies have been thoroughly studied for many years, researchers have just discovered they have an entirely new kind of taste receptor.Credit: Shutterstock Researchers have discovered an

Stock image New insights into chronic gut pain offer hope for improved treatments for irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety treatment. A research team led by Flinders University Professor Stuart Brie

Up to 25% of public sector employees in the UK do some form of night work. Similar numbers in other countries engage in shift work. But increasing evidence shows night work and persistent circadian rh

Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests. The risk of self-harm increased in the m