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Phys.org / Scientists observe infections by cancer-causing retroviruses in koalas as they occur
An international team of scientists has analyzed the ongoing colonization by two retroviruses of the germline of koalas and resulting deaths from cancer in multi-generational pedigrees of over 100 koalas in US and European ...
Medical Xpress / How brain waves shape our sense of self
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Communications, reveals how rhythmic brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between our own body and the external world. The findings offer ...
Medical Xpress / A new tool could tell us how consciousness works
Consciousness is famously a "hard problem" of science: We don't precisely know how the physical matter in our brains translates into thoughts, sensations, and feelings. But an emerging research tool called transcranial focused ...
Dialog / Scientists report new immune insights and targets into LRRK2 mutations in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, a brain region essential for motor control. Clinically, it is ...
Medical Xpress / California warns against foraging after deadly wild mushrooms kill three people
California health officials are warning residents to avoid eating wild mushrooms after a sharp rise in poisonings that has left multiple people dead and others with severe liver damage.
Phys.org / Regular email reminders can help bank customers save more money
Wish you could save more money? A new study led by Katy Milkman, a Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions and the co-director of Penn's Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) finds that simple reminder ...
Phys.org / Not just 'eunuchs' or sex workers: In ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power
Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.
Phys.org / Gamma rays quickly toughen nitrogen‑fixing bacteria
Heat-resilient biofertilizers could help crops cope with rising temperatures but engineering them has been slow and uncertain. A new study at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) shows that pairing ...
Medical Xpress / Molecular mechanism underlying peripartum cardiomyopathy revealed
Scientists at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation have identified a previously unknown molecular safeguard that protects the heart during pregnancy, shedding new light on the causes of peripartum cardiomyopathy ...
Medical Xpress / Clinical trial in Ethiopia targets the trachoma scourge
Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world, with Ethiopia the most impacted country in Africa. In a clinical trial of more than 2,400 individuals, researchers led by Dr. John Kempen of Mass Eye and ...
Medical Xpress / Stressed and rushed? Your decisions might suffer
Picture this. You're sitting in an office reception, waiting to be called in for an interview for your dream job. You have no appetite. Your palms are sweaty and your heart is thumping. Your anxiety rises. In short, you're ...
Medical Xpress / Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors—why speaking up matters
Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where mental illness is often explained in spiritual ...
