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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 ...

23 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

23 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
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 ...

23 hours ago in Neuroscience
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 ...

22 hours ago in Genetics
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.

13 hours ago in Health
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 ...

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
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.

15 hours ago in Other Sciences
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 ...

14 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

13 hours ago in Cardiology
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 ...

14 hours ago in Ophthalmology
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 ...

23 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
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 ...

8 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry