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Medical Xpress / Subtle molecular changes in brain cells may be linked to autism and schizophrenia
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered a key mechanism that helps shape how our brains are wired, and what can happen when that process is disrupted.
Tech Xplore / First operational drone traffic management system aims to prevent midair collisions
The drone industry has landed after a long flight to the implementation of drone traffic management.
Medical Xpress / Simple blood test can detect preeclampsia risk months before symptoms appear
A simple blood test taken in the first trimester of pregnancy could accurately identify women at risk of developing preeclampsia five months before clinical diagnosis, according to new research presented at the 41st Annual ...
Medical Xpress / Mapping the dairy matrix: How the physical structures in dairy foods uniquely fuel the human body
How do we determine how healthy our food is? We know now that our nutrition shouldn't just be measured in calories, or even in just macronutrients (the balance of fats, protein, and carbohydrates). An emerging body of research ...
Medical Xpress / Replacing daily bread with oat β-glucan bread fails to lower key diabetes risk markers
A new international study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that simply replacing regular bread with a specially formulated oat β-glucan-enriched bread does not significantly improve long-term ...
Phys.org / Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been interconnected by seafaring trade networks for thousands ...
Medical Xpress / Mothers are more likely to smoke later in life if they take longer parental leave
A new study by the University of Vienna shows that particularly long periods of parental leave around the birth of a child are associated with a higher risk of unhealthy behavior—specifically smoking—in the long term.
Medical Xpress / Fact or fiction? The ADHD info dilemma
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing and most popular social media platforms in the world—especially among college-age individuals. In the United States alone, there are over 136 million TikTok users aged 18 and older, ...
Medical Xpress / The UK's plan to genetically test all newborns sounds smart—until it creates patients who aren't sick
By 2030, every baby born in the UK could have their entire genome sequenced under a new NHS initiative to "predict and prevent illness." This would dramatically expand the current heel-prick test, which checks for nine rare ...
Phys.org / Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied
We all know the feeling: having spent a little too much time on our phones, scrolling aimlessly and without purpose. But what exactly are we dissatisfied with when we talk about "too much screen time"? And why is it so difficult ...
Medical Xpress / Guidance offered for genetic evaluation of pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders
In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 23 in Pediatrics, guidance is provided for pediatricians regarding the genetic evaluation of developmental delay/intellectual disability.
Phys.org / Unequal from the start: The achievement gap and the early years
We know that the first years of life are crucial to the development of children. We also know that, without the right supports in place, disadvantage in early life can have a profound impact on a child's educational journey.
