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Medical Xpress / Why the 'gut brain' plays a central role for allergies
An international research team led by scientists from Bern and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a previously unknown function of the intestinal nervous system.
Medical Xpress / Fighting two infections at once: Hepatitis C cure may relieve immune strain in HIV patients
The hepatitis C virus—HCV—can persist in the livers of those infected and even lead to liver disease or failure in extreme cases. It affects tens of millions of people worldwide and there is no vaccine to prevent infection, ...
Phys.org / Seal milk more refined than breast milk, research reveals
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that milk from gray seals in the Atlantic Ocean may be more potent than breast milk. An analysis of seal milk found approximately 33% more sugar molecules than in ...
Phys.org / When substrates dictate the route: Deuterium source reshapes hydrogen isotope exchange pathways
A collaboration between the groups of Professor Mónica H. Pérez-Temprano at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) and Professor Anat Milo at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has uncovered how the characteristics ...
Medical Xpress / Adenotonsillectomy safe in children with Down syndrome, other genetic syndromes
For children with Down syndrome (DS) or other genetic syndromes (OS), adenotonsillectomy seems to be safe, with a low rate of complications, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal.
Medical Xpress / How does Narcan work? How it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs
Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most important drugs in the United States' fight against the opioid crisis. It reverses an opioid overdose nearly instantly, restarting breathing in a person who ...
Phys.org / Encouraging young people to vote requires understanding why they don't
Around the world, political institutions are under threat and democracy hangs in the balance. Deepening political divisions, political apathy and the rise of opportunistic populist leaders have all contributed to widespread ...
Phys.org / Most people struggle to spot pain in horses, according to study
New research from ARU Writtle, part of Anglia Ruskin University, has found that most people struggle to recognize when a horse is in pain—a finding that could have serious implications for animal welfare.
Phys.org / 'Exploitative' online money gaming in India causing financial, health and social harm, analysis shows
"Exploitative" online money gaming in India is harming people's financial and mental health and causing deep social problems, a new study shows.
Phys.org / Ancient rubbish shows how early farmers learned to live with waste
A new archaeological project aims to shed light on how Neolithic rubbish could help understand how Europe's first farmers adapted to a more settled way of life.
Tech Xplore / Robots take center stage at Singapore 'Olympiad'
The World Robot Olympiad opened in Singapore on Wednesday with hundreds of international students, some as young as eight, set to compete using automatons to solve real-world problems.
Phys.org / Seeing rich people increases support for wealth redistribution, study finds
If people do not observe inequality, they are less likely to favor policies that redistribute wealth, such as taxation—but they are also more satisfied with their lot, according to online experiments involving 1,440 US-based ...
