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Medical Xpress / Social media use linked to poorer mental health in early adolescence
Adolescents who spend at least two hours a day on social media are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and poorer well-being, with the strongest effects in early adolescence, according to new research.
Medical Xpress / GLP-1s may alleviate depression through the microbiome, mouse study suggests
Some people taking GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and obesity experience mental health benefits—particularly a decrease in symptoms of depression. In a mouse model study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers report that ...
Phys.org / Deep sea an untapped 'evolutionary engine' as dataset yields 500 million unique genes
The deep sea is a unique "evolutionary engine," with one of the richest and most unexplored sources of genetic diversity on Earth, according to a major new study that assessed its potential to transform biotechnology and ...
Medical Xpress / A popular joint pain supplement may accelerate dementia
New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. The ...
Phys.org / Seeds under pressure: New study reveals how climate change threatens Victoria's alpine plant populations
A new study led by researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Deakin University has uncovered that alpine species may be more vulnerable to climate change because their seeds rely on specific temperature cues and ...
Medical Xpress / Suicide prevention overlooks products still widely sold and promoted, analysis warns
Governments put up railings and barriers and regulate supplies of certain drugs to prevent people from dying by suicide. But other products associated with fatal self-harm, such as firearms, pesticides and alcohol, remain ...
Phys.org / Remote work is taking its toll on the mental health of American workers, researchers find
Working from home comes with some major pluses. It's more flexible, there's no more pesky commute, work-life balance improves, and you can even stay in your pajamas all day if you want. But according to a major study of more ...
Tech Xplore / Fuel costs alone won't spark Australia's EV transition
As Australian motorists continue to grapple with rising fuel prices and electric vehicle (EV) sales steadily increase across the country, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that petrol costs alone are ...
Phys.org / Quantum witness technique reveals spinons in quantum spin liquid candidate
Physicists at University College Cork have developed a new approach in the search for a quantum spin liquid, a long-sought state of quantum matter resembling a magnetic liquid whose quantum properties mean it never freezes. ...
Phys.org / Predictive surrogates could cut quantum computing measurement overhead by more than 99.97%
Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some tasks. Despite their potential, the use of these systems remains very ...
Phys.org / How Argonaute, a key protein for RNA therapeutics, becomes activated
RNA therapeutics have emerged as one of the most promising new classes of medicines. Eight small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs have already been approved worldwide for the treatment of genetic diseases, yet scientists have ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop first synthetic mitral valve model to replicate the heart's natural mechanics
Researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed an artificial model of the mitral heart valve that faithfully mimics the valve's complex mechanical behavior in the human heart. The study could ...