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Medical Xpress / DNA methylation patterns in newborns point to susceptibility to schizophrenia

Genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and ADHD can be linked, in part, to distinct epigenetic signatures in newborn cord blood. An analysis of nearly 6,000 newborns published ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Genetics
Phys.org / The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy

The sight of flames tearing across Tongariro National Park last week was heartbreaking for lovers of the landscape. It was also potentially disastrous for a world-renowned alpine ecosystem.

Nov 17, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / How are patients using health care chatbots? Study finds some 'eye-openers'

A health care chatbot can be a patient's first point of contact for some sensitive conversations from mental health to billing, a new CU Anschutz study has found.

Nov 17, 2025 in Health informatics
Medical Xpress / How the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is increasing inflammation

The link between highly processed modern-day diets and inflammation-related chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, poor mental health) has been well-established. But what other factors influence ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here's why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday

'Tis the season for giving—and that means 'tis the season for shopping. Maybe you'll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, "I'll just return it if they don't like it." But before you click "buy," it's ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity

Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the "think outside the box" mentality when it comes to creativity.

Nov 17, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Can we tap the ocean's power to capture carbon?

The oceans have to play a role in helping humanity remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to curb dangerous climate warming. But are we ready to scale up the technologies that will do the job?

Nov 17, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Exploring the origin of a distant Type Ibn supernova found far from its host galaxy

An international team of astronomers has performed photometric and spectroscopic observations of a distant Type Ibn supernova known as SN 2024acyl. Results of the observational campaign, published November 6 on the arXiv ...

Nov 13, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Why 'incel' social media accounts are encouraging young people towards extreme 'looksmaxxing' procedures

A new study carried out by cybercrime and gender experts at the University of Portsmouth has revealed that incel social media accounts are rebranding to bypass bans and appeal to wider audiences on TikTok.

Nov 17, 2025 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / A changing reporting landscape at the intersection of accounting and cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency continues to reshape the financial landscape. As cryptocurrency moves from niche to mainstream, companies are grappling with how to account for these volatile digital assets. New research from Scheller College ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Business
Phys.org / Scientists uncover catalytic mechanism behind fatty acid-driven plant oil production

Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1), the rate-limiting enzyme in triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthesis, is a crucial target for engineering plants with higher oil yields and improved oil quality. However, the structure ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Medicaid expansion increases access to HIV prevention medication for high-risk populations

Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly increased the number of people at risk of HIV diagnosis who were prescribed preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a preventative medication taken in pill or injectable ...

Nov 17, 2025 in HIV & AIDS