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Phys.org / Parasite behind toxoplasmosis hides multiple distinct subtypes inside each cyst

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to one-third of the global population, is far more complex than previously believed. The findings, ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How your life story leaves epigenetic fingerprints on your immune cells

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients experiencing the same infection. How can two people infected by the same pathogen have such different responses? ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / 3D chip platform enables animal-free testing in cancer research

Cancer research laboratory tests can now be done using micro-physiological systems mimicking human physiology, allowing greater predictive accuracy for human patient responses, thanks to an international scientific team led ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Biomedical technology
Medical Xpress / Not all mindfulness is the same. Here's why it matters for health and happiness

Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular around the world. An increasingly ubiquitous part of society, it's taught everywhere from workplaces and schools to sports programs and the military.

Jan 28, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?

Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It's often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation and support overall health.

Jan 28, 2026 in Health
Tech Xplore / Used EVs currently offer car buyers lowest lifetime cost of ownership, study shows

Now is a great time for anyone who's shopping for a used car to consider an electric vehicle, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

Jan 27, 2026 in Consumer & Gadgets
Dialog / Health care workers in war zones: How the built environment actively reshapes trauma

I have spent much of my professional life thinking about buildings—how they are designed, how they are constructed and how they shape daily life. But some structures matter far more than we usually admit. In places affected ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Toothbrush-activated powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth

Even with regular brushing, teeth can become stained from genetic factors or consuming foods and drinks like tomatoes and coffee. Chemical whiteners can help, but they can also damage teeth in the process. So, researchers ...

Jan 26, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Study reveals cesarean section rates for public versus private hospitals in Europe

In a recently published review article from Lund University in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, researchers have analyzed the incidence of cesarean sections in different European countries. ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Phys.org / Too many students drop out of A-levels—here's how to help them pick a course they'll stick with

You can probably remember at least one education choice you regret. You don't have to be lazy or naive to pick the wrong subject, just lacking in information about what you will actually have to study on the course.

Jan 28, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Footprint tracker identifies tiny mammals with up to 96% accuracy

It might be less visible than dwindling lion populations or vanishing pandas, but the quiet crisis of small mammal extinction is arguably worse for biodiversity. These species are crucial indicators of environmental health, ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers ...