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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, ...
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? ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...