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Medical Xpress / Innovative research captures emotional and social realities of denture wearers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new patient-focused tool designed to better understand the lived experience of people wearing removable partial dentures. In their study published in the journal ...
Medical Xpress / Genes tied to impulse control play a major role in addiction risk
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that specifically influence substance ...
Phys.org / New paper outlines pathways to equitable flood adaptation
While parts of New York and New Jersey were "building back better" after Superstorm Sandy, residents of flood-prone public housing in Rockaway, Queens, were left without heat or running water for years.
Phys.org / From whale falls to 4,000 meters deep: Two new species spotlight deep-sea life
Glittery sea worms and sea squirts fit for "The Lord of the Rings" universe might sound like pure fantasy, but they're very real creatures living in the deep sea. Some of these otherworldly ocean animals are even featured ...
Phys.org / Long-term road surveys reveal widespread declines in South African birds of prey
A comprehensive study has revealed substantial declines in many of South Africa's birds of prey (raptors) over the past 16 years, raising fresh concerns about the conservation status of several iconic and threatened species. ...
Medical Xpress / Meningitis vaccine doesn't protect gay, bisexual men from gonorrhea, clinical trial concludes
A meningitis vaccine does not protect against gonorrhea spread between men, a new clinical trial has concluded. Experts had hoped that a meningococcal B vaccine called 4CMenB might prevent the spread of gonorrhea, based on ...
Tech Xplore / Human bias reminders can make AI decisions seem more acceptable, study finds
Reminding people that human decision-making can be biased can make the use of artificial intelligence seem less problematic, a new study says. Drawing attention to the limitations of human decision-making may also make AI ...
Medical Xpress / Engineered tissue offers hope for children born with 'missing' esophagus
Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown esophagus—the food pipe—shown to safely replace a full section of the organ and restore normal ...
Medical Xpress / Large imaging study changes understanding of the origins of Parkinson's rest tremor
A Finnish clinical imaging study shows that rest tremor in Parkinson's disease is not explained by greater dopamine loss. In contrast, tremor appears to be associated with relatively better-preserved dopamine function. Researchers ...
Phys.org / Innovative recycling method can convert waste PET into high-quality raw materials and clean hydrogen
Despite polyethylene terephthalate (PET) being one of the most widely recycled plastics, only about 20% of used PET bottles are actually recovered as high-quality raw materials. The majority are transformed into lower-grade ...
Medical Xpress / From pathology image to biological discovery: LazySlide uses foundation models to connect tissue images and RNA data
Microscopic images of human tissue are a cornerstone of biomedical research and clinical diagnostics. Yet despite their importance, these images often remain difficult to analyze systematically and to connect with other types ...
Medical Xpress / Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life‑altering, long‑term effects, new study says
Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.
