What causes us to sleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but in their complex interplay with the micro-organisms spawned in our intestines. New research from Washington State University suggests a new paradigm in understanding sleep, demonstrating... Continue Reading →
Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed. The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs that are... Continue Reading →
The researchers found that patients receiving the treatment experienced 75% less progression of the disease overall, compared to a matched cohort of people with Huntington’s who were not receiving the treatment. This is the first time a drug trial has... Continue Reading →
It had rained all morning, a steady gray curtain that blurred the outlines of the world and turned every sound into a muted whisper. The streets shone with shallow streams, gutters ran full, and the trees bent under the weight... Continue Reading →
Drinking too little water could increase our vulnerability to stress-related health issues, according to a new study from scientists at LJMU. People who drink less than the recommended daily fluid intake experience a greater stress hormone response, which is associated... Continue Reading →
As infants, humans naturally learn new words and their associations -- like the fact that forks are related to bowls because both are used to consume food. In a study published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on September 18, a... Continue Reading →
It was the strongest gravitational wave signal yet measured -- what did it show? GW250114 was detected by both arms of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in Washington and Louisiana USA earlier this year. Analysis showed that the event was created when two black holes, each of mass around... Continue Reading →
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently treated, but the cost and discomfort of colonoscopies - the main diagnostic method currently in use - often result in delayed diagnosis.... Continue Reading →
The smell of coffee drifted gently through the lobby of the hotel in Luxembourg, not sharp or intrusive, but soft, like a memory pressing against the edges of thought. It lingered in the air, mingling with polished wood, quiet footsteps,... Continue Reading →
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