Cart is empty A study comparing the way undergraduate textbooks on adapted physical education and autistic self-advocates discuss autism shows there’s a major disconnect between the two.
ChatGPT perceived as more empathetic than human crisis responders in experiments
By definition, robots can’t feel empathy since it requires the ability to relate to another person’s human experience—to put yourself in their shoes.
Injectable supramolecular hydrogel shows promise for neoadjuvant immunotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer
The efficacy of immunotherapy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) heavily relies on intratumoral infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). Although neoadjuvant chemotherapy together with immunotherapy has been approved for advanced TNBC, its efficacy is still unsatisfactory, possibly due to systemic treatment-induced lymphatic system disorders and upregulation of additional immune checkpoints in the tumors.
Innovative bioprinting method creates heart tissues with dynamic shape changes
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development.
How the brain learns from rewards might hold the key to personalized depression treatment
A brain signal that lights up when we anticipate rewards may hold the secret to helping people overcome depression, and Virginia Tech researchers are working to unlock its potential.
Complete recombination map of the human genome created
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during reproduction. The map marks a major step in the understanding of genetic diversity and its impact on health and fertility. It continues 25 years of research at deCODE genetics into how new diversity is generated in the human genome, and its relationship to health and disease.
Largest study on the genetics of bipolar disorder to date gives new insights into the underlying biology
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide. The disorder has been linked to a number of negative outcomes, including suicide, and it can take an average of 8 years to get a diagnosis. Yet, little is known about the biology of the condition.
Assisted dying bill: Why fears about coercion may be exaggerated—a philosopher’s view
The UK parliament’s assisted dying bill recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons, with 330 votes in favor and 275 against. But the bill still has several hurdles to overcome before it becomes law. It is currently being scrutinized, line by line, ahead of the next parliamentary vote in April.
Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia
Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.
Study estimates 1 in 12 children subjected to online sexual exploitation or abuse
A new study from researchers at the Georgia State University School of Public Health and the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute estimates that 1 in 12 children worldwide have been subjected to online child sexual exploitation or abuse.