Tumor cells won’t show their true selves in a petri dish, isolated from other cells.
People exposed to alcohol prenatally experience significant challenges, which differ by sex
In a recent analysis, researchers found sex differences in the health and neurodevelopmental outcomes of people exposed to alcohol before birth. Male participants in the study, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, experienced greater neurodevelopmental impairment, while female participants had higher rates of endocrine problems.
Why people struggle to believe that animals are capable of feelings
Scientific advances are forever revealing signs of sophisticated mental capacities in animals that were once thought to be uniquely human—in particular that animals are “sentient,” capable of feeling emotions, and experiencing pleasure and pain.
Generalized diet recommendations are doing little to change the obesity problem, says researcher
Brendan Fraser’s portrayal of an obese man in “The Whale” sparked an online debate about whether the film is “fatphobic” or an important narrative that addresses the issue of eating disorders. Regardless of whether the film tackles the topic of obesity in the right way, it has shone a spotlight on it. Eating disorders effect 1.25 million people in the U.K., and following Eating Disorders Awareness Week earlier this month, Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Kent, explains why we need a new approach to addressing our obesity problem.
Certain personality traits and satisfaction linked throughout adult lifespan
Certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life, and despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their adult lives, that association is stable regardless of age, according to research published by the American Psychological Association in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
ACC arrests Former Army Secretary at the Ministry of Defence Evaristo Sakala for corrupt practices involving US$ 400 million
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Former Army Secretary at the Ministry of Defence Evaristo Sakala for corrupt practices involving US$ 400 million in connection with the procurement of the Presidential jet Gulfstream G65. In count one Mr Sakala is charged with Wilful Failure to comply with applicable law and procedure contrary to section 34 […]
Few people seem to find real joy in JOMO
Most people who ranked high in “joy of missing out” or JOMO also reported high levels of social anxiety in a recent Washington State University-led study.
Scientists Identify Protein To Help Treat Brain Hemorrhage
Doctors are trying to determine whether cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor has the potential to treat the life-threatening condition.
Scientists Suggest Simple Supplement To Combat Key Protein That Drives Aging
A neurotransmitter, D-serine is found in soybeans, eggs, fish, and nuts, and is also available as a dietary supplement.
Healthy Pets And Hospitalized Humans May Transmit Drug-Resistant Microbes To Each Other, Study Shows
As per the outlet, antimicrobial-resistant infections were responsible for more than 1.3 million deaths and were connected to 5 million deaths across the globe in 2019.