Category: Science

Researchers from Rice University, Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Restoration and Weill Cornell Medical College have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery about how nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep improves cognitive function. This study, published in the journal Science, sheds light on the essential role NREM sleep plays in brain synchronization and information encoding. “Our study…

Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later-life memory and dementia risk, according to a recent study by Rutgers University researchers. The research, published in the journal Epidemiology, explores the relationship between state-mandated schooling and cognitive performance decades later. Led by Min Hee Kim, an assistant professor at Rutgers, the study compared the…

In a ground-breaking study published in Nature Communications, scientists from USC Stem Cell and Caltech have revealed crucial insights into how cell density influences the formation of multicellular structures, potentially paving the way for advancements in synthetic tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. “This paper represents progress towards our big picture goal of engineering synthetic tissues,”…

Anti-obesity medications and lifestyle changes are demonstrating compelling cardiovascular benefits beyond helping individuals shed pounds, according to newly published research. These findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) and presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 Scientific Sessions, providing new insights into the fight against heart disease. The studies…

Mercury is notoriously toxic, but it reaches its most dangerous form as methylmercury — a compound so harmful that mere billionths of a gram can cause severe neurological damage to a developing fetus. This dangerous compound often enters human bodies via seafood, creating a significant public health concern. Scientists at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource…

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of California San Diego, along with colleagues from Arizona State University and Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain, have discovered a critical vulnerability in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This finding offers a new pathway for tackling the global health crisis posed by drug-resistant infections without resorting to harmful chemicals…

A study conducted by a team of international researchers suggests that children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications during pregnancy may encounter increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions. The study analyzed data from more than 3 million children in the United Kingdom and Sweden, including 17,495 who were exposed to antiseizure medications in utero. The…

An international team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking study demonstrating that the shape of the heart, influenced in part by genetics, may be a critical factor in predicting the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This pioneering research, conducted by experts from Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, University of Zaragoza, University College London…

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in what was once thought to be one of the most inhospitable places on Earth — the Atacama Desert. Known as the driest place on the planet, the Atacama stretches along Chile’s Pacific Coast and offers a harsh environment where survival seems almost impossible. Yet, defying all odds, researchers…