The neurobiology of social distance
Never before have we experienced social isolation on a massive scale as we have during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. A new paper published in the...
Study shows cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms
People suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder report that cannabis reduces the severity of their symptoms by more than half, at least in the short term,...
Glycolysis involved in immunosuppression by polyphenol; PCB2DG
Researchers at Shinshu University in Japan found that glycolysis is involved in immunosuppression by polyphenols. The functional mechanism of the procyanidin PCB2DG was elucidated for...
Review: A good vitamin D status can protect against cancer
A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review. The...
Nutraceuticals for promoting longevity
The review, published in Current Nutraceuticals, offers a special focus on the nutraceuticals that impact insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor signaling and sirtuin activity in...
Transforming spleen to liver brings new hope for organ regeneration
Scientists from Nanjing University and University of Macau have transformed the spleen into a functioning liver in living mice, which could bring new hope for...
237+ million medication errors made every year in England
More than 237 million medication errors are made every year in England, the avoidable consequences of which cost the NHS upwards of £98 million and...
Bacteria in Chinese pickles can prevent cavities — Ben-Gurion University study
Prof. Ariel Kushmaro of the BGU Avram and Stella Goldstein-Goren Department of Biotechnology Engineering and the Chinese research team evaluated 14 different types of Sichuan...
Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish have positive effects on lipid metabolism
Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish are rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, but their health benefits seem to differ. A new study from the...
Gut Bacteria Know Your Real Age
Gut bacteria know your real age. Source: Gut Bacteria Know Your Real Age
Adult stem cell study shows fish oil may help with depression
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry shows that patient-derived adult stem cells can be used to model major depressive disorder and test how a patient...
Transient increase in blood pressure promotes some blood vessel growth
A new mechanism discovered which may stimulate blood vessels' inner liner. The finding may lead to therapeutics that could cut vessels off from tumors or...