A new study suggests people stop gathering evidence earlier when the data supports their desired conclusion than when it supports…
Computational tool predicts how gut microbiome changes over time
A new computational modeling method uses snapshots of which types of microbes are found in a person’s gut to predict…
How inhaled fungal spores cause fatal meningitis
Pathogenic fungal spores capitalize on host immune cells to escape the lung and gain access to the brain to cause…
‘Shooting stars’ during cell development impact risk for disease
Fleeting differences in gene expression between individuals that occur at different points in time during cell development may have consequences…
Medical News Today: What is survivor’s guilt?
When a person survives a traumatic event that other people did not, they may experience feelings of guilt. Survivor’s guilt…
‘Can you hear me, now?’ A new strategy ‘raises the volume’ of gut-body communication
A model system enables the study of enteroendocrine cells, one of the most important moderators of communication between the gut…
Brain structure determines individual differences regarding music sensitivity
The white matter structure in the brain reflects music sensitivity, according to a new study.
Extreme exercise can strain the heart without causing permanent damage
Researchers have found no evidence of elevated cardiac risk in runners who completed a 24-hour ultramarathon (24UM), despite the transient…
Medical News Today: What is argyria?
Argyria is a condition in which the skin or mucous membranes turn blue or gray. It occurs when a person…
4 Officer Suicides in 3 Weeks: N.Y.P.D. Struggles to Dispel Mental Health Stigma
A cluster of police suicides has prompted leaders to plead with troubled officers to seek help. But resistance is strong.