If the fatty fish we eat were free of environmental pollutants, it would reduce our risk of developing type 2…
How bacteria protect themselves from plasma treatment
Considering the ever-growing percentage of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, interest in medical use of plasma is increasing.
Motherhood can deliver body image boost
New research indicates that perfectionism is related to breast size dissatisfaction, but only in non-mothers — suggesting that mothers are…
High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study. Women with…
Memories form ‘barrier’ to letting go of objects for people who hoard
Researchers hope that the findings could help develop new ways to train people with hoarding difficulties to discard clutter.
Mapping and measuring proteins on the surfaces of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in cells
Sigma receptors are proteins found on mainly the surface of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in certain cells. Sigma-1 and sigma-2 are…
Medical News Today: Lyme disease: Why does joint pain persist?
Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation that lasts long after the body has cleared the infection. A new study…
Researchers find cause of rare, fatal disease that turns babies’ lips and skin blue
Scientists used a gene editing method called CRISPR/Cas9 to generate mice that faithfully mimic a fatal respiratory disorder in newborn…
How arousal impacts physiological synchrony in relationships
A team of researchers has examined what type of social interaction is required for people to display physiological synchrony —…
Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories
Memories are stronger when the original experiences are accompanied by unpleasant odors, a team of researchers has found. The study…