Naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may have an anti-suicidal effect – according to a new study. The study…
Immune system variation can predict severe COVID-19 outcomes
The differing immune system responses of patients with COVID-19 can help predict who will experience moderate and severe consequences of…
Stopping listeria reproduction ‘in its tracks’
Listeria contaminations can send food processing facilities into full crisis mode with mass product recalls, federal warnings and even hospitalization…
MicroRNA shows promise for hair regrowth
Researchers have identified a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration. This miRNA — miR-218-5p — plays an important role…
Protecting beta cells against stress may guard against type 1 diabetes
Researchers have found an unusual strategy that eventually may help to guard transplanted beta cells or to slow the original…
Stretching May Have Cardiovascular Benefits
A 12-week program of leg, ankle and foot stretching led to vascular improvements, even in areas not involved in the…
Ultra-low power brain implants find meaningful signal in grey matter noise
By tuning into a subset of brain waves, researchers have dramatically reduced the power requirements of neural interfaces while improving…
Unparalleled inventory of the human gut ecosystem
Scientists gathered and published over 200,000 genomes from the human gut microbiome. The catalogue reveals that more than 70% of…
Hedonism leads to happiness
Relaxing on the sofa or savoring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don’t lead to long-term goals contributes…
Population genetic screening shown to efficiently identify increased risk for inherited disease
Researchers suggest that community-based genetic screening has the potential to efficiently identify individuals who may be at increased risk for…