Risks for autism and depression are higher if one’s mother was in hospital with an infection during pregnancy. This is…
New target for chronic pain relief confirmed by scientists
A research group has observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead…
Largest-ever study identifies gene regions associated with sleep duration
A study has identified 76 new gene regions associated with sleep duration.
States with permissive gun laws have higher mass shooting rates, study finds
States with more permissive gun laws and greater gun ownership have higher rates of mass shootings, and a growing divide…
Increasingly complex mini-brains
Scientists improved the initial steps of a standard protocol and produced organoids displaying regionalized brain structures, including retinal pigmented cells.
Embryos’ signals take multiple paths
Bioscientists uncover details about how embryonic stem cells respond to the collection of signals that direct their differentiation into blood,…
Deep brain stimulation sites for OCD target distinct symptoms
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces symptoms of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during stimulation of either the ventral capsule (VC) or…
Antibiotics and PPIs linked to increased risk of infectious diarrhea in children
Prior antibiotic exposure and use of acid suppressing medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk for…
Hurricane Maria had a significant impact on HIV care outcomes
Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico had a significant impact on HIV outcomes among people living with HIV and…
Growing evidence: Water as a potential treatment for inherited cause of kidney failure
People with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) could benefit from a moderate increase in water intake, according to new research.