High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers,…
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A solarium for hens? How to increase the vitamin D content of eggs
Many people suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. This can result in brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory…
Untangling the complicated relationships between people and nature for a brighter future
With major crises such as extinctions and environmental degradation upon us, there’s never been a more crucial time to find…
Non-invasive view into the heart
The non-invasive measurement of blood flow to the heart using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is on par with cardiac catheterization.
Seeing the doctor? Relax, you’ll remember more
Some patients feel shame, anxiety or fear immediately before seeing their doctor, making them tense. But if they can relax…
Shedding light on rhodopsin dynamics in the retina
Photoreceptor cells in our eyes can adjust to both weak and strong light levels, but we still don’t know exactly…
Performance-enhancing bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes
New research has identified a type of bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes that contributes to improved capacity…
‘Nanoemulsion’ gels offer new way to deliver drugs through the skin
MIT chemical engineers have devised a new way to create nanoemulsions, very tiny droplets of one liquid suspended within another.…
Newly discovered immune cells at the frontline of HIV infection
Researchers have discovered brand new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection. Known as CD11c+ dendritic cells,…
Medical News Today: Could processed foods explain why autism is on the rise?
A first-of-its-kind study finds a molecular link between high levels of a food preservative compound and neuronal disruptions that may…