Study finds common brain mechanism behind different anesthesia drugs
When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on neurons in different ways, they all lead
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Zebrafish reveal how new kidney units connect and function
MDI Bio Lab scientists discover how the fish solves a basic challenge in regenerative biology-insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one
Study identifies brain pathway crucial for proper functioning of working memory
Working memory is a cognitive function that is essential for carrying out everyday activities and temporarily retaining information.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.
Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects
The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever and general malaise.
Study uncovers how tuberculosis bacteria fuel themselves during infection
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights into one
Researchers use multiview deep learning to enhance echocardiogram analysis
Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram, or cardiac ultrasound
New risk models improve food safety guidelines for pregnant individuals
Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden.
Lost in Transmission: Changes in Organ Donor Status Can Fall Through Cracks in the System
When Raven Kinser walked into a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office two summers ago, she completed a driver’s license application that included the option
Psychiatrists’ Use of Biomarkers Could Open a New Window Into Mental Health Diagnoses
Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It
Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.
Activating hypoxia signaling improves metabolism and bone health
Obesity is widely known for increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its damaging effects on the skeleton are often overlooked. Excess body
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.
Expert consensus validates UDFF for noninvasive fatty liver assessment
As the global burden of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome continues to rise, fatty liver disease has become one of the most prevalent