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The study examined the impact of celecoxib and indomethacin, two types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the…
A survey of 5,500 Brazilian and Italian school students aged 14-16 pointed to nationality, social perceptions of science, and household income as more influential than…
One potential application: Enhancing the sensitivity of atomic magnetometers used to measure the alpha waves emitted by the human brain. Scientists are increasingly seeking to…
Two types of adipocytes (fat cells) were infected in the laboratory: one obtained from human stem cells isolated from subcutaneous tissue and the other differentiated…
A new study describes how the functioning of RNA changes in cells infected by SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus. The findings provide clues as to how…
According to the study, the amino acid taurine could be employed in anti-aging therapies. Our cells produce potentially toxic by-products known as “free radicals” when…
In the early stages of the epidemic, the majority of those who were confined to their homes said that they felt that time moved more…
The study found a link between at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week and lower birth weight, with less risk of childhood obesity…
Experimental treatment with a protein-derived molecule reduced tumor growth and metastasis as well as increased the survival rate by 25% A recent study published in…
The study could serve as the basis for novel strategies to ensure that future generations are not affected by such diseases. Existing treatments are palliative,…
Research conducted at the University of Campinas in Brazil was driven by observations of fluctuations in autoluminescence caused by seed germination in cycles regulated by…
A water-borne fungus that has led to the extinction of several species of amphibians that spend all or part of their life cycle in water…
Analysis of data collected over 20 years suggests the decline is due to the construction of over 180 dams on the Paraná basin and its…
In an article published in PNAS, researchers affiliated with Butantan Institute describe the genome of Bothrops jararaca and suggest the origin of genes responsible for…
Researchers propose a method of magnetizing a material without applying an external magnetic field. The study shows that the phenomenon can be produced by means…
Fully occupied intensive care units (ICUs). Physically and mentally exhausted health workers. Chaotically overcrowded hospitals. These and similar problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Researchers conducted the first large-scale survey of the microbiota present in the seamount’s ferromanganese crusts, describing bacteria and archaea involved in the nutrient cycle and…
A clinical trial was conducted with 240 patients who were given 200,000 IU of vitamin D3 on admission to hospital. The supplementation did not reduce…
