245% Increase in Abuse: Children Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
A new paper has revealed 338,727 instances of intentional misuse and abuse for children aged 6 to 18 years old. A recent study published in…
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Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Scientists Have Identified a Key Molecule
The discovery could immediately lead to new opportunities for drug development. Adenosine, a neurotransmitter, has been found to act as a brake on dopamine, another…
New Study Casts Doubt on Old Ideas of How Hearing Works
The way humans experience music and speech differs from what was previously thought. This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers from Linköping…
New Insight Into Brain Function – Researchers Have Identified a Long-Sought Gene-Encoded Protein
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a key molecule that contributes to understanding and treating neurological diseases like epilepsy and autism. Researchers…
Scientists Discover Mechanism of Hearing in Near-Atomic Detail
Discovery made possible by state-of-the-art imaging and more than 60 million worms. For the first time and in near-atomic detail, scientists at Oregon Health &…
Startling News: Chronic Health Conditions Are Far More Common in Recent Generations
Compared to previous generations, older adults are more likely to experience a variety of health ailments According to Penn State and Texas State University research,…
Exploring Underground Ecosystems: Scientists Identify New Soil Viruses
PNNL scientists discover new soil viruses The unsung hero of our lives is soil. It nourishes crops to give humans with food, drains rainfall into…
Researchers Discover Two Paths Toward “Super Immunity” to COVID-19
OHSU laboratory research compares routes to immunity involving vaccination. New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals more than one path toward robust…
LEGO-Inspired 3D-Printed Bricks Help Broken Bones Heal Faster
Hollow, flea-sized blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing. Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones — and could one…
Single Dose of Antibodies Can Prevent HIV Infection in Newborns
Study: Combination of 2 antibodies taken 30 hours after virus exposure prevents infection in baby monkeys. A single dose of an antibody-based treatment can prevent…
Study Reveals High-Fat Diet Harms Stem Cells in Developing Fetus
A newly published study shows that a diet high in fat during pregnancy harms stem cells in the developing fetus. Physician-scientists at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s…
Scientists Convert Human Skin Cells into Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully converted human skin cells into embryonic stem cells, marking…
