Why a Widely Used Drug Causes Birth Defects and Autism
Researchers determined that valproic acid prevents nervous system cells from properly developing and dividing When used during pregnancy, the drug valproic acid, which is used…
Researchers determined that valproic acid prevents nervous system cells from properly developing and dividing When used during pregnancy, the drug valproic acid, which is used…
The first Pompeiian human genome has been sequenced. Research that was recently published in Scientific Reports presents the first human genome that has been successfully…
Scientists have linked dementia in the elderly to an unexpected candidate: sarcopenic obesity Over 15% of Japanese adults over 65 suffer from dementia, a severe…
Researchers at Tufts University found that most U.S. adults rate poorly across five components of heart and metabolic health, with clear racial disparities. Scientists have…
Long predicted but never observed before, this fluid-like electron behavior could be leveraged for efficient low-power next-generation electronics. Water molecules, although being distinct particles, flow…
30 years ago, the first-ever exoplanets were discovered around a rapidly rotating star, called a pulsar. Now, astronomers have revealed that these planets may be…
MIT engineers expand the capabilities of these ultrasensitive nanoscale detectors, with potential uses for biological sensing and quantum computing. With the ability to detect the…
Using Newton’s laws of physics, we can model the motions of planets in the Solar System quite accurately. However, in the early 1970s, scientists discovered…
Researchers discover non-invasive stimulation of the eye for depression and dementia. Scientists have discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like…
Christoph Paus, the MIT physicist who co-led the effort to detect the particle, looks ahead to the next 10 years. July 4, 2022, marked 10…
The discovery could inform the design of practical superconducting devices. When it comes to graphene, it appears that superconductivity runs in the family. Graphene is…
Although we may still be in the dark about what dark matter is, we now have a better idea about what it isn’t. Australia’s first…
Researchers say clinical trials of ‘noradrenergic’ drugs are now warranted. According to a new pooled data analysis of the available research, there is “good evidence”…
What if someone told you that they had created a personality profile just for you? Here is an extract: “You have a great need for…
Researchers identify ancient birds behind prehistoric giant eggs A years-long scientific controversy in Australia about what animal is the true mother of gigantic primordial eggs…
A new study demonstrates that American adults frequently overestimate the quality of their diet Is your diet healthy? It seems to be an easy question,…
A new study investigates whether acupuncture can reduce headaches According to a study recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of…
An ancient radiodont predator with three eyes reveals key information about the evolution of the arthropod body plan. New research based on a cache of…