Rare Genetic Phenomenon Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between the development of schizophrenia and a rare form of a genetic variant known as tandem repeats. In our…
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Scientists Discover Serious Side Effects Associated With Youth Steroid Use
A study of Canadian youth found that the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids is prevalent and associated with dependence and severe side effects. A new study…
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Increased Risk of Traffic Accidents
New research suggests that individuals who disregard recommendations for vaccination against coronaviruses may also disregard rules of road safety. A new study published in The…
A New Chapter in Climate Science – 390-Million-Year-Old Seawater Pockets Uncovered
These findings could revolutionize climate science and assist in the identification of underground locations for secure hydrogen storage for carbon-free energy. The remnants of an…
Machine Learning Accelerates Drug Formulation Development, Changing the Game for Pharmaceutical Research
New study demonstrates the potential for machine learning to accelerate the development of innovative drug delivery technologies. Scientists at the University of Toronto have successfully…
What Your Favorite Song Says About Your Relationship Style
What can listening to the same artist on repeat reveal about how we handle our romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties? The lyrics of the…
World’s Largest Autism Study Uncovers 134 New Genes Linked to the Condition
A study led by SickKids has sequenced the entire genomes of over 11,000 individuals, providing new insights into the genetic factors associated with autism spectrum…
“Surprising” – Researchers Have Found That Honey Improves Key Measures of Cardiometabolic Health
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto, consuming raw honey from a single floral source may have significant benefits for…
New Research: Intermittent Fasting Might Not Be As Safe as We Thought
The popular dietary trend has been linked to dangerous eating disorder attitudes and behaviors among adolescents and young adults. A recent study published in the…
Secrets to Aging Gracefully: Researchers Uncover Factors Linked to Optimal Aging
Findings underline the importance of a strength-based rather than a deficit-based focus on aging and older adults. What are the keys to “successful” or optimal…
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Oldest Star Clusters in the Universe
A team of astronomers used the James Webb Telescope (JWST) to identify the most distant globular clusters ever discovered. These dense groups of millions of stars…
More Successful Than Ketamine – A Shocking Depression Treatment
Electroshock therapy, which is unfavorably depicted in movies and TV shows, consistently produces better outcomes for depression that is resistant to treatment. According to an…
Common Type of Clothing Could Be Exposing Millions of Children to Harmful Chemicals
The study found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in all stain-resistant uniforms tested. According to a recent study conducted by scientists at the Paul H….
Study Finds That Children Don’t Actually Believe Everything They Are Told
Older children are more likely to effectively test surprising claims made by adults. Children learn by observing and experimenting on their own. They also gain…
“Bulking and Cutting” Linked to Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders
According to the findings of a recent study, engagement in bulk and cut dietary cycles is associated with a larger desire to become more muscular…
Scientists Link “Cheat Meals” to Eating Disorders
The practice of briefly straying from one’s diet to consume calorie-dense meals was most popular among males and connected with binge eating, compulsive exercise, and…
Thousands of Different Scents – Scientists Solve a 30-Year-Old Mystery
A molecular mechanism that enables worms to distinguish different odors has been discovered. For soil-dwelling nematodes that depend primarily on olfaction for survival, the ability…
A Surprising Finding Indicates That 800,000-Year-Old Hominins Utilized Fire
The researchers find one of the earliest pieces of evidence supporting the usage of fire using cutting-edge AI methods. There’s a saying that where there’s…
