HealthFasting Diet Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk Markers There is evidence to suggest that fasting diets may reduce risk markers of type 2 diabetes. Fasting diets typically involve restricting food intake for a…
PsychologyResearchers Gain a Better Understanding of the Mechanisms of the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication For decades, doctors have used methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, to treat children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it one…
PhysicsPotentially Useful Two-dimensional Nanoparticles Two-dimensional (2D) nanoparticles, also known as nanosheets or nanofilms, have recently gained a lot of attention due to their unique properties and potential applications in…
ZoologyCitizen Scientists have Mapped the Whales, Porpoises, Dolphins, and Seals of the River Forth The River Forth, which is a major river in central Scotland, is home to a variety of marine mammals including whales, porpoises, dolphins, and seals.…
MedicalMilk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles are Being Investigated as a Potential Novel Treatment for Leaky Gut The intestinal barrier, also known as the gut barrier, is critical for nutrition absorption and preventing hazardous chemicals from entering the bloodstream. Under disease conditions,…
MedicalAn Implantable Device the Size of a Grain of Rice has been Demonstrated to Decrease Pancreatic Cancers Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered a means to treat pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat malignancies, by administering immunotherapy straight into…
NeuroscienceResearchers Discover a Possible Neural Link Between Childhood Trauma and Binge Eating Disorder Binge-eating disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food within a short period of time…
NeuroscienceA Novel Optical and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Platform Identifies Brain Regions that Control Large-Scale Brain Networks A large-scale brain network refers to a complex web of interconnected brain regions that work together to perform various cognitive, sensory, and motor functions. The…
Plants and AnimalsNumerous Species of Woodland Birds are in Danger, and We are Unsure of the Best Ways to Save Them The forest birds of Australia include vibrant parrots, darting honeyeaters, vivid blue fairywrens, and the unassuming “little brown birds.” Some can be found in urban…
Plants and AnimalsComparison of Deep Learning Techniques for More Precise Plant Phenotyping Plant phenotyping is the in-depth examination of a plant’s distinctive “visible” or phenotypic characteristics in crop breeding. It is the process of measuring and analyzing…
EconomicsGreen National Product The green national product (GNP) is an economic indicator that takes into account the environmental costs associated with economic activity. The GNP is an alternative…
HealthAccording to a Study, the Use of Antidepressants and Infections During Pregnancy may Affect How Babies’ Brains Grow According to recent research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, antidepressant usage during pregnancy may increase the chance of long-term neurodevelopment alterations in…