Category: Science

Expectant parents, take note: playing classical music for your unborn child might do more than just create a calming atmosphere. A new study, published in the journal Chaos, has discovered that it can significantly stabilize fetal heart rates, potentially offering developmental benefits. Researchers from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, the Metropolitan Autonomous…

In an urgent scientific breakthrough, researchers led by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences have discovered that microplastics — tiny fragments of degraded polymers — have accumulated in human brains at alarmingly high levels. The concentration of these plastics in brain tissue has increased by 50% over the past eight years, signaling a growing…

A comprehensive new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health concludes that maternal health conditions during pregnancy are not causally linked to autism in children. This research provides an important shift in understanding the factors contributing to autism, a developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Published today in the…

Sepsis is a lethal condition that often flies under the radar, but a new approach spearheaded by researchers could change the way we diagnose and treat this silent killer. According to a recent study published in Frontiers in Science, systems immunology may hold the key to combating sepsis and reducing death tolls in future pandemics.…

In a new study, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Virginia have identified potential blood biomarkers that may predict a woman’s risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD). Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, this development could revolutionize how doctors identify and treat PPD, potentially safeguarding mental health for millions of new mothers. “Postpartum…

In an exciting development, researchers led by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter have found that certain medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory drugs, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. This study, which investigated health data from over 130 million individuals, offers new hope in the fight against a leading cause of…

Pet dogs may unwittingly be helping the spread of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, a pathogen responsible for severe gastrointestinal illnesses in humans, according to new research by Penn State scientists. The research, published in the journal Zoonoses and Public Health, underscores how pet dogs can be significant vectors for transmitting nontyphoidal Salmonella, which often results in symptoms…

In a new study, researchers at Concordia University led by Ana Baez, a doctoral candidate in biology, have proposed a groundbreaking method to combat cancer. This novel approach utilizes ultrasound-guided microbubbles — widely used in medical imaging and drug delivery — to enhance the immune system’s response against tumors. The study, published in the journal…

A new development from the University of Virginia School of Medicine may usher in a new era of precision medicine, promising to revolutionize the way antibiotics are used to treat infections. Using advanced computer models, UVA researchers have found a way to target harmful bacteria more precisely, potentially reducing the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.…

A new study published in Science Advances unveils significant findings about the cancer-killing behavior of two types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells. Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, alongside collaborators from Texas Children’s Cancer Center and other institutions, have uncovered the distinct molecular dynamics that occur when these immune cells engage cancer cells.…