The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze
A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance, an automatic response of greater awareness… Read More »The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze
Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep
Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates brain waves in the… Read More »Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep
Unlocking the potential to better attack cancer with immunotherapy
Australian-led research is opening up new ways for immunotherapy to better target cancer. Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of… Read More »Unlocking the potential to better attack cancer with immunotherapy
An artificial intelligence tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of maternal and neonatal problems
A newly developed tool that leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors quickly evaluate placentas at birth,… Read More »An artificial intelligence tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of maternal and neonatal problems
Key regulator identified that induces cancer-killing ability in T cells under hypoxic conditions
Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized the treatment of several advanced cancers. However, its effectiveness has plateaued due to… Read More »Key regulator identified that induces cancer-killing ability in T cells under hypoxic conditions
A diet low in omega-6 and rich in omega-3 and fish oil may slow the growth of prostate cancer
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center offers new evidence that dietary changes can… Read More »A diet low in omega-6 and rich in omega-3 and fish oil may slow the growth of prostate cancer
Shortage of generic platinum chemotherapy did not increase deaths
During the shortage of generic platinum chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and carboplatin, which began in early 2023, there were no differences… Read More »Shortage of generic platinum chemotherapy did not increase deaths
Combined screening can detect liver damage in diabetic patients
New research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet highlights the possibility of screening people with type 2 diabetes for liver damage at… Read More »Combined screening can detect liver damage in diabetic patients
Denser, more populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more
Adding strong evidence in support of “walkable” neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase… Read More »Denser, more populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more
A dial to tune the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some people sicker than others
For years, scientists have looked for answers in a critical piece of the immune system’s machinery, known as the interferon… Read More »A dial to tune the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some people sicker than others