A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships.
Oxytocin is released in the brain during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding and social interactions and…
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Finnish study reveals why the longest-lived region doesn’t follow Blue Zone rules
In Western Finland, the longest-lived region thrives without following classic Blue Zone habits, while another community shows promising lifestyle patterns, challenging the idea that there’s only one path to a long and healthy…
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New engineered molecule shows promise as rapid antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, along with their colleagues, engineered a new molecule that appears promising as an effective antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning with fewer side effects than other…
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Rising human adaptive potential seen in 2.3.4.4b clade of H5N1
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the H5N1 influenza virus. It was first identified in birds three decades ago and has now gradually found its way to humans. H5N1 is a strain of the influenza virus harboring type…
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Cancer cells hide inside bone marrow fibroblasts to resist treatment
In a recently published study, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center revealed for the first time that cancer cells can evade anti-cancer drugs by entering and surviving within bone marrow fibroblasts, a phenomenon they describe as…
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In western Nepal, farmers switch to growing turmeric; elephants stay away
- In western Nepal’s Bardiya district, farmers from marginalized communities are replacing traditional crops with turmeric — a plant elephants avoid — dramatically reducing human-elephant conflict.
- Backed by…
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‘World’s Oldest Baby’ May Not Be a Record For Long, Says Expert : ScienceAlert
A baby born in the US has made headlines for a surprising reason: they came from an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years – setting a new world record.
The embryo was created and stored in 1994, back when Bill Clinton was US…
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Study links baseline fatigue with higher inflammation in breast cancer survivors
For many breast cancer survivors, fatigue may linger long after treatment ends, which can have a significant impact on cognitive function, ability to work, and overall quality of life. A new study from George Mason University’s…
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The Growing Problem of Scientific Research Fraud
When a group of researchers at Northwestern University uncovered evidence of widespread—and growing—research fraud in scientific publishing, editors at some academic journals weren’t exactly rushing to publish the findings.
“Some…
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‘Partners are on the same team’
Did you hear? Couples that gossip together stay together.
A new study from UC Riverside, titled “Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples,” revealed that couples who gossip together are not…
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