Making a memory positive or negative: Researchers pinpoint a neurotransmitter that helps assign positive or negative emotions to a memory
Researchers at the Salk Institute and colleagues have discovered the molecule in the brain responsible for associating good or bad feelings with a memory. Their discovery, published in Nature on July 20, 2022, paves the way for a better understanding…
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An Elephant Can Telescope Its Trunk Thanks to Unique Skin
An elephant’s trunk has unique skin that is as important as its muscles when it comes to flexibility and telescoping abilities, according to engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology working with Zoo Atlanta. What to know: An elephant’s trunk…
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Higher rates of preterm birth in women infected with COVID-19 in late pregnancy
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, but only for women infected in their final trimester, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE. The study of over 5,000 pregnant women is one…
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GP 'really concerned' general practice will go same way as dentistry
Are we on brink of needing to PAY for GP appointments? Nation’s top doctor admits he is ‘really concerned’ crisis-hit sector will go same way as dentists (who charge £24 for check-ups) Top doctor said he is ‘really concerned’ patients…
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The government has finally unveiled its first Women’s Health Strategy – here’s what you need to know
Confused about what the government’s new Women’s Health Strategy might mean for you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know. After a long wait, today the government has published its first-ever Women’s Health Strategy – a series…
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Newly developed vaccine offers superior protection against omicron variants
Yale scientists have developed a novel omicron-specific mRNA vaccine that offers superior immune protection against two viral subvariants than standard mRNA vaccines. The new vaccine, called Omnivax, increased neutralizing antibody response against the BA.1 and BA.2.12.1 omicron subvariants in pre-immunized…
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12 tips for healthy eating on a budget
It’s never been more important to eat healthily, but eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods has become harder for individuals and families in recent years, with food prices surging. We’ve got 12 tips for healthy eating…
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Researchers describe viral shedding of monkeypox virus in patients to better understand the possible role of different bodily fluids in disease transmission
In a recent study published in Eurosurveillance, researchers described the shedding of the monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) in Barcelona city of Spain. Study: Frequent detection of monkeypox virus DNA in saliva, semen, and other clinical samples from 12 patients, Barcelona,…
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Researchers discover new key protection against COVID-19 in saliva
The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread around the world at an unprecedented rate, evading containment countermeasures. Understanding the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 successfully evades the body's defense systems is essential to reduce the transmission of this virus. An Osaka Metropolitan…
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Lymphatics help ‘seed’ early brain cells in zebrafish
During the embryonic stage of brain development, some neurons and synapses form properly and connect, but others don’t, causing some parts and pieces to be discarded. This leaves behind dead or dying cells and requires the central nervous system to…
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