Bumblebees Have Learned to Read Simple Morse Code–an Ability Seen Only in Humans and Vertebrates
SWNS A new study is the first to show that an insect can differentiate between different durations of…
Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
Johns Hopkins study links mild pancreatic duct dilatation to higher cancer risk
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is projected to become the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States by…
Is strength training or cardio better for weight loss? A new study weighs in
If you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more…
Subtle changes in the composition of short tandem repeats may shape disease risk
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that…
Understanding leptin’s dual function in MAFLD pathogenesis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a predominant chronic liver condition globally, intricately linked with…
VR raises eye temperature and thickens protective tear layer
A new real-time imaging study reveals that VR gaming rapidly reshapes the eye’s protective tear layer, raising its…
Magnetic microrobots guide drugs directly to blood clots
Every year, 12 million people worldwide suffer a stroke; many die or are permanently impaired. Currently, drugs are…
Study unites global neuroscientists to share brain data
Imagine if every neuroscientist in the world could suddenly speak the same language and share their discoveries instantly.…
Automated insulin delivery improves glucose control in pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes
An international study co-led by University of Calgary researchers has found new insulin delivery technology helps control glucose…
Off-label GLP-1 use highlights the cultural pressures driving body anxieties
A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as…
Ending human bait practices in river blindness monitoring
New research shows that it’s possible to end the practice of using people as ‘human bait’ to catch…