Science and Technology

Inflammation signals during pregnancy are associated with aging and memory changes after 50 years

The results show that maternal immune activity during the critical period of sex-dependent brain development in pregnancy influences long-term memory structure and function in offspring during childhood and middle age, with different manifestations in males and females.

Published: 23 November 2024, 10:33

AI can detect Parkinson's disease by analyzing subtle changes in the voice

Algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice are becoming a potential new tool for diagnosing Parkinson's disease, researchers in Iraq and Australia report.

Published: 22 November 2024, 16:46

Cannabis impairs brain function in young people prone to psychosis

Young people at risk of psychosis show reduced connectivity between brain cells, and cannabis use may worsen this deficit, a new study has found.

Published: 22 November 2024, 13:08

Endometriosis and uterine myomas may increase the risk of premature death in women

Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids may have an increased long-term risk of premature death.

Published: 22 November 2024, 12:56

Breast cancer-like cells found in healthy women

In healthy women, some breast cells that appear normal may contain chromosomal abnormalities commonly associated with invasive breast cancer.

Published: 22 November 2024, 11:06

New atlas maps 1.6 million human intestinal cells in detail with unprecedented accuracy

The most comprehensive map of human intestinal cells to date has been created by combining spatial and single-nucleus data from 1.6 million cells.

Published: 22 November 2024, 10:46

Researchers aim to develop non-invasive methods to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and long-term disorder characterized by severe fatigue that does not improve with rest and may worsen with physical activity.

Published: 22 November 2024, 10:01

Nanoparticle coating improves delivery of anticancer drugs and reduces side effects

Nanoparticles - particles less than one-thousandth the width of a human hair - have proven effective in treating cancer by delivering drugs directly to tumors.

Published: 22 November 2024, 09:48

Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of mortality for decades

Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of death from birth through the third and fourth decades of life, according to a new study.

Published: 22 November 2024, 09:40

Women sleep less and wake up more often than men

Women sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than men, according to a new animal study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Published: 21 November 2024, 20:01