MEDICINE & HEALTH

Common Weed From the Cabbage Family Can Stop Cancer

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.31.2020 06:30 AM

Scientists discovered that a common weed from the cabbage family could stop breast cancer cells in the lab.

Oxytocin Neurons May Explain Why Autistic People Struggle with Platonic Love

10.31.2020 05:00 AM

Researchers focus on oxytocin neurons with chemical projections associated with platonic love and sociability.

The Body May Have Two Waves of Antibody Responses to Coronavirus

10.30.2020 20:00 PM

Researchers explain the possible two waves of immunity against coronavirus. Researchers from England recently released the results of the largest antibody study stating that immunity wanes over time.

"Mine" - Understanding Psychological Ownership

10.30.2020 17:00 PM

Researchers from several universities explain the importance of preserving psychological ownership. In a recent collaborative study, researchers propose that psychological ownership is a driving cause for the evolution of consumption and should be the focus of marketing strategies.

New Method of Immunotherapy Involves Training the Innate Immune System Against Cancer

10.30.2020 16:00 PM

In a new study, researchers focus on training the innate immune system to attack tumors. One way to treat cancer is through immunotherapy or boosting the body's defenses against cancer cells by targeting the adaptive immune system, which triggers B-cells and T-cells.

New Graphene-Based Memory Resistors Mimic the Brain's Network

10.30.2020 11:00 AM

Memory resistors (memristors) fabricated from graphene mimics neural networks through a similarly analog nature as the brain itself.

Here's How to Fix Social Media Habits To Prevent Depression

10.30.2020 07:30 AM

Evidence suggests that social media plays a big role in the increasing numbers of youth suffering from depression. Here are some tips to fix social media habits.

Should We End the Lockdowns to Get Herd Immunity? Great Barrington Declaration Says Yes!

10.30.2020 07:00 AM

The Great Barrington Declaration argues that the best way to achieve herd immunity is not to remain in lockdown while waiting for a vaccine.

What Would It Be Like To Run a Race in a Time of Coronavirus Pandemic

10.30.2020 06:00 AM

With the pandemic still ongoing, some opted to have a virtual race. But of course, nothing beats the in-person race.

What is the Socioemotional Selectivity Theory?

10.29.2020 21:00 PM

The socioemotional selectivity theory was first developed by Laura Carstensen, explaining the link between life goals and perception of time.

Dandruff: Causes and How to Get Rid of Flaky Scalp

10.29.2020 17:00 PM

Flakes on your scalp, also known as dandruff, are more likely in the winter. Here's how to get rid of them.

Lab-Grown Brains Raise Ethical Questions as They Become Sentient

10.29.2020 12:00 PM

Can lab-grown brains become sentient? If so, how will scientists measure its consciousness and what does this mean to the ethical standards of science?

Genetic Study Uncovers New Inflammatory Disease Affecting Men

10.29.2020 09:00 AM

Thousands of people with symptoms of inflammation remain undiagnosed. In a recent genetic study, researchers identified a new inflammatory disease found only in men.

Media Multitasking Could Adversely Affect Attention and Memory

10.29.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reveals that people who engage in media multitasking or simultaneously watching TV while surfing the web is prone to suffer lapses in attention and poor memory.

Specific Brain Circuit Influences our Emotional Decison-Making

10.29.2020 06:00 AM

For years, MIT scientists have been studying how brain circuits play a role in decision-making. New research explains how motivation declines with age.

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