Medical Research
A group of concerned ecologists at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies has found that rising temperatures and antibiotics that are used in livestock production could disturb soil microbial balance …
McGill University (Canada) developed a pain scale by cross-referencing questionnaires sent to patients. Here is a ranking of the most intense pain, graded from the most unbearable. 1. Complex …
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in December 2021 and reflects the research available at that time. It has since been reviewed for accuracy and clarity. …
Finnish scientists have just produced their first cup of coffee from lab-grown cells. According to them, this is a much more energy-efficient process that makes it possible to produce …
How does the body react to extreme temperature changes? In search of answers, Danish researchers have conducted experiments with habitual users of saunas and ice bathers. People in Scandinavian …
Scientists from the Salk Institute published a study in Nature Communications recently that focused on enhancing muscle regeneration in mice using various molecular compounds. Loss of muscle mass occurs …
Psilocybin is a substance found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. According to a new study, it could reduce symptoms and treat severe forms of depression. Treatments for depression are only effective …
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in August 2020 and reflects research available at that time. It has since been reviewed for accuracy and clarity. Claims …
Editor’s Note: This archived article was reviewed for accuracy, and minor corrections were made to clarify the study findings and avoid overstating results. The original publication date has been …
The genome of the deadly virus behind influenza infections was mapped by a team of researchers from the U.K., Australia, and the U.S. The researchers reported that the mapped …
