Category: Medical Research
University of Bristol: High Levels of Testosterone Do Not Guarantee Success in Life
While high levels of testosterone have often been associated with successful social standing, a new study has called this into question. A study by researchers at the University of …Iron and Copper Deposits Found in the Brain of Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the formation of plaques between neurons. Scientists have made a new discovery: In the amyloid plaques, deposits of copper and iron in metallic form …
The Inhibition of GABA Production in the Liver Restored Insulin Sensitivity within Days
The accumulation of fat in the liver impairs its nerves, which prevents the proper transmission of signals to the brain, which leads to the disruption of insulin regulation. Type …
Discovery Might Have Major Implications for the Regeneration of Aging Brains in Healthy Persons
According to recent research, new brain cells are being formed every day as a result of damage, physical activity, and mental stimulation. A study published in Nature Communications shows …
Muscle Mass Enhancement: Yamanaka Factors Accelerate Muscle Regeneration in Mice
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 …Scientists Make Embryos That Are Part Human, Part Monkey
Scientists working in China and the U.S. have successfully grown chimeric embryos that were created by injecting human cells into the embryos of monkeys for a considerable length of …
Pollution: Aerosol Air Fresheners Harmful to Health and the Environment
In the UK, indoor aerosol products emit more pollutants than car traffic. The culprits are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are present in many everyday products, even though they …Study Shows That Psilocybin Is More Effective Than Antidepressants
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 …