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Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
There is growing alarm among scientists about the possible detrimental effects of microplastics on the human reproductive system
21.06.2024- English version
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Medics have identified six types of depression
They characterised the symptoms of each type and explained which treatment would be more effective in which case
18.06.2024
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Embryo freezing did not affect the metabolic performance of children under five years of age
Chinese scientists conducted a prospective cohort study and concluded that metabolic parameters of children born through in vitro fertilisation were independent of whether fresh or frozen embryos were used for this purpose
07.06.2024
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Firefighters found increased DNA methylation in a prostate cancer-associated region of the genome
U.S. scientists evaluated the association between firefighter occupation, serum perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) levels, and DNA methylation
09.05.2024
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Deer first suspected of infecting humans with deadly 'zombie virus'
The men were presumably infected after eating meat from deer affected by a chronic debilitating disease, or "zombie virus"
24.04.2024
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Medics have learned how a heart attack increases cancer risk
The risk of cancer becomes higher because of the extracellular bubbles that the heart releases after a seizure
10.04.2024
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Brain distinguished drinking alcohol with friends from drinking alone
Researchers from the USA have found out which area of the brain is activated and which substance it depends on
07.08.2024
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Fathers suspected of passing type 1 diabetes to their children
Children with type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to have the disease in the father rather than the mother
02.08.2024
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Healthy food has been shown to fight depression
In experiments with volunteers, symptoms of depression went away after switching to a healthy diet
02.08.2024
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CT scans show features in the brains of abusive mothers
Understanding the underlying causes at the root of child abuse is important because it can help in preventing such behavior
23.07.2024
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Polymer antibodies will enable efficient tagging and destruction of cancer cells
Scientists have shown the fundamental possibility of creating a new class of antitumour drugs based on "plastic antibodies"
12.07.2024
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Biologists have explained how some memories are retained for life
A ground-breaking study by US scientists has revealed a mechanism that allows information to be retained in memory throughout a person's lifetime
28.06.2024
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The sweetener xylitol increased the risk of serious heart abnormalities
Xylitol increases the risk of thrombosis, and in humans, ingestion of xylitol increases platelet reactivity
10.06.2024
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Dogs have alleviated PTSD symptoms in veterans
As reported in an article for the journal JAMA Network Open, patients experienced reductions in anxiety and depression after three months of treatment
06.06.2024
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Damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex decreased prosocial motivation
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is critical for decision-making and cost-benefit assessment, and is involved in emotional regulation and social behaviour
31.05.2024
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The link between calorie restriction and health has been established
Calorie restriction reduces production of protein associated with chronic inflammation
30.05.2024
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Polluted air and noise in childhood increased the risk of developing mental problems in youth
A longitudinal cohort study by British scientists has found that exposure to air pollution and noise during pregnancy and childhood is statistically associated with mental health problems in young adulthood
30.05.2024
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Scientists have learned how long it takes for the brain to recover from alcoholism
The brain is capable of rebuilding its structure after stopping binge drinking, and US researchers have found that it doesn't take long for this to happen
22.05.2024
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The likelihood of Alzheimer's disease was found to be lower in many somatic diseases
It's about correlation, not causation
22.05.2024
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Social media has been linked to an increased risk of smoking initiation in young people
Secondary analyses of the UK Longitudinal Study of Household Health found that social media use was statistically associated with an increased risk of cigarette smoking initiation and e-cigarette use
20.05.2024