Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows. The study led by Xiangyou “Sharon” Shen of Oregon State University is important…


A joint report by the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and the Bertelsmann Stiftung highlights Germany’s immense innovation potential in the biotech sector. However, this potential remains underutilized.…


U.S. data indicate that pain is linked with a greater likelihood of tobacco and cannabis use among cancer survivors. Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and…
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Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a biomarker test developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine can detect small amounts of the…


A new mathematical framework uncovers how the brain’s prefrontal cortex processes mixed signals to guide decision making, offering fresh insights for both clinical care and next-generation AI A new mathematical model sheds…


Using a new method to study how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can alter molecular signatures in the brain Glycosylation is the process by which cells add sugar…


Why do our mental images stay sharp even when we are moving fast? A team of neuroscientists led by Professor Maximilian Jösch at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has…
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common and severe complication that occurs after stem cell transplantation, where the donor’s immune cells attack the recipient’s tissues. Ocular manifestation of GVHD is among the most…


Study reveals impact of emergency savings during COVID-19 Older adults who didn’t have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic faced another surprising problem: higher…