Research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found a link between decreased serotonin levels and patients suffering from long…
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Rising temperatures in the U.S. predict a surge in cardiovascular deaths, particularly among older and black adults. Researchers recommend community-focused heat mitigation strategies. A new…
Controversial research findings can lead to defensive reactions, including calls for censorship. New research has shown that people tend to exaggerate the potential of research…
A view inside the SNO detector when filled with water. In the background, there are 9,000 photomultiplier tubes that detect photons and the acrylic vessel…
Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the delivery of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This can lead to a range of…
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to chronic fatigue and impaired daytime functioning. It can be caused…
New Harmful Effects of Vaping: Study Finds Lung Inflammation Worse in E-Cigarette Users Than Smokers
Vaping refers to the use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that is then inhaled. Vaping…
Cinnamon-colored black bears are a unique subspecies of the American black bear that are known for their distinctive reddish-brown coat. These bears can be found…
If the gut-to-brain pathway found in mice also exists in humans, it could be used as an effective method to enhance exercise and promote better…
According to U.S. media data collected and analyzed by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, the false claim that the…
Using a neural network computational model, scientists have gained new insight into how new experiences get processed during sleep. Using a neural network model, neuroscientists…
The patients had some, although severely diminished, visual function during the day, however, at night they were essentially blind, with light sensitivity 10,000–100,000 times less…
The patients reported significantly fewer binge episodes and weight loss after six months of treatment. A pilot study reveals that an implanted brain stimulator significantly…
Lifelong production of sperm is made possible by a newly discovered stem cell regulator. According to research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, the enzyme…
Patients receiving spinal anesthesia reported slightly worse pain levels, scoring an average of 7.9 out of 10 versus 7.6 for those under general anesthesia. A…
Fentanyl is a very potent synthetic opioid that is comparable to morphine but 50 to 100 times stronger. It is a prescribed drug that is…
The research found that the striatum region of the brain was on average ten percent larger in psychopathic individuals compared to a control group of…
Researchers from Penn Engineering have now demonstrated a method for fabricating large-area “superlattices” — layered structures containing 2D lattices of sulfur and tungsten — that…
Two subadult Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago in proximity. They share a strong friendship bond. Credit: Dr. Lauren JN Brent Researchers from Penn, Inserm, and…