Gut microbiota plays a key role in treatment with classic diabetes medication

A clearer picture of how the classic diabetes medication metformin works has emerged. A recent study…

Where to look for new treatments for alcoholism? The matrix

A new study may pave the way for treating alcohol addiction by reducing motivation to drink,…

How to attack Africa’s neonatal mortality problem

Giving birth at home is the most significant risk factor for neonatal deaths in major sections…

Social laughter releases endorphins in the brain

Researchers have revealed how laughter releases endorphins in the human brain. The more opioid receptors the…

Specific neurons distinguish between reality and imagination

New research shows that neurons in the part of the brain found to be abnormal in…

Deployment stress impacts well-being through different mental health issues for female and male vets

Experiencing stress-related mental health issues following deployment exposures increases risk of reduced well-being in other life…

New research reveals earliest directly dated rock paintings from southern Africa

Scientists have pioneered a technique to directly date prehistoric rock paintings in southern Africa, which reveal…

Auditory perception: Where microseconds matter

To localize sounds, particularly low-frequency sounds, mammals must perceive minimal differences in the timing of signal…

Phagocytes in the brain: Good or bad?

The role of microglial cells in neurodegenerative disease is not fully understood. But new research results…

Immunology: How ancestry shapes our immune cells

A genetic variant that is particularly prevalent in people of African ancestry confers protection against malaria.…