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Scientists Identify Specific Human Brain Circuit for Spirituality
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Scientists Identify Specific Human Brain Circuit for Spirituality

Using datasets from neurosurgical patients and those with brain lesions, investigators mapped lesion locations associated with spiritual and religious belief to a specific human brain circuit. More than 80 percent…

18 July 2021 · 5 min read

New Study Finds Muscle Relaxants Largely Ineffective for Lower Back Pain
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New Study Finds Muscle Relaxants Largely Ineffective for Lower Back Pain

And might increase the risk of side effects. Muscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition, suggests an analysis of the…

18 July 2021 · 3 min read

Science Made Simple: What Are Atomic Nuclei?
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Science Made Simple: What Are Atomic Nuclei?

In 1911, Ernest Rutherford discovered that at the core of every atom is a nucleus. Atomic nuclei consist of electrically positive protons and electrically neutral neutrons. These are held together…

18 July 2021 · 2 min read

Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
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Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on…

18 July 2021 · 3 min read

Analysis of Thousands of Drugs Reveals Potential New COVID-19 Antivirals
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Analysis of Thousands of Drugs Reveals Potential New COVID-19 Antivirals

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University of Dundee have screened thousands of drug and chemical molecules and identified a range of potential antivirals that could be developed into…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches
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Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches

Trial provides ‘grounds for optimism’ for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them. Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids reduces the frequency…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

Worrying New Insights Into the Chemicals in Plastics – Significant Risk to People and the Environment
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Worrying New Insights Into the Chemicals in Plastics – Significant Risk to People and the Environment

Plastic is practical, cheap and incredibly popular. Every year, more than 350 million metric tons are produced worldwide. These plastics contain a huge variety of chemicals that may be released…

18 July 2021 · 4 min read

High Capacity DNA Data Storage: Could All Your Digital Photos Be Stored As DNA?
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High Capacity DNA Data Storage: Could All Your Digital Photos Be Stored As DNA?

MIT biological engineers have demonstrated a way to easily retrieve data files stored as DNA. This could be a step toward using DNA archives to store enormous quantities of photos,…

18 July 2021 · 8 min read

Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins
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Reduced Risk of Cancer Among Heart Failure Patients That Use Statins

Statin use is linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients. Credit: European Heart Journal Statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16% lower…

18 July 2021 · 5 min read

Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?
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Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?

Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?

18 July 2021 · 3 min read