HEALTH
Quitting Tobacco Could Push 20 Million Indian Families Into Higher Income Class
Using government survey data, a new study finds tobacco drains household budgets, while quitting could unlock gains.
Brain’s “Brake Gate” May Hold Key To Preventing Drug Addiction Relapse
The study shows that specific parvalbumin-positive neurons in the prefrontal cortex control cocaine-seeking behaviour and could be targeted for addiction treatment.
How The Brain Shuts Down Motivation In Difficult Situations
Scientists have uncovered a neural “brake” that stops us from acting when tasks feel unpleasant.
This Norovirus Breakthrough Could Accelerate Vaccine Development
Japanese researchers have developed a reverse genetics system that enables the generation and study of infectious noroviruses without the use of cultured cells.
Scientists Uncover The Hidden Mechanism That Lets Sperm Swim
A protein scaffold inside centrioles stabilises the base of the sperm tail, revealing why defects in this structure can lead to male infertility.
Gut Bacteria Linked To Migraine Severity In Children
Researchers found supporting gut health could become part of a more holistic, child-friendly approach to migraine care.
A Brain Atlas To Guide Parkinson’s Disease Models
This two-tier atlas helps scientists distinguish authentic dopamine neurons from off-target cells in Parkinson’s disease models.
Why High Altitudes Trigger Headaches
At the summit of Mount Fuji, researchers tracked blood flow in climbers’ brains and found that shifts in how blood moves through key arteries may hold the answer to acute mountain sickness.
Just Five Minutes Of Light Exercise Boosts Children’s Brain Power And Mood
As children worldwide spend more time seated and less time active, Japanese researchers have discovered that even minimal amounts of physical activity can make a significant impact.
Depression May Be An Immune Disorder As Much As A Mental One
Scientists have found that an overactive immune system may underlie a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of depression.
