HEALTH
Microglia Help Neurons Mature In Developing Brain
Researchers created microglia-enriched brain organoids to study microglia-neuron interactions in brain development.
How Estrogen Shields Tumors From The Immune System
The female sex hormone contributes to tumor progression in the estrogen-negative cancers lacking hormone receptors.
The Split Nap Hack for All-Nighters
A new analysis of night shift nap studies points to the optimal snooze schedule for fending off exhaustion and drowsiness in early morning hours.
Ethics Of Using Care Robots For Older People
Study from Japan shows that involving older people while developing care robots for them will help alleviate their concerns about using robots.
Involved Fathers Help Children Have Better Social And Motor Skills
The study from Japan also showed that when fathers were more involved, mothers experienced less parental stress.
Weathering Makes Microplastics Even More Toxic
Microplastics that have undergone natural weathering acted as harmful neurotoxins in mice, shows a study from South Korea.
How Childhood Trauma Causes Mental Health Disorders In Adult Life
Twin experiments by researchers in South Korea reveal the mechanism underlying adverse effects of stress hormones on a child’s brain.
How COVID-19 Puts Maternal and Fetal Health At Risk
The study explains underlying molecular changes that occur in placenta during COVID-19 infection, and urges pregnant women with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested.
A Sweet Solution For Better Chemotherapy
Mannose, a fruit sugar toxic to honeybees, can improve the efficacy of chemotherapy, shows a study from Japan.
