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REM sleep protects animals against predator attacks

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep brings about brief but periodic awakenings. In 1966, Dr. Frederick Snyder reported the "sentinel" function of REM could help animals prepare a fight or flight response against potential predator attacks.

24 Jan 2022

Genetic marker linked to higher risk of death in COVID-19 patients

A new study discusses the importance of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Rab46 gene as a marker of adverse outcomes in high-risk COVID-19 patients.

23 Jan 2022

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.

22 Jan 2022

Novel compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of dental fillings

Leading researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Wuhan University, and the Peking University Shenzhen Hospital have found that a compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of a dental filling.

22 Jan 2022

Prevalence and evolution of PTSD symptoms in cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic

The focus of this study was to investigate the evolution of PTSD symptoms in cancer patients over the first year of the COVID19 pandemic.

21 Jan 2022

Cannabidiol found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells and mice

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Chicago has found evidence that cannabidiol (CBD), a product of the cannabis plant, can inhibit infection by SARS-CoV-2 in human cells and in mice.

21 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility-;but males who become infected by the coronavirus may experience short-term reduced fertility.

21 Jan 2022

Researchers compare two psychotherapies used for treating veterans with PTSD

Cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure are the two leading trauma-focused cognitive behavioral psychotherapies used for Veterans Affairs patients with PTSD.

20 Jan 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

In a recent study published in the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a team of researchers reviewed published literature that assessed the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on female reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

An international team led by uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

19 Jan 2022

Positive childhood environments may help buffer the physiological effects of adversity and trauma

Researchers know that experiencing a high number of adverse events in childhood correlates with worse health outcomes in adulthood. These studies have led to an emphasis on trauma-informed practice in schools and workplaces in an attempt to mitigate the harm of early adversity.

19 Jan 2022

New topical cream could help prevent frostbite injuries

Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite -; a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the skin. Many extremely cold areas are also remote, and delays in frostbite treatment can result in severe wounds, scarring and even limb amputation

19 Jan 2022

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REM sleep protects animals against predator attacks

Genetic marker linked to higher risk of death in COVID-19 patients

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Novel compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of dental fillings

Prevalence and evolution of PTSD symptoms in cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic

Cannabidiol found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells and mice

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

Researchers compare two psychotherapies used for treating veterans with PTSD

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

Positive childhood environments may help buffer the physiological effects of adversity and trauma

New topical cream could help prevent frostbite injuries

Schoolchildren in Hong Kong surveyed on the prevalence and impact of allergic diseases

School closures for in-person learning during the pandemic have lasting effects on children

Social media use linked with worse physical health indicators among college students

Impact of medical education on the mental health of students

Effects of post-acute COVID-19 on physical and mental health in women

'Presence' of a virtual person can reduce anxiety in women

Mental health of intensive care unit staff adversely impacted during COVID-19 pandemic

Study evaluates acute and long-term adverse events following immunization with COVID-19 Moderna vaccine

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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