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Recent research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin When climax occurs infrequently, both women and men suggest that it is less important for women to experience climax. This psychological adjustment tends to protect a person’s self-esteem and relationship satisfaction in the short term. Over time, this mental change likely contributes to the continuing orgasm gap, a consistent difference in how often heterosexual men and women experience climax during sex with their partners. Cultural stereotypes often suggest that women care less about their physical satisfaction than men. Past scientific studies provide mixed evidence on this topic. Some studies show that…
Novartis has launched three initiatives to close the healthcare gap in heart disease and cancer and is expanding its efforts with the goal of nearly tripling its footprint by 2030. The three initiatives include the new Inclusive Health Accelerator (IHA) program; IHA, which launched this week in five U.S. cities, aims to support early detection of prostate and breast cancer and address care disparities for underserved populations. Novartis uses a community-driven IHA model to support access to education, free testing, diagnosis, and follow-up care. Based in Basel, Novartis will offer the service in collaboration with local groups in New York,…
Sartorius announces the launch of CellCelector CLD, an automated imaging and cell separation platform designed to simplify and accelerate monoclonal cell line development (CLD) development. A combination of high-speed scanning, advanced imaging, and gentle clone searching allows scientists to quickly identify, validate, and isolate the most promising clones while preserving viability and ensuring reliable documentation. Image credit: Sartorius What used to take months can now be completed in about seven weeks. CellCelector CLD features full traceability at every step, giving teams the confidence to move from screening to stable, high-producing cell lines faster than standard workflows. ” Darius Wilson, CellCelector…
For more than a decade, scientists have been testing a class of cancer drugs known as BET inhibitors with great promise. The science behind them seemed strong. Many tumors depend on oncogenes being switched on with the help of ‘bromo-terminal and distal end domain’ (BET) proteins, so it was hoped that blocking these proteins would slow cancer growth. In laboratory experiments, this approach often worked well. But in real patients, the effects were less impressive: efficacy was modest, side effects were noticeable, and there was no reliable way to predict who would respond. Now, researchers at the Max Planck Institute…
Different species may independently arrive at the same biological solution. This is a phenomenon known as parallel evolution. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) have discovered that dragonflies detect red light in a way that is very similar to how mammals, including humans, do. This discovery could have implications far beyond insect biology, as many medical techniques rely on red light. Human vision relies on eye proteins called opsins. These proteins allow us to recognize different colors. We have three main types, each tuned to blue, green, or red wavelengths, which when combined provide full-color vision. Dragonflies are unique among…
A large-scale analysis from the United States associates unmarried status with increased cancer incidence for most cancers, highlighting how social and behavioral factors shape risk across the life course. Research: Marriage and cancer risk: A contemporary population-based study across demographic groups and cancer types. Image credit: Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock Recent research published in journals cancer research communication suggest that marital status may be associated with differences in cancer risk in the United States. Using population-level data, the researchers found that unmarried adults, especially black men, had significantly higher cancer rates for most cancers. The risk was 68% higher in…
The Barrow Neurological Institute has expanded its Barrow Neuroanalysis Center, nearly doubling dedicated research space to more than 18,000 square feet and bringing additional research programs into one location. The center expansion will add 8,317 square feet to the existing 10,099 square foot facility and will be located at Park Central in the Phoenix Medical Quarter. This expansion is important for neurological research. This will accelerate our ability to uncover further insights into environmental factors and healthcare access associated with neurological diseases, ultimately leading to efforts to reduce disparities and disease burden. ” Brad Russett, MD, FAAN, Chairman…
A recently published study from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why children’s nightmares persist over long periods of time and how treatments can be designed to break the nightmare cycle. This research frontier of sleepNow, I will introduce the Darkness Model, which memorizes the factors that prevent children from escaping chronic nightmares. Central to this model is the idea of ”nightmare efficacy,” or the idea that children can learn skills to rid themselves of nightmares and regain good sleep. The DARC-NESS model considers the mechanisms that maintain nightmares and the…
Two new vaccines to prevent tuberculosis (TB) are safe to use in adults and children, but do not protect against all forms of the disease, a large trial published in India has found. BMJ today. Tuberculosis remains a major global public health concern. In 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people worldwide will be reported to have tuberculosis, with the rate of new infections increasing by 4.6% between 2020 and 2020, highlighting the growing scale of the problem. BCG is currently the only vaccine approved for tuberculosis. However, while it is effective against severe tuberculosis in young children, it is not…
An economic analysis published in an open access journal suggests that quitting tobacco could bring a significant economic boost to the incomes of more than 20 million households in India. BMJ Global Health.The biggest impact will be felt in rural areas and the poorest households, but 7 million middle-income households will also benefit, estimates suggest. About 80% of tobacco users live in low- and middle-income countries, where a significant portion of household income is spent on tobacco products, the researchers said. They added that the treatment of tobacco-related diseases and associated lost productivity due to illness and premature death collectively…