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Recent research published in Women’s Psychology Quarterly It suggests that young men who favor the Internet subculture known as the tradie wife movement tend to have hostile, patronizing, and sexist attitudes. The findings provide evidence that the appeal of this lifestyle for men is rooted in a desire for traditional power relationships, rather than simply a preference for a stay-at-home partner. The term tradwife is a combination of the words traditional and wife. This refers to an Internet subculture comprised of women who promote a return to traditional gender roles. These women often use platforms like TikTok and Instagram to…
Evotech has appointed Dr. Ashiq Khan as Chief Commercial Officer, putting the executive with experience in robotics and artificial intelligence in charge of a division central to the company’s recently announced transformation plan. Last month, the biopharmaceutical service provider listed commercial enforcement as one of three focuses of its restructuring. Evotec will be closing its site and laying off staff as part of the changes. However, on a conference call regarding the reorganization, Evotec CEO Christian Wojciechowski told investors that the company is expanding its commercial organization and upgrading its management team to become more responsive to customers. At the…
O. Rose Broderick reports on health policy and technology governing the lives of people with disabilities. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American. Her article debunking false theories about transgender children was nominated for a 2024 GLAAD Media Award. You can access Rose On Signal at rosebroderick.11.Ketamine treatment clinics proliferated after the Food and Drug Administration approved ketamine as a treatment for acute depression in 2019, leading to the westward expansion of IV clinics that have made treatment available to many Americans without much regulation. Healthcare providers are divided on whether ketamine should be used…
Reusable masks promise protection, but new research reveals they can silently release toxic metals into waterways, raising urgent questions about their environmental cost. Research: Washable face masks: an emerging source of metal and nanoparticle pollution in aquatic environments. Image credit: learesphoto/Shutterstock.com Washable face masks marketed as containing metal nanoparticles are increasingly being used due to their touted antibacterial properties. recent papers environment and health reveals the other side of the story. These masks can be a source of metal contamination in the aquatic environment unless disposed of properly. This highlights the need for regulation throughout the lifecycle. Metal nanoparticles accumulate…
Researchers have discovered a powerful genetic mechanism that may help explain how some species evolve at surprising rates. Certain parts of the DNA, known as “flipping” segments, appear to help fish quickly adapt to new environments or split into entirely new species. These genetic traits act like evolutionary accelerators, conserving useful traits and accelerating change. One of biology’s biggest questions is how Earth came to be home to such a wide range of plants and animals. The cichlids of Lake Malawi, located in East Africa, are a notable example. In this single lake, more than 800 species emerged from a…
From the Mediterranean diet to probiotics, scientists reveal how rebuilding the gut microbiome can help protect brain function and highlight why timing is critical to slowing cognitive decline. Research: Association between gut microbiota and cognitive decline: a systematic review of the literature. Image credit: Toa55/Shutterstock.com The gut-brain axis is gaining importance as a factor regulating the health of brain function. recent papers nutrition research synthesized evidence from Literature shows multiple approaches to manipulating the gut microbiome share common biological pathways to improve cognitive performance in adults aged 45 and older Have cognitive impairment or are at risk of dementia. Aging…
Simple fiber supplements may reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent premature birth in high-risk pregnancies, providing a promising new avenue for precision prenatal care. study: Dietary fiber supplementation reduces the risk of gestational diabetes and preterm birth through modulation of the gut microbiota: a randomized controlled trial. Image credit: dilyaz/Shutterstock.com new research in Frontiers of endocrinology We evaluated the effectiveness of soluble dietary fiber supplementation in altering glucose metabolism and pregnancy outcome during pregnancy by modulating gut microbiota. Gestational diabetes and fiber-mediated microbiome regulation during pregnancy Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of high…
When people develop Alzheimer’s disease, they not only lose their sense of time, but also their sense of place. Are time and place two sides of the same coin? Approximately 55 million people worldwide currently have dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. At the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo, researchers are working to get closer to understanding what happens in the brain so that the onset of such diseases can be prevented or delayed. All memory is made up of various components. I remember not only…
New research shows that on an incredibly small scale, the components inside asteroid Bennu are not evenly mixed. Instead, organic matter and minerals are divided into three distinct chemical realms. These discoveries will help scientists understand how liquid water once changed the asteroid’s composition over time. Bennu is known as a carbonaceous asteroid and is rich in carbon-based materials, including organic compounds. These compounds are important because they resemble chemical components necessary for life. The asteroid itself is made up of fragments of a much larger parent body that broke apart long ago. Bennu orbits relatively close to Earth, making…
The global community of heart rhythm experts will gather in Paris from 12 to 14 April 2026 for EHRA 2026, the annual meeting of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Professor Natasha de Groot, Co-Chair of the EHRA Scientific Program Committee, explained: “With around one in three to one in five people likely to develop a heart rhythm disorder during their lifetime, it has never been more important to bring together heart rhythm experts to expand our knowledge and discuss the latest advances.” This year’s program, with the theme ‘Unraveling…