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Ongoing research has revealed that polyfloral honey is a promising candidate for protecting human skin cells from premature aging and UV-induced cell damage, with potential for future clinical and cosmetic applications. Honey is already well known in the medical and cosmetic industries for its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, and sterile medical products derived from honey already exist in the form of bandages, gels and ointments for burns and difficult-to-heal wounds. “I have always been interested in the fact that certain honeys, such as Manuka honey, are used for medical-grade applications. My background in medical biology and my personal…
Physicists at the University of Birmingham have created a laboratory ‘mini-universe’ that will bring scientists one step closer to answering one of the biggest questions in physics: ‘What is time?’ In a study published in physical review studyProfessor Giovanni Barontini has demonstrated that it is possible to measure the passage of time without relying on clocks. Instead, this experiment shows that versions of time can emerge naturally from the behavior of the quantum system itself. Why some physicists think time is not fundamental Some theories of modern physics suggest that time may not exist as a built-in feature of the…
Approximately one in five women will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth. Without treatment, mothers with these conditions are at increased risk for birth complications, poor overall health, impaired bonding and nurturing of the infant, and death by suicide. But a new treatment moving through the Food and Drug Administration’s clinical trial process could be the key to treating, and even curing, depression and anxiety in postpartum people. It is a newly named psychedelic, rubesirocin. It works like psilocin, the psychoactive chemical in psilocybin mushrooms. Unlike existing treatments, it may be able…
A tiny spider with a bright red smile on its back has surprised scientists by reappearing thousands of miles from where a famous relative was thought to live. For over 100 years, the happy-faced spider was believed to exist only in Hawaii, making it one of the most famous and rare arachnids in the world. Now, researchers from the Forest Research Institute and the Regional Museum of Natural History have identified a new species in the mountains of Uttarakhand, India. They named it because of its striking resemblance to the Hawaiian species Teridion Himalayanaor the Himalayan Happy Face Spider. Accidental…
LHS 3844b is an exoplanet slightly larger than Earth orbiting the red dwarf star LHS 3884, 48.5 light-years from our solar system. Unlike Earth, it has fixed tidal forces and rotates around its axis in exactly the same amount of time it takes to orbit a star. As a result, one hemisphere is constantly exposed to scorching sunlight, while the other remains in eternal darkness, cold enough to approach absolute zero (zero Kelvin). At first glance, these extreme environments seem completely inhospitable. Daytime temperatures can reach around 1,000 to 2,000 Kelvin, but the night side is so cold that particle…
Mayo Clinic is being sued over allegations that a former research director was retaliated against and ultimately fired for raising concerns about the Rochester, Minn.-based health system’s artificial intelligence practices. The lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota by Tracy Tamiko Eto, represented by HKM employment attorneys Artur Davis and Rebecca Rojas. The lawsuit alleges that Mayo Clinic violated the retaliation provisions of the False Claims Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act. According to the complaint, Eto joined Mayo Clinic in December 2023 as director of…
How the body’s stress system functions before a traumatic event may help determine who develops persistent post-traumatic stress symptoms afterward, according to a study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Researchers have found that childhood adversity, pre-traumatic stress hormone levels, and changes in a small area of the brain called the hypothalamus work together to influence how people respond to trauma. Although many people experience traumatic events during their lifetime, not everyone develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous research has shown that adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction, increase the risk of PTSD later in life.…
The success of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed vaccine science. Today, the same Nobel Prize-winning technology is being applied in the fight against cancer, with experimental mRNA vaccines already being tested against melanoma, small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, and several other cancers. Researchers hope that these vaccines could eventually provide powerful new ways to prevent and treat the disease. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals an unexpected feature of how these cancer vaccines work. Scientists have discovered in experiments on mice that mRNA cancer vaccines remain highly…
Over the past two weeks, British Columbians have revisited the deadly heat wave that blanketed the province and much of western North America in 2021. Announcements, events, and more from Tyee and select partners Indigenous brilliance shines in the Knowledge Network The B.C.-based public broadcaster is celebrating Indigenous History Month with 12 powerful films and original series. Now that a “Super El Niño” weather pattern has developed in the Pacific Ocean, heralding the end of a hotter and drier-than-usual summer in the region, the question is whether we are prepared for similar extreme temperatures. The answer is no, according to…
Recent research published in journals psychiatric services Our findings suggest that simple suicide prevention programs are being successfully implemented for at-risk veterans across the Veterans Health Administration. This study provides evidence that patients at high risk for suicide are more likely to complete these safety plans, especially if hospital policy requires them. These findings provide insights that can help health systems improve suicide prevention strategies and ensure more equitable care for all patients. Suicide rates in the United States have increased by approximately 30% over the past 20 years. This growing public health crisis has led medical professionals to seek…