The authors of a study published in ‘Science’ emphasize the importance of monitoring mutations in both avian and bovine strains of the virus to prevent a potential future pandemic
A team of Spanish scientists has discovered the mechanism that could explain a high percentage of autism spectrum disorders
Research reports that in the United States, the number of patients who underwent bariatric procedure decreased by 25%, while the number of patients prescribed the new drugs increased by 123%
The American researcher talks to EL PAÍS about how walking upright was the starting point for our brain enlargement and our pro-social nature
The Zimbabwean expert based in Botswana heads the laboratory that sequenced the omicron variant of the coronavirus. A leading figure in the fight against HIV, he argues that Africa should aim to produce its own vaccines to end dependency
The results of a recent study suggest that, if there is no deficit of the hormone, supplements are unlikely to improve a man’s libido
Experts say the approach enhances the quality of life for both children and adults who have tumors in the brain or other vital organs
The first female Surgeon General of California warns about how violent environments increase the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in children. ‘It’s a global public health crisis,’ she says
The world’s first joint research program in evolutionary medical genomics has been launched in Barcelona, under the direction of biologist Manuel Irimia
A new study confirms the presence of alpha-synuclein in 20 cases of individuals with RBD, a condition characterized by vigorous motor behaviors and nightmares, which could serve as an early symptom of neurodegenerative diseases
It’s not just Wall Street or Silicon Valley. The pressure to maintain productivity, the onset of burnout syndrome, and the drive to enhance creativity are all reasons why substance use continues to persist in the workplace
Research in mice describes a molecular mechanism in fatty tissue that predisposes people to regain weight. This finding could help explain the ‘yo-yo effect’
Common mistakes include failures to ensure a calm environment and that patients remain seated five minutes prior to their test
The specialist has just published a book that reviews the benefits and risks of medications for mental illnesses
This temporary organ that develops alongside the embryo can deliver clues regarding the health of the pregnant woman and her baby
A study of 80,000 people in the U.K. shows that to reduce the risk of heart disease, people should do activities that require them to move during the work day
The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims
Cocaine taps into primal instincts, including verbosity, grandiosity, and a desire for dominance. Preventing its use would reduce exposure to traumatic experiences that are a risk factor for serious mental disorders
Our nervous impulses are conditioned by subatomic electrical particles that travel through neurons and flow through each of our cells
Research aboard the International Space Station reveals that some microorganisms become more aggressive and dangerous beyond Earth
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which causes 120,000 deaths a year, adopts an alternative mode of cell division to ensure its survival, new study finds
A report by the OECD reveals that most national authorities want more international transparency when it comes to the purchase of drugs, but also that they refuse to report what they pay
An installation by the Puerto Rican, who is based in Philadelphia, exposes the experiences of five patients within the healthcare system. The project addresses the importance of alternative ways to cope with illness
The sweets have been linked to three deaths in America and at least one hospitalization in Germany
A new study shows that those born during the restrictions suffered 35% less diabetes and 20% less hypertension
Three-dimensional cell-by-cell maps of pancreatic, breast, colon or ovarian cancer open new understanding of the origin and evolution of the disease
The largest study on this issue, involving 2,049 adolescents, reveals that this form of abuse may impact memory, learning, and motor control
