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·September 6, 2023·7 min read

Thymus’ Surprise: M Cells, Key Immune Players, Found Where Least Expected

Researchers identified Microfold cells, or M cells, typically seen in intestines, in the thymus—a vital organ for immune system development. These thymic M cells are similar to their intestinal counterparts and may play a role in the body's overall immune response.

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·June 13, 2023·5 min read

Medi-Mojis: Emojis Are A Game-Changer in Patient-Physician Communication

Emoji could revolutionize health care communication. These universally appealing and accessible symbols can bypass barriers of language, education, and age, offering an intuitive language system for patient-provider interaction.

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·May 24, 2023·5 min read

Virtual Village Shields Vulnerable People from Pandemic Isolation

Researchers developed a virtual village to combat heightened isolation among older people living with HIV (OPLH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This online environment provides access to health, community, and personal resources for OPLH aged 50 and above.

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·May 10, 2023·7 min read

Age Amplifies Distraction: How Physical Tasks Impact Focus in Older Adults

Older adults are more likely to be distracted by irrelevant items while performing physical tasks, compared to younger adults.

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·April 20, 2023·5 min read

Exposure to Alcohol Through Breastmilk Affects Brain and Behavioral Development

Exposure to alcohol through a mother's breastmilk can have serious and lasting implications for brain and behavioral development in children. Researchers found alcohol exposure via breastmilk resulted in smaller body and brain growth and decreased cortical length in mouse models.

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·April 19, 2023·4 min read

Older Adults May Achieve Same Cognition as Undergrads

Improved cognition was seen in older adults who learned multiple new tasks, and the improvements got better as time passed, a new study reports.

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·April 4, 2023·5 min read

How an Autism Gene Contributes to Infertility

FMR1, a gene mutation that causes Fragile X syndrome is also implicated in premature ovarian failure, resulting in infertility in females. The mutation alters neurons that regulate reproduction in the brain and ovaries.

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·March 8, 2023·5 min read

Celebrity Sightings Have a Built-in Contradiction

The faces of celebrities are remembered more precisely, but less accurately researchers say.

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·January 26, 2023·4 min read

Health Impact of Chemicals in Plastics Is Handed Down Two Generations

Paternal exposure to chemicals in plastics can affect the metabolic health of offspring for two generations, a new study reports. Parental exposure to DCHP leads to higher resistance and impaired insulin signaling in both the first and second generations of offspring.

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·December 23, 2022·5 min read

Music and Ayahuasca’s Role in Treating Substance Use Disorders in Men

Researchers study the positive effects icaros, a type of traditional Peruvian music, in combination with psychotherapy and the psychedelic drug Ayahuasca has on treating addiction.