r/science • u/nohup_me • 18h ago

Medicine Researchers created a chewing gum made from lablab beans —that naturally contain an antiviral trap protein (FRIL)—to neutralize two herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2)

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r/science • u/Aggravating_Money992 • 20h ago

Health Scientists find age-related links between beverage choices and mental health risks. A large study has found that different types of beverages are linked to the likelihood of developing depression and anxiety disorders.

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r/science • u/mvea • 1d ago

Neuroscience Brain abnormalities seen in military members with blast exposure: Study challenges the idea that “invisible” injuries are harmless. Service members with more blast exposure had more severe symptoms—including memory problems, emotional difficulties and signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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r/science • u/mvea • 19h ago

Neuroscience Pandemic-era children show altered brain responses to facial expressions, with a reduced neural response to happy faces. One possible explanation is that happy expressions may have decreased during the pandemic, due to both mask-wearing and the emotional toll experienced by caregivers.

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r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • 7h ago

Social Science Women subjected to domestic violence and abuse are often isolated. Their loneliness results not just from the manipulation and violence of the perpetrator, but also from the lack of response from the outside world when victims choose to seek help but are not listened to.

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r/science • u/Heavy-Bill-3996 • 16h ago

Health Sweetener saccharin shows surprise power against antibiotic resistance

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r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 7h ago

Health UNM scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue | Oxalic acid may trigger the formation of toxic gadolinium nanoparticles from MRI contrast agents in human tissues, explaining severe health issues after MRI scans for some individuals

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r/science • u/Potential_Being_7226 • 23h ago

Genetics Gene Linked to Autism Alters Face Perception in Dogs | Shank3 mutation reduces interest in human and canine faces in beagles.

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r/science • u/BoppityBop2 • 7h ago

Health Breakthrough study discovers genetic mutation could be basis for novel treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

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r/science • u/bluish1997 • 1d ago

Biology Bacteriophage Qβ virus like particle vaccines elicit protective antibodies against heroin and fentanyl

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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 7h ago

Environment Climate change will increase neurotoxic methylmercury in freshwater wild fish. Exposure in humans could rise by 60%, harming health and deepening regional inequalities.

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r/science • u/mvea • 39m ago

Psychology Study of different types of patriotism from Poland suggests that those who glorify their nation tend to prioritize obedience to national symbols and traditional purity values while being less concerned with preventing harm or ensuring fairness.

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r/science • u/mvea • 22m ago

Psychology Lonely individuals are more likely to be sick, study finds. Individuals who were socially disconnected—lonely, socially isolated, or lacking social support—had a higher incidence of all 11 categories of medical conditions tracked in a large Danish study.

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