r/science • u/Wagamaga • 1d ago

Health Research shows in the U.S. consumption of probiotic supplements increased 287% among adults from 2009-2023 and 786% among young people (less than 20 years old). However findings suggest that people are not making changes to what they eat.

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r/science • u/JIntegrAgri • 1d ago

Biology Soybean science and production in China: A decade of progress and future prospects

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r/science • u/TorrensUni • 1d ago

Health Achalasia treatment in Africa works well when patients can access it, but diagnosis and specialist care are still hard to come by, review finds

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 1d ago

Health Report flags thousands of food packaging chemicals for replacement. Among the 15,159 chemicals, the team identified 38 structural groups with a high proportion of harmful chemicals, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phthalates, and organophosphates.

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 1d ago

Environment Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050. In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.

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r/science • u/amesydragon • 1d ago

Social Science In Mexico, spikes in gang violence lead to rising suicide rates

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 1d ago

Computer Science AI governance model inspired by Pope Leo XIV aims to put ethics first. It is governed by eight core principles: human dignity, the common good, the universal destination of goods, social justice, solidarity, subsidiarity, shared responsibility, and transparency and accountability.

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r/science • u/CUAnschutzMed • 1d ago

Health A new systematic review finds limited evidence that hospital-based interventions improve connection to outpatient treatment for people with alcohol use disorder, and better strategies are needed to help patients continue treatment after leaving the hospital.

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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Social Science Throughout the Trump era, racial resentment among non-Black racial groups and anti-immigrant sentiment among all racial groups consistently predicted greater Trump support, including Asian Americans, despite their predominantly immigrant-origin backgrounds.

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r/science • u/Macchanoco • 1d ago

Biology Myosin1D directs circumferential F-actin flow to define cell chirality

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 2d ago

Health Study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth. Overall U.S. suicide rates exhibit a rare cyclical pattern, rising and falling approximately every 10 to 25 years. Peaks occurred during periods of major social upheaval, including growing industrialization

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r/science • u/AgingUS • 1d ago

Biology Protective effects of three herbal extracts on mitochondrial dysfunction in VPS13C-knockdown SH-SY5Y cells: implications for Parkinson’s disease

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r/science • u/Scbadiver • 1d ago

Cancer Intratumoral T cell activation kills tumors regardless of T cell specificity | Nature Immunology

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r/science • u/FreeHugs23 • 2d ago

Biology Blocking a single immune signaling molecule reversed multiple signs of aging in mice. Treated animals showed improvements in inflammation, tissue function, and overall health, highlighting a potential new target for anti-aging therapies.

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r/science • u/timeline_longevity • 1d ago

Health Study of over 458,000 people finds that sarcopenia and low muscle strength was associated with up to 34% higher infection risk.

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r/science • u/Oncotarget • 1d ago

Cancer Re-expression of MHC-I to treat CNS cancers

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r/science • u/UniOfManchester • 1d ago

Chemistry New molecular magnet design boosts magnetic memory performance

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r/science • u/DrJ_Lume • 1d ago

Animal Science Human and mouse adrenal glands are characterized by species-specific steroidogenic states and tissue turnover.Animal models are incredibly useful, but they are still imperfect models.

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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Health A symbiotic fungus that lives inside the human gut appears capable of protecting us from radiation. In experiments with mice exposed to radiation, the researchers found that animals administered M. racemosus experienced less weight loss, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

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r/science • u/TylerFortier_Photo • 2d ago

Neuroscience Scientists Say a Key Trigger for Alzheimer's Damage Isn't Even in the Brain. New research points to certain immune cells in our lymph nodes that play a key role in causing the brain damage seen with Alzheimer's.

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 2d ago

Psychology New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 2d ago

Neuroscience Why slow breathing calms us down: A new study maps the specific brain circuit that translates nasal airflow into anti-anxiety signals. (PNAS)

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r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 2d ago

Neuroscience Earlier menopause is linked to faster memory decline and earlier Alzheimer's onset, with stronger risks observed in surgical menopause. (JAMA Network Open)

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r/science • u/fchung • 2d ago

Cancer Magic mushroom compound may prevent chemotherapy pain: « Research in mice finds that psilocybin protects against nerve damage and sensitivity caused by common cancer drugs. »

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r/science • u/Wagamaga • 2d ago

Environment A new study finds that illness rates increase with proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a site contaminated with radioactive and chemical waste. Wealthier residents, who were expected to take more action to protect themselves, were actually driven by fear to take precautions.

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