4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (486+ words) A study describes a mechanism in mice through which psychological stress can alter gut microbiome and thereby can increase risk of health conditions including heart disease and diabetes Findings published in the journal Cell Stem Cell psychological stress speeds up…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (362+ words) Depression that begins in young adulthood carries a significantly stronger hereditary component and a higher risk of suicide attempts than depression that develops later in life, a new study published in Nature Genetics has found. The research, conducted by Karolinska…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (476+ words) Did you know that both the brain and skin come from the same layer of cells during early development in the womb " called the ectoderm? This shared cellular origin has prompted a team of scientists to explore a possible connection…...