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Reproductive hormones related to how attractive a woman smells
Reproductive hormones control a woman’s monthly cycle and regulate fertility. Reproductive hormones are also related to how attractive a woman
Continue reading »Researchers discover critical differences in the clots that cause a stroke
There are two main treatments for stroke caused by a clot in a blood vessel in the brain. One treatment,
Continue reading »Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought
The effects of KRAS mutations underlying many different types of cancer are more diverse than previously thought, according to a
Continue reading »Critically ill patients supported by respirators in ICUs may develop weakness from drug treatment, not illness
At least 25 percent of critically ill patients who receive mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs) develop muscular weakness
Continue reading »Often-overlooked natural killer cells may be key to cancer immunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are revolutionizing the treatment of cancer, but new research challenges the central dogma of how these drugs
Continue reading »Decisions recruiting gut feelings seen as reflection of true self, more assuredly held, study says
Why do some people trust their gut instincts over logic? It could be that they see those snap decisions as
Continue reading »Mental imagery manages pain independent of opioid system
Mentally reframing pain as a pleasant experience is an effective regulation strategy that acts independently of the opioid system, finds
Continue reading »Study reveals ‘dark motives’ behind brain teaser questions in job interviews
A new Applied Psychology study asks why brain teaser questions are often used in employment interviews despite their known lack
Continue reading »Artificial intelligence in opthamology
Around six years ago, high-resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT) was jointly developed by MedUni Vienna’s Center for Medical Physics and
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