Medical

Researchers have found a seemingly safe way to administer drugs directly into the brain: through a previously unknown type of neurotransmitters. They tested this approach in mice.Share on PinterestA previously unknown type of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) may provide a safe method of getting medication across the blood-brain barrier.The blood-brain barrier poses a crucial challenge for…

Not getting enough sleep skews our ability to regulate our emotions. In the long run, this can increase our risk of developing a mental health condition. In turn, conditions such as anxiety and depression may cause further sleep disruption. Fortunately, there are proven ways to improve sleep quality and break out of this vicious cycle.…

Researchers have developed a new SARS-CoV-2 test that works in 45 minutes and only requires simple equipment, according to a preprint version of the research.Share on PinterestOlder COVID-19 tests can have turnaround times of up to 9 days.Image credit: Amilcar Orfali/Getty Images.The researchers, from the University of Colorado Boulder, report their development in a preprint…

A recent report about the closure of an overnight summer camp following a large outbreak of COVID-19 raises questions about the extent to which children contribute to the spread of the new coronavirus. Share on PinterestThere is mixed evidence about the extent to which children can spread COVID-19.As summer break draws to a close for…

A study investigated the effects of going to bed 2 hours later than normal but getting up at the usual time. It found that people not only became more impulsive and prone to mistakes the following day but also experienced a flattening of normally pleasurable feelings.Missing out on a good night’s sleep is a well-known…