September 23, 2024New research identifies a hormonal imbalance linked to PTSD. Researchers found that individuals diagnosed with PTSD showed reduced levels of the hormone oxytocin and elevated levels of vasopressin, a hormone involved in stress response. Science
September 23, 2024Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet | Top ocean experts redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and proposes 11 “golden rules” that radically challenge the flawed approach that currently prevails in fisheries management. Science
September 23, 2024The unique light environment of the Earth’s polar regions creates conditions that result in circumpolar hybrid zones. These extreme conditions force species into a smaller reproductive window, creating opportunities for hybridization. This will sustain biodiversity in the long term. Science
September 23, 2024Scientists reveal serotonin’s role in reward anticipation and value encoding Science
September 23, 2024Australian researchers have taken a step towards finding a biological basis for youth depression by showing that it may be related to the connections in the brain. Those with major depressive disorder had alterations in connectivity in the densely connected brain areas, known as hubs. Science
September 23, 2024Experts discover the deadly genetics of cholera, which could be key to its prevention Science
September 23, 20241 in 20 Australian women could have experienced some form of reproductive coercion from a partner, which includes a range of abusive behaviours aimed at controlling their reproductive freedom. Science
September 23, 2024“Why Twitter Sometimes Rewards What Most People Disapprove of: The Case of Cross-Party Political Relations” — Most Americans say they disapprove of polarizing content, but Twitters most active users are more politically extreme than most Science
September 23, 2024Mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints for patients visiting primary care physicians, finds new study of 350 million primary care visits. Depression, sleep disturbance, stress and anxiety, memory problems and substance abuse led the list. Science