antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin. To date, the list of phage-promoting compounds is relatively short.It is essential to uncover which chemicals fuel phage activity. Because phages attack and kill bacteria, if we understand how to manipulate them, they could work as powerful, natural antibiotics.A recent study set out to expand the list of compounds that induce…

reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn and repeat behaviors that improve our knowledge and well-being.Relying heavily on the neurotransmitter dopamine, the reward system helps explain several quintessential human experiences, such as falling in love, sexual pleasure, and enjoying time…

Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting "major depressive disorder."Accordingly, research is underway to identify possible causes, which include genetic predisposition, socioeconomic status, and relationships with family, living partners, and the community at large.A study by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and…

Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions.A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an alarming failure to successfully treat cardiometabolic disorders, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, in women.The authors urge health services to consider the biological differences between men…