A new study found that social disruption in monkeys infected with simian AIDS virus accelerates disease progression. Monkeys separated from familiar companions experienced faster development of AIDS, highlighting the impact of psychosocial factors on immunodeficiency disease.
University of Michigan scientists measure how matter changes under extreme pressure using a high-resolution femtosecond laser. The experiment confirms earlier predictions about atom behavior in super-dense environments, providing insight into phase transitions and electron conductivity.
The Virginia Tech Biotechnology Conference brings together experts to share knowledge on cutting-edge topics like gene therapy, mammalian cloning, and the impact of the Human Genome Project. The conference offers a range of workshops and lectures for high school and community college educators, as well as full-time students.
A new study finds that when remembering words, the brain activates the left side, while unfamiliar faces are processed by the right. However, both sides become active for objects with names.
A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that imbalance between work rewards and effort, as well as negative social interactions, are linked to poorer health in both men and women. Effort-reward imbalance was a key predictor of poor health in women, while low emotional support from close persons was a predictor for men.
A recent study suggests that extreme fatigue may increase the risk of blood clot formation in the heart arteries, which could lead to future heart attacks. This imbalance is thought to be mediated by impaired fibrinolysis, a process that normally removes blood clots.