Heart attacks may be linked to infections: study
Oral bacteria in artery plaques may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation.
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CRISPR wheat could slash fertilizer use
New CRISPR wheat stimulates soil bacteria to fix nitrogen, cutting fertilizer needs.
Girls and women more aggressive towards siblings, study finds
Girls and women show slightly more aggression towards siblings than boys and men, a trend seen across cultures.
Trauma's genetic legacy: How stress genes pass through generations
Trauma affects genes in descendants, new review finds.
Evolution capped human brain size due to energy and climate pressures
Brain growth slowed down 300,000 years ago due to energetic and climate pressures.
Holocaust trauma may affect descendants' genes
Descendants of Holocaust survivors show genetic differences that may affect stress response and social bonding.
Smoking alters gut bacteria, aids ulcerative colitis
Smoking may help ulcerative colitis by altering gut bacteria.
Nature boosts meaningfulness in life, study shows.
Nature helps people find meaning in life, says a Finnish study involving 158 participants.
Intense exercise reshapes gut microbiome
Intense training boosts gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria and frequent bowel movements.
Pilates may improve female sexual function, study finds.
A 12-week Pilates program improved sexual function, reduced depression, and increased satisfaction in women with sexual dysfunction.