Dementia has become a common cognitive health issue throughout the world. Today, there are about 55 million people with dementia and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 10 million new cases reported each year. Dementia is ranked by the WHO as the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers have been […]
The Origin of Chronotypes: Did Sleep-Time Preference Evolve Over Time?
The science surrounding chronotypes is interesting in and of itself. In recent years, we’ve learned that there are connections between chronotype and personality traits, mental health risks and overall physical health. However, recent science regarding the genetic component of chronotype take the scientific understanding of chronotypes to the next level, opening up the potential to […]
Biological Network in Cells and the Development of Diseases
There are more than 200 different cell types in the human body. Each cell is specialized to perform a specific function or form a specialized tissue. When cells don’t function properly, different diseases can occur. Scientists have now conducted research that opens up a whole new world inside our cells. Every minute of every day, […]
Heart and Blood Pressure: Are There Differences Between Men and Women?
Using data from mice and humans, a Johns Hopkins Medicine research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for and explain sex differences in blood pressure in mammals. The unusual link between such protein receptors and sex differences in blood pressure, reported in Science Advances, could […]
Diferentes respuestas de hombres y mujeres a la falta de sueño
Los efectos de la privación de sueño son un campo importante de la investigación en cronobiología. La privación de sueño puede disminuir el sistema inmunitario, aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas y tener un efecto negativo en la función neurológica y cognitiva. Sin embargo, un nuevo estudio sugiere que estos efectos pueden depender en […]
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