Political fervor is often linked to specific brain regions. These regions are involved in both emotional and cognitive processes. However, it is not clear if these brain regions cause political behavior or if they simply respond to it. A group of researchers decided to investigate this mystery. They looked at 124 male veterans who had suffered penetrating head injuri...
The 16th century was a time of big changes in medicine and surgery. Two key players in this transformation were Andreas Vesalius and Ambroise Paré. They were both ahead of their time, making big contributions to their fields. Vesalius and Paré both had a lot in common. They studied together, shared an interest in anatomy, and even had military experience. Bu...
Imagine trying to learn about the human body without any stories or interesting details. That's what traditional anatomy classes often look like. But what if adding a bit of storytelling could make learning anatomy more fun and effective? That's exactly what a recent study explored. A group of 64 students were divided into two teams. One team, the control gr...
Imagine a world where dogs roam freely, unconstrained by human breeding preferences. This is the reality for street dogs in Tunisia, and their jaw muscles tell a fascinating story. Unlike their domesticated cousins, these dogs have evolved naturally, providing a unique opportunity to study how jaw muscles adapt to different skull shapes. Researchers dissecte...
Learning human anatomy can be a real challenge, but mobile apps are changing the game. These apps offer a flexible, interactive, and personalized way to study, making it easier for students and healthcare professionals to grasp complex concepts. Imagine having a 3D model of the human body right in your pocket. This is what many anatomy apps provide, allowing users t...
Hamstring injuries are a big deal for athletes. They often lead to time away from sports and activities. These injuries can be tricky because they tend to recur, or happen over and over again. There are different types of hamstring injuries, and where and how bad they are can change how they are treated. When it comes to complete injuries at the top of the h...
Imagine you are tiny and you're just learning how to breathe. This is the world that Kurt was interested in, in the field of lung biology. He worked strenuously in this area. Kurt Albertine stepped away from managing a research journal called The Anatomical Record in January 2021. But his impact echoed far and wide. He was the boss for 15 years and made the journal ...
Imagine exploring a bunch of skulls, just doing your everyday job. That's what this team was up to when they stumbled upon something unusual. Normally, the optic canal, which is like a tiny tunnel in your skull, carries important stuff like the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery. But this time, they found an extra tunnel on both sides! These unexpected channels were r...
Imagine trying to map out a complex system like the eye's drainage pathways. There's no standard way to do this yet. So, scientists took a creative approach using a special chemical called 2, 2-thiodiethanol. This chemical makes things more see-through, helping researchers visualize the 3D structures of the eye's drainage system in pigs and humans. They focused on a ...
Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned artist, was also an amazing scientist. He explored many fields, including anatomy. Back in his time, people didn't understand the human body very well, but Leo was curious and made detailed drawings. He was a pioneer, figuring out the inner workings of the body long before modern textbooks were written. One thing Leo was really intere...