You might have seen the article "Crayfish Research: A Global Scientometric Analysis Using CiteSpace" in the journal Animals. Guess what? It's been taken down. Why? Well, let's chat about that. Scientific eyes were on this paper, with Azra and team leading the way in analyzing crayfish research worl
Ever heard of games that teach? Serious games are getting popular in medical schools. But we're not talking about video games. Analog serious games are the old-school, hands-on kind. This review checks out what's been said about these games in books and studies. It also points out what's missing and
Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f
Mismatch negativity, or MMN, has been making waves in the world of psychiatric research. This brain response, measured using electroencephalography (EEG), is like a fingerprint that can help detect psychosis. Scientists have been studying MMN for over four decades, using it as a biomarker in both hu
Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60
Ever wondered if one thing causes another? This is a big question in behavioural and mental health research. These fields are full of complex stuff, making it tough to figure out what causes what. Let’s talk about 'triangulation. ' Imagine it like solving a mystery with different tools, each giving
Have you ever thought about how blood could impact your ability to run or play sports? A recent study explored this idea by looking into the link between hemoglobin levels and students' physical fitness. Hemoglobin, a crucial protein in red blood cells, carries oxygen throughout the body. Researcher
Young adults with anxiety or depression might find cannabis helpful for sleep, but for others, it could make things worse. A recent study from USC shows that cannabis can improve sleep problems for those with mental health issues, but worsen sleep for those without. Researchers think this might be b
Have you ever seen lasers appear to twist and turn during storms? Surprisingly, scientists discovered a clever method to keep lasers steady – using slightly fuzzy lasers known as PCBs. These unique lasers average out their rapid flickers, making them more stable. In a basic experiment mimicking turb
It seems like the bird flu H5N1 is affecting more people than we realize. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7% of dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado tested positive for antibodies to the virus. Since 2022, this highly pathogenic avian flu has been jumping
