Researchers have found a way to detect Parkinson’s disease many years before the first symptoms appear. “This study is an important step towards identifying and diagnosing patients much earlier than we are able to today,” says researcher Hilde Loge Nilsen.
Using a standard dose of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby. Persistently high doses, however, may be linked to changes in the placenta and a higher chance that the newborn needs intensive care.
They share stories about their love lives, offer advice on radio shows, and post playful clips with cats. In doing so, some of Asia’s most powerful leaders are winning people’s votes.
The protein REST may play a central role in explaining why some individuals develop Alzheimer’s disease while others remain healthy, according to new research.
It is not only in social media that we express our opinions. Meeting face to face in order to protest may be more important than ever, says rhetorician Kristian Bj?rkdahl.
An imbalance in the production of blood cells can lead to the aggressive blood cancer acute myeloid leukaemia. A new study finds a way to stop malignant stem cells. The researchers believe their findings could open up new avenues for treatment in the future.
The streets of Oslo are characterised by alcohol, noise and a great deal of chaos on Friday and Saturday nights. Police, private security guards and the Night Ravens work to maintain order, but also have to tolerate a certain amount of chaos.
You hear music every time you watch a film or TV series, and it shapes you more than you might think.
Humans are remarkably well equipped to meet the unknown – and not just because of our brains, new research suggests.
Powerful storms on the sun create weather in space that can cause major problems. A national space weather service is necessary for safety and preparedness, researchers believe.
Researchers have conducted the first large-scale benchmark study to investigate antibodies. “The benchmarking done in the present study is critically important to develop this field further,” says researcher Tuula Nyman.
Soft biological tissues are notoriously difficult to study in three dimensions. By refining contrast-enhanced X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), researchers can now make previously invisible structures accessible for non-destructive, three-dimensional analysis. The approach opens new possibilities for exploring biological tissue without cutting it apart.
Fake news generated by AI is often perceived as more credible than texts written by humans. That worries linguist Silje Susanne Alvestad.
Many queer people experience being overlooked, misunderstood, or having to educate their providers during healthcare visits. Two new reports describe widespread gaps in therapists' knowledge about LGBTQ+ issues.
We eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet.
Each time you have an experience that defies your expectations, your brain becomes slightly more fine-tuned.
