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Newswise — Unfounded rumours have long circulated about Africans being injected with HIV for research purposes. But what about this: African soldiers getting their blood tested at a health centre in the early days of AIDS and then being injected with vaccines, all under the strictest secrecy? In the early 2000s, sociologist and pharmacist Pierre-Marie…
BYLINE: Shelly DeJong MSU has a satellite uplink/LTN TV studio and Comrex line for radio interviews upon request. Why this matters This research will help to identify people who can successfully perform a wide range of procedures, namely military personnel, as they often are sought to undertake complex tasks. Results from the study could offer…
Newswise — Stress-related disorders stem from the interplay of genetic susceptibility and stress exposure, shaping gene and protein expression through epigenetic modifications across the lifespan. Studies on postmortem brains of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression (MDD) patients, compared to neurotypical controls, have revealed genetic overlap, sex differences, and immune and interneuron signaling involvement,…
Newswise — Baltimore (April 25, 2025)—Simply watching virtual reality (VR) scenes of a warm environment during exercise may influence physiologic processes that control body temperature. Early findings suggest that viewing hot scenes increases sweating, helping the body cool down more efficiently during exercise. This research raises the possibility that adding VR to a training program…
Newswise — PHILADELPHIA—Standardizing an assessment process currently used by doctors during care discussions with veterans at risk for suicide in other context could shed more light on the risks related to firearms and opioids. The findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania were reported today in JAMA Network Open. They…
Newswise — Women veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are drinking in similar quantities to their male peers and have more severe symptoms of co-occurring depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a new study suggests. Among veterans, the rates of AUD and related impairments in physical and mental functioning are higher than in the general population. The…
Newswise — HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 16, 2024– iXpressGenes (iXG), a biotechnology company transforming trauma care, is proud to appoint co-founder John Schmitt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and announce the nationwide launch of its Trauma Autoimmune Indicator (TAI) test, available by Q2 2025. This cutting-edge advancement represents a paradigm shift in trauma detection and prevention, empowering…
