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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321163543.htm) Transition point in romantic relationships signals the beginning of their end
Mar 21st 2025, 16:35

The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship consists of two phases. First, there is a gradual decline in relationship satisfaction, reaching a transition point one to two years before the dissolution of the relationship.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121447.htm) Potential risk biomarkers found for schizophrenia resulting from cannabis use
Mar 21st 2025, 12:14

A new study has analyzed and compared the fatty acids in the blood of individuals with schizophrenia, of those with cannabis use disorder and of those with both diagnoses, with the aim of shedding light on new biomarkers and improving the understanding of the biological relationship between the two disorders. The study also offers a powerful tool for identifying new biomarkers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121316.htm) VR study reveals how pain and fear weaken sense of body ownership
Mar 21st 2025, 12:13

A study found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights into why some people may struggle with feeling connected to their own bodies, particularly in contexts involving depersonalization or negative physical states.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121311.htm) New eye drops slow vision loss in animals
Mar 21st 2025, 12:13

Researchers have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121306.htm) Boosting brain's waste removal system improves memory in old mice
Mar 21st 2025, 12:13

Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with old mice without rejuvenated lymphatic vessels.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320145457.htm) AI-powered mammograms: A new window into heart health
Mar 20th 2025, 14:54

Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a new study. The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can also be used to assess the amount of calcium buildup in the arteries within breast tissue -- an indicator of cardiovascular health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320145257.htm) Part of the genetic risk for schizophrenia acts through the placenta
Mar 20th 2025, 14:52

An international team has identified associations between modifications in the placenta and the risk of developing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression disorder.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320145255.htm) The fine control of cell mechanics
Mar 20th 2025, 14:52

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate exchanges across the space between cells. Researchers have studied the role of a specific protein, gamma-actin, in the organization and mechanics of epithelial cells and their junctions. Their work reveals a mechanism of interdependence of different forms of the cytoskeletal proteins actin and myosin, and their functions. The team also demonstrates the key role of gamma-actin in the rigidity of cell membranes and the dynamics of junctional proteins, which may provide a mechanism of hearing loss.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320145044.htm) Could the layout of trees impact human health?
Mar 20th 2025, 14:50

A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighbourhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. The reasons behind this, and the factors that play a role, will require further research.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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