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  • New gas-switching approach could one day make deep-sea decompression safer and faster
    on August 14, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    Deep-sea divers must be careful to prevent decompression sickness, also known as “the bends,” when ascending from the high-pressure depths of the ocean. Failing to do so can result in anything from muscle cramps and skin rash to paralysis and death, depending on the depth they ascend from, how fast they come up and the gases they were breathing while doing so. Decompression sickness occurs when inert gases dissolve into blood and tissues to form dangerous gas bubbles. The same risks can affect people leaving pressurized work environments, submarines or spacecraft airlocks.

  • Childhood survival linked to socio-economic status in EU study
    on August 14, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    Swansea University researchers have led a major European study investigating how socioeconomic circumstances influence survival among children born with major congenital anomalies.

  • Genome analysis uncovers candidate genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
    on August 14, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition. Thirteen risk genes have currently been identified for genetic testing, including the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Variations (mutations) in these genes are associated with a significantly increased risk of breast cancer.

  • Report highlights substance use in young adults in US in 2025
    on August 14, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.

  • Deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals after one 20-minute session, study finds
    on August 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    A study from Emory University School of Medicine suggests that a single 20-minute session of noninvasive deep brain stimulation, paired with mindful breathing, may strengthen the brain’s response to reward and reduce anxiety. Changes in reward-related brain activity remained detectable for approximately one week after the session.