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This community is a place to share and discuss new scientific research. Read about the latest advances in astronomy, biology, medicine, physics, social science, and more. Find and submit new publications and popular science coverage of current research.
Popular Themes in r/science
#1
News
: "CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore human cell function. Japanese scientists discovered that removing the unneeded copy using CRISPR gene-editing normalized gene expression in laboratory-grown human cells."
37 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Drinking a modest dose of peppermint tea improved cognitive performance compared to a placebo. Drinkers showed greater improvements in episodic memory, working memory, short-term word recall, and visuospatial memory compared to the placebo group. These differences were statistically significant."
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Low-income Americans are less likely to challenge denials of their health insurance claims than those with household incomes above $50,000. When low-income patients fight denials of payment, the outcomes are less successful. People with higher income are more likely to have a denied claim approved."
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Currently, the world’s 8 richest individuals have as much wealth as the bottom 50% of people worldwide. Members of societies that are more equal and wealthy than average are more likely to believe it is wrong to have too much money. Extreme wealth, to some, is disgusting."
2 posts
#5
Solution Requests
: "New MRI Technique Could Improve Breast Cancer Spread Detection Without Surgery"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/science
#1
Health
: "Low-income Americans are less likely to challenge denials of their Health insurance claims than those with household incomes above $50,000. When low-income patients fight denials of payment, the outcomes are less successful. People with higher income are more likely to have a denied claim approved."
21 posts
#2
Study
: "Women's Anger Management Improves in Midlife, Study Finds | Chronological and reproductive age may significantly influence women's anger levels and their ability to manage them."
11 posts
#3
Climate Change
: "Personality plays a role in whether you believe in Climate Change, Dalhousie study finds. Climate skeptics more likely to rank higher on spectrum of narcissism, machiavellianism and psychopathy — traits that reflect a tendency to be self-centred, manipulative, callous and socially aversive."
9 posts
#4
Environment
: "Cutting just 10% of meat from American diets could reduce groundwater nitrate levels by up to 20%, a new study finds. This shift may also cut fertilizer use by 3.4%, slash manure output by 10.7%, and lower water consumption by 4.5%, boosting Environmental health."
8 posts
#5
Research
: "Researchers find “forever chemicals” PFAS impact the developing male brain - Early life exposure to PFHxA may increase anxiety-related behaviors and memory deficits in male mice. This sensitivity may be why males are more often diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD."
8 posts
#6
Brain
: "Heading A Soccer Ball Alters Brain Chemistry. MRI scans of soccer players reveal that heading subtly alters chemistry and nerve function in the Brain, and causes slightly elevated levels of proteins that have been associated with Brain injury"
7 posts
#7
Science
: "The largest map of the universe reveals over 800,000 galaxies"
5 posts
#8
Cancer
: "Scientists have found that fine-particulate air pollution, which includes pollution from vehicles and industry, was strongly associated to increased Cancer-driving and Cancer-promoting genetic mutations in individuals who have never smoked"
5 posts
#9
Dementia
: "A vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with a 29% reduction in Dementia risk in the following 18 months. It contains the same adjuvant as the shingles vaccine which reduces the risk of Dementia. The adjuvant stimulates immune cells that may protect the brain."
4 posts
#10
Depression
: "Women who reported even a little criticism from a spouse, child, or friend were more likely to experience Depression. For men, only those who reported a lot of criticism seemed to be at increased risk. This suggests that older women may be more sensitive to negative feedback in close relationships."
4 posts
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