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by Maaidah M. Algamdi, Ali H. Alghamdi Background Predicting pain intensity in patients with low back pain (LBP) remains a complex task due to the biopsychosocial nature of pain. Pain intensity is shaped by multifaceted…
A new study explores the psychology of the dating profile bio. Researchers found that sharing a moderate amount of personal information strikes the perfect balance, signaling openness to commitment without overwhelming…
Dogs are humans' best friends in many places across the globe. But does a dog in New York City respond in the same way as a dog in Kyoto or Buenos Aires?
New research reveals that college students face a psychological dilemma when using artificial intelligence. Driven by a fear of falling behind, students experience deep anxiety without the tools, while simultaneously…
A recent EEG study suggests alleged mediumship produces brain connectivity different from rest or psychiatric illness. But because the mediums spoke out loud while the control group remained silent, the findings carry…
New research suggests that narcissistic personality traits are actually linked to lower levels of left-wing authoritarianism. The findings contradict claims that individuals with dark personalities are widely drawn to…
One in three young people have seen self-harm content online in the course of the previous month, despite the majority not actively seeking it out, according to a major new study from the University of Oxford.
Children who grow up in unpredictable environments may face elevated risks for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health challenges, according to a new study by researchers at the ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. Biographies of scientists are widely used to spark children’s interest and broaden participation in science. In telling the stories of…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceEarth’s inner core is composed mainly of iron with small amounts of light elements. Hydrogen is a key candidate because of its…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceThis study identifies gephyrin as the primary anchor for PX-RICS [Phox homology-RhoGAP involved in the β-catenin–N-cadherin…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificancetRNA base-modification is an important mechanism for the regulation of protein expression on the RNA level. Several…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceLateralization, or left–right asymmetry across the body midline, is widespread across animals, shaping how sensation and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceIn plants, Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) acts as an important gasotransmitter, with protein persulfidation recognized as one of its…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMitochondrial biogenesis is fundamental to ovarian follicle growth, as mitochondria supply both the energy required for…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceExchanges between the ocean and the atmosphere vary across spatial and temporal scales. Understanding the role of small…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificancePreferential flow plays a crucial role in fluid and solute transport and is typically attributed to static heterogeneity in…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMissense variants in the KCNQ1 ion channel can disrupt channel activity, resulting in cardiac arrhythmias. It is critical to…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceProstate cancers evade immunity through poorly understood mechanisms. We identify ZNF263 as an major histocompatibility…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceFibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) is a druggable receptor tyrosine kinase elevated in virus-positive lymphomas, as…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceGlia are present throughout the mammalian brain. Whether morphologically similar glia in different parts of the brain regulate…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceLiver fibrosis is a progressive and life-threatening condition that lacks effective targeted therapies. Circadian rhythms and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificancePhotosystem I (PSI) converts sunlight into chemical energy with remarkable efficiency, yet how its energy-transfer pathways…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceIn this study, we present an integrated single-cell view of the molecular and cellular basis of ovarian aging, ovary-specific…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceWidespread biosolids application has introduced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into millions of hectares of…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceThe striking formation patterns of flocking birds have long been hypothesized to yield energetic benefits, which arise from…
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